Every day that goes by - the more I realise how important strong and effective product leadership is.

I await sneezing so loud that people on a call @WordswithKim is on ask if everything is alright.

Tech Designers. You will always be subordinate to Development.

Linkedin suggested I add someone to my network. This person was a smug wanker that I met briefly in a job a lifetime ago. Friend of the boss' son. Good to see that they've maintained their mediocrity.

Friday is always brightened up by Jamie McRantyFace's (Jamie Hardesty) NE tech newsletter.

Had hoped to attend one of the dozen of Newcastle tech meetups that happened this month but work and personal life were the priorities. Soon. I need to put myself back in the pool

RIP 23 year old tech PMs making day-in-the-life TikToks. 2022-2022.

What's your organisation's approach to user centred design? I've found all of these so far

True story. #userresearch

At what point do you throw in the towel and admit you can't change an embedded culture to be more user centred?

I have no desire to go on a cruise, but cruise ships fascinate me

Listening to my voice back on user research recordings... my 'waiting noise to see if the computer is working noise' has shades of Tina Belcher

I cannot stress how important testing with actual users is.

Bad data visualisation is infuriating

We lost our Stewy yesterday, suddenly and unexpectedly. It’s not often I’m lost for words, but there’s so much I could say about him and it still wouldn’t be enough. Sleep tight, gorgeous boy 🖤🇨🇦🇬🇧🌈 Here’s a non-comprehensive thread of your finest moments:

Current contract is ending in March so I'm open to any and all remote User Research contract roles. Let me know if you know of something - got bags of experience in public and private. Would appreciate it if people could share this and/or let me know of any opportunities

Harry’s doing the mini GNR next month, raising money for the amazing Great North Children’s Hospital at the RVI. We know times are tight at the mo, but jason and I are SO proud of him and we’d be so grateful for any donations you can spare: justgiving.com/page/kim-bell-…

This weekend me and Harry are running the (Mini) Great North Run to raise money for the Great North Children's Hospital. We'd appreciate any sponsorship you can afford to help a brilliant cause. justgiving.com/page/kim-bell-…