Digital Dean

In my spare time I like to explore the shifts shaping the future of work, media and digital culture. From career tips to creative trends, I share insights to help you stay informed, adaptable and ahead of the curve. If you're curious and want to futureproof your skills and thinking subscribe to stay in the loop. In my day job, I rep the best creative talent around for one of the UK’s leading digital creative services talent agencies. The views expressed here are solely my own.

Monday, 9 June 2025

These links may help you

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While we can’t always offer personalised input, we believe in supporting talent: Below are free, trusted resources you might find helpful i...
Friday, 6 June 2025

Who’s Hacking UK Stores in 2025?

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Wondering who’s behind all those cyber hits on big names like M&S, Co-op, and Harrods? Me too!  1. Ransomware Rebels I didn’t even know ...

The Deficit-Inequality Loop: Are the Super-Rich Rigging the System?

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You've seen the headlines and maybe watched Gary Stevensons YT channel. U.K. and U.S. deficits balloon as borrowing surges.   Billionair...

Future-Proof Creative Roles: The Jobs Leading the AI-Driven Design Revolution

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The creative industry is undergoing a major AI transformation. The agency I work for specialises in recruiting future-proof talent that blen...
Thursday, 5 June 2025

The Real Cost of AI in Design: A Personal Reflection on Creativity, Freelancers and Efficiency

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We recently had a small internal design project come up, something simple that we’d normally outsource to a freelance graphic designer.  Ins...
Monday, 2 June 2025

AI Isn’t Quiet. We Just Stopped Listening.

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People in the media say  “AI is quietly moving into our day-to-day lives.” But I really don't think that's accurate... As an observ...
Friday, 30 May 2025

Human Insights in the Age of AI: Why Depth Trumps Hype

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Why "Overnight Experts" Can’t Replace 20 Years in the Digital Trenches! Hey everyone,   Drawing from 20 years in our industry, I w...
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Digital Deano
20 years navigating digital talent booms, crashes & reinventions. I’ve seen careers transform. This blog cuts through AI-generated noise and "overnight guru" hype with rare human insight forged in trenches. We’re in unprecedented times: Digital trends correcting aggressively Roles blending into unrealistic hybrids Careers upended by algorithms, rebuilt through expertise Here, you’ll get: �� Unfiltered freelance market analysis ��️ AI-disruption survival strategies �� Recruitment truths (real expertise vs. trends) ⚙️ Frameworks to negotiate roles & protect value No algorithms. No fluff. Just hard-won perspective from resilient thrivers. Whether you’re: ➤ A freelancer facing rate compression ➤ A perm employee seeking stability ➤ A business navigating client chaos This is your campfire. Join our community to: ✨ Decode volatility ✨ Celebrate depth over hype ✨ Rebuild careers on human connection Your experience matters. Share it.
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