Things I have learnt over time ...

Be surprised

You only learn when something is outside your mental models

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1 min, 185 words

When I am developing software I build an internal mental model of how I expect things to work. As I learn more I tweak that model - or if it is not working as I expect then I tweak the code to match the model I have. Over time that model grows and evolves.

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Categories: life book

Art - theft, forgery and wow

An art forger, tracking down stolen paintings and a Caravaggio

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3 min, 447 words

I am not an artist and I have limited knowledge of art but I recently enjoyed a TV series and I am currently reading a book related to the subject.

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Categories: life book

An artist in the family

My grandfather was a skilled artist and woodcarver

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2 min, 315 words

My grandfather was a skilled artist - well in my eyes he was. He also taught art at secondary school.

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Categories: life

How might we

Opening up discussions in new directions by asking 'how might we ... ?'

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2 min, 330 words

The simple use of the phrase "how might we" can open up design discussions and improve company mission statements.

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Categories: book work

Organised chaos

Organisation in a seemingly chaotic environment

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2 min, 290 words

I have mostly been working from my dad's workshop for the last week.

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Categories: life

A hot desk in north Devon

An inexpensive place to work in north Devon

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2 min, 302 words

I have been visiting my parents in Devon recently and working from there. It makes a nice change of scenery - I can work during the day and visit places out of hours as well as obviously spending time with them.

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Categories: work