Sam Wakeling

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Sheffield Photo Marathon 2017

Posted on 7th October 20177th October 2017Author samwPosted in Thoughts

We had a bit of Daddy-daughter time today, out exploring and taking photos for the Sheffield Photo Marathon (here’s last year’s).

10 years on from a day and night of going round in circles

Posted on 30th September 20172nd October 2017Author samwPosted in Thoughts

“Keep it going, nice and steady.” A good thing to hear when you’re riding a unicycle in the middle of the night.

Good news on climate change? We can stop worrying about…

Posted on 12th September 201719th September 2021Author samwPosted in Thoughts

Each week there are fresh reasons to tackle climate change urgently. This week for America it’s hurricane Irma. The records keep getting broken, and ice keeps melting faster than we expect. But it’s been years since it was hot news or something many politicians thought was a vote winner. There was a time when calculating… Read More

Electric cars – the good, the bad and the ugly

Posted on 13th June 201711th September 2017Author samwPosted in Thoughts

But I was doing what they wanted me to! I’m trying to be responsible and eco-friendly. I was positively encouraged to buy this car by the authorities, yet now they’re persecuting me for using it. It’s just not fair. I expect compensation. Does this sound like the complaint of today’s diesel drivers? What if the exact same… Read More

Why do I love this city?

Posted on 28th April 201728th April 2017Author samwPosted in Thoughts

I didn’t grow up in Sheffield. We were looking for somewhere to make home. We could have chosen anywhere. We picked here.

User research: what they’re not telling you

Posted on 25th February 20173rd March 2017Author samwPosted in Thoughts

What are people’s actual experiences of your product or service? They probably don’t tell you.

Burning/building

Posted on 4th February 201725th February 2017Author samwPosted in Uncategorised

It’s easier to ask forgiveness than it is to get permission. — Grace Hopper Why? Imagination, or lack of it

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