#Prototyping

Interactive models, motion, testing, and rapid validation, from a search for a simple turntable stand that became a real lesson in prototyping through to the process behind a from-scratch portfolio rebuild, done entirely no-code.

Macro shot of a turntable stylus tracking a spinning black vinyl record illuminated by neon blue lighting, capturing tactile analogue experiences and audio craft.

I know the pieces fit: Designing custom Hi-Fi furniture

How a search for a simple turntable stand turned into a genuine lesson in design thinking, prototyping, and communicating ideas clearly enough for someone else to actually go and build them. A prototype first, the real thing came after.

3D rendered abstract arrangement of colourful geometric blocks and cylinders in blue, orange, red, and yellow, demonstrating structured modular frameworks for scalable UX design processes.

10-step UX/UI design process to deliver products people love

"What's your design process?" I get asked this constantly, and for years I genuinely didn't have a real answer. This is the exact 10-step process I finally wrote down, from initial brief through to final delivery to a client.

Black and white photograph of a sweeping, geometric lattice roof frame, showing intricate metalwork and modern structural architecture.

Design websites & apps with a 4px/8px baseline grid

How I use a 4px/8px baseline grid alongside a traditional typographic scale to create consistent, well-structured layouts across both web and mobile design, without second-guessing spacing decisions on every single screen.

Silhouette of a large crowd cheering inside an industrial venue facing a bright lit stage, representing audience engagement and shared emotional experiences.

UX/UI Basics for designing apps & websites people love

"Where am I?" Always indicate active navigation states. A quick, practical reference covering the core principles of UX and UI design, from information architecture and affordances through to signifiers and genuinely useful testing.