Mike Harrison

The trouble with mailto email links and what to do instead Mailto links are everywhere and yet browsers and operating systems don’t make them easy to use. Learn why that is and what we did about it when we launched Frankly, a joint venture helping teams creat...

This is a nice exploration of ways of approaching them: adamsilver.io/blog/the-tro...

I have a pretty old school pen and paper to-do list that I check things off and add things to through the day. The only specific thing I try and stick to with scheduling is having any meetings as early as possible in the day - otherwise “waiting mode” takes over

Container Queries Unleashed • Josh W. Comeau Container queries expand the universe of designs that can be implemented, giving us whole new superpowers. Now that container queries are broadly available, I think it’s time we start exploring this p...

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.

The beautiful sentence that is the web A metaphor for the building blocks of web development.

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?

Logo design for The Parlour, an ethical hair & beauty salon

Work in progress logo for a dog groomer

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

A black Labrador looks out over the Shropshire countryside, which is bathed in golden late-afternoon sunlight

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!

My kids have done really well with second hand digital compacts. Most people have them at the back of drawers since phone cameras became more common.

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

Local Hero - beautiful, quirky, and with a great sound track to boot

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.

Mabel the black labrador runs through the snow covered countryside

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?

The weekly tech one from @cassidoo.co is always a good read on a Monday morning

The cover of “Legends and Lattes”, a book by Travis Baldree

I have been enjoying the audiobook of this recently

What a lovely thing to do

Got to go for the stellar debug combo of
* { outline: 1px solid red; }
and
console.log('This bit works')

Cover art for First Light by Jónsi

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

#WorkFlowMusic #StudioSoundtrack

Thank you!

A set of icons for a dog groomers, showing some of the stages a dog goes through - starting off needing groom, then being washed, blow dried, trimmed and ending the process sparkling!

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