from the notebook
Notes, lessons & confessions.
Build logs, things that went wrong and what I learnt from them. Mostly websites, sometimes systems, always honest.
The Medal Hotel Custom medals due in three days instead of seven, wet paint, an overnight truck and a cardboard rack. What shipping the UNDP medals taught me about calling quality. Your Website Shouldn't Need Babysitting A plain-English guide to moving off WordPress, shared hosting and cPanel email: what a serverless setup costs, what it fixes, and the trade-offs. From Freelance to Full-Time, Once More How I transitioned from freelance to full-time at David Mascott Country School and built two departments—IT and Marketing—while launching an ERP system from scratch during enrollment season. Building a website in one week! How I built a full-featured website in just one week for Unarchived Living Cultures, helping them rebuild trust and showcase Zimbabwean community narratives through digital storytelling. My Chaos is Your Creative Advantage! A humorous and raw look at the chaos of being a creative generalist — from graphic design to ERP setups, CNC drawing, acting, and beyond. Why being 'all over the place' might be your superpower. Is Your Business Missing Out Online? Why your small business needs a website to grow, reach more customers, and build trust. Learn how a modern site boosts credibility, marketing, and conversions. WordPress Tunnel Vision Lesson Case study on overcoming plugin compatibility issues during a major WordPress update, and how a strategic shift prevented tunnel vision and ensured a stable upgrade process. Youtube Audio Player A lightweight in-browser YouTube audio player built to save bandwidth while keeping the music going during work. My Role At Baker Tilly Central Africa! My role at Baker Tilly Central Africa involved remote graphic design support for regional offices, creating high-impact print and digital media while contributing to SEO and marketing strategy. My Role At Zimbabwe Badge & Medal! My creative designer role at Zimbabwe Badge & Medal included marketing design, production innovation, and digital process upgrades that improved efficiency and brand visibility.