Designing Apps for iPhone Duo
A UX designer’s take on Apple’s first folding iPhone — what changes across the outer and inner displays, why unsupported apps feel broken, and how side-aligned controls reshape reachability and vertical space.
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Bridging the Gap Between Design and Development Is Finally Becoming Real
We've spent 15 years talking about bridging the gap between design and development. With designers now able to communicate in code, that old conversation is finally becoming real — though I'd call it a blend, not a melt.
Design is Moving Into Production
I’m noticing a shift from design-first to build-first workflows, where coded prototypes are helping teams validate ideas faster and Figma is becoming less of a single source of truth.
Building the AI x UX Event I Wish Existed in the North East
I’m launching AiX Conference in Newcastle to make AI and design events feel more accessible outside London, and to create the kind of smaller, more human event I’ve always wanted in the North East.
The Monzo x Greggs Sausage Roll ATM in Newcastle
A quick breakdown of Monzo and Greggs’ sausage roll ATM in Newcastle, and why this playful campaign is such a strong example of experiential design done well.
Physically Writing To-Dos on Paper vs Digital To-Dos as a UX/UI Designer
Despite trying loads of digital to-do lists, writing tasks on paper remains the most effective way to stay productive and focused throughout the workday.
How I Stay Super Focused Whilst Working from Home
Focus strategies for WFH—tackling distractions, prioritising tasks, optimising your workspace, tailored schedules, and music’s role in concentration.
A Complete Guide to Creating a Design System That Works in 2024
How Komodo built a design system for Excelpoint—from research and GOV.UK guidelines to Figma, accessibility testing, and client collaboration.
Design-in-Code (Not Design-to-Code) at DIBI Conference
What happens when designing and building become the same thing? A hands-on workshop on how AI is closing the design–development gap—prototyping real interfaces together in code, with no prior coding experience required.
Get tickets (opens in new tab)Preparing for a Career in Design at Northumbria University
Building a successful design career, creating a standout portfolio, understanding the industry, and navigating the opportunities AI presents for designers.
View LinkedIn update (opens in new tab)From College to Career at Gateshead College
Encouraging students to embrace opportunities, explore different career paths, and understand that the choices they make in college don't define their future.
View LinkedIn update (opens in new tab)Unlock More Marketing Power with Good Design at Komodo Digital
Understanding how good design strengthens marketing, improves customer experiences, increases conversions, and supports business growth through consistent branding and effective design processes.
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The Sage Group plc
User Experience DesignerPresent
November 2024 to Present
Komodo Digital
Product Designer
July 2024 to November 2024
Associate Digital Designer
August 2021 to July 2024
Design Internship
July 2021 to August 2021
Three UK
Customer Advisor
December 2019 to August 2021
Sage
UX UI Work Placement
Alongside Three UK
April 2021 to May 2021
Wilko
Customer Service Assistant
July 2017 to December 2019
Geek Talent
Work Placement
Alongside Wilko
February 2019 to June 2019
AiX Conference on Wednesday 21st April 2027
A one-day conference on AI and design at The Catalyst in Newcastle upon Tyne. AiX targets designers and product teams navigating AI's impact on their craft — workflows, systems, user experience, and the evolving role of the designer.
aixconf.co.uk (opens in new tab)Wayht — Workout Tracker for iOS
A no-ads iOS strength tracker that strips away the noise and guides you through each workout one exercise at a time.
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