Published Book: 10 Quick Wins for Great Data Visualizations and Dashboards: From Dazzling Design to Stellar Storytelling

Introduction Do you find dashboard design challenging? Are you frustrated with poor stakeholder uptake? Most of all, would you like to learn how to improve this quickly and efficiently? Well, my dear reader, let me help you with that in this coffee break book. Using striking design and memorable stories, we will gather best practise […]

Crusade Against Cats Book: Critical Review of Domestic Cat Predation Impact on Wildlife

Introduction There is a is a lot of misinformation making its rounds in internet articles, blog posts, scientific studies and on social media regarding cat predation. Proponents would have you believe in the narrative that domestic outdoor cats (pets and ferals) are wreaking havoc on ecosystems and wildlife populations, especially those of birds and endangered […]

Types of Nebulae Infographic: NASA content

Deep dark space contains spectacles all over the place! I have always loved space and the awe inspiring photos of far away galaxies and magical nebula. This infographic was created with both photos and content from NASA’s extensive online public library! Types of Nebulae, NASA content. aRtVerse Infographic – High Res Image Free Download Here! […]

That is the Question – Drabble

If you do not define the questionHow would you solve the problem? If you do not solve the problemHow would you make any progress? If you do not make any progressHow would you grow as a person? If you do not grow as a personHow would you reach your full potential? If you do not […]

Free Mood Boards: Magnificent Nebula Themed

I am going to provide 3 free Mood Boards, specifically focused around space and astronomy! Mood boards are color palettes generated from images for design inspiration and coordinated themes. For a more in-depth look at mood boards, please see Free Mood Board: Dahlia Pink & Yellow Graphic Design Resources. Other Free Mood Boards include: Cacti […]

Save Our Species with Science: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly of Earth Day

The International Earth Day campaign started as a socio-environmental movement back in 1970 and is promoted yearly on the 22nd of April. In the 90’s the movement went global with the aim to raise awareness of environmental problems and driving the inclusion of environmental guidelines during law making decisions. The #EndPlasticPollution movement of 2018 was […]

Seeing is Believing – Drabble

The golden rule of science: provide the evidence, proof, data or results. Do not take anything at face value. However, when clinging too rigidly to such a statement, do we not become fools ourselves? Does it not become a religion in its own right? A fanatical belief that nothing can be true nor exist without […]

Publish or Perish – Poem

They all would deny how they readily rely on egos drenched in pride and that it’s all built on lies Several tools at their disposal all with which to exact reprisal against those who dare refuse to be hung by their dreadful noose Bullies, cowards and theives they belittle and steal your dreams then laugh […]

My Silent Refuge: An Observation during Meditation – Short Poem

The rain patters against my shell. A distant roar of thunder reverberates against my shield. My breath rises and falls to the ebb and flow of my mind. Another crash of waves on my shore. The sea of chatter pulls away once more. Don’t indulge the nagging, let it through – in by the front […]

Dear Narcissist: I’ll take My Happiness and Go – Short Poem

In a world of black and white, where anything anyone does is wrong and only you are right. From your subjective deluded perspective you have but one objective. Spite, vengeance and scorn swirl within your heart’s storm. Always having the last word and endlessly casting blame. All an attempt to gain your rightful empty fame. […]