Mal Ross 🌈
@malross.bsky.social
User experience person. Motorsport fan. Lover of hills and forests. Board gamer. AFOL. Humanist. Husband. Dad.
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Mal Ross 🌈
@malross.bsky.social
· Jun 5
TL;DR: I'm looking for work as a #UX Designer or Interaction Designer, located in Newcastle upon Tyne (UK), preferably in a hybrid role.
Do you know of any opportunities that I might have missed? I'd love to hear about them.
Portfolio: uxfol.io/malross
Do you know of any opportunities that I might have missed? I'd love to hear about them.
Portfolio: uxfol.io/malross
Think my latest game borrowed from Newcastle City Library might have hit the sweet spot for dragon-loving Daughter the Second; she's properly schooling me at Dragonwood. 😅
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/17...
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/17...
Dragonwood
Roll to defeat monsters and collect items! Will you be able to defeat the dragon?
boardgamegeek.com
December 14, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Think my latest game borrowed from Newcastle City Library might have hit the sweet spot for dragon-loving Daughter the Second; she's properly schooling me at Dragonwood. 😅
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/17...
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/17...
This didn’t age well. Almost… but not quite. At least I didn’t place the bet. 😅
Ok, let's just call it now, as it's not exactly sticking my neck out: Max Verstappen WILL win the #F1 driver's title this year.
Wonder what pitiful odds I could get on that at the bookies... 🤔
Also: I'll repost this when the time comes and I'm proven righ^H^H^H^H wrong. 😉
Wonder what pitiful odds I could get on that at the bookies... 🤔
Also: I'll repost this when the time comes and I'm proven righ^H^H^H^H wrong. 😉
December 10, 2025 at 1:26 PM
This didn’t age well. Almost… but not quite. At least I didn’t place the bet. 😅
I’m liking The Race less and less, feeling they’re far too soft on the morally bankrupt. Case in point, this video describes Helmut Marko’s comments about Sergio Perez as being about him “being Mexican”. youtu.be/vduqQswOkS4
Let’s be clear: Marko’s comments were not about Perez “being Mexican”.
Let’s be clear: Marko’s comments were not about Perez “being Mexican”.
What Marko's Red Bull F1 exit means for Max Verstappen
YouTube video by THE RACE
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December 10, 2025 at 1:20 PM
I’m liking The Race less and less, feeling they’re far too soft on the morally bankrupt. Case in point, this video describes Helmut Marko’s comments about Sergio Perez as being about him “being Mexican”. youtu.be/vduqQswOkS4
Let’s be clear: Marko’s comments were not about Perez “being Mexican”.
Let’s be clear: Marko’s comments were not about Perez “being Mexican”.
Have seen all of these recently on Killingworth Lake 😍
Enjoy a selection of winter birds you can spot this season.❄️
Canada Geese, Goldeneye, Coot and Greylag Geese are all species you can spot in a pond, lake or wetland near you.
Did you know, the Latin name for Goldeneye, Bucephala, means Bull's head which refers to its unusual head shape?🦆
Canada Geese, Goldeneye, Coot and Greylag Geese are all species you can spot in a pond, lake or wetland near you.
Did you know, the Latin name for Goldeneye, Bucephala, means Bull's head which refers to its unusual head shape?🦆
December 10, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Have seen all of these recently on Killingworth Lake 😍
I'm not much of a videogame player, but there are a handful I've played that elevated themselves into the videogame-as-art category—for me, at least:
• Another World (1991)
• Outlaws (1997)
• GTA Vice City (2002)
• Ōkami (2006)
• Monument Valley (2014)
• Bury Me, My Love (2017)
• Another World (1991)
• Outlaws (1997)
• GTA Vice City (2002)
• Ōkami (2006)
• Monument Valley (2014)
• Bury Me, My Love (2017)
December 9, 2025 at 10:35 PM
I'm not much of a videogame player, but there are a handful I've played that elevated themselves into the videogame-as-art category—for me, at least:
• Another World (1991)
• Outlaws (1997)
• GTA Vice City (2002)
• Ōkami (2006)
• Monument Valley (2014)
• Bury Me, My Love (2017)
• Another World (1991)
• Outlaws (1997)
• GTA Vice City (2002)
• Ōkami (2006)
• Monument Valley (2014)
• Bury Me, My Love (2017)
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FINAL book giveaway of the year.
To enter: reply below & repost this extract.
Up for grabs:
THREE signed Villager paperbacks with free art (bookmarks & postcards) by my parents.
Enter if you enjoy
Folklore
Nature
Rivers
Hills
Social history
Lost art
Ghost
Tangled psychedelic narratives
Silliness
To enter: reply below & repost this extract.
Up for grabs:
THREE signed Villager paperbacks with free art (bookmarks & postcards) by my parents.
Enter if you enjoy
Folklore
Nature
Rivers
Hills
Social history
Lost art
Ghost
Tangled psychedelic narratives
Silliness
December 8, 2025 at 6:15 PM
FINAL book giveaway of the year.
To enter: reply below & repost this extract.
Up for grabs:
THREE signed Villager paperbacks with free art (bookmarks & postcards) by my parents.
Enter if you enjoy
Folklore
Nature
Rivers
Hills
Social history
Lost art
Ghost
Tangled psychedelic narratives
Silliness
To enter: reply below & repost this extract.
Up for grabs:
THREE signed Villager paperbacks with free art (bookmarks & postcards) by my parents.
Enter if you enjoy
Folklore
Nature
Rivers
Hills
Social history
Lost art
Ghost
Tangled psychedelic narratives
Silliness
Borrowed #Bandida from the library recently and finally played it with Daughter the Second tonight. boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/29...
Verdict? It is HARD! So hard that I can see us never winning. I'm all for returning it asap, but the little one has more steel than me and wants to win first. 😂😩
Verdict? It is HARD! So hard that I can see us never winning. I'm all for returning it asap, but the little one has more steel than me and wants to win first. 😂😩
Bandida
Try to catch Bandida or help her to escape!
boardgamegeek.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Borrowed #Bandida from the library recently and finally played it with Daughter the Second tonight. boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/29...
Verdict? It is HARD! So hard that I can see us never winning. I'm all for returning it asap, but the little one has more steel than me and wants to win first. 😂😩
Verdict? It is HARD! So hard that I can see us never winning. I'm all for returning it asap, but the little one has more steel than me and wants to win first. 😂😩
Individuals shouldn't be able to buy a bigger voice in politics. Add your name to @electoralreform.bsky.social's call to put a cap on how much they can donate in the #ElectionsBill
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Sign now to demand an end to big money in politics
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December 5, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Individuals shouldn't be able to buy a bigger voice in politics. Add your name to @electoralreform.bsky.social's call to put a cap on how much they can donate in the #ElectionsBill
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/179420/...
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/179420/...
Farewell, Yuki. Loved your energy. Hope you find a good seat somewhere for your next chapter. 👋
As for Hadjar, I wish him all the best. Hopefully the 2026 car reset will work in his favour compared to other recent Red Bull promotions. 🍀
As for Hadjar, I wish him all the best. Hopefully the 2026 car reset will work in his favour compared to other recent Red Bull promotions. 🍀
NEW: Official: Hadjar to replace Tsunoda at Red Bull in 2026, Lindblad joins Racing Bulls
Red Bull has confirmed Max Verstappen will have another new team mate next year. Isack Hadjar will replace Yuki Tsunoda in their line-up.
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Red Bull has confirmed Max Verstappen will have another new team mate next year. Isack Hadjar will replace Yuki Tsunoda in their line-up.
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Official: Hadjar to replace Tsunoda at Red Bull in 2026, Lindblad joins Racing Bulls
Red Bull has confirmed Max Verstappen will have another new team mate next year. Isack Hadjar will replace Yuki Tsunoda in their line-up.
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December 2, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Farewell, Yuki. Loved your energy. Hope you find a good seat somewhere for your next chapter. 👋
As for Hadjar, I wish him all the best. Hopefully the 2026 car reset will work in his favour compared to other recent Red Bull promotions. 🍀
As for Hadjar, I wish him all the best. Hopefully the 2026 car reset will work in his favour compared to other recent Red Bull promotions. 🍀
Wish my kids' school would sign up for this kind of outdoor, nature-y, creative thing rather than endless trips to the same museum (he says, after Daughter the Second visited the Hancock for about the third time yesterday).
The snow wasn't putting these nature lovers off!
Last week students from Milecastle Primary school joined us at Gosforth Nature Reserve, exploring prints in the snow, spotting birds and getting creative with some nature based art!❄️
Last week students from Milecastle Primary school joined us at Gosforth Nature Reserve, exploring prints in the snow, spotting birds and getting creative with some nature based art!❄️
December 2, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Wish my kids' school would sign up for this kind of outdoor, nature-y, creative thing rather than endless trips to the same museum (he says, after Daughter the Second visited the Hancock for about the third time yesterday).
Bird species #53 in my Merlin Bird ID app's Lifer List, the Common Pochard. Spotted this morning at Killingworth Lake, UK. Lovely chestnut head and red eye (though too far from my camera to tell in the photo).
Two more species and Daughter the Second gives me another packet of reward crisps. 😄
Two more species and Daughter the Second gives me another packet of reward crisps. 😄
December 2, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Bird species #53 in my Merlin Bird ID app's Lifer List, the Common Pochard. Spotted this morning at Killingworth Lake, UK. Lovely chestnut head and red eye (though too far from my camera to tell in the photo).
Two more species and Daughter the Second gives me another packet of reward crisps. 😄
Two more species and Daughter the Second gives me another packet of reward crisps. 😄
This... this is a frankly terrifying prospect for any McLaren-leaning #F1 fan. (Hi! 👋🧡) It's even quite possible and I'd fully expect the team to mismanage the situation and lose the WDC. Fingers crossed it's not prophetic. 😬
Papaya Rules, baby!
Will they, if necessary, issue team orders? What if Max is in first, Oscar 3rd, and Lando 4th with 3 laps to go?
Will they, if necessary, issue team orders? What if Max is in first, Oscar 3rd, and Lando 4th with 3 laps to go?
December 1, 2025 at 9:50 PM
This... this is a frankly terrifying prospect for any McLaren-leaning #F1 fan. (Hi! 👋🧡) It's even quite possible and I'd fully expect the team to mismanage the situation and lose the WDC. Fingers crossed it's not prophetic. 😬
Thanks again for your weakness, David Cameron. I mean, it all started long before that, but that move was critical.
According to a new study from a respected US think tank, the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), Britain’s decision to leave the EU has meant that its GDP is between 6 per cent and 8 per cent smaller than it would have been.
November 25, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Thanks again for your weakness, David Cameron. I mean, it all started long before that, but that move was critical.
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I'm still plugging my bird calendar - any reposts to spread the word would be much appreciated 🙏🙂
juliaallum.co.uk/product/2026...
#illustration #Birds #Norfolk
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#illustration #Birds #Norfolk
November 1, 2025 at 10:47 AM
I'm still plugging my bird calendar - any reposts to spread the word would be much appreciated 🙏🙂
juliaallum.co.uk/product/2026...
#illustration #Birds #Norfolk
juliaallum.co.uk/product/2026...
#illustration #Birds #Norfolk
LOL. That's quite some reach. #F1 driver blamed for near miss with marshalls playing chicken.
THE GUYS LITERALLY RAN IN FRONT OF HIS CAR. 🤯
THE GUYS LITERALLY RAN IN FRONT OF HIS CAR. 🤯
NEW: Mexico’s motorsport authority blames Lawson for near-miss with marshals in race
The FIA-sanctioned motorsport club of Mexico has blamed Liam Lawson for a near-miss with two marshals during Sunday's race.
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The FIA-sanctioned motorsport club of Mexico has blamed Liam Lawson for a near-miss with two marshals during Sunday's race.
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Mexico's motorsport authority blames Lawson for near-miss with marshals in race
The FIA-sanctioned motorsport club of Mexico has blamed Liam Lawson for a near-miss with two marshals during Sunday's race.
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October 30, 2025 at 1:13 PM
LOL. That's quite some reach. #F1 driver blamed for near miss with marshalls playing chicken.
THE GUYS LITERALLY RAN IN FRONT OF HIS CAR. 🤯
THE GUYS LITERALLY RAN IN FRONT OF HIS CAR. 🤯
Ok, let's just call it now, as it's not exactly sticking my neck out: Max Verstappen WILL win the #F1 driver's title this year.
Wonder what pitiful odds I could get on that at the bookies... 🤔
Also: I'll repost this when the time comes and I'm proven righ^H^H^H^H wrong. 😉
Wonder what pitiful odds I could get on that at the bookies... 🤔
Also: I'll repost this when the time comes and I'm proven righ^H^H^H^H wrong. 😉
October 22, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Ok, let's just call it now, as it's not exactly sticking my neck out: Max Verstappen WILL win the #F1 driver's title this year.
Wonder what pitiful odds I could get on that at the bookies... 🤔
Also: I'll repost this when the time comes and I'm proven righ^H^H^H^H wrong. 😉
Wonder what pitiful odds I could get on that at the bookies... 🤔
Also: I'll repost this when the time comes and I'm proven righ^H^H^H^H wrong. 😉
Yesterday, I emailed my kid's school to raise the fact a staff member routinely parks in a #disabled space without having a blue badge. Today, I got an email from the headteacher justifying it by saying it's private property and the markings are "not legally enforceable". Guess that's okay then. 🤷♂️
October 21, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Yesterday, I emailed my kid's school to raise the fact a staff member routinely parks in a #disabled space without having a blue badge. Today, I got an email from the headteacher justifying it by saying it's private property and the markings are "not legally enforceable". Guess that's okay then. 🤷♂️
"There will be no vote between ideas, no contest of visions, no test of leadership. There will be only one candidate and that’s not democracy – that’s the illusion of democracy."
Amen. What a sad state of affairs. #F1 #democracy
www.racefans.net/2025/10/17/f...
Amen. What a sad state of affairs. #F1 #democracy
www.racefans.net/2025/10/17/f...
FIA's presidential election is 'not democracy' says Mayer as he withdraws candidacy
FIA presidential candidate Tim Mayer has withdrawn his bid, saying he has been prevented from taking part in a fair election.
www.racefans.net
October 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM
"There will be no vote between ideas, no contest of visions, no test of leadership. There will be only one candidate and that’s not democracy – that’s the illusion of democracy."
Amen. What a sad state of affairs. #F1 #democracy
www.racefans.net/2025/10/17/f...
Amen. What a sad state of affairs. #F1 #democracy
www.racefans.net/2025/10/17/f...
Most amazing bird at Big Waters this afternoon, however, was this beauty. Same size as a mallard, but iridescent all over and with a black bill. Suspect it's a Black East Indian Duck i.e. a domestic duck now in the wild for whatever reason. Was beautiful. www.omlet.co.uk/breeds/ducks...
October 12, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Most amazing bird at Big Waters this afternoon, however, was this beauty. Same size as a mallard, but iridescent all over and with a black bill. Suspect it's a Black East Indian Duck i.e. a domestic duck now in the wild for whatever reason. Was beautiful. www.omlet.co.uk/breeds/ducks...
Finally reached 50 different bird species on my Lifer List on the Merlin bird spotting app. #50 was a Whooper Swan. 🦢
Got the app on 23rd May on a recommendation from Vicki at the Soap Mine (excellent soap, btw).
Got the app on 23rd May on a recommendation from Vicki at the Soap Mine (excellent soap, btw).
October 12, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Finally reached 50 different bird species on my Lifer List on the Merlin bird spotting app. #50 was a Whooper Swan. 🦢
Got the app on 23rd May on a recommendation from Vicki at the Soap Mine (excellent soap, btw).
Got the app on 23rd May on a recommendation from Vicki at the Soap Mine (excellent soap, btw).
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Making America Inaccessible Again.
A sobering read by Terry DeYoung. Here is a thread of my summary and the key points I found interesting.
reformedjournal.com/2025/10/08/m...
#a11y #accessibility
A sobering read by Terry DeYoung. Here is a thread of my summary and the key points I found interesting.
reformedjournal.com/2025/10/08/m...
#a11y #accessibility
Making America Inaccessible Again - Reformed Journal
Trump’s second term has included numerous orders threatening or nullifying advances of the Disability Rights Movement that have taken decades to achieve.
reformedjournal.com
October 9, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Making America Inaccessible Again.
A sobering read by Terry DeYoung. Here is a thread of my summary and the key points I found interesting.
reformedjournal.com/2025/10/08/m...
#a11y #accessibility
A sobering read by Terry DeYoung. Here is a thread of my summary and the key points I found interesting.
reformedjournal.com/2025/10/08/m...
#a11y #accessibility
100% this. Bonkers.
Incredibly lenient decision from the stewards to only give Roman Stanek two penalty points for his reckless and dangerous driving in yesterday's Formula 2 qualifying session.
Video: #F2
Video: #F2
September 20, 2025 at 3:53 PM
100% this. Bonkers.
Grabbed the copy of #Daybreak at Newcastle Library to read its rules at lunch. Initially slightly aghast that it has 40 (FORTY) pages, but boy... it is beautifully laid out. 😍
Yes, there's still a lot of text in later pages, but the design is making me happy to read it. 👌
Yes, there's still a lot of text in later pages, but the design is making me happy to read it. 👌
September 19, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Grabbed the copy of #Daybreak at Newcastle Library to read its rules at lunch. Initially slightly aghast that it has 40 (FORTY) pages, but boy... it is beautifully laid out. 😍
Yes, there's still a lot of text in later pages, but the design is making me happy to read it. 👌
Yes, there's still a lot of text in later pages, but the design is making me happy to read it. 👌