Lizzie Bruce
@cakedesignstudio.bsky.social
Not everything needs to be digital... Info design in arts, law, nature and gov. Led and wrote up global content usability research project. Run UCD contractors directory. Like reading, photography, contemporary art, architecture, film.
cakeconsultancy.com
cakeconsultancy.com
Pinned
WCAG in Plain English - AAArdvark
A plain-language guide to WCAG accessibility standards. Friendly explanations that make accessibility easier to understand, one criterion at a time.
aaardvarkaccessibility.com
WCAG in clear language. Someone’s finally done what we’ve all wanted to do.
#ContentDesign #ServiceDesign #UCD
#ContentDesign #ServiceDesign #UCD
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a culture war i didn’t realise existed before: plates vs bowls for eating jacket potatoes
February 12, 2026 at 12:27 PM
a culture war i didn’t realise existed before: plates vs bowls for eating jacket potatoes
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Social workers’ AI tool makes ‘gibberish’ transcripts of accounts from children
Social workers’ AI tool makes ‘gibberish’ transcripts of accounts from children
Transcription tools used by councils in England and Scotland reported to wrongly indicate suicidal ideation
AI tools are making potentially harmful errors in social work records, from bogus warnings of suicidal ideation to simple “gibberish”, frontline workers have said.
Keir Starmer last year championed what he called “incredible” time-saving social work transcription technology. But research across 17 English and Scottish councils shared with the Guardian has now found AI-generated hallucinations are slipping in. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Social workers’ AI tool makes ‘gibberish’ transcripts of accounts from children
Pro tip, put gaffer tape round your cable-to-WiFi router box connection.
Mine snapped off completely! Luckily already replaced. 👍 😅
Mine snapped off completely! Luckily already replaced. 👍 😅
February 11, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Pro tip, put gaffer tape round your cable-to-WiFi router box connection.
Mine snapped off completely! Luckily already replaced. 👍 😅
Mine snapped off completely! Luckily already replaced. 👍 😅
Made a new little thing. Storing my #usability bookmarks, and thought I'd try to drop them here regularly.
Here's 'Issue 1'.
Kind of... an un-newsletter? A very mini publication? You decide!
#digital #design #UCD
Here's 'Issue 1'.
Kind of... an un-newsletter? A very mini publication? You decide!
#digital #design #UCD
Design usability 100226
What good looks like
raindrop.io
February 10, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Made a new little thing. Storing my #usability bookmarks, and thought I'd try to drop them here regularly.
Here's 'Issue 1'.
Kind of... an un-newsletter? A very mini publication? You decide!
#digital #design #UCD
Here's 'Issue 1'.
Kind of... an un-newsletter? A very mini publication? You decide!
#digital #design #UCD
Reposted by Lizzie Bruce
Generative AI is already reshaping how creative work is made and paid for - and this is your chance to have a say 🎨🤖
February 4, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Generative AI is already reshaping how creative work is made and paid for - and this is your chance to have a say 🎨🤖
Reposted by Lizzie Bruce
The photographer Seydou Keïta captured the polymorphic consciousness of Mali, formerly known as French Sudan, as it came into its own.https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/QVOi3I
February 8, 2026 at 2:00 AM
The photographer Seydou Keïta captured the polymorphic consciousness of Mali, formerly known as French Sudan, as it came into its own.https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/QVOi3I
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If you were a journalist or creative that was laid off by the Washington Post and you want to work for an independent, pro democracy news outlet, Democracy Docket is hiring. bit.ly/45Qaw4K
Talent Community – Future Opportunities at Democracy Docket | Work With Us
Join Our Talent Community Future Opportunities at Democracy Docket Democracy Docket is growing — and while we may not have the exact role f...
bit.ly
February 5, 2026 at 6:03 PM
If you were a journalist or creative that was laid off by the Washington Post and you want to work for an independent, pro democracy news outlet, Democracy Docket is hiring. bit.ly/45Qaw4K
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News | Cambridge University transfers ownership of 116 Benin bronzes to Nigeria
Move could have a ‘domino effect’ among other western institutions, says federal body
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Move could have a ‘domino effect’ among other western institutions, says federal body
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Cambridge University transfers ownership of 116 Benin bronzes to Nigeria - Museums Association
Move could have a ‘domino effect’ among other western institutions, says federal body
www.museumsassociation.org
February 9, 2026 at 2:57 PM
News | Cambridge University transfers ownership of 116 Benin bronzes to Nigeria
Move could have a ‘domino effect’ among other western institutions, says federal body
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Move could have a ‘domino effect’ among other western institutions, says federal body
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
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Unfortunately we couldn't stay for the final carve up.
February 9, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Unfortunately we couldn't stay for the final carve up.
Another shout out for clear language to make things more inclusive!
Why the Mendini exhibition made me feel like I shouldn’t be there
Sometimes you can walk into an exhibition and think, it’s all very good, but still walk out with a bit of an uncomfortable shrug about what you’ve seen.
www.ianvisits.co.uk
February 8, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Another shout out for clear language to make things more inclusive!
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Mugimaki flycatcher.
#smallbirdsaturday
#smallbirdsaturday
February 7, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Mugimaki flycatcher.
#smallbirdsaturday
#smallbirdsaturday
DHL, this is not the way.
"Your parcel does not need to be signed for, so if there’s no-one at home and your neighbours are not available the driver will leave your parcel in a safe place."
#deliveries
"Your parcel does not need to be signed for, so if there’s no-one at home and your neighbours are not available the driver will leave your parcel in a safe place."
#deliveries
February 5, 2026 at 2:29 PM
DHL, this is not the way.
"Your parcel does not need to be signed for, so if there’s no-one at home and your neighbours are not available the driver will leave your parcel in a safe place."
#deliveries
"Your parcel does not need to be signed for, so if there’s no-one at home and your neighbours are not available the driver will leave your parcel in a safe place."
#deliveries
Contractors – and employees – always use email for formal discussions, especially relating to pay and HR stuff. Not Slack.
Keep it formal. Keep it legal. Protect yourself.
#Transparency #Contracts #UCD #Freelancing
Keep it formal. Keep it legal. Protect yourself.
#Transparency #Contracts #UCD #Freelancing
February 5, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Contractors – and employees – always use email for formal discussions, especially relating to pay and HR stuff. Not Slack.
Keep it formal. Keep it legal. Protect yourself.
#Transparency #Contracts #UCD #Freelancing
Keep it formal. Keep it legal. Protect yourself.
#Transparency #Contracts #UCD #Freelancing
Celebrating an achievement: Verified my ID on Companies House 🎉 😅
This was on my to do list for ages. Then the user journey broke as I went off to do something else in between (I've fed back on that as it's BETA). Hack that worked: restarted the service in a different browser.
This was on my to do list for ages. Then the user journey broke as I went off to do something else in between (I've fed back on that as it's BETA). Hack that worked: restarted the service in a different browser.
February 5, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Celebrating an achievement: Verified my ID on Companies House 🎉 😅
This was on my to do list for ages. Then the user journey broke as I went off to do something else in between (I've fed back on that as it's BETA). Hack that worked: restarted the service in a different browser.
This was on my to do list for ages. Then the user journey broke as I went off to do something else in between (I've fed back on that as it's BETA). Hack that worked: restarted the service in a different browser.
Reposted by Lizzie Bruce
More than 50 years after Silent Spring, Rachel Carson’s legacy still shapes environmental thought.
On the Mongabay Newscast, writer Megan Mayhew Bergman explores how Carson fused science with emotion — helping spark a movement and showing why moral clarity still matters today.
On the Mongabay Newscast, writer Megan Mayhew Bergman explores how Carson fused science with emotion — helping spark a movement and showing why moral clarity still matters today.
Writer Megan Mayhew Bergman on science, emotion, and the lasting power of ‘Silent Spring’
It’s been more than half a century since the publication of Silent Spring by the scientist and creative writer Rachel Carson. The seminal volume caught the attention of U.S. presidents, artists and…
news.mongabay.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:02 PM
More than 50 years after Silent Spring, Rachel Carson’s legacy still shapes environmental thought.
On the Mongabay Newscast, writer Megan Mayhew Bergman explores how Carson fused science with emotion — helping spark a movement and showing why moral clarity still matters today.
On the Mongabay Newscast, writer Megan Mayhew Bergman explores how Carson fused science with emotion — helping spark a movement and showing why moral clarity still matters today.
In better form news, I can access the Defra Forms test environment now and am super happy to be trying out this design product! 🤩 📋 ✏️
February 4, 2026 at 7:36 PM
In better form news, I can access the Defra Forms test environment now and am super happy to be trying out this design product! 🤩 📋 ✏️
In the interest of fairness I used the Klinik GP appointment booking form flow this afternoon and got a standby appointment at 5:30pm. (Now on the within 2 week wait list for hospital appointment. GP concerned but not seriously.)
February 4, 2026 at 7:34 PM
In the interest of fairness I used the Klinik GP appointment booking form flow this afternoon and got a standby appointment at 5:30pm. (Now on the within 2 week wait list for hospital appointment. GP concerned but not seriously.)
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You know when people come out the woodwork and get behind something you’re running?
For my After Section 28 conference, the team who run @agilecambridge.bsky.social @sdingov.bsky.social @uxscotland.bsky.social got behind us and became a sponsor
A massive thank you!
For my After Section 28 conference, the team who run @agilecambridge.bsky.social @sdingov.bsky.social @uxscotland.bsky.social got behind us and became a sponsor
A massive thank you!
January 9, 2026 at 1:38 PM
You know when people come out the woodwork and get behind something you’re running?
For my After Section 28 conference, the team who run @agilecambridge.bsky.social @sdingov.bsky.social @uxscotland.bsky.social got behind us and became a sponsor
A massive thank you!
For my After Section 28 conference, the team who run @agilecambridge.bsky.social @sdingov.bsky.social @uxscotland.bsky.social got behind us and became a sponsor
A massive thank you!
Musing on manifestos.
I came to user-centred digital design straight from a film post-grad.
There was a lot about Dogme-95 over there.
There's a lot about Agile over here.
Both from roughly same period, with breathing room for improvements and ideals.
movementsinfilm.com/dogme-95
agilemanifesto.org
I came to user-centred digital design straight from a film post-grad.
There was a lot about Dogme-95 over there.
There's a lot about Agile over here.
Both from roughly same period, with breathing room for improvements and ideals.
movementsinfilm.com/dogme-95
agilemanifesto.org
What is Dogme 95? A beginner's guide — Movements In Film
Dogme 95 is a film movement from 1995 to 2005, featuring films from Lars von Trier, Thomas Vinterberg, Kristian Levring, Søren Kragh-Jacobsen & more.
www.movementsinfilm.com
February 3, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Musing on manifestos.
I came to user-centred digital design straight from a film post-grad.
There was a lot about Dogme-95 over there.
There's a lot about Agile over here.
Both from roughly same period, with breathing room for improvements and ideals.
movementsinfilm.com/dogme-95
agilemanifesto.org
I came to user-centred digital design straight from a film post-grad.
There was a lot about Dogme-95 over there.
There's a lot about Agile over here.
Both from roughly same period, with breathing room for improvements and ideals.
movementsinfilm.com/dogme-95
agilemanifesto.org
Bought a waterlily today – noticed at the weekend the herb barrel had turned into a mini pond. Gardening equivalent of if life gives you lemons perhaps! 🌧️ 🪷
February 2, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Bought a waterlily today – noticed at the weekend the herb barrel had turned into a mini pond. Gardening equivalent of if life gives you lemons perhaps! 🌧️ 🪷
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
RIP Catherine O’Hara, what a wonderful woman.
a woman wearing a black and white plaid jacket with a bow on the neck
Alt: Catherine O’Hara in the character of Moira Rose wearing a stylish black and white checked jacket with a huge black bow on the neck. She is turning and clapping elegantly with a mischievous smile.
media.tenor.com
January 31, 2026 at 9:08 AM
RIP Catherine O’Hara, what a wonderful woman.
I have had this exact conversation with myself. 😄
Man on his phone: Your problem is you need to exercise bruv, not just eat pizza (pause) Ok fair. I’ll drop it. You do you, mate.
January 30, 2026 at 9:13 PM
I have had this exact conversation with myself. 😄
First 5-day full time week in a lonnng while. People do this every week? What the –?
January 30, 2026 at 6:15 PM
First 5-day full time week in a lonnng while. People do this every week? What the –?