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Ideas, process
and everything between.

Professional notes on design, technology and creative practice.

100 articles found

An archive of earlier design work is reviewed and developed into a current portfolio.

Professional journey / 2026-10-17

Reviewing my design practice over time

A portfolio is never a final version of a professional story.

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A sign-in information flow retains only the identity fields a portal needs.

Client relationships / 2026-10-17

Collecting only the identity information a portal needs

A social sign-in flow can provide more information than a small client portal requires.

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An internal budget note is distinguished from an invoice and payment action.

Client relationships / 2026-10-17

Distinguishing a budget note from a payment workflow

A budget field can support internal project planning without representing an invoice or a payment.

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A compact task list combines completion states and due dates.

Client relationships / 2026-10-17

Keeping task lists small and useful

A task list should make the next piece of work easy to recognise.

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A project request starts an exchange of messages and planning notes.

Client relationships / 2026-10-17

Presenting a request as the start of a conversation

A project request starts a discussion about possible work.

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Private notes are separated from client-visible project updates.

Client relationships / 2026-10-17

Separating private notes from shared updates

Internal observations and client-facing updates serve different purposes.

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Project cards show a progression from idea and request to review and completion.

Client relationships / 2026-10-17

Choosing project statuses people understand

Project statuses provide a short shared language for progress.

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An organisation record connects to several individual contact profiles.

Client relationships / 2026-10-17

Separating an organisation from its contact person

An organisation and the person communicating on its behalf are different pieces of information.

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An open portfolio and a protected client workspace serve different purposes.

Client relationships / 2026-10-17

Giving a client portal a different role from a portfolio

A portfolio presents public work, while a client portal shares information with a specific account.

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A visible creator credit is connected to an optional attribution setting.

Open source / 2026-10-17

Making attribution visible and optional

A free portfolio script can include a visible credit to its creator.

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A portfolio combines content modules, interface components and project records.

Portfolio / 2026-10-17

Developing a portfolio as a small product

A portfolio gains new content, formats and workflows over time.

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A short contact form offers a direct route without a complex account flow.

Portfolio / 2026-10-17

Making first contact straightforward

Someone interested in a project should be able to find a clear way to start a conversation.

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