Rambling Thoughts

In my attempt to find my own clarity I'm sharing my thoughts, ideas and general ramblings. They should be loseley design-related, but I make no apology for going off-piste at times.

End of 2022 round-up of things worth sharing

As we approach the end of the year, it’s common to look back and try to make predictions for the future. However, instead of offering profound insights, I’d like to share some things that brought me joy during the year. These are just a few examples and are not ranked in any particular order. I hope you find something on this list that you enjoy too.

Judging books by their covers… December 2022

My final roundup of the year, my selection of visually interesting covers that have caught my eye this month. This is purely subjective and based on what I like visually. In most cases, I haven’t read or bought these publications and they may not even be freshly published. I’ve picked these from whatever has crossed my path over the last month.

How I discovered that I’m mildly dyslexic and how it now benefits me

During my school years, I didn’t enjoy academic subjects. Although I understood the topics and would happily talk through ideas, concepts and problems, I was never keen to read or write about them. This was due to my slow reading and poor spelling abilities. These two attributes always led to embarrassing, repetitive errors. It was much easier and quicker for me to ask questions and talk through the concept. If there were ever the opportunity to illustrate an idea, I’d take that route over a written piece.

Judging books by their covers… November 2022

As the nights get longer and November draws to a close it’s time for me to share the publication covers that have caught my eye. This is purely subjective and based on what I like visually. In most cases, I haven’t read or bought these publications and they may not even be freshly published. I’ve picked these from whatever has crossed my path over the last month.

30-Day Challenge, Day 30

I made it to the final day of my self-initiated 30-day challenge. I won’t lie. I’m relieved. It’s been a stiff challenge to paint every

30-Day Challenge, Day 29

Day twenty-nine of my self-initiated 30-day challenge to paint every day for November. Here I am at the final corner of this challenge. Further exploration

30-Day Challenge, Day 28

Day twenty-eight of my self-initiated 30-day challenge to paint every day for November. I’m still enjoying the texture of the charcoal on paper. Not sure