Tom blogs – Page 2 – Stuff which might be interesting.

The best design is invisable

Posted on 10 August 201531 August 2015

When something has been designed exceptionally well, you shouldn’t notice “the design”. You should be using a service which just works, not fighting to understand what the process […]

Great design doesn’t need to “wow”

Posted on 22 July 201523 November 2018

Another post about good design. It doesn’t need to “wow” its audience, good design works. And it may look boring or dull, but if it allows people to accomplish […]

Analog tools to help you design

Posted on 21 July 201531 August 2015

In a digital world where you can be overwhelmed with online services to help wireframe, brainstorm and project manage, it’s nice to see some attention being given to some […]

The value in what’s free or hidden

Posted on 25 June 20151 September 2015

I’ve spent my career in the charity and public sector, where services are often offered to those in need for free at the point of delivery. This can […]

Digital services – doing the hard work for you.

Posted on 15 June 201531 August 2015

One of the more ambitious design principles of the the Government Digital service is number four: Do the hard work to make it simple. But it’s not all about […]

Presenting practical presentations

Posted on 14 June 20151 September 2015

“Death by powerpoint” is a phrase I’ve heard from someone at some point wherever I’ve worked. Hopefully if you work at GDS, or spend a lot of time […]

Government digital services as a platform. Yes please.

Posted on 30 March 201531 August 2015

Yes to all of this: https://gds.blog.gov.uk/2015/03/29/government-as-a-platform-the-next-phase-of-digital-transformation/ And this needs to be just the start for the public sector.

One click ordering from Amazon is coming into your homes

Posted on 28 December 201431 August 2015

Amazon’s “one click” ordering is well know in online shopping, providing the easiest possible way to buy something from Amazon. But Amazon are taking it a step further with a […]

Cloud computing has a way to go

Posted on 11 November 201411 November 2014

I’m sure there is someone, somewhere, working on an app which can do this.

Apps that are good for your health – the NHS app library

Posted on 23 October 201423 October 2014

I was signposted to the NHS App Library today by @danslee via @healthybrum. It’s been around for 18 months and is a safe and trusted collection of apps […]