David Swallow

Principal UX Consultant at TPGi • Former HCI researcher • Parish Councillor for Dunnington • Not that kind of doctor

2024-12-04

@cachondo This is how it starts, Sean… 😉

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2024-12-02

We're stuck in an absurd cycle, where the only thing more exhausting than the work is pretending to do the work.

Every week begins with the best of intentions and ends with you staring at a dozen half-finished tasks scattered across a dozen different platforms, wondering what the hell you actually accomplished.

joanwestenberg.com/modern-work

2024-11-17

Returning from the Winter WCAG House after a stimulating, rejuvenating weekend in Preston with @SteveFaulkner and @patrick_h_lauke. Lots of things to consider… like what the hell are parched peas?!

Steve, me and Patrick in the kitchen of our digs.
2024-11-15

On the train to to Preston, the Mar-a-Lago of the North-West, for a meeting of accessibility minds with @SteveFaulkner and @patrick_h_lauke

A ghostly reflection of me in the train window.
2024-11-15

@SteveFaulkner @patrick_h_lauke I’d forgotten what glamour awaits!

2024-10-31

@SteveFaulkner Fun fact: Monza caravans were manufactured in Beverley, East Yorkshire! My old stomping ground!

2024-09-19

Let me get this straight, BT - despite my closing my account, you’re going to hang onto my contact details “for a period of time” so that I “don’t miss out on the best deals.” How considerate!

Message at bottom of my final bill that reads: Your Details So you don't miss out on the best deals tailored for you, we'll store your contact details and marketing permissions for a period of time after you leave - you can update these by calling 0330 1234 105. For more details see bt.com/privacy
2024-09-02

Celebrating 8 years of working for @TPGi! 🎉

A miner (y’know, an actual grafter) with a pickaxe and lamp working at the coalface.
2024-08-21

Noticed this old foot spa going begging. @SteveFaulkner, as someone who looks after their feet and loves pavement treasure, do you want me to snag it for you?

A box labelled Complete Pedicure Foot Spa sitting abandoned on the pavement outside someone’s house.
2024-07-25

Delighted to welcome my friend and accessibility comrade, @SteveFaulkner, to the glorious city of York!

Me; Steve, and Joe Lamyman in the garden of The Wellington pub.
2024-07-08

@SteveFaulkner With the F1 branding, I’d say this is evidently related to motorsports. Those jerry cans are likely brimming with high octane fuel. Try siphoning some out with your mouth and giving it a swig.

2024-07-08

@SteveFaulkner Are you doubting me?

2024-07-02

@SteveFaulkner @patrick_h_lauke You were travelling with an elected government representative. Couldn’t be safer.

2024-05-01

@fesshole Did he make your Bedrock?

2024-05-01

Don't let the lack of cover photo put you off, as @patrick_h_lauke sets the record straight on "flaky" live regions. tetralogical.com/blog/2024/05/

2024-04-16

At the end of April, I shall be running the East Yorkshire Half Marathon - my longest run to date! 😬
I'm raising money for my friends' little boy Luke to help him reach his full potential. Luke has complex needs including cerebral palsy, cerebral visual impairment and infantile spasms.
With only less than two weeks to go, I'd be very grateful if you could spare a few quid to help me reach my fundraising goal.
justgiving.com/page/davidswall

2024-04-15

@a11yclub I missed the deadline. Is it still possible to submit something?

2024-04-08

@erikKroes @patrick_h_lauke Oh that's good to know. To be fair, it was only the one review that mentioned that.

2024-04-08

@erikKroes I will be there in person, Erik!

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