Matt Shearing Designs

13/10/2025

Gmail quietly launched a “Manage Subscriptions” tab.
At last your inbox is tamed.

12/06/2024

Marine Court, St Leonards. Street photography Fuji X100S style

03/04/2024

Brexit, the gift that keeps on giving... 💩

'Food price fears as Brexit import charges revealed'

Fees of up £145 will be levied on imports of fish, salami, sausage, cheese and yoghurt, the government says.

26/03/2024

AI NVC

(you need a paid ChatGPT account unfortunately to use this one, but happy to let it answer any questions that you might have here through mine)

A guide to fostering empathy and understanding through NVC.

13/03/2024

Alright, let's take a whirlwind tour through the Spiral Dynamics music genre mix…

What’s your vibe? Which festival you going to?

1. Beige: The Solo Survivalist Mix 🪓 Picture this as the raw, acoustic solo tracks. It’s all about basic survival: eating, staying warm, and avoiding being eaten. Very primal, very unplugged. And It’s probably raining.

2. Purple: The Tribal Vibes Playlist🪘

Now we're getting into some earthy, mystical tunes. And some dirty drum & bass. Think of tribal drum beats echoing in the night. It’s about family, ancestors, and sticking with your clan. Safety in numbers, and don’t forget to pay respects to the spirit of the forest.

3. Red: Power Rock Anthems🎸

Crank the volume up! It’s all about power chords, epic solos, and living life at full throttle. The Red stage is the rock star of the Spiral, living for the moment, dominance, and daring. Men are men as goes the cliché. No political correctness at this gig. Rules are for other people, and the spotlight is on me, baby.

4. Blue: The Classical Order 🎹

Imagine the grand, majestic sounds of a classical orchestra. Everything in its place, every note following the conductor’s baton. It’s about discipline, duty, and divine order. The Blue stage is the harmonious hymn of tradition and morality.

5. Orange: The Corporate Pop Chart Toppers 🎤

Welcome to the world of sleek pop hits, where success, innovation, and competition rule the airwaves. The Orange stage is the billboard chart of progress, achievement, and the shiny allure of the next big thing. It's capitalism’s catchy hook that you can't get out of your head. Tik tok, tik tok

6. Green: The Indie Folk Festival 🛶

Here, it's all about acoustic guitars, heartfelt lyrics, they/them’s and understanding. The Green playlist is a cozy, inclusive gathering around the campfire, where every voice matters, and diversity is the headliner. It’s about empathy, equality, and environmental consciousness. Let’s all do a ta**ra workshop & get out woke on.

7. Yellow: The Experimental Jazz Fusion 🎺

Now we’re breaking the mold with some avant-garde, jazz fusion that’s all about complexity, integration, and adaptation. The Yellow stage is where genres blend, boundaries are blurred, and the music is always evolving. It’s for the thinkers, the innovators, and those who see the world as an interconnected web.

8. Turquoise: The Global World Music Ensemble 🪇🪘🪕🎶

Picture a gathering of musicians from every corner of the globe, each bringing their unique sounds to create something truly transcendent. The Turquoise stage is about global consciousness, the unity of all life, and the deep, spiritual harmony that comes from seeing the Earth as a single, living organism.

So there you have it, the Spiral Dynamics Music Genre playlist.

What’s your vibe??

08/02/2024

Sharing my new blog post on how design thinking supports sustainable development and the necessity of both.

"In today's rapidly evolving world, the intersection between design and sustainability has never been more critical. Design thinking, a methodology that blends logic, intuition, and systemic reasoning to create outcomes that benefit the end user, has the potential to drive significant advancements in sustainable development. This approach is not just about aesthetics or functionality; it's about creating solutions that meet our present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs.

As we face global challenges such as climate change, resource depletion, and social inequity, the principles of design thinking offer a pathway to innovative, sustainable solutions. By focusing on empathy, ideation, prototyping, and testing, design thinkers can address complex environmental issues, ensuring that products, services, and systems are designed with the health of the planet in mind.

This blog post aims to explore how design thinking can aid sustainable development in the real world. We'll delve into the synergy between this creative process and the principles of sustainability, highlighting real-world examples where design thinking has led to groundbreaking solutions. From renewable energy to waste reduction and beyond, the potential for design thinking to contribute to a more sustainable future is vast and largely untapped. Join us as we uncover the transformative power of design thinking in paving the way for a sustainable, prosperous future for all."

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Explore the transformative power of design thinking in sustainable development. Delve into how empathy, ideation, and prototyping can lead to innovative solutions for environmental challenges. From theoretical scenarios like sustainable urban mobility and zero-waste packaging to energy-efficient hou

29/03/2023

Maximizing the potential of AI in mobile app design can significantly enhance user engagement and satisfaction. In this blog, discover how ChatGPT can assist in creating a more agile mobile app design workflow using the Google Sprint methodology. From defining the problem statement to analyzing user feedback, ChatGPT can help create a seamless and efficient design process, resulting in an app that meets the needs and preferences of users.

Maximizing the potential of AI in mobile app design can significantly enhance user engagement and satisfaction. In this blog, discover how ChatGPT can assist in creating a more agile app design workflow using the Google Sprint methodology. From defining the problem statement to analyzing user feedba

22/03/2023

Each image in this collection represents a moment in imaginal time, a glimpse of something never seen before, and a testament to the limitless potential of human creativity and technological innovation.

https://matthewshearing.com/ai-collection

Welcome to my AI photographic-style gallery. I’m on a journey to create & share this new form of artistic expression, that blends the beauty of photography with the power of AI-generated imagery.