PinnedPublished inUX CollectiveFiverr: it’s bad, guys — it’s badDespite what we all know about bidding sites, Fiverr has outdone itself in building an unethical platform that punishes designers and…Mar 2, 20204.4K41Mar 2, 20204.4K41
Value =/= 0In late 2023, an editor requested personal essays on how the year changed the way the author watches films. The response highlighted the…Jan 12, 202448Jan 12, 202448
The Holy Grail of North American ShipwrecksLe Griffon remains one of the most enduring wrecks in the world, but how much does the search for it cost?Jan 22, 2022248Jan 22, 2022248
Published inUX CollectiveThere’s no such thing as a good bidding siteNo matter how much they try to position themselves as a force for good, bidding sites remain an ethical mire.Jan 20, 2022446Jan 20, 2022446
“Learning to Fly” — Kiki’s Delivery Service and the Unchanging EconomyThe 1989 film remains relevant to young creatives, but why?Dec 30, 20216693Dec 30, 20216693
Separating art and artist: you’re doing it wrongEnjoying work guilt-free is great until you bolster hateful platforms. By examining and acknowledging how our feelings about art contribute…Dec 15, 2021220Dec 15, 2021220
Some sadness to start the dayOn seeing a company you admire exclude disabled people.Oct 23, 2021240Oct 23, 2021240
Ernest Cox and the raising of the German High Seas FleetInformed that such a monumental task was impossible, Ernest Cox managed to raise thirty-five of the fifty-two German ships scuttled at…Sep 11, 2021258Sep 11, 2021258
Published inCounter ArtsWhy Twitter’s New Font Looks HorribleChirp is a readability and accessibility nightmareAug 12, 20214331Aug 12, 20214331
Glowing in the DarkThe women of the United States Radium Corporation were misled and left to die by a system that viewed them as unimportant — but these women…Apr 29, 2021329Apr 29, 2021329
Why do I ask for your budget?Clients often avoid revealing their budget to freelancers, but there are good reasons why we ask.Apr 22, 2021210Apr 22, 2021210
Let’s talk about free workClients are changing the ways they try to make creatives work for free.Apr 16, 2021316Apr 16, 2021316
Kindle Vella — First ImpressionsVella, aims to capture the mobile market with serialised stories, but is it sustainable, and does Amazon actually care?Apr 14, 20212891Apr 14, 20212891
The Real Value of Pre-made Book CoversWe look at pre-made book covers and how they’ve shaped self-publishing, becoming an avatar for the seedier parts of a rapidly growing…Feb 11, 2021316Feb 11, 2021316
Long Live the Kings of SpainSince Graeme Swann’s retirement, England has used twelve spinners. Seven made their debut, three have only played one test match, two were…Jan 30, 2021255Jan 30, 2021255
Tokyo ThriftThe narrative of Modernism is overwhelmingly western. However, the history of the movement is, in reality, uniquely Asian.Sep 30, 2020256Sep 30, 2020256
Published inAge of AwarenessSome of us have been in lockdown for yearsThis is an opportunity to develop empathy, and you’ve decided not to.May 5, 2020252May 5, 2020252
Published inUX CollectiveThe Cult of Brand: when should I join?The question of when to rebrand is not one with an easy answer — especially for small businesses. But the example of major brands provides…Mar 21, 20203482Mar 21, 20203482
Published inThe StartupWhat I would change about the Playstation 5 logoA quick take on Sony’s latest reveal.Jan 7, 2020155Jan 7, 2020155