Devastated by the sudden loss and passing of our dear friend Vicky. She was a kind, thoughtful and all round amazing person. So much integrity and sincerity Thinking of you Vicky ❤️ @vickytnz.bsky.social - ThreadSky

priyanca.bsky.social • 52 days ago

Devastated by the sudden loss and passing of our dear friend Vicky. She was a kind, thoughtful and all round amazing person. So much integrity and sincerity

Thinking of you Vicky ❤️
@vickytnz.bsky.social

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wholistics.bsky.social•51 days ago

No way!! This is such a devastating news 😭

amyhupe.bsky.social•52 days ago

So shocked and saddened to hear this. Vicky was an incredible force in the government design community. Devastating news ❤️

yoni.social•51 days ago

OMG. No!

usefulwords.co.uk•52 days ago

How terribly sad. I only knew of her online and she always seemed such a good, interesting person. Best wishes to you all in your grief.

leeporte.co.uk•52 days ago

Bloody hell.

blangry.bsky.social•52 days ago

Oh no! She was genuinely fantastic. So funny and dry and exceedingly knowledgeable. I'll miss her enormously.

blangry.bsky.social•52 days ago

First time I met her was at drupalcon Barcelona in 2015. We got chatting and skived off the last day to go walking round town. She sent me loads of books for my PhD and had snarky back channel for all the good bad tweets.

priyanca.bsky.social•52 days ago

Amazing ❤️

helivans.bsky.social•52 days ago

Oh no. So sorry to hear this 💔💔

soozo.bsky.social•52 days ago

Oh this is such awful news. I’m part of the NUX organising community in which she was an integral part. Absolutely shocked and saddened by this news.

kylesoucy.bsky.social•52 days ago

Oh my goodness! 😨 I’m just in shock right now at this news. Heartbreaking. 💔

hilarynoone.bsky.social•51 days ago

You couldn't have made a better person than Vicky. Honestly. Totally shocked by her passing and my heart goes out to her loved ones.

adrianhoward.bsky.social•51 days ago

Oh man. Just such a generally great human. Damn.

billder.bsky.social•52 days ago

Oh my god. She was a lovely voice amidst all the badness in the world. That’s horrible news.

curiousscutter.bsky.social•52 days ago

Oh wow, that is so sad I am so sorry 😞 I never met her, but I learned a lot from her.

accessiblenumbers.bsky.social•52 days ago

The news is still sinking in. My team were talking about a blog post of hers on Friday.

I admired Vicky so much. She was wise, kind, accepting and courageous.

radiobeartime.com•52 days ago

So sorry to hear this.

cocochan.bsky.social•52 days ago

Terribly sad news. Hope you’re ok Priyanca. What a loss 💔

ayymanduh.bsky.social•51 days ago

Vicky was so incredibly inspiring, thoughtful, knowledgable and gave so much to communities. I’m so sad to hear of her passing, sending love to her loved ones ❤️

benjystanton.co.uk•52 days ago

Oh no. Such sad, sad news. Vicky was an amazing and inspiring designer. Someone I've looked up to and followed for many years. Love to her family and friends.

priyanca.bsky.social•52 days ago

I feel the same, respect and admire her so much, a really good person

benjystanton.co.uk•52 days ago

I first saw her talk at a DVLA UR meetup 8 or 9 years ago and she’s been a constant source of inspiration ever since. Such a huge contributor to UCD and interaction design in gov.

tomskerous.bsky.social•51 days ago

Just awful news. I knew her more online than IRL, but hugely valued her insight and thoughtfulness. What a great loss. For what we do and those around her.

(And I hope you're doing ok as the catalyst for all this outpouring. Being pinged every time you think you're Just Getting on with Monday Now.)

shaungomm.bsky.social•52 days ago

I’m so shocked and saddened by this awful news. Vicky was so intelligent and thoughtful. She’ll be greatly missed in our community. I hope we can pay tribute to her at GovCamp next weekend ❤️

cakedesignstudio.bsky.social•51 days ago

Very sad to hear this. It feels unbelievable. Vicky “got” user-centred design in a way not many do. I will miss her.

tashadendekker.bsky.social•52 days ago

Oh wow. I am so sorry to hear this.

I never met Vicky but her posts and incredibly thoughtful approach to design meant I learnt a lot as a researcher.

Wishing her family strength at this time.

ideasintheround.bsky.social•52 days ago

Oh no. That is enormously sad. I didn't know her well but I learned so much from how brilliantly she did her thing. Hope you're okay.

erikahall.bsky.social•52 days ago

Vicky died?!?

priyanca.bsky.social•52 days ago

Yes, it's a shock

duncanstephen.net•52 days ago

I'm very sad to learn this news. I didn't know her well. But I have read her blog posts for years, and I was delighted to encounter her in meetings about structured information since I joined the civil service a few months ago. I was struck by how she demonstrated both fresh thinking and wisdom.

cathydutton.co.uk•52 days ago

Such sad news, Vicky was a huge part of the Gov design community, someone I admired from the moment I joined.

neillyneil.bsky.social•52 days ago

OMG, just hearing this now. That's a shocker. Only knew (of) her online but a big name in the community and sure to be sadly missed far and wide.

chaoxian.bsky.social•51 days ago

What?? I can’t… this is so shit. The world is a worse place without her.

priyanca.bsky.social•51 days ago

Feels so unfair like why her of all people, she was such a good, kind person

richardpope.org•52 days ago

So sorry to read this

noursidawi.uk•52 days ago

This is such sad news. What a loss to our community. Much love to her family and friends ❤️

deanvipond.bsky.social•52 days ago

I’ve been in a bit of a daze since I heard the news. Heartbreaking. The silly chat between the three of us about Defra will always make me smile. Hope you are alright.

priyanca.bsky.social•52 days ago

Thank you Dean! Haha yes I remember, happier times❤️

jiggott.bsky.social•52 days ago

This is such sad news. Huge ❤️ to her friends and family.

chiefbreenie.bsky.social•52 days ago

I'm shocked to find that out.. so sorry to hear this news. I've learned enormous amounts from Vicky and I often go back to blog posts. This is really sad news. Sending love to you and her family and friends x

rossferg.bsky.social•51 days ago

So very sad learning about Vicky this morning. She was a great person to talk to and she was so good about sharing her passion for her profession; I learned so much from Vicky. Lovely but tragic to read all the condolences here from all the other people who appreciated her and will miss her too.

hilaryonline.bsky.social•52 days ago

Was really sad when I heard. A great mind and top Eurovision fan. She’ll be sorely missed as a voice in the sector

amys23.bsky.social•51 days ago

Oh no! This is the first I'm hearing about this. Vicky was such a wonderful designer, thinker, and person. What a terrible loss.

therealnooshu.bsky.social•52 days ago

Absolutely shocked by this news! I never had the opportunity to work with her personally, but saw so many of her insightful posts! RIP Vicky, you will be missed! Send virtual support to her friends and family 🫂

joannerewcastle.bsky.social•51 days ago

So very sorry to hear this. I only knew Vicky through social media - but her love of design, public service and the North just shone through and was was extraordinarily warm, open and passionate. A very sad and significant loss for Vicky’s family, friends and the design community

engiqueer.net•52 days ago

Omg, so sad. :( Feels like forever ago I spoken with her, but she was always a delight to work with!

philm400.bsky.social•51 days ago

No!!! This is so sad.
I hired Vicky back in 2019 when at BPDTS (now merged with DWP Digital), a design force of nature.
Gutted...

thoughtanist.bsky.social•51 days ago

So terribly sad, sending love to all💖

annkempster.com•52 days ago

My god. This is so incredibly sad. Sending love and hugs x

rumman.bsky.social•52 days ago

Incredibly sad and shocking news. So sorry to hear this. Vicky did so much for the gov community.

brendainmontreal.bsky.social•52 days ago

What horrible news. She contributed so much to the design community, and had such a sharp wit as a friend.

jessneely.bsky.social•52 days ago

This is dreadful news! I learnt so much from reading her blogs. Sending love to everyone affected

jereeve.bsky.social•52 days ago

Oh no that's horrible, it feels like days ago she was on my screen. We should organise something for next weekend.

audree.bsky.social•52 days ago

That’s awful. Such a loss - to her friends and family but also to the wider communities she was part of. I learned so much from her ❤️

edent.tel•52 days ago

She was such a ray of sunshine.
I was chatting to her online only last week.
How utterly dreadful.

lolylena.bsky.social•51 days ago

Such sad and shocking news. Vicky was so lovely, kind and generous with her time and ideas. She will be sorely missed by anyone who knew her. ♥️

hattiek.bsky.social•52 days ago

What incredibly sad news. She was so generous with her time and knowledge, I was always delighted when I spotted her name on an invite. Such a great loss.

edwardhorsford.bsky.social•52 days ago

I’ve been in shock all day. Her enthusiasm was infectious.

She made a massive difference in her short time with us at NHS. So glad we got to work alongside each other at last.

leannemgriff.bsky.social•52 days ago

this is such sad news, so shocking to read this. sending love to all her friends and family. I followed her for years and never met her but learnt so much.

rgarner.bsky.social•52 days ago

What?! No!

martinjordan.com•52 days ago

This hits so hard. I was entirely numb when I heard the news.

Vicky was such a generous & kind person, knowledgeable & experienced designer, and one of the most vital contributors to the #GovDesign community. Her passing is such a devastating loss for us.

Wishing her family & friends all strength!

steveportigal.bsky.social•51 days ago

She was a really positive and inspiring person. I'm so sorry for all who feel her loss.

littlehen.bsky.social•52 days ago

I’m so sorry to hear that. I’d not met her but she inspired me over the internet. My thoughts with all who grieve her loss

socialsoup.bsky.social•52 days ago

Huge shock and she will be a deeply missed friend and colleague. I hope we can demonstrate to her family how loved and respected she was in her adopted Newcastle and UK, with all the shared memories of her.

stamanfar.bsky.social•51 days ago

I don’t really have words. I really admired Vicky and the couple of times we met I found her lovely, authentic and caring. Thank you for sharing, even in the worst times it’s lovely to see this community come together x

zoeonthego.bsky.social•52 days ago

Oh gosh that’s a shock; what a massive loss.

sharonodea.com•52 days ago

What? What awful news. Thinking of her family and friends.

jezzag.bsky.social•51 days ago

Terrible shock and a huge void created in the world.

duncanjbrown.com•52 days ago

Awful. I’m so sorry to hear this ❤️

honeygolightly.bsky.social•52 days ago

I met Vicky two years ago and she was very generous of her time and knowledge. Will miss her. Thinking of her and many in the community who are better public servants because of her kindness ❤️

joelanman.bsky.social•52 days ago

huge, huge loss, she was a great designer and a lovely person. She cared so much about things that matter. I'll miss her loads

prateekbuch.bsky.social•52 days ago

Oh good lord what?! Awful

dandoescontent.bsky.social•52 days ago

What tragic and shocking news. I only knew Vicky from social media (and even then not super well) but she was a fountain of knowledge and wisdom.

I can only send best wishes and thoughts to her family and friends. 😢

marged.bsky.social•52 days ago

Similar here - I was always inspired by her knowledge and passion, but didn't know her personally. Thinking of her family and friends.

pixlz.com•52 days ago

Vicky’s week note after last year’s GovcampXL. I’m gutted that she won’t be there this year https://medium.vickyteinaki.com/a-weeknote-starting-15-january-2024-govcamp-edition-c9af0413f032

pixlz.com•52 days ago

This is terrible to hear. Love to everyone affected

catcutmore.bsky.social•52 days ago

Sending condolences Priyanca. I only met Vicky once, but I was immediately struck by what a kind, warm and passionate person she was. 🩷

zuz.bsky.social•52 days ago

oh my god what!!! 😨

priyanca.bsky.social•52 days ago

such a shock! can't believe it

pixlz.com•52 days ago

How did you hear Priyanca?

priyanca.bsky.social•52 days ago

Via her friend Clare H, will be CryCamp next week

tonia.bsky.social•52 days ago

Oh my 🩵 sending comfort to all those close to her. She was such a kind + lovely human.

acuity.design•52 days ago

Good god, only just met her in real life (after years on Twitter) in July.

mathewwilson.me•50 days ago

I didn’t know Vicky personally, but I feel like I did, thanks to her brilliant writing and open sharing of ideas. Just last week I was posting about her blog, how much I respected her take, and how important I believe her writing is. All that influence and inspiration remain. Thank you, Vicki.

jukes.ie•52 days ago

Oh no - what the hell.
That is just terrible news 😢
I was literally on her blog yesterday as I refer to one of her posts in my presentation.
Such a brilliant person.

simoneverest.bsky.social•51 days ago

Terrible, shocking news. Vicky was just brilliant. Smart, generous, kind and thoughtful. She was a role model for service assessors, advocating for users whilst supporting teams to be better with her smarts and kindness. A big loss to our community, and even more so to her friends and family.

visitmy.website•52 days ago

So sad. Was really looking forward to catching up in person next weekend. Will really miss her in the group chat.

vicwray.bsky.social•52 days ago

So so sorry to hear this news. @michelleedgerley.bsky.social and I caught up with her when she was in NZ and it was just lovely to meet her in person 💔

michelleedgerley.bsky.social•52 days ago

Oh, what terribly sad news 😢 Much love to Vicky's whānau, friends and colleagues. She was a taonga xx

davemalouf.bsky.social•52 days ago

OMG!! I can’t believe this. (I mean I can but don’t want to.)

She meant so much to the IxD world. Especially as the editor of JohnnyHolland.

RIP Vicky.

priyanca.bsky.social•52 days ago

I don't want to believe this it's such a shock, so sad

Amazing person

ciandellehughes.bsky.social•51 days ago

It doesn't feel real. Vicky was such a powerhouse and inspiration to myself and so many others. She always took time to teach others. I'll miss you Vicky, thanks for everything ❤️

karenmcgrane.bsky.social•52 days ago

Oh my gosh what a shock. My heart goes out to her family and loved ones.

jstrothman.bsky.social•52 days ago

I can’t even take this in. Vicky was inspiring in gov tech and always with the surprising hilarious turn of phrase. She was a wonderful person.

katybeale.bsky.social•52 days ago

So sorry to hear. Sending love to all her family and friends x

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