Amy Hupe @amyhupe.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Anyone successfully quit vaping or smoking by tapering? If so I’d love a chat - struggling a bit with some of the withdrawals and would love some advice 202
Amy Hupe @amyhupe.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Bluesky friends, very sadly (for me) I need to sell my beloved Wilma. She’s a 1988 T25 VW Campervan, complete with checkerboard floor and fold out bed, recently serviced and MOT’d. If you or anyone you know is interested please let me know - would love her to go to someone nice 🧡 6298
Amy Hupe @amyhupe.bsky.social · 09/09/2026My partner just asked me to grab him a box from the chair in his office and I kicked off about how I already cooked and cleaned and I’m tired and is this the 1950s and maybe I should just shove a broom up my arse and sweep the floor while I’m at it etc. He persisted so I stormed off to check… 1121
Reposted by Amy HupeWDC @webdevconf.com · 07/09/2026We're just 1 month away from WDC2026! Tickets are just £99! This year we have an awesome lineup of speakers @paavandesign.com @duncanpetrie.com @amyhupe.bsky.social @joshtumath.uk @hidde.blog @cjforms.bsky.social @rivea0.bsky.social @jesslynnrose.bsky.social webdevconf.comwebdevconf.comWDC2026 - October 9 2026, Watershed, Bristol, UK | Web Developers ConferenceWDC is the web design and development conference based in Bristol, taking place in autumn each year. 1119
Reposted by Amy HupeLuke Murphy @lurkmoophy.bsky.social · 03/09/2026We finally added the final speaker to @webdevconf.com yesterday! Genuinely can't wait for this dream lineup incl. @jesslynnrose.bsky.social @paavandesign.com @amyhupe.bsky.social @joshtumath.uk @hidde.blog @cjforms.bsky.social @duncanpetrie.com You got your ticket already, right? webdevconf.comwebdevconf.comWDC2026 - October 9 2026, Watershed, Bristol, UK | Web Developers ConferenceWDC is the web design and development conference based in Bristol, taking place in autumn each year. 0165
Reposted by Amy HupeWDC @webdevconf.com · 01/09/2026We've made it to September which means WDC2026 is just over a month away! Tickets are just £99! With awesome speakers: @joshtumath.uk @amyhupe.bsky.social @paavandesign.com @cjforms.bsky.social @duncanpetrie.com @hidde.blog In the great city of Bristol! webdevconf.comwebdevconf.comWDC2026 - October 9 2026, Watershed, Bristol, UK | Web Developers ConferenceWDC is the web design and development conference based in Bristol, taking place in autumn each year. 01010
Amy Hupe @amyhupe.bsky.social · 21/08/2026This seems like such a niche problem but I have a vestibular issue that makes me sensitive to motion and not to be dramatic but the introduction of under desk walking pads has ruined my life and career. 360
Amy Hupe @amyhupe.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Not into this weird trend of never apologising. Just saw a post saying “Instead of saying ‘I’m sorry I’m late’ say ‘thank you for waiting’”. I know a lot of us (particularly women) over-apologise, but sometimes (like being late) “sorry” is actually appropriate. 6221
Amy Hupe @amyhupe.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Kind of like when some trigger happy director abuses @channel on Slack 2100
Amy Hupe @amyhupe.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Honestly I feel like people with panic / anxiety disorders should be able to opt out of emergency alerts. Like if it’s that bad just take me I don’t wanna know 3240
Amy Hupe @amyhupe.bsky.social · 12/08/2026So to be clear, trans women can’t use a bathroom that affirms their authentic identity, but a rich cis-woman can masquerade as a man for funsies when selling books and that’s fine? 1181
Reposted by Amy HupeMatt Hobbs (he/him) @therealnooshu.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Yet another example of why progressive enhancement matters, especially for medical services. Because of Gary, I take daily medication to prevent seizures. And this glorious loading spinner of doom is stopping me ordering my monthly prescription. But hey, at least the JavaScript is modern. 🤬 6257
Amy Hupe @amyhupe.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Really hoping this will reach #knitting Bluesky (if such a thing exists). I’m okay but fairly inexperienced at knitting and am currently making a striped blanket in garter stitch. The only issue is the edges looks ropey - the stitches are loose and uneven. How do I fix this? 431
Amy Hupe @amyhupe.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Please app designers put an end to this torrent of non-consensual streaks for the love of god. 180
Amy Hupe @amyhupe.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Ok admittedly I don’t use my company website or branding that much. But I do use it. Am I being paranoid or is this company plagiarising me? My company website: wearefrankly.co Their website: wearefrankly.co.ukwearefrankly.coWe are FranklyWe help teams create clear, accessible and straightforward digital products that put users at their heart. 620
Amy Hupe @amyhupe.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Things that are bringing me joy this week: 1. The fact it’s dropping below 25 degrees C tomorrow 2. The Elements by John Boyne 3. The size of the blueberries in Sainsbury’s this week 4. Strawberry Tru Fru, to which I am hopelessly addicted 5. Hopeful job chats 0180
Amy Hupe @amyhupe.bsky.social · 30/07/2026This god forsaken weather is going to turn me into a winter lover and I will never forgive big oil for that 1140
Amy Hupe @amyhupe.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Is a whole tin of baked beans too much for one person or is it fine? 570
Amy Hupe @amyhupe.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Tired and wired has got to be one of the worst feelings objectively speaking 150
Reposted by Amy HupeWDC @webdevconf.com · 27/07/2026Summer is here which means WDC2026 is just around the corner! Tickets are just £99! We have an awesome lineup of speakers including @hidde.blog , @amyhupe.bsky.social , @cjforms.bsky.social @joshtumath.uk, @paavandesign.com and @duncanpetrie.com (more TBC!) webdevconf.comwebdevconf.comWDC2026 - October 9 2026, Watershed, Bristol, UK | Web Developers ConferenceWDC is the web design and development conference based in Bristol, taking place in autumn each year. 01012
Amy Hupe @amyhupe.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Another day trying to find a job on the pregnancy, birth and marriage notices platform that is now LinkedIn. 6210
Reposted by Amy HupeDave House @iknowdavehouse.bsky.social · 23/07/2026I’ve found something I see as a safety concern with Google Gemini / AI search. Last night I was able to find the personal instagram accounts of people through searching a car reg on Google. In some cases it was reading the reg plate from a reel. It often brought back the owners name too. 283
Reposted by Amy HupePavel @spavel.bsky.social · 20/07/2026A generation of managers made a career out of copying ideas from other apps they've seen into their own app. Today, AI (which has seen every app) can do this a hundred times faster than any of them. The only problem is that doing this was always pointless.productpicnic.beehiiv.comThoughtless features never add up to a thoughtful productYour first idea for how to solve a problem is most likely to be a low-impact hack. Delightful user experiences require a higher level of thinking. 410527
Amy Hupe @amyhupe.bsky.social · 19/07/2026I know I’m late to the table but I’m delaying finishing Tears of the Kingdom because I can’t deal with the Zelda-shaped hole it will leave in my life. What can I play next to fill the void? 970
Reposted by Amy HupePiccalilli @piccalil.li · 17/07/2026It’s Friday, so let’s close out the week with some Good Links™ in The Index #191! piccalil.li/the-index/191/piccalil.liThe Index: Issue #191It’s Friday, so let’s close out the week with some Good Links™ in The Index #191! 1183
Amy Hupe @amyhupe.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Fighting for my life in the ocean of clickbait that is LinkedIn. “Why I quit my dream job” “What my divorce taught me about leveraging setbacks” “How I became a multi-gazillionaire overnight” Truly, what fresh hell are we living through? 5340
Amy Hupe @amyhupe.bsky.social · 15/07/2026I’ve helped many many teams develop their design system strategies and what I’ve learned is that good strategies are: - focused - context specific - evidence-based I’ve written a bit about how to build design system strategies you’ll actually be able to deliver: amyhupe.co.uk/articles/des...amyhupe.co.ukHow to build a design system strategy you'll actually deliverContent design and design systems consultant 0184
Reposted by Amy HupeMaggie Hendricks @maggiehendricks.bsky.social · 12/07/2026The most English reaction 143153
Amy Hupe @amyhupe.bsky.social · 10/07/2026My Dad went to send an In Post parcel today and entered his own details on on the recipient details screen because: - the field labels don’t contain the word “recipient” so he just read “first name” - even if they did, the labels are placeholder text so disappear when you enter information… 1/2 3133
Amy Hupe @amyhupe.bsky.social · 09/07/20261. This heat is ruining my life 2. Anxiety is a close second 3. I need to get my shit together and start making money again 4. I’m going to make good on my threats to start blogging again And how are you? 5170
Reposted by Amy HupeScott Riley @scott.is · 25/06/2026now that i have emerged from hibernation i would quite like to do some talks or podcasts or interviews or whatever like a real author and educator. if you run a (AI-free) conf/content creation THING and want to me talk about mindful design and/or surviving this hellscape of an industry then HIYA. 232
Amy Hupe @amyhupe.bsky.social · 24/06/2026What a week. Have been having severe dizzy spells, heart palps, breathlessness and feeling like I’m going to pass out repeatedly for a week now. Ended up in A&E Sunday. After every test under the sun it transpires that I’m chronically hyperventilating from stress 👍🏻 11200
Amy Hupe @amyhupe.bsky.social · 22/06/2026I can’t think of a better slogan than “it’s okay not to be okay” to absolve those in charge of such decisions of the responsibility for providing adequate mental health support. 0140
Reposted by Amy HupeEthan Marcotte @ethanmarcotte.com · 18/06/2026🦊 Wrote down some rambling thoughts on “AI”: as generational damage, on what repair might look like, and on asking what happens next. ethanmarcotte.com/wrote/all-to...ethanmarcotte.comAll tomorrow’s parties. — Ethan MarcotteWhat happens next? Well, you tell me. 79537
Reposted by Amy HupeLuke Murphy @lurkmoophy.bsky.social · 01/06/2026Anybody in web dev/design looking for opportunities to get on stage and speak? We're looking for @webdevconf.com lightning speakers for October 9 in Bristol. 15 minutes on stage to strut your stuff! Reply or DM if you're interested! 91522
Amy Hupe @amyhupe.bsky.social · 01/06/2026Hi BlueSky pals 📣 Having just completed a fun project with the folks at Clearleft, I’m on the lookout for my next project. I’m open to part-time or full-time contracts outside IR35 and I can help you with: - design systems consultancy & management - content design - design systems documentationamyhupe.co.ukTestimonialsContent design and design systems consultant 14431
Reposted by Amy HupeFFConf @ffconf.org · 22/05/2026Our last newsletter was published yesterday. Includes screenshot of the 2026 web site progress (and visual theme), a callback to mental heath week with @amyhupe.bsky.social's talk, and Global Accessibility Awareness Day with a handful of useful links for devs & designers. ffconf.org/articles/202...ffconf.org2026 Website Design, Mental Health and Global AccessibilityFF Conf - the UK's best web conference in Brighton. 056
Reposted by Amy HupeClara Greo @claragt.bsky.social · 20/05/2026Service mapping is an important and useful tool in service design and a core skill for service designers. @ignacia orellana are running a training course on Service mapping in September. www.tickettailor.com/events/ignac... 163
Amy Hupe @amyhupe.bsky.social · 11/05/2026Did I get really old or have they made Captain Birdseye younger and sexier? 260
Reposted by Amy HupeDave Letorey @letorey.co.uk · 09/05/2026I have written a long piece called I'm an Idiot letorey.co.uk/thoughts/i-a... I'm not an idiot I know that. It's long probably full of mistakes but that is not important I can correct them. Please have a read and let me know what you think. #MentalHealth #School #Teachers #Therapyletorey.co.ukI'm an idiot | letorey.co.ukOr that is is repeatedly what I was told at school by my english teacher. 14232
Amy Hupe @amyhupe.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Had a blast at the final #AllDayHey yesterday with this spectacular bunch of lads. 5590
Amy Hupe @amyhupe.bsky.social · 06/05/2026I have arrived in Leeds for the last All Day Hey. I have on my person one pair of white jeans and have packed no alternative trousers. Please place your bets as to how many stains the jeans will have acquired by the time I return home. We are currently sitting at 2. 5200
Amy Hupe @amyhupe.bsky.social · 03/05/2026Tonight’s dinner: jerk chicken, rice and peas, and roasted lime 2240
Amy Hupe @amyhupe.bsky.social · 02/05/2026Design system folks, if I were to run a half day design system strategy workshop online, would you be interested in that? 3173