Business is complicated. But getting a better handle on this often confusing world could give designers extra competitive advantage, and more influence where it matters.

I was recently invited to talk about collaboration at CoDes, an event which explores the relationship between content experts and designers in contemporary experience design.

Last year I wrapped up my first interim leadership role. This is what I learned about the unique skillset this type of management demands.

I recently attended Leading Design conference, returning for a second year to London's iconic Barbican Centre.

Content expert Ellen de Vries ran an enlightening remote workshop last week on an important subject for cross-discipline teams.

Making big leaps can be challenging, and I made the biggest leap of my career this Spring.

I enjoy sharing practical techniques which I find useful. This time it was a methodology I use frequently in the pursuit of informed design strategy: the Kano Model.

Need to quick way to bring structure to a meeting, and keep conversations moving? Lean Coffee could be just the thing.

As co-organiser of UX Camp Brighton, the days are a whirlwind - especially when you've decided to host a session too!

As a designer, where does my most valuable work happen?

I recently had the pleasure of curating an event combining two of my interests: UX, and automotive design.

Ever been to a conference that's left you buzzing with ideas and enthusiasm for your job? Responsive Day Out did just that.

My latest talk went on quite the journey - from responsive web design, to sensors and storytelling.

The hype around Jiro Dreams of Sushi made this a must see whet it hit my local cinema. It made me pretty hungry, too.

Does the ongoing comparison between web designers and architects really hold water?

I was excited to have the latest issue of .NET arrive this month, as it would feature a familiar face - mine!

After years of scepticism, I took the plunge from paper page to e-reader recently. How have I found it so far?

I got along to my first BarCamp event last weekend, and it was a wonderfully energetic and enlightening day.

Advertising has lost it's lustre in recent years, but some original work for two iconic airlines has really caught my eye.

A Street Fighter themed evening of web technology chat? It was an easy decision to get along to the latest in a line of design-related events in Brighton.