Mal Ross 🌈
@malross.bsky.social
User experience person. Motorsport fan. Lover of hills and forests. Board gamer. AFOL. Humanist. Husband. Dad.
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Mal Ross 🌈
@malross.bsky.social
· Jun 5
TL;DR: I'm looking for work as a #UX Designer or Interaction Designer, located in Newcastle upon Tyne (UK), preferably in a hybrid role.
Do you know of any opportunities that I might have missed? I'd love to hear about them.
Portfolio: uxfol.io/malross
Do you know of any opportunities that I might have missed? I'd love to hear about them.
Portfolio: uxfol.io/malross
Thanks again for your weakness, David Cameron. I mean, it all started long before that, but that move was critical.
According to a new study from a respected US think tank, the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), Britain’s decision to leave the EU has meant that its GDP is between 6 per cent and 8 per cent smaller than it would have been.
November 25, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Thanks again for your weakness, David Cameron. I mean, it all started long before that, but that move was critical.
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I'm still plugging my bird calendar - any reposts to spread the word would be much appreciated 🙏🙂
juliaallum.co.uk/product/2026...
#illustration #Birds #Norfolk
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#illustration #Birds #Norfolk
November 1, 2025 at 10:47 AM
I'm still plugging my bird calendar - any reposts to spread the word would be much appreciated 🙏🙂
juliaallum.co.uk/product/2026...
#illustration #Birds #Norfolk
juliaallum.co.uk/product/2026...
#illustration #Birds #Norfolk
LOL. That's quite some reach. #F1 driver blamed for near miss with marshalls playing chicken.
THE GUYS LITERALLY RAN IN FRONT OF HIS CAR. 🤯
THE GUYS LITERALLY RAN IN FRONT OF HIS CAR. 🤯
NEW: Mexico’s motorsport authority blames Lawson for near-miss with marshals in race
The FIA-sanctioned motorsport club of Mexico has blamed Liam Lawson for a near-miss with two marshals during Sunday's race.
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The FIA-sanctioned motorsport club of Mexico has blamed Liam Lawson for a near-miss with two marshals during Sunday's race.
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Mexico's motorsport authority blames Lawson for near-miss with marshals in race
The FIA-sanctioned motorsport club of Mexico has blamed Liam Lawson for a near-miss with two marshals during Sunday's race.
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October 30, 2025 at 1:13 PM
LOL. That's quite some reach. #F1 driver blamed for near miss with marshalls playing chicken.
THE GUYS LITERALLY RAN IN FRONT OF HIS CAR. 🤯
THE GUYS LITERALLY RAN IN FRONT OF HIS CAR. 🤯
Ok, let's just call it now, as it's not exactly sticking my neck out: Max Verstappen WILL win the #F1 driver's title this year.
Wonder what pitiful odds I could get on that at the bookies... 🤔
Also: I'll repost this when the time comes and I'm proven righ^H^H^H^H wrong. 😉
Wonder what pitiful odds I could get on that at the bookies... 🤔
Also: I'll repost this when the time comes and I'm proven righ^H^H^H^H wrong. 😉
October 22, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Ok, let's just call it now, as it's not exactly sticking my neck out: Max Verstappen WILL win the #F1 driver's title this year.
Wonder what pitiful odds I could get on that at the bookies... 🤔
Also: I'll repost this when the time comes and I'm proven righ^H^H^H^H wrong. 😉
Wonder what pitiful odds I could get on that at the bookies... 🤔
Also: I'll repost this when the time comes and I'm proven righ^H^H^H^H wrong. 😉
Yesterday, I emailed my kid's school to raise the fact a staff member routinely parks in a #disabled space without having a blue badge. Today, I got an email from the headteacher justifying it by saying it's private property and the markings are "not legally enforceable". Guess that's okay then. 🤷♂️
October 21, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Yesterday, I emailed my kid's school to raise the fact a staff member routinely parks in a #disabled space without having a blue badge. Today, I got an email from the headteacher justifying it by saying it's private property and the markings are "not legally enforceable". Guess that's okay then. 🤷♂️
"There will be no vote between ideas, no contest of visions, no test of leadership. There will be only one candidate and that’s not democracy – that’s the illusion of democracy."
Amen. What a sad state of affairs. #F1 #democracy
www.racefans.net/2025/10/17/f...
Amen. What a sad state of affairs. #F1 #democracy
www.racefans.net/2025/10/17/f...
FIA's presidential election is 'not democracy' says Mayer as he withdraws candidacy
FIA presidential candidate Tim Mayer has withdrawn his bid, saying he has been prevented from taking part in a fair election.
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October 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM
"There will be no vote between ideas, no contest of visions, no test of leadership. There will be only one candidate and that’s not democracy – that’s the illusion of democracy."
Amen. What a sad state of affairs. #F1 #democracy
www.racefans.net/2025/10/17/f...
Amen. What a sad state of affairs. #F1 #democracy
www.racefans.net/2025/10/17/f...
Most amazing bird at Big Waters this afternoon, however, was this beauty. Same size as a mallard, but iridescent all over and with a black bill. Suspect it's a Black East Indian Duck i.e. a domestic duck now in the wild for whatever reason. Was beautiful. www.omlet.co.uk/breeds/ducks...
October 12, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Most amazing bird at Big Waters this afternoon, however, was this beauty. Same size as a mallard, but iridescent all over and with a black bill. Suspect it's a Black East Indian Duck i.e. a domestic duck now in the wild for whatever reason. Was beautiful. www.omlet.co.uk/breeds/ducks...
Finally reached 50 different bird species on my Lifer List on the Merlin bird spotting app. #50 was a Whooper Swan. 🦢
Got the app on 23rd May on a recommendation from Vicki at the Soap Mine (excellent soap, btw).
Got the app on 23rd May on a recommendation from Vicki at the Soap Mine (excellent soap, btw).
October 12, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Finally reached 50 different bird species on my Lifer List on the Merlin bird spotting app. #50 was a Whooper Swan. 🦢
Got the app on 23rd May on a recommendation from Vicki at the Soap Mine (excellent soap, btw).
Got the app on 23rd May on a recommendation from Vicki at the Soap Mine (excellent soap, btw).
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Making America Inaccessible Again.
A sobering read by Terry DeYoung. Here is a thread of my summary and the key points I found interesting.
reformedjournal.com/2025/10/08/m...
#a11y #accessibility
A sobering read by Terry DeYoung. Here is a thread of my summary and the key points I found interesting.
reformedjournal.com/2025/10/08/m...
#a11y #accessibility
Making America Inaccessible Again - Reformed Journal
Trump’s second term has included numerous orders threatening or nullifying advances of the Disability Rights Movement that have taken decades to achieve.
reformedjournal.com
October 9, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Making America Inaccessible Again.
A sobering read by Terry DeYoung. Here is a thread of my summary and the key points I found interesting.
reformedjournal.com/2025/10/08/m...
#a11y #accessibility
A sobering read by Terry DeYoung. Here is a thread of my summary and the key points I found interesting.
reformedjournal.com/2025/10/08/m...
#a11y #accessibility
100% this. Bonkers.
Incredibly lenient decision from the stewards to only give Roman Stanek two penalty points for his reckless and dangerous driving in yesterday's Formula 2 qualifying session.
Video: #F2
Video: #F2
September 20, 2025 at 3:53 PM
100% this. Bonkers.
Grabbed the copy of #Daybreak at Newcastle Library to read its rules at lunch. Initially slightly aghast that it has 40 (FORTY) pages, but boy... it is beautifully laid out. 😍
Yes, there's still a lot of text in later pages, but the design is making me happy to read it. 👌
Yes, there's still a lot of text in later pages, but the design is making me happy to read it. 👌
September 19, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Grabbed the copy of #Daybreak at Newcastle Library to read its rules at lunch. Initially slightly aghast that it has 40 (FORTY) pages, but boy... it is beautifully laid out. 😍
Yes, there's still a lot of text in later pages, but the design is making me happy to read it. 👌
Yes, there's still a lot of text in later pages, but the design is making me happy to read it. 👌
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It's #CraftWednesday! Do you have a game-related crafting project in progress? It could be a prototype, print and play, upgrading the components of a favourite game, making an accessory or even something larger like a table or games room. Share a picture and join in! Please RP!
September 17, 2025 at 4:08 PM
It's #CraftWednesday! Do you have a game-related crafting project in progress? It could be a prototype, print and play, upgrading the components of a favourite game, making an accessory or even something larger like a table or games room. Share a picture and join in! Please RP!
Just played my first game of Heat: Pedal To The Metal and won, getting some amazing traction out of the final corner! 🏁 🍾
Of course, I also lost as I ended up playing it solo when the daughter lost interest due to my struggles with the rule book. 🤷
BGG: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/36...
Of course, I also lost as I ended up playing it solo when the daughter lost interest due to my struggles with the rule book. 🤷
BGG: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/36...
Heat: Pedal to the Metal
Push your car to the limit in the pursuit of victory, but don’t overheat!
boardgamegeek.com
September 16, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Just played my first game of Heat: Pedal To The Metal and won, getting some amazing traction out of the final corner! 🏁 🍾
Of course, I also lost as I ended up playing it solo when the daughter lost interest due to my struggles with the rule book. 🤷
BGG: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/36...
Of course, I also lost as I ended up playing it solo when the daughter lost interest due to my struggles with the rule book. 🤷
BGG: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/36...
Spotted an unusually large #duck at Killingworth Lake today and was fascinated by its size. Can't ID it, but Google's making me think it's a domestic (pet) duck that's been dumped and now I'm concerned for it adapting to life in the wild (if so). 🤔
Can you help ID it? Reposts welcome too. ♥️
Can you help ID it? Reposts welcome too. ♥️
September 15, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Spotted an unusually large #duck at Killingworth Lake today and was fascinated by its size. Can't ID it, but Google's making me think it's a domestic (pet) duck that's been dumped and now I'm concerned for it adapting to life in the wild (if so). 🤔
Can you help ID it? Reposts welcome too. ♥️
Can you help ID it? Reposts welcome too. ♥️
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We're now in the quiet middle part of the campaign for our latest roll and write game. We'd really appreciate a share! gamefound.com/projects/eur...
Exodus from Reynoldsworld Roll & Write by Eurydice Games Ltd
Reynoldsworld is under threat from an encroaching alien armada. Millions of people need to be somewhere else. Fast. You must build an ark and ferry the population and the supplies they need to nearby ...
gamefound.com
September 12, 2025 at 11:59 AM
We're now in the quiet middle part of the campaign for our latest roll and write game. We'd really appreciate a share! gamefound.com/projects/eur...
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Good first day on our campaign! Funded in 19 minutes, two stretch goals unlocked already and tracking slightly ahead of our previous campaign. Backers are voting now on which map to unlock next! gamefound.com/projects/eur...
Exodus from Reynoldsworld Roll & Write by Eurydice Games Ltd
Reynoldsworld is under threat from an encroaching alien armada. Millions of people need to be somewhere else. Fast. You must build an ark and ferry the population and the supplies they need to nearby ...
gamefound.com
September 10, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Good first day on our campaign! Funded in 19 minutes, two stretch goals unlocked already and tracking slightly ahead of our previous campaign. Backers are voting now on which map to unlock next! gamefound.com/projects/eur...
Every time I see another story about Colton Herta going to F2 to boost his chances of getting into #F1, I just want to fast forward and watch the upcoming docuseries about Cadillac's F1 journey, fronted by Keanu Reeves www.formula1.com/en/latest/ar...
He was ace with the Brawn story. 😄
He was ace with the Brawn story. 😄
Keanu Reeves to front new Cadillac documentary series
It has been announced that filmmaker and motorsport enthusiast Keanu Reeves will front a documentary series showcasing the behind-the-scenes story of the Cadillac Formula 1 Team’s effort to join the F...
www.formula1.com
September 9, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Every time I see another story about Colton Herta going to F2 to boost his chances of getting into #F1, I just want to fast forward and watch the upcoming docuseries about Cadillac's F1 journey, fronted by Keanu Reeves www.formula1.com/en/latest/ar...
He was ace with the Brawn story. 😄
He was ace with the Brawn story. 😄
Man, I'm excited to get going with this. Just a few job applications to get sorted first...
September 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Man, I'm excited to get going with this. Just a few job applications to get sorted first...
Don't forget, you could win £85 worth of FlickFleet at stand C1-02 during the first and last hour of every day! #TTS2025
All set up with minutes to spare at @tabletopscot.bsky.social
September 5, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Don't forget, you could win £85 worth of FlickFleet at stand C1-02 during the first and last hour of every day! #TTS2025
@fantasygp.com Hi chaps. Just got an email saying the game locks an hour BEFORE qualifying on Saturday. Is that normal? I thought it usually locked at the start of quali. 🤔
September 5, 2025 at 9:19 AM
@fantasygp.com Hi chaps. Just got an email saying the game locks an hour BEFORE qualifying on Saturday. Is that normal? I thought it usually locked at the start of quali. 🤔
If I were someone who needed to bring in some design system help, I'd be getting in touch with Amy in a heartbeat.
A wee reminder that I am looking for my next client. I’m a design systems and content design consultant, specialising in design systems management, documentation, general content design, and consultancy.
I’ve worked with the BBC, GOV.UK, Springer Nature, NHS, The Wellcome Trust, BT and more
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I’ve worked with the BBC, GOV.UK, Springer Nature, NHS, The Wellcome Trust, BT and more
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September 4, 2025 at 12:32 PM
If I were someone who needed to bring in some design system help, I'd be getting in touch with Amy in a heartbeat.
YouTube algos fed me a demo run at Laguna Seca by Takuma Sato in the Williams FW-11 last night. Nice video. Mind, the driver-cam really hammers home just how vulnerable the driver's head was back in the day. No high cockpit sides, no halo, barely a meaningful roll hoop. 🙈 youtu.be/BtjLZy5U-v8?...
Takuma Sato Onboard | Williams Honda FW11 at Laguna Seca – Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion 2025
YouTube video by Honda Global
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September 3, 2025 at 10:25 AM
YouTube algos fed me a demo run at Laguna Seca by Takuma Sato in the Williams FW-11 last night. Nice video. Mind, the driver-cam really hammers home just how vulnerable the driver's head was back in the day. No high cockpit sides, no halo, barely a meaningful roll hoop. 🙈 youtu.be/BtjLZy5U-v8?...
Gulp. Lower rainfall, colder temperatures, wilder storms, and changed coastlines for the UK, then. Well, changed coastlines around the world and the UK's not the worst off. This tool is really interesting to see the effects: coastal.climatecentral.org/map/8/-0.201...
August 28, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Gulp. Lower rainfall, colder temperatures, wilder storms, and changed coastlines for the UK, then. Well, changed coastlines around the world and the UK's not the worst off. This tool is really interesting to see the effects: coastal.climatecentral.org/map/8/-0.201...
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#NewcastlePlaytest is trying a new venue tonight: The Chillingham, on Chillingham Road in Heaton from 6:30!
August 5, 2025 at 4:31 AM
#NewcastlePlaytest is trying a new venue tonight: The Chillingham, on Chillingham Road in Heaton from 6:30!