Writing.

Rebuilding my portfolio from scratch using AI coding tools and no traditional development process. A week of vibe coding, 4,600 lines of generated code, and some honest lessons about where these tools actually deliver.

How to lead when uncertainty is constant: create steadiness amid chaos by pausing before acting, lead with courage and compassion, and communicate with clarity and accountability. Focus on empowering teams, leveraging generational differences, and building trust to keep people aligned, resilient, and effective.

Key Apple updates across iPhone, iPad, Watch, and Mac, including iOS 14 widgets, iPad Pencil improvements, Watch sleep tracking, macOS Big Sur redesign, and the Apple Silicon transition enabling faster Macs with native iOS app support.

Basecamp's Hey rethinks email with privacy, control, and user-focused design, emphasizing intentional workflows, flexibility, and giving users full command of their inbox for a simpler, more thoughtful experience.

My impressions following an Apple Watch try-on appointment. Style is more important than you think.

Twitter’s push into live video, highlighting its strategic acquisition of Periscope and sidelining of Meerkat to leverage social integration for viral streaming. By combining real-time video with social interaction, Twitter could disrupt traditional TV and video platforms, offering interactive experiences and broadening content reach beyond conventional broadcasting.

Apple’s iCloud Clipboard concept, integrating cross-device clipboard history with iOS and Mac OS for seamless content sharing. By extending the copy-paste functionality with an iCloud-synced clipboard, users can easily transfer text, links, and images between devices, enhancing productivity and user experience.

This year I was delighted to be invited to a Judge for the Webby Awards. As part of the European Members group who independently assess the entries online.

I was invited to join Paul Boag on his podcast to talk about the benefits and defining success metrics on client projects.

Examines the choice between native and bespoke app design. Native apps follow platform conventions for usability and faster updates, while bespoke designs ensure consistency across devices but can frustrate users if platform norms are ignored. Balancing familiarity and cross-platform consistency is key.