Martin Wright
@mynameismartin.co.uk
I design stuff and try not to make the world worse while doing it. he/him
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Martin Wright
@mynameismartin.co.uk
· Nov 20
Hey new followers. Martin here, I'm a designer, my background is product & interaction design, but spent the last 3 years in service design and loved it. I've recently gone freelance and enjoying the change (and challenge).
I like noisy music and sci-fi, I have a spaniel, two daughters, & a van
I like noisy music and sci-fi, I have a spaniel, two daughters, & a van
No-one talks about the real dangers of working from home*
*you eat the leftovers of last night's beef stew and knock yourself into a food coma at 11:45am
*you eat the leftovers of last night's beef stew and knock yourself into a food coma at 11:45am
November 14, 2025 at 12:19 PM
No-one talks about the real dangers of working from home*
*you eat the leftovers of last night's beef stew and knock yourself into a food coma at 11:45am
*you eat the leftovers of last night's beef stew and knock yourself into a food coma at 11:45am
"some higher-rate taxpayers were exploiting the perk" Seems fair enough to take it away from everyone then yeah?
Forget the benefits the scheme brings, forget all the other ways the top earners can exploit the system, punish everyone. 'sake
Forget the benefits the scheme brings, forget all the other ways the top earners can exploit the system, punish everyone. 'sake
Rachel Reeves is setting the Cycle to Work scheme on fire as part of the war on salary sacrifice policies! on.ft.com/4oKXNrC
Rachel Reeves to curb bike purchases through salary sacrifice in Budget
Introduction of new cap comes after retailers warned some higher-rate taxpayers were exploiting the perk
on.ft.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:12 AM
"some higher-rate taxpayers were exploiting the perk" Seems fair enough to take it away from everyone then yeah?
Forget the benefits the scheme brings, forget all the other ways the top earners can exploit the system, punish everyone. 'sake
Forget the benefits the scheme brings, forget all the other ways the top earners can exploit the system, punish everyone. 'sake
Good pens made by a good man. What more do you need?
(also *incredible* secret Santa gift for that arty person in your office)
(also *incredible* secret Santa gift for that arty person in your office)
I’ve got a sale on my pen store until midnight on Monday. Use the code TENTENTEN for 10% off your order total. thingsbydan.myshopify.com
Dan Berry
Dan Berry's online shop. The Home of Blade Pens.
thingsbydan.myshopify.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Good pens made by a good man. What more do you need?
(also *incredible* secret Santa gift for that arty person in your office)
(also *incredible* secret Santa gift for that arty person in your office)
A year ago I left full-time employment to become a freelance designer
Twelve months later, here's what I learned
www.mynameismartin.co.uk/blog/year-one
Twelve months later, here's what I learned
www.mynameismartin.co.uk/blog/year-one
One year of freelance — mynameismartin
Notes and lessons from my first year working for myself — money, rejection, overwork, and the ongoing experiment of doing what you love for a living.
www.mynameismartin.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 9:11 AM
A year ago I left full-time employment to become a freelance designer
Twelve months later, here's what I learned
www.mynameismartin.co.uk/blog/year-one
Twelve months later, here's what I learned
www.mynameismartin.co.uk/blog/year-one
Wow, that's one year of freelance in the bag. I should write a blog post... right?
November 3, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Wow, that's one year of freelance in the bag. I should write a blog post... right?
Policy idea: a private drone flying in a public space should become public property
October 31, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Policy idea: a private drone flying in a public space should become public property
The new(ish) Deftones album is my album of the year. Can't stop listening to it
October 30, 2025 at 10:51 AM
The new(ish) Deftones album is my album of the year. Can't stop listening to it
The best time to publish a blog post is Tuesdays at 9am. The second best time is right after you've posted it, but before you've given it a thorough proof read
www.mynameismartin.co.uk/blog/mapping...
www.mynameismartin.co.uk/blog/mapping...
Mapping is thinking — mynameismartin
We often treat maps as deliverables, neat, tidy artefacts to show what we’re building. But the value of mapping isn’t in the artefact. The value of mapping is in getting there. The process of making t...
www.mynameismartin.co.uk
October 23, 2025 at 3:37 PM
The best time to publish a blog post is Tuesdays at 9am. The second best time is right after you've posted it, but before you've given it a thorough proof read
www.mynameismartin.co.uk/blog/mapping...
www.mynameismartin.co.uk/blog/mapping...
Reposted by Martin Wright
i would kindly request that the people trying to kill the web stop making browsers
October 22, 2025 at 3:03 PM
i would kindly request that the people trying to kill the web stop making browsers
"That’s actually a pretty clever", "really smart idea", "Yours are already really strong"
Would it be paranoid to think they make LLMs talk like this as a way to hook you in?
Would it be paranoid to think they make LLMs talk like this as a way to hook you in?
October 22, 2025 at 6:50 AM
"That’s actually a pretty clever", "really smart idea", "Yours are already really strong"
Would it be paranoid to think they make LLMs talk like this as a way to hook you in?
Would it be paranoid to think they make LLMs talk like this as a way to hook you in?
Reposted by Martin Wright
UK based MySociety is looking for a business development manager to help them keep their work supporting democracy and digital transparency sustainable
- UK remote
- £40-50k
- They seem hella nice
apply.workable.com/mysociety/j/...
- UK remote
- £40-50k
- They seem hella nice
apply.workable.com/mysociety/j/...
Business Development Manager, SocietyWorks - Remote - mySociety and SocietyWorks
Are you looking for a business development role where you can use your sales skills to help make a real difference in society? A role where you’re not just selling for the sake of it, but selling to i...
apply.workable.com
October 21, 2025 at 4:58 PM
UK based MySociety is looking for a business development manager to help them keep their work supporting democracy and digital transparency sustainable
- UK remote
- £40-50k
- They seem hella nice
apply.workable.com/mysociety/j/...
- UK remote
- £40-50k
- They seem hella nice
apply.workable.com/mysociety/j/...
The battery in my beloved Sony headphones has given up the ghost. Dare I try a DIY replacement?
www.ifixit.com/Guide/Sony+W...
www.ifixit.com/Guide/Sony+W...
Sony WH-1000XM3 Battery Replacement
Use this guide to remove or replace the battery on your Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones. If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions. For...
www.ifixit.com
October 21, 2025 at 8:55 AM
The battery in my beloved Sony headphones has given up the ghost. Dare I try a DIY replacement?
www.ifixit.com/Guide/Sony+W...
www.ifixit.com/Guide/Sony+W...
Not been here much recently, social media sucks my energy like nothing else. I am good though. Working hard on interesting stuff, spending lots of time outside. Hope everyone else is doing well
October 9, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Not been here much recently, social media sucks my energy like nothing else. I am good though. Working hard on interesting stuff, spending lots of time outside. Hope everyone else is doing well
Reposted by Martin Wright
give greta thunberg a gundam
October 6, 2025 at 6:58 PM
give greta thunberg a gundam
Yay! Imagination Christmas!
Every time something happens that could put my financial situation into anything less than ideal
Every time something happens that could put my financial situation into anything less than ideal
what's the stupidest/randomest Simpsons quote that lives in your head rent free? Mine is the urge to say "you said go to bread" every time I am about to head to bed.
October 2, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Yay! Imagination Christmas!
Every time something happens that could put my financial situation into anything less than ideal
Every time something happens that could put my financial situation into anything less than ideal
Squarespace retiring my website font is not something I'd planned for...
September 19, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Squarespace retiring my website font is not something I'd planned for...
Just had to do age verification for blue sky to unlock all my historical chat messages. Not cool.
September 17, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Just had to do age verification for blue sky to unlock all my historical chat messages. Not cool.
Reposted by Martin Wright
Come and work with our brilliant team! We're looking for a Business Development Manager for SocietyWorks.
We’re hiring a Business Development Manager (remote role, with travel requirements)! 🔔
If that sounds like something you'd be good at, we’d be thrilled to hear from you. Find all of the job info and apply by following this link (you have until 31st October!): apply.workable.com/mysociety/j/...
If that sounds like something you'd be good at, we’d be thrilled to hear from you. Find all of the job info and apply by following this link (you have until 31st October!): apply.workable.com/mysociety/j/...
Business Development Manager, SocietyWorks - Remote - mySociety and SocietyWorks
Are you looking for a business development role where you can use your sales skills to help make a real difference in society? A role where you’re not just selling for the sake of it, but selling to i...
apply.workable.com
September 16, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Come and work with our brilliant team! We're looking for a Business Development Manager for SocietyWorks.
I love Apple Watch getting all passive aggressive about how little I've moved this morning. It's been on charge since I woke up and I *just* put it on. Seems like it's something it could know about...
September 12, 2025 at 10:18 AM
I love Apple Watch getting all passive aggressive about how little I've moved this morning. It's been on charge since I woke up and I *just* put it on. Seems like it's something it could know about...
This is the most 17th iPhone ever
September 10, 2025 at 9:54 AM
This is the most 17th iPhone ever
Saving our camping trip for this weekend was a big mistake. Instead I'm going to stay home and read books indoors
August 29, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Saving our camping trip for this weekend was a big mistake. Instead I'm going to stay home and read books indoors
Due to summer holidays i put all my routine stuff on hold - gym, running, cycling is all too hard to prioritise so I just pause it all. But getting back into the routine is harder than restarting after Christmas, it sucks
August 23, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Due to summer holidays i put all my routine stuff on hold - gym, running, cycling is all too hard to prioritise so I just pause it all. But getting back into the routine is harder than restarting after Christmas, it sucks
“On Tuesday, tech stocks suffered a shock sell-off after a report from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers warned that the vast majority of AI investments were yielding “zero return” for businesses“
Well yes, of course. You know what it’d be cool to see though? Accountability.
Well yes, of course. You know what it’d be cool to see though? Accountability.
August 21, 2025 at 7:28 AM
“On Tuesday, tech stocks suffered a shock sell-off after a report from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers warned that the vast majority of AI investments were yielding “zero return” for businesses“
Well yes, of course. You know what it’d be cool to see though? Accountability.
Well yes, of course. You know what it’d be cool to see though? Accountability.
It's too hot today, I'm struggling, the Mrs is struggling, the dog is struggling. All because you lot insisted on keeping copies of your emails.
August 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
It's too hot today, I'm struggling, the Mrs is struggling, the dog is struggling. All because you lot insisted on keeping copies of your emails.