Author: Rhys Gregory

Designing a product is not the same as designing its user experience. Though there are similarities, the two disciplines have different goals and require different skills. To create a great product, you need to understand both product design and UX design. What is the product design? At the very begin​ning of a product’s life cycle, there is the idea for the product. This can be a new device or software app, or even a service that your company plans to offer. Once you have an initial concept, you need to figure out how this product will work and what it…

New Zealand, located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, is a country with a rich and diverse history. One of the key events in its past is the arrival of British colonists in the late 1700s and early 1800s. The British colony of New Zealand was established in 1840, following the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi between the British Crown and the Maori tribes. This marked the beginning of a period of significant cultural changes and influences in the country. Today, the effects of British colonization on New Zealand’s culture can still be seen in various aspects of the country’s…

Getting old happens to us all eventually. Thankfully, we’re also living longer and enjoying a higher quality of life than ever before. However, being able to enjoy this perk of old age requires successful aging. At the core of successful aging is a blend of physical, emotional, and mental awareness. We are all unique individuals which means that knowing how to age successfully will differ. That being said, there are some common steps you can take if you want to stay healthy and maintain the highest level of independence possible.  Looking for the best over-50 funeral plan is one thing…

A taxi driver, an ex-paratrooper and a gas engineer are among five neighbours in Rumney celebrating winning a £175,000 People’s Postcode Lottery win. The lottery winners on Harris Avenue each landed £30,000 and a £5,000 holiday prize when their postcode, CF3 1QE, was announced as a winner on Friday 17 February. The residents winning £30,000 and £5,000 cheques include: Nick Came – A 51-year-old taxi driver is going to treat his wife to a holiday after recently suffering a devastating family loss. Michael Tofts – A 56-year-old ex-paratrooper is now planning on taking his wife on her dream holiday to…

Independent bookshops from across the UK and Ireland are entering a new golden age for bookselling; emerging from the pandemic, Brexit and cost-of-living crisis closer to their communities and stronger than ever. The British Book Awards 2023 Independent Bookshop of the Year Award, sponsored by book wholesaler Gardners, celebrates those stores that continue to support their local communities with bespoke bookselling and tailored initiatives. In total there are 59 independent bookshops listed across nine different regions and countries, including ten in South-East England, nine in South-WestEngland, eight in North England, Scotland and Wales, seven in London, four in the Midlands, three in East England and…

The Football Association of Wales has announced that it has received confirmation from UEFA that Professor Laura McAllister is standing unopposed to join the UEFA Executive Committee as its designated female member. It was revealed that Laura McAllister’s candidacy for the female member post on the UEFA Executive Committee is unopposed after the deadline for nominations passed on 5 February. The ballot for the Executive Committee positions will be held on 5April at the UEFA congress in Lisbon where it is anticipated that Laura will be officially elected to the position on the board. Noel Mooney, FAW Chief Executive, said:…

St David’s Dewi Sant Cardiff has launched a new Community Collection Bank for guests to donate food and hygiene products to those in need.   The new St David’s drop-off point will support Cardiff Foodbank and has been unveiled at the city shopping centre. The St David’s Community Collection Bank is located at the Guest Services point on the Upper Level of the Grand Arcade, close to Starbucks, Berskha and Stradivarius, during the centre’s opening hours.   Hygiene items which can be donated include period products, soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothbrushes and hairbrushes. Food produce for donation ranges from tins and…

Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) has invested £2m in Apex Additive Technologies, opening up the huge potential of creating a digital manufacturing centre of excellence in the northern Valleys of South East Wales.  The Industry 4.0 Digital Manufacturing expertise of Ebbw Vale-based Apex brings the opportunity to make a truly disruptive impact across all sectors in Welsh manufacturing – with the company also serving as a sustainable talent pipeline of highly skilled local employees, able to deliver green, cost-effective and highly innovative manufacturing solutions to national and global markets. Youssef Beshay, Founder and CEO of Apex Additive Technologies, explained why Ebbw…

Communities and places, local businesses and people and skills throughout Swansea will soon benefit from a £38.4m boost. The Shared Prosperity Fund is one of the UK Government funds replacing European funds that are no longer available after Brexit. It’s also part of the UK Government’s levelling-up agenda. Now approved by Swansea Council’s Cabinet, anchor projects in Swansea will include: A package of schemes to support Swansea businesses including start-up grants, growth grants, carbon reduction grants, training for businesses to move towards net zero carbon, and a commercial property development fund A pathways to work employability project that will include…

UK-based adventure company Zip World will soon be flying high above Rhyl, with the introduction of their 23rd adventure, Skyflyer. Located at the Zip World Rhyl site along the beachfront, the flagship attraction airship will be the ultimate sight-seeing adventure. Set to launch to the public from 11th March 2023, visitors will be elevated 400ft in the air to soak up panoramic views of the stunning north Wales coast, Liverpool, the Isle of Man and beyond. The blimp-like aerostat is the latest ground-breaking innovation in the arena of adventure activity attractions and is a UK-exclusive.  The attraction has been designed to…