May 17, 2022I’z A BajanI grew up in Barbados. For over 20 years surf, the beach and a relaxed way of life were key parts of my island life. But I always longed for more. One of my first memories is of walking through the old Hilton hotel on our way from the beach…Culture3 min readCulture3 min read
Apr 28, 2021Making mobile apps accessibleIt’s been nearly two and a half years since we released the HMRC Mobile App Design System and with all public sector apps needing to meeting accessible guidelines by June we thought it’d be a good time to provide an update on where we are. Breaking the rules We designed the HMRC Mobile…Mobile App Development4 min readMobile App Development4 min read
Jun 24, 2020Why my Amazon account being hacked turned out to be a good thing.A couple of days ago my Amazon account got hacked. It turned out to be a good thing. You’d think I’d be worried, someone could buy almost anything with a single click, my credit card could be rinsed, and the truth is I was worried at first but in fact…Amazon7 min readAmazon7 min read
Apr 8, 2019Extending the HMRC and GOV.UK Design System for mobile appsAppy Days I joined the mobile app team at HMRC Digital in April 2018 as an interaction and product designer. Before joining, I didn’t even realise there was a mobile app. But I was aware of the great work, and awards won, creating the GOV.UK Design System designed to keep everything across…Design5 min readDesign5 min read
