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mikeharrisondesign.com
Independent designer & developer, specialising in creating thoughtful, sustainable brands & websites for purpose-driven clients. 🏕️ https://mikeharrisondesign.com 📨 [email protected]
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Just hit the “publish” button on a brand-new blog post! ⭐ This one shares the killer pattern I find myself using over and over with container queries: responding *within* media queries to adapt to the new container size. Once you start using this trick, you’ll see opportunities for it all over. 😄

Does the Bluesky butterfly need to flap its wings on hover in my site footer? No. Will most people visiting the site notice this? Also, no. But while design is absolutely about skill, creativity and attention to detail, it's also about spreading a bit of joy and adding delight where you can.

This is a lovely analogy by @cassidoo.co, and chimes with how I think about building sites. Make sure your simple sentence makes sense to start with, then sprinkle in some magic and delight. cassidoo.co/post/web-dev...

You’ve been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who is coming to save you?

Your brand deserves a cohesive, professional look that reflects your values and connects with your audience. My branding package includes everything you need: logos, color palettes, typography, and more, all designed in just 4 weeks. More details here: mikeharrisondesign.com/services

Golden hour walks with my dog are the best way to recharge 🐾✨ There’s something about the light at this time of day that feels so inspiring. I’ve got space this month to help businesses refresh their branding or websites—perfect timing if you're ready for a new look to kick off 2025. Let’s chat!

Well it’s that time again to work on my own website… why is this the hardest thing?!?

The unalloyed joy of discovering Tunnock's Caramel Wafers in the cupboard to have with my mid-morning cuppa. Truly a top tier treat.

Kirby has been my go-to CMS for years now, it provides a great experience both as a developer and also for clients. The addition of a preview will be a huge enhancement to an already excellent editing setup.

Nothing like waking up to fresh snow and heading out for a morning walk with this little adventurer! ❄️ Being out in nature - especially on days like this - always fuels my creativity. So lucky to have this on our doorstep. Now back inside for a coffee - hope everyone is keeping warm today! #SnowDay

What gif pops up when you type your name?

In my headphones today: First Light by Jónsi 🎶 Beautiful and atmospheric, perfect for staying in the creative flow for a design day. #WorkFlowMusic #StudioSoundtrack

Here’s a peek behind the scenes! 🐾 These icons were part of an early concept for a dog groomer branding project. They didn't make the final cut but were fun to put together. #DesignInProgress #GraphicDesign #BrandDesign