An in-depth look at the way my income streams changed during my year of burnout.

An overview of the income streams that grew (and shrunk) for me in the past year

An honest review of my first time attending Figma's annual user conference

Understanding the difference between these two terms is the key to levelling up in your design career

All the details on how my income streams increased and decreased over the past year

Why data and metrics are an important tool for designers to embrace

A detailed look at the work that went in to producing season one of Inside Marketing Design

A full report on what I earned in the 2020/21 accounting year & the income streams that led to me doubling my side hustle revenue.

How I solve this chicken-or-egg situation

In our efforts to ensure design has "a seat at the table", we've leaned a little too far into the data and science side of design and away from the artistry of it.

A look back at how 2020 changed me and my life, and the things that got me through it.

An overview of the thought process I went through in deciding to hire help in my business, as well as some advice for my fellow independent creators.

Breaking down my income from the 2019/20 tax year

Sharing the real data from my time tracking tool for a week in my work life. Spoiler alert: I don't work 40 hours a week

Just because we expect hate in the comments section, it doesn't mean we should accept it. Here's how I cope with it.

Reflecting on the good and the not-so-good parts of 2019

In a stark contrast to the formal applications, handshakes, CV reviews and dressing up nice for interviews that were part of the process for landing the previous roles I’ve had in my career, my job at ConvertKit came to me in a completely unexpected way.

An honest look at a challenge I'm in the middle of.

The reasons behind my decision to stop earning money through Google Adsense.

An annual report on my income from the 2018/19 tax year.

Thoughts on doing things that aren't design as part of your job (and how it can benefit you)

In 2008, I accidentally started a business. This is the story of my first side project, Liner Note Kids.

Reflecting on the year that's been and looking at what I'll change in the year ahead.

A breakdown of my different income sources for the 2017/18 tax year.

Answers to all the common questions I get via email or direct messages in one handy place