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The great reset in design & technology

Layoffs weren’t the start of the problem... they were the symptom. This is a deeper look at the cracks beneath the surface of design, tech, and the systems we’ve been building on. read more →

Jul 5, 2025 | Practice, Systems

Some of the most meaningful work doesn’t win awards or make headlines — but it changes everything. This is a tribute to the invisible decisions, systems, and quiet influence that shape real progress. read more →

Sep 5, 2025 | People, Systems

AI is changing how we work... and how we think. In the rush to automate, too many teams are skipping the questions that matter, trusting tools they don’t fully understand, and calling it innovation. This is a reflection on the mindset, risks, and responsibilities we can’t afford to ignore. read more →

Aug 6, 2025 | Practice, Systems

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Skull wearing ATS cap holding a PDF resume with Figma logo, illustrating how applicant tracking systems reject design tool exports

Your Figma CV is probably broken

Most designers build their CVs in Figma. Clean layouts, perfect hierarchy, all the craft you'd expect. But here's the problem: ATS systems can't read them properly. Your CV gets auto-rejected before a human ever sees your… read more →

A quiet thank you to the people shaping our kids

Behind every curious, kind, and confident child is a quiet network of influence. Teachers shape far more than we realise... but while there’s plenty to appreciate, there’s also something we can’t afford to overlook. read more →

Hear your body’s whispers before they scream

Foggy mind. Aching back. That familiar dip in energy. Your body’s not broken, it’s speaking. The real question is… do you want to hear the whispers now, or the consequences later? read more →

How invisible work leads to meaningful wins

Some of the most meaningful work doesn’t win awards or make headlines — but it changes everything. This is a tribute to the invisible decisions, systems, and quiet influence that shape real progress. read more →

Building great teams starts with who you hire

A great hire isn’t just someone who fits the job. The right person shapes how a team thinks, works, and grows. This piece explores what to look for, what to avoid, and how to design a… read more →

The illusion of expertise in the age of AI

AI is changing how we work... and how we think. In the rush to automate, too many teams are skipping the questions that matter, trusting tools they don’t fully understand, and calling it innovation. This is… read more →

The great reset in design & technology

Layoffs weren’t the start of the problem... they were the symptom. This is a deeper look at the cracks beneath the surface of design, tech, and the systems we’ve been building on. read more →