The fall of FailArmyHow a single YouTube channel is spoiling fail videos for the rest of us.Jan 26, 20211Jan 26, 20211
Not everything needs to be a debate.A local library hosts a free, inclusive reading session for children. It’s completely optional to attend, co-organised by two charities…Sep 25, 2019Sep 25, 2019
By not trimming the fat, app stores are complacent in dodgy data dealing.We know that we shouldn’t be giving our data to obscure Calculator apps… but isn’t it time the app stores took some responsibility too?Aug 14, 2019Aug 14, 2019
Cutesy voices on self-checkouts need to stop.Putting Ant & Dec on your checkout doesn’t make it more fun and makes a bad UX even worse.Aug 1, 2019Aug 1, 2019
Going Freelance: The Journey So Far9 months in, I break down what’s going to plan, the feelings and anxieties, and my place in the world of freelancing.Jul 18, 2019Jul 18, 2019
The hilarious, weird world of Wish ads washing up on FacebookIn the market for a hood for your cat? Or maybe an ancient Chinese torture device?Nov 26, 20171Nov 26, 20171
This new robot Kickstarter will terrify your petsThe wonderful subreddit /r/shittykickstarters today alerted me to a new crowdfunding campaign for ‘Sego’ — the ‘world’s first dedicated pet…Feb 18, 2017Feb 18, 2017
Olly for Business Brief — Embracing digital loyalty in local businessI was flattered recently to not only get some great responses to my first column in Business Brief, but to also be invited back this month…Nov 7, 2016Nov 7, 2016
Dear Aurigny’s new agency: let’s start with strategy, please?UPDATE: Euan Mahy from Aurigny was kind enough to call me this afternoon and talk about my post. Rest assured, in Aurigny’s original press…Aug 15, 2016Aug 15, 2016
Badvertising: Round 1Sometimes, I’ll come across an advert so bad — so heinously wrong in one way or another — that I can’t help but talk about it. Welcome to…Jul 31, 2016Jul 31, 2016