A slightly unexpected return for me to music & writing, after more than 2 years away

No idea if it’s a one-off or the start of something but here’s what there is for now

A wonderful gig with wonderful people 💖

A great example of how functional design can have beautiful form too - a love letter to my crockery (yes, really)

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#localgovdigital #denby #designinspiration

A great example of how functional design can have beautiful form too - a love letter to my crockery (yes, really)

sarahlay.com/2024/02/simpli…

#localgovdigital #denby #designinspiration

Weeknote 04: thinking about:

- behaviour change & hazard mapping in UX design
- an ‘outward mindset’ for nurturing relationships
- being glad I pushed outside my comfort zone to seek connections this year as the conversations prove so rewarding

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When was the last time you wrote a cheque?

I’ve captured my personal experience of a mainly-offline post-bereavement HMRC process. I don’t think government service design has reached this bit just yet…

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#contentdesign #servicedesign #userjourneys

When was the last time you wrote a cheque?

I’ve captured my personal experience of a mainly-offline post-bereavement HMRC process. I don’t think government service design has reached this bit just yet…

sarahlay.com/2024/01/hmrc-a…

#contentdesign #servicedesign #userjourneys

Notes and reflections on my first week back, and a selection of links you'll be interested in. neilojwilliams.net/week-notes-8-1…

Minimum usable content, making peace with pragmatic compromises, and reframing the questions to get to the real truths - all in my latest #weeknote

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(not really sure I’m still ‘on’ here but thought I’d give this a post for old times sake) #contentdesign

Minimum usable content, making peace with pragmatic compromises, and reframing the questions to get to the real truths - all in my latest #weeknote

sarahlay.com/2024/01/weekno…

(not really sure I’m still ‘on’ here but thought I’d give this a post for old times sake) #contentdesign

Hey all,
It’s #BandcampFriday which means Bandcamp waive their fees & all sales go directly towards helping DIY artists & labels to keep doing what they’re doing!
So if you fancy digging into something new for your ears, why not peruse our Bandcamp shop? recklessyes.bandcamp.com

Finally managed to catch Electric Pets last night The Bodega 💖 brilliant set of sultry rock n roll - a couple of EPs already out on Reckless Yes & more to come from the band starting with a new single in April

Alzheimer’s Society vows to support people living with dementia in brand refresh buff.ly/3JtO1aT

In 1970 Hilary vowed to stay with Pauline in sickness and in health, by exchanging rings and making a commitment to each other. In 2019 we vowed to do the same.
Together we are help and hope for everyone living with dementia. For more info: bit.ly/3ZUysyh

I feel very privileged to work at Alzheimer's Society & be working toward better digital services for people affected by dementia

I too vow to do what I can to offer help & hope for everyone living with dementia

Please watch 👇🏻

I feel very privileged to work at Alzheimer's Society & be working toward better digital services for people affected by dementia

I too vow to do what I can to offer help & hope for everyone living with dementia

Please watch 👇🏻

Jeremy Hunt may delay the vital care cap reform, which would have helped protect people affected by dementia from catastrophic care costs.

Join Vicky McClure MBE to call on MPs and sign our open letter, and make dementia the priority it needs to be: alzheimers.org.uk/openletter

Any interaction designers interested?

On the look out for a couple of amazing interaction designers to join us at Alzheimer's Society as we improve our digital services for people affected by dementia

Drop me a DM with any questions. Details here (a 12 month contract listed separately): jobs.alzheimers.org.uk/e/careers/posi…

On the look out for a couple of amazing interaction designers to join us at Alzheimer's Society as we improve our digital services for people affected by dementia

Drop me a DM with any questions. Details here (a 12 month contract listed separately): jobs.alzheimers.org.uk/e/careers/posi…

Lots of questions about this closure - on the preservation of a collection of national importance, about the threat to multiple communities of interest, the loss of a venue, & the integrity of the decisions involving both public & private organisations

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