Talking of Design

Blog shaped articles about design, web, illustration – & all the other stuff I do. Some of the stuff here could be moderately interesting / useful ...

How will the responsibilities of a front-end web developer change as artificial intelligence continues to advance?

27/03/25 • WEB DESIGN, OPINION, WEB DEVELOPMENT

The role of a front-end web developer is set to change dramatically as AI technology advances, but it will not become obsolete. Instead, the focus will shift towards more complex problem-solving, crea... more

Latest Web Design Trends 2025

18/03/25 • WEB DESIGN, SERVICES, OPINION, SEO, WEB DEVELOPMENT

As we step into 2025, the digital landscape continues to evolve at an incredible pace. For those of us involved in web design, staying updated with the latest trends is critical—not only to keep our w... more

Patternicity, False Positives and Potatoes

01/08/11 • OPINION

A post about how content from one of my favourite talks from Ted. com can be applied to how we approach and analyse design. Right at the end I mention potatoes. One of my favourite sites for interesting... more

Don’t be critical of criticism

20/06/09 • OPINION

I’m currently looking through a number of my old sketchbooks and portfolio pieces from my time at art college, and also from my time studying for my Graphic Arts degree at university. The process of go... more