4 things a week

We've noticed a growing trend around sending electric current into your brain and I thought I would check out some of the tech. But first - AI.

A packaging themed 4 things this week with a focus on AI in material development, packaging design and people's changing behaviours around waste.

The usual rant about something followed by some cool things I've seen this week.

My summary of Milan design week and a hugely cut down rant about tariffs (I could go on and on)

I've just come back from an Unreasonable residency. 13 startup CEOs and 30+ mentors, hanging out together in a beautiful farm in the English countryside for three days. So I thought I'd share a little about that this week.

Sorry for those who have missed my ramblings, I've been busy working on something exciting...! More on that soon.

This week it's all things China as I block America from my social media feed.

What caught our eye at CES (spoiler, it wasn't much) and a dive into Keir Starmer's bet on AI...

Last year was big year for change, both personal and professional. But I’ve picked out four things that happened that changed me and my approach to life and work that I will build on in 2025.

Had to take a break for a little while to focus on other things, but 4 things a week is back!

A distinct feeling of deja vu this morning as we re-enter the Trump era.

I know this is supposed to come out every week, but things got a bit hectic. So... it might be once a fortnight. Anyway this week there is clearly one man of the moment. Let's discuss Elon.

It’s been a while since I wrote my 4 things, in which time there has been quite a few things that have caught my eye. So a quick round up to start:

From the great RTO (return to office) to upcoming events I'm speaking at, it's my 4 things a week!

Jumping around this week as so many things have caught my attention. So bare with...

Is the AI bubble about to burst?

From Black Mirror to House of Cards, is it me or is life increasingly like a TV show.

A short one this week as I leave for the Lake District. A few thoughts on the Paris Olympics...

My initial take on the teardown videos of the CMF phone by Nothing and insights from the Design Council Design for Planet Expert event yesterday afternoon.

Having had a moment to reflect on Thursdays election, I feel that we may have ushered in more of the same when what the country needs is a shake up. I'm certainly hoping to see real change and not just continued conservative politics dressed in a red tie.

From an honest reflection on the challenges in the ID industry, to the news this week shedding light on the true ecological impact of AI, you might be thinking that this is a bit of a negative 4 things. But I end with some inspo as usual. :)

I never thought I'd be writing about sand shortages, suitcases, periods and childhood museums in the same article. But hey - it's my 4 things a week.