An introduction to fair value exchange in product design. — 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”. That is to say, we’re happy to…

And why mental health shouldn’t only be “past tense”. — 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…

Close Sketch. Stop Browsing Dribbble. Forget Color For a Second. — 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…

And why you should take more time to switch off. — 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. This isn’t because I think it’s bad, but because the thought of not working fills me with anxiety —…

Why we need to consider the 1 in 4 people who suffer from mental illness when making design decisions. — 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. Over the last few years we have become better at designing for colour blindness, contrast, and general accessibility, but we’re still forgetting a huge portion…

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. Not by chance, over the last year we’ve been fortunate enough to have worked with several teams building products that tackle issues such as…

Why learning to write is the best thing you can do to grow as a designer — and a person. — 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. I admittedly am not the best (as my…