For the first time in a few years - and as a pleasant by-product of my studies - I have a Winter holiday. Last week I spent a few days in am...

Last night I carved a turkey; this afternoon I stuffed a pelican; this evening I've brought home the ostrich.

The law of good design decrees against the use of more than two or three typefaces per publication. Fonts designed to look hand-written usua...

Friday, 7.45 am: arrive at college laden with: one backpack full of books one kitbag of materials, food and more books one A1 portfolio two...

As someone who spends a lot more time listening than watching, today I feel like I'm in visual overload. Today's lecture was based o...

I've enjoyed a couple of extra-curricular early-evening lectures at the universities, in little lecture theatres with a lot of clever an...

Today I drew gay magpies. UPDATE 29th November: here they are, awaiting marking.