Journal
Notes from the workbench.
Practical writing on brand, media, websites and measurement – drawn from live client work, not from other people’s blogs.
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7 articles
- Development
2 min read
Core Web Vitals in 2026: what still moves the needle
INP has replaced FID and the bar keeps rising. A practical checklist from the launches we’ve shipped this year.
- Branding
2 min read
Five signs it’s time for a brand refresh
Not every dip in sales needs a new logo. These are the signs that your brand really is holding you back.
Marketing2 min read
Paid social ads that don’t look like ads
Our best-performing creative this year looked like it was filmed on a phone – because it was. Why that works, and how to brief it.
- Development
2 min read
Headless commerce: the trade-offs nobody mentions in the pitch
Speed and freedom, yes. But also two systems to run and pay for. An honest look before you migrate.
- Design
2 min read
Motion that delights without making anyone dizzy
Reduced motion isn’t an afterthought. The patterns we use to keep animation inclusive – and still lovely.
- News
2 min read
Why we put a price tag on our campaigns
Agencies don’t usually publish prices. We built a campaign builder that does exactly that. Here’s why.
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