When we’re in the market for a new pair of shoes, we’ll usually have a rough anchor of a price we’re willing to pay. For some, it’s £30, others, £300 — but that price is generally what we would consider being “fair value”. …

I’ve found it’s usually much easier to talk about things that happened in the past; especially mental health. As time goes on, the stigma around mental health is reducing — even in the last 5 years alone, it’s been amazing to see the transformation.

But there’s something I’ve never been…

I was recently speaking with a friend and colleague about the things that have had an impact on our careers and helped us excel as designers. Among the top contenders were diversifying our skill sets, spending time in new or diverse industries, and our past experiences in life.

We realised…

I’ve always been terrible at work/life balance. It’s something I’ll rave about and advise to others, but as is often the case, I don’t tend to listen to my own advice. …

With 1 in 4 people living with a diagnosed mental illness, it’s somewhat surprising that these are people that rarely discussed around the design table. …

Mental health is something we’re incredibly passionate about at Caus, and it’s a subject that sits very close to the hearts of all of us here. …

Writing is a designer’s real “unicorn” skill — and one that is often overlooked by many, myself included. Over the last few years I’ve dipped my toes in and out of Medium, my newsletter, and even journalling; because I love to write. …