Digital as physical objects
How can we open up our public resources, data, and physical spaces in more meaningful and useful ways using technology? Read more
This is my blog where I’ve been writing for 20 years. You will find posts about digital transformation, design and leadership. You can also find me on Bluesky and LinkedIn. In 2022 I published a book for TPXimpact, Multiplied.
How can we open up our public resources, data, and physical spaces in more meaningful and useful ways using technology? Read more
The civic architecture that reminds us about the bold vision needed for public services and spaces Read more
Attention-driven design is a choice, thinking about the alternative. Read more
Why connection-driven design is important. Read more
The potential of digital is for your environment to be one step ahead of your experience. Read more
Experiences should become increasingly connected as the result of services built around internet connectivity, but there’s a much bigger picture and opportunity. Read more
The importance of digital – part 4. Read more
The importance of digital – part 3. Read more
Design is arrogant. It must also learn to be humble. Read more
We all have a genuine need to be treated and thought of as individuals. And we all have a story that’s worth hearing. Read more
A story about my first week at art college 20 years ago (1997). Read more
Doing the same things again and again creates patterns and systems that become more fragile than certain, no matter how much we try to reinforce them. Read more
Design is a good idea because it can introduce small moments of joy into the world. Read more
Design leaders are still designers, but they design different things Read more
We complicate things, and we do so most of the time. All progress depends on finding ways to side step the complexity we create at every opportunity. Read more
Communicating design to your colleagues is an important skill. Read more