Andy Budd
@andybudd.bsky.social
Design Founder, speaker, start-up advisor & coach. Seedcamp Venture Partner. Formerly Clearleft, LDConf & UXLondon. Ex shark-wrangler. Pilot. He/Him — https://stacklist.app/andybudd
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I’ve just launched my first podcast.
It’s called The Design VC. It’s about the intersection of creativity + capital, and how design shapes early-stage startups (for better and worse).
First episodes: Des Traynor (Intercom), Jake Knapp + John Zeratsky, Kate Aronowitz (GV).
It’s called The Design VC. It’s about the intersection of creativity + capital, and how design shapes early-stage startups (for better and worse).
First episodes: Des Traynor (Intercom), Jake Knapp + John Zeratsky, Kate Aronowitz (GV).
Reposted by Andy Budd
All my wonderful imaginative kind thoughtful old friends who stopped making things as they moved in mgmt or had families or life took over or tech got un-fun are making and writing and sharing again, and it makes my heart sing
February 18, 2026 at 7:39 AM
All my wonderful imaginative kind thoughtful old friends who stopped making things as they moved in mgmt or had families or life took over or tech got un-fun are making and writing and sharing again, and it makes my heart sing
If you’re looking for a new TV show to watch, may I recommend Black Rabbit on Netflix.
February 12, 2026 at 8:19 PM
If you’re looking for a new TV show to watch, may I recommend Black Rabbit on Netflix.
Here's a video of my recent chat with Sam Stephenson, co-founder of AI note taking startup, Granola. In it we discuss the founding idea, launching into a saturated market. the challenges of fundraising as a designer, and their recent bold rebrand. Enjoy
Sam Stevenson: How Granola Won the Crowded AI Notes Market, Then Pulled Off a Bold Rebrand
YouTube video by Andy Budd
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February 12, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Here's a video of my recent chat with Sam Stephenson, co-founder of AI note taking startup, Granola. In it we discuss the founding idea, launching into a saturated market. the challenges of fundraising as a designer, and their recent bold rebrand. Enjoy
Just had a last minute cancellation today so if you’re around Soho between 12-3 and fancy catching up, let me know.
February 10, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Just had a last minute cancellation today so if you’re around Soho between 12-3 and fancy catching up, let me know.
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"I’ve recently gained access to Dalle2 and have been investigating its potential [...]
One interesting feature is the ability to upload images and mark sections for ‘inpainting‘ – effectively using the AI to imagine the missing parts of the painting."
One interesting feature is the ability to upload images and mark sections for ‘inpainting‘ – effectively using the AI to imagine the missing parts of the painting."
February 10, 2026 at 8:38 AM
"I’ve recently gained access to Dalle2 and have been investigating its potential [...]
One interesting feature is the ability to upload images and mark sections for ‘inpainting‘ – effectively using the AI to imagine the missing parts of the painting."
One interesting feature is the ability to upload images and mark sections for ‘inpainting‘ – effectively using the AI to imagine the missing parts of the painting."
Reposted by Andy Budd
Mornington Crescent: a rant.
Or: how a goofy word game about train stations is the key to how devout causes can ruin people's ability to have a conversation.
Stand clear of the closing doors, let's begin.
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Or: how a goofy word game about train stations is the key to how devout causes can ruin people's ability to have a conversation.
Stand clear of the closing doors, let's begin.
1/18
February 9, 2026 at 8:51 AM
Mornington Crescent: a rant.
Or: how a goofy word game about train stations is the key to how devout causes can ruin people's ability to have a conversation.
Stand clear of the closing doors, let's begin.
1/18
Or: how a goofy word game about train stations is the key to how devout causes can ruin people's ability to have a conversation.
Stand clear of the closing doors, let's begin.
1/18
Just heard a podcast advert claiming that in an age of disinformation the Time san Sunday Times in an unbiased voice yoh can trust, and my immediate feeling was have you read either of these recently as they basically feel like they’re taking the fires of the culture war.
February 7, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Just heard a podcast advert claiming that in an age of disinformation the Time san Sunday Times in an unbiased voice yoh can trust, and my immediate feeling was have you read either of these recently as they basically feel like they’re taking the fires of the culture war.
You know I’ve never been interested in these sorts of tourist spots. Remember accidentally walking past the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps on a visit to Rome, looking for 5 seconds, thinking “thats nice” and then carrying on.
The Trevi Fountain is not just a cultural vending machine ft.trib.al/yW8WG7v | opinion
The Trevi Fountain is not just a cultural vending machine
Charging €2 to look creates a physical and psychological barrier between Rome and one of its best-loved monuments
ft.trib.al
February 7, 2026 at 10:38 AM
You know I’ve never been interested in these sorts of tourist spots. Remember accidentally walking past the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps on a visit to Rome, looking for 5 seconds, thinking “thats nice” and then carrying on.
February 7, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Lacking the necessarily investment and left to crumble, the problem may now be too big and expensive to realistically solve.
The question is am I talking about the Parliament building or the UK in general?
The question is am I talking about the Parliament building or the UK in general?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
If ever there was a better reason to finally ditch some of the ridiculous pomp and circumstance and move into at least the 20th century, this is it.
If ever there was a better reason to finally ditch some of the ridiculous pomp and circumstance and move into at least the 20th century, this is it.
Restoring Palace of Westminster could cost £40bn and take 61 years
Home of UK parliament spends £1.5m a week on repairs but critics say restoration proposals lack accountability
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Lacking the necessarily investment and left to crumble, the problem may now be too big and expensive to realistically solve.
The question is am I talking about the Parliament building or the UK in general?
The question is am I talking about the Parliament building or the UK in general?
Anybody need design system work? Stuart’s your man.
👋 I currently have availability for front-end and design systems work.
I come with free dad jokes at stand-ups and a track record of making components more reusable than my material.
alwaystwisted.com
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I come with free dad jokes at stand-ups and a track record of making components more reusable than my material.
alwaystwisted.com
🙏🖤
Always Twisted - Design Systems & Front-End Consultant
Hi, I’m Stu Robson, a Design Systems consultant and front-end developer helping teams create scalable, accessible systems that enhance collaboration.
alwaystwisted.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Anybody need design system work? Stuart’s your man.
Never liked these door handles.
Assuming China has banned them mostly as a clever way to ban Tesla from their market.
Would be nice to see the EU follow suit.
Assuming China has banned them mostly as a clever way to ban Tesla from their market.
Would be nice to see the EU follow suit.
China bans Tesla-style hidden car door handles ft.trib.al/bAASY8s
China bans Tesla-style hidden car door handles
Common feature in electric vehicles has raised safety concerns
ft.trib.al
February 3, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Never liked these door handles.
Assuming China has banned them mostly as a clever way to ban Tesla from their market.
Would be nice to see the EU follow suit.
Assuming China has banned them mostly as a clever way to ban Tesla from their market.
Would be nice to see the EU follow suit.
I’m genuinely surprised that this post didn’t get more traction. I mean this Chas&Dave and this Eminem.
January 31, 2026 at 9:39 AM
I’m genuinely surprised that this post didn’t get more traction. I mean this Chas&Dave and this Eminem.
Brilliant
January 31, 2026 at 9:37 AM
Brilliant
Today I learnt that Chas & Dave played guitar and base on Eminem’s “My Name Is…”
January 30, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Today I learnt that Chas & Dave played guitar and base on Eminem’s “My Name Is…”
In case you missed it, I launched my new Podcast—The Design VC—last week. In it I talk to a mix of founders, designers and investors about the intersection of creativity and capital. First three episodes are up, with lots more to come.
I’ve just launched my first podcast.
It’s called The Design VC. It’s about the intersection of creativity + capital, and how design shapes early-stage startups (for better and worse).
First episodes: Des Traynor (Intercom), Jake Knapp + John Zeratsky, Kate Aronowitz (GV).
It’s called The Design VC. It’s about the intersection of creativity + capital, and how design shapes early-stage startups (for better and worse).
First episodes: Des Traynor (Intercom), Jake Knapp + John Zeratsky, Kate Aronowitz (GV).
January 30, 2026 at 2:24 PM
In case you missed it, I launched my new Podcast—The Design VC—last week. In it I talk to a mix of founders, designers and investors about the intersection of creativity and capital. First three episodes are up, with lots more to come.
A quick PSA. It’s not a listening bar if you just have a slightly better than average sound system that all your guests continue to have shouted conversations over.
January 27, 2026 at 6:50 PM
A quick PSA. It’s not a listening bar if you just have a slightly better than average sound system that all your guests continue to have shouted conversations over.
Not quite a basic income but back in the 90s Margaret Thatcher wanted to reduce the high unemployment figures so she basically bribed folks to start their own companies by giving them slightly more money for a year, on the proviso that they couldn't then re-register for unemployment after.
The correct answer to this is "Yes, and everyone else too."
Should artists get a basic income like they do in Ireland?
Could the government pay salaries to musicians and artists - no strings attached like they do in Ireland?
www.bbc.com
January 26, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Not quite a basic income but back in the 90s Margaret Thatcher wanted to reduce the high unemployment figures so she basically bribed folks to start their own companies by giving them slightly more money for a year, on the proviso that they couldn't then re-register for unemployment after.
So my home town of Brighton has had the fastest growth in disposable income in the whole of the UK, since 2013.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Disposable income in 11 towns and cities has risen twice as fast as rest of UK
Study finds top performers over past decade have companies in industries such software, marketing and finance
www.theguardian.com
January 26, 2026 at 9:06 AM
So my home town of Brighton has had the fastest growth in disposable income in the whole of the UK, since 2013.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
I just gave ChatGPT a few screenshots of my listening preferences and asked it to recommend upcoming gigs in Manchester. It was super interesting watching it extract my music tastes from the screenshots, check the main music venues and offer up suggestions.
January 25, 2026 at 12:08 PM
I just gave ChatGPT a few screenshots of my listening preferences and asked it to recommend upcoming gigs in Manchester. It was super interesting watching it extract my music tastes from the screenshots, check the main music venues and offer up suggestions.
Why is it that every time i take the train to London i’m sat in a carriage with somebody who is coughing, sniffling and really should be at home 😷
January 24, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Why is it that every time i take the train to London i’m sat in a carriage with somebody who is coughing, sniffling and really should be at home 😷
If I had a jazz band i’d call it The Mercator projection
January 23, 2026 at 3:34 PM
If I had a jazz band i’d call it The Mercator projection
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I always say that playing Dungeons & Dragons teaches you all the skills to do Product Management
May 8, 2025 at 4:01 AM
I always say that playing Dungeons & Dragons teaches you all the skills to do Product Management
Share a photo of mountains that you’ve taken.
January 22, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Share a photo of mountains that you’ve taken.
I’ve just launched my first podcast.
It’s called The Design VC. It’s about the intersection of creativity + capital, and how design shapes early-stage startups (for better and worse).
First episodes: Des Traynor (Intercom), Jake Knapp + John Zeratsky, Kate Aronowitz (GV).
It’s called The Design VC. It’s about the intersection of creativity + capital, and how design shapes early-stage startups (for better and worse).
First episodes: Des Traynor (Intercom), Jake Knapp + John Zeratsky, Kate Aronowitz (GV).
January 22, 2026 at 10:51 AM
I’ve just launched my first podcast.
It’s called The Design VC. It’s about the intersection of creativity + capital, and how design shapes early-stage startups (for better and worse).
First episodes: Des Traynor (Intercom), Jake Knapp + John Zeratsky, Kate Aronowitz (GV).
It’s called The Design VC. It’s about the intersection of creativity + capital, and how design shapes early-stage startups (for better and worse).
First episodes: Des Traynor (Intercom), Jake Knapp + John Zeratsky, Kate Aronowitz (GV).