Published inPrecise Concept. Brilliant Execution.Tech Finds of 2022A remarkable thing about Slytrunk is that no matter how heads down we are — developing products, experiences, and now commerce(!) for our…Jan 6, 202387Jan 6, 202387
Moving on from the bully-in-chiefJust before my 5th birthday, we moved from the countryside in Essex to a suburb of Liverpool. While geographically not far, the remarkable…Jan 20, 202145Jan 20, 202145
Published intrashpandaappGrocery Shopping ActivismTry new foods & help deliver quality to allJan 18, 202126Jan 18, 202126
The Office artwork for The OfficeInspiration from the Michael vs. Toby conflictDec 18, 202041Dec 18, 202041
Published intrashpandaappBuilding Confidence in a Soda ReplacementIt’s a feeling we’re familiar with; trying to choose healthier products, then wrestling with the uncertainty of whether the new option…Nov 10, 202051Nov 10, 202051
Published inPrecise Concept. Brilliant Execution.US Carrier blocking of SMS containing certain top level domainsIn readying a new product for launch, we noticed terrible real-world delivery of dispatched SMS messages. Those with Twilio experience on…Sep 24, 202045Sep 24, 202045
Becoming worthy of a happy Father’s DayThe majority of the 8 Fathers Days directed at me have felt like a sprinkling of salt on an open wound. I’ve not felt that my contribution…Jun 16, 201929Jun 16, 201929
Why we implemented an Urgent Task Parachute ProtocolAs a remote-first company, we put a lot of weight in good, clear, respectful communication, but it’s often hard to articulate why…May 10, 20192May 10, 20192
“I went to Munich, hired a bunch of guys and I told them what to do.No push back from Rodger, none of Brian’s rewrites or John’s funny looks.”Feb 5, 2019Feb 5, 2019
Published inPrecise Concept. Brilliant Execution.MotivationImagine waking up in London and making your way into Abbey Road Studios each morning to work. Even for non-musicians, there is something…Jan 17, 201951Jan 17, 201951
I can think of a lot of reasons not to write this.Late last year, I began therapy in an effort to seek a better understanding of my mental health, and work to improve it.Jan 4, 2019Jan 4, 2019
Business Casual Screen ShareGoing in to my first job at IBM, I bought a lot of khaki. Since then, I’ve witnessed a steady deemphasis of business casual attire.Aug 24, 2018Aug 24, 2018
Published inPrecise Concept. Brilliant Execution.Device Diversity at SlytrunkWe’ve been doing a lot of Product work on Android recently and we’re finding that it’s hard to do without deeply understanding the…Dec 12, 20179Dec 12, 20179
Published inPrecise Concept. Brilliant Execution.How we do product at SlytrunkThe Product team at Slytrunk is focused on developing digital experiences that are:Dec 1, 201727Dec 1, 201727
Design Trend: Product Promotion with Isometric ShadowsThere are plenty of posts about the trend of long shadows focused on interface elements, typography and logos. Something we’ve noticed…Oct 16, 2017Oct 16, 2017
Published inPrecise Concept. Brilliant Execution.What are you getting from your paltry social followings?When going viral, influence and sales aren’t the goalAug 11, 20176Aug 11, 20176
Published inPrecise Concept. Brilliant Execution.We are already trained for an Augmented RealityHow cameras, Instagram and SnapChat have prepped us for an emergent social normJul 2, 20174Jul 2, 20174