Author: Tom

• And now, the left hand

  Oct 17

  After last week’s experiments in learning to read music, I’m thrilled to announce that I can now play the piano! But only with my right hand. The sheet music app… more ›

• Sheet music, the modern way

  Oct 9

  I sat down this morning to start learning piano. Again. Everyone else in our house plays beautifully, whereas my childhood music education was cut tragically short when my teacher tried… more ›

• TASO Theory of Change Builder goes live

  Sep 19

  The new Theory of Change Builder tool for TASO is now live — and I’m really proud to have worked on the project from start to finish, from the research… more ›

• Theories of Change: UX, development, and making a difference

  Feb 17

  One of my aims this year is to do more good work — projects that feel meaningful, that contribute something positive, that aren’t just about making another digital thing but… more ›

• A new to-do

  Nov 25

  I regret to announce that I’ve given into my intrusive thoughts and am building a to-do list app. – is it needed? indubitably not– is it innovative? no, it’s a… more ›

• A celebration of swearing

  Jun 11

  Brief disclaimer: this post contains a swearing, vulgarities and general rudeness 🤬 My daughter asks the best questions. She’s only nine, but we often get hit with questions like, “Why… more ›

• VizSweet

  Feb 26

  In 2015 I started working with Information is Beautiful as Technical Director to develop VizSweet, a high-end data visualisation tool — and for the last eight years, we’ve been making… more ›