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I enjoy writing, however these are a mix of posts that have form part assignments and some, because I have something I wish to share.


Designing Beyond Deliverables
Carrier Pigeon or AI? In a fast-paced creative industry, client communication is becoming just as important as the final outcome itself. Instant messaging and always-on platforms have created an expectation of constant visibility, where silence during a project can quickly lead to uncertainty even when work is progressing effectively. The issue is not only communication, but how expectations are set from the beginning. Clear agreements around timelines, feedback stages and re
Michelle Smith
Jun 42 min read


Designing in the Age of AI Slop
Adobe Firefly - AI generated glass bowl filled with various logos, to look like a bowl of cereal with chocolate milk at the bottom, a woman sitting behind looking very happy as she is eating. Big green eyes and curly red hair and freckles, wearing a mustard coloured beanie hat and t shirt. cartoonish but with a realistic feel. The creative industry is shifting from concerns about copied artwork to what has been described as an “AI slop economy”, where synthetic content is
Michelle Smith
May 142 min read


Curating a Creative Circle Beyond Education
Exploring how graphic designers navigate identity, community and independence beyond education in an industry shaped by networks and digital influence.
Michelle Smith
May 122 min read


Graveyards as Typographic Archives
Graveyards are more than resting places; they are living typographic archives. Headstones, epitaphs, and memorial designs reveal evolving lettering styles, cultural values, and material practices across time. This blog explores how cemeteries preserve history through carved inscriptions, showcasing the intersection of typography, memory, and design. Discover how stone, text, and symbolism combine to document human stories.

Inky Fingers
Apr 84 min read
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