Benjamin Parry

Design researcher, previously at Clearleft (npub1lpa…8y4t).
Sushi maker novice.
Sushi eater expert.
Japanophile.
Mountain bike rider.

My website: https://benjamin.parry.is/

Last Notes

2026-04-24 18:36:37 UTC

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Thanks for the mention. I like the scrolls metaphor. I can't keep to a weekly cadence of weeknotes so have settled on 'cycles'. Look forward to reading your post properly!

2025-12-31 15:06:32 UTC

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Every year I dress up as a billionaire for Halloween. This year was Mark Zuckerberg. I made my own t-shirt for the night.
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2025-09-18 12:44:21 UTC

‘Pay to reject’ is a whole new bag of bullshit. #enshittification // @npub1fdr…lvhs
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2025-07-13 19:51:08 UTC

@npub1fdr…lvhs Here’s some next level #Enshittification for you.
Context: in-ear headphones not connecting, contact support, request proof of purchase, request *proof of disposal*. Absolutely disgusting behaviour! I’m livid!
#RightToRepair
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2025-06-23 18:28:44 UTC

Cennydd Bowles on Prototyping the Future, Ethics in Design, and Lessons from Chess
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/annadahlstrom/episodes/3-Cennydd-Bowles-on-Prototyping-the-Future--Ethics-in-Design--and-Lessons-from-Chess-e34g2dt #Ethics #Futures #Design #Prototyping
https://benjamin.parry.is/collecting/podcasts/2025/06/cennydd-bowles-prototyping-the-future-ethics-in-design-lessons-from-chess/

2025-02-05 15:23:12 UTC

Research by the Sea: Why Cennydd?
Learn more about why Cennydd is perfect for speaking at Research by the Sea.
https://benjamin.parry.is/writing/2025/02/research-by-the-sea-why-cennydd/
#ethics #ux #design #research #conference

2024-12-08 08:34:44 UTC

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Thanks for replying David, and for asking your students too.

2024-12-05 08:15:26 UTC

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I imagine there’s probably enough pull to the fediverse but too much anxiety and inertia getting in the way.

2024-12-05 08:14:00 UTC

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That’s interesting. Do you think that’s a cultural thing? For example not breaking norms or acting individualistic? I’ve heard similar observations about Andriod adoption.