Field notes on designing systems for an AuDHD brain, friction-free everyday carry, self-hosted hardware and calm technology. Plus new projects as they ship.https://tomlowndes.co.uk/https://tomlowndes.co.uk/blog/13-valour-hiding-the-face/https://tomlowndes.co.uk/blog/13-valour-hiding-the-face/The story behind Valour, a concept men's lifestyle magazine from my final-year university project, from a cut-out V over the cover model's face to a screen print and a full set of editorial spreads.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tomlowndes.co.uk/projects/folder-tidy/https://tomlowndes.co.uk/projects/folder-tidy/A Windows app that cleans up empty folders, sorts finished downloads into the right place and lets you undo any of itThu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tomlowndes.co.uk/blog/11-tiny-tools-less-friction/https://tomlowndes.co.uk/blog/11-tiny-tools-less-friction/How a folder-making script grew into a desktop app, and why I built an Android app that drops tasks and links straight into my Obsidian vault.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tomlowndes.co.uk/projects/auto-folder-creator/https://tomlowndes.co.uk/projects/auto-folder-creator/A desktop app that builds a consistent project folder structure, job number and brief in one keystrokeWed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tomlowndes.co.uk/projects/obsidian-capture/https://tomlowndes.co.uk/projects/obsidian-capture/A tiny Android app that drops tasks and links straight into my Obsidian vaultWed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tomlowndes.co.uk/blog/11-the-audhd-edc-packing/https://tomlowndes.co.uk/blog/11-the-audhd-edc-packing/Why my everyday carry isn't about tactical survival tools, but managing sensory overload, executive dropouts, and surviving the daily crawl.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tomlowndes.co.uk/blog/10-how-to-set-up-pfsense/https://tomlowndes.co.uk/blog/10-how-to-set-up-pfsense/A practical guide to configuring VLANs for Guest, IoT, and Office networks using pfSense, a Zyxel managed switch, and UniFi access points for enhanced security and network organization.Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://tomlowndes.co.uk/blog/08-level-up-your-life/https://tomlowndes.co.uk/blog/08-level-up-your-life/If you’re anything like me, your brain is a whirlwind of ideas, projects, and that nagging feeling that you're forgetting something *important*Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://tomlowndes.co.uk/blog/05-automating-downloads-folder-with-python/https://tomlowndes.co.uk/blog/05-automating-downloads-folder-with-python/Coding a Download folder cleaner in python.Tue, 06 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://tomlowndes.co.uk/blog/04-my-second-brain/https://tomlowndes.co.uk/blog/04-my-second-brain/Using Obsidian to store information in an easily accessible format.Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://tomlowndes.co.uk/blog/03-auto-folder-creation/https://tomlowndes.co.uk/blog/03-auto-folder-creation/If you're anything like me, you know that keeping your projects organized is crucial to maintaining your sanity and productivity.Mon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://tomlowndes.co.uk/blog/01-10-years/https://tomlowndes.co.uk/blog/01-10-years/Reflecting on my time as a Creative Designer. In a few weeks, I’ll hit three years at Dove Technology.Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://tomlowndes.co.uk/projects/dove-website/https://tomlowndes.co.uk/projects/dove-website/Redesigning Dove Technology's corporate website, which cut bounce rate by 25% and lifted engagement by 40%Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://tomlowndes.co.uk/projects/busy-bees/https://tomlowndes.co.uk/projects/busy-bees/Social graphics, web banners, video thumbnails and a parent-app landing page for a nursery groupThu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://tomlowndes.co.uk/projects/falcon-illustration/https://tomlowndes.co.uk/projects/falcon-illustration/A pet project: a detailed vector line illustration of the Millennium Falcon, drawn as a blueprint-style posterSat, 01 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://tomlowndes.co.uk/projects/typographic-posters/https://tomlowndes.co.uk/projects/typographic-posters/A series of typographic quote posters for an Etsy shop client, built on font choice, composition and an on-brand lookSat, 01 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://tomlowndes.co.uk/projects/externiture-catalogue/https://tomlowndes.co.uk/projects/externiture-catalogue/Design and layout of a bus stop infrastructure catalogue: cover, photography treatment and product pages with technical specification tablesFri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttps://tomlowndes.co.uk/projects/valour-magazine/https://tomlowndes.co.uk/projects/valour-magazine/A concept men's lifestyle magazine with a bold cut-out V identity, carried from cover poster to screen print to editorial spreadsFri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT