Day zero The first iPhone was released on 29th June 2007, which is less than twenty years ago, and in such a short space of time smartphones have subsumed a planet into a trap that’s nigh on impossible to escape from. In 2025, 96% of people in the UK who are Gen X and younger … What is analogue living? I’m embracing it!
Not very encouraging As of Monday 13th April 2026, it turns out that two-thirds of underage Australians are still using social media despite the ban that came into effect last December. It’s not that they’ve circumvented any age restrictions mainly because, according to research by the Molly Rose Foundation (MRF), there haven’t been any wholesale … Should social media be banned?
What is back button hijacking? ‘Victim’ is a bit strong. So is ‘hijacking’, come to that. It is massively annoying though. Basically what happens is that you visit a website, usually from a Google search, and when you try to go back to the Google listing the same page loads, or a different page from … Google tackles back button hijacking
Changing landscape Marketing goliath Hubspot noticed a dip of 140 million website visitors over a 12-month period. That’s some dip! The company put this down to how we as a species are evolving online and changing the way that we search for answers. In short, Google’s AI Overview. Years ago, it could be quite hard … How to use Google’s AI Overview for SEO
Shifting quicksands Nothing stays still for very long in the online world and adapting to change is vital if businesses want to survive – not just in tech industries, but in any company that relies on a website for generating business. AI is the latest thing that needs our attention, along with everything else. Few … What is Google’s AI Overview?
Reviews as entertainment! I love online reviews. Especially the 1-star ones. The lunacy of some reviews can be hilarious, or the review has got literally nothing to do with the product. Amazon ones are great. Averaging 4.6, someone will leave a 1-star comment about how a hairdryer broke after one use when trying to knock … Should you trust online reviews?
Progress Us Gen X-ers have seen enormous progress in tech capabilities. We’ve seen the changes from (obviously) only having a stick and a potato to entertain us in the 1980s to where we are now. Absolutely everything is online: TV shows, games, libraries, news’papers’, household bills, work, your mates, takeaways, even your weekly food shop. … Has social media affected wider elements of everyday life?
How AI Is Changing the Way We Design AI tools like Adobe Firefly and Figma’s AI features are transforming how designers think and create. They can generate colour palettes, layout options and even logo ideas in seconds. These tools save time and make experimentation easier. Tasks that once took hours, like background removal or asset … The Future of Graphic Design
Understanding Why Your Website’s First 5 Seconds Matter Visitors form opinions in just 0.05 seconds. Before they even read your content, your design, colours, and structure are already creating an impression. If your homepage looks outdated or confusing, visitors may assume your services are too. That’s why your website’s first 5 seconds matter, because your … Why your website’s first 5 seconds matter
When choosing the perfect colour palette, it’s important to think beyond aesthetics. Your colours should reflect who you are, what you stand for, and how you want people to feel when they interact with your business. A carefully planned palette builds consistency across every platform, from your website and social media to print materials and … How to choose the right colour palette for your brand
