There’s a new story unfolding in the world of data storytelling, and this time, it goes beyond dashboards and visuals. Today marks the launch of Tales From a Content Creator – Behind the Data Stories, a brand-new newsletter offering an…
Manchester Tech Week (MTW) returns from 27 April – 1 May as the North’s premier festival of technology, talent, and innovation. Powering a thriving £5bn digital economy, MTW unites the most influential events, partners, and communities under one banner to…
I’ve been named a finalist for the British Data Awards 2026 in the Rising Star of the Year category, recognised for my work in digital accessibility in data visualisation and Smart Frames UI. Designing with accessibility at the core, not…
I’ve been putting it off forever, but I finally created my GitHub account. After countless cycles of opening GitHub, feeling overwhelmed, and promptly closing the tab, I’ve now created my account and published my first repositories. What made the difference?…
WomenTech Network is hosting the 7th annual edition of the largest virtual-first tech conference for women in tech and their allies. Women in Tech Global Conference 2026, May 12-15. The Women in Tech Conference is aiming to bring together once again 100,000 women from all over the world in a primarily virtual conference with…
The Power BI DataViz World Championships are officially open again, a truly global contest that celebrates creativity, analytical excellence, and powerful data storytelling. And here’s the part I absolutely love: Accessibility counts for 25% of your total score. This is…
The SQLBits 2026 popular vote is officially open, and that means the community gets to decide who steps onto one of the biggest data stages of the year. This time, I’m throwing my hat into the ring. If you’ve ever…
2026 is the year to design with intention, and that includes accessibility from day one. To kick off the new year, Smart Frames UI is running a small giveaway Sign up to our newsletter via our website and you’ll be…
I’m incredibly proud to share that Smart Frames UI has been recognised as Leading Champion of Inclusive Data Design 2025 at the SME News’ Northern Enterprise Awards. This matters to me because inclusive data design isn’t a “nice to have”.…
In my last post, I shared that I’d been named a finalist for Speaker of the Year at the Women in Tech Global Awards 2025. And here is an update: although I was not the winner of category Speaker of…
