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Tenkin Studios @tenkin-studios.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Getting objective, detailed feedback on your work can be one of the biggest hurdles to improving your craft as a creator. 🎨📸 That's why we built Artluni: a new AI-driven critique platform acting as an always-available digital tutor for artists and photographers. 🧵 1/5

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Tenkin Studios @tenkin-studios.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Synergistic deliverables? No thanks. Let's use #AI to draft fee proposals so you can actually log off at 5pm. 📐 Get a free practice recommendation before you commit to the full £99 jargon free action plan. Proper helpful: aiready.tenkinstudios.co.uk #Architecture #BizSky

A young professional man wearing a suit and tie is looking anxiously at his wristwatch while holding a document and taking a phone call. Text overlaid on the image reads: "CONSULTANTS: 'A NEURAL PARADIGM SHIFT FOR SYNERGISTIC DELIVERABLES.' OR, IT'S DRAFTING YOUR FEE PROPOSALS SO YOU CAN GO HOME." A white banner at the bottom contains a QR code and the text: "AI Ready is a simple, £99 assessment. You get concrete use cases for your specific trade, real-world running costs, and a clear action plan. https://aiready.tenkinstudios.co.uk. No jargon. Just proper helpful."

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Tenkin Studios @tenkin-studios.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

"#AI is a paradigm shift!" ...Or it's booking appointments while your hands are caked in colour. 💇‍♀️ Get a free salon recommendation before you commit. Our £99 action plan strips the jargon to give you real-world running costs. Proper helpful. aiready.tenkinstudios.co.uk #HairAndBeauty #BizSky

A close-up of a hairdresser's gloved hands using a comb to section a client's dark, wet hair. The hairdresser is wearing a yellow top and colourful beaded bracelets. Text overlaid on the image reads: "TECH BROS: 'AI IS THE NEXT PHASE OF HUMAN EVOLUTION.' OR, IT'S BOOKING APPOINTMENTS WHEN YOU'RE CAKED IN COLOURS." A white banner at the bottom contains a QR code and the text: "AI Ready is a simple, £99 assessment. You get concrete use cases for your specific trade, real-world running costs, and a clear action plan. https://aiready.tenkinstudios.co.uk. No jargon. Just proper helpful."

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Tenkin Studios @tenkin-studios.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Silicon Valley thinks #AI will transcend consciousness. We think it should also answer the phone whilst your up a ladder. Get a free trade recommendation before you buy. The full £99 plan drops the jargon for real-world utility. aiready.tenkinstudios.co.uk #constructionUK #SmallBizUK

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David Tennent @davidtennent.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Huge milestone for us at @tenkin Most AI advice for small businesses is hype or a £5,000 consultant pitch. We built this to give practical, trade-specific roadmap in 15 minutes. Check it out: aiready.tenkinstudios.co.uk

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AI Readiness Audit for small businesses

Find out exactly where AI can save you time and win you customers, in about 15 minutes.

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Tenkin Studios @tenkin-studios.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

We built a £99 AI Readiness Audit for UK small businesses. Spend 15 minutes answering plain English questions and get a bespoke report showing exactly where AI can save you time, complete with a 30-day plan: aiready.tenkinstudios.co.uk #AI #SmallBizUK #Automation #TenkinStudios

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AI Readiness Audit for small businesses

Find out exactly where AI can save you time and win you customers, in about 15 minutes.

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David Tennent @davidtennent.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

As co-founder of tenkinstudios.co.uk the best part of the work is collaborating with brilliant people who care deeply about making a difference in their communities. We listen first and adapt tools to real human needs. Check out our approach below 👇

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Tenkin Studios | Inclusive product studio

A neurodivergent-led product studio. We design and build accessible digital products for our own users and for organisations like yours.

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Tenkin Studios @tenkin-studios.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

1/3 We've all sat in meetings where ridgid solutions get pushed before anyone asks what real-world problems need solving. Digital tools should adapt to how humans naturally live and work not the other way around. Here's how we do things differently at Tenkin Studios. 🧵

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Tenkin Studios @tenkin-studios.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

We originally built the "Portal Pass" suite to make logging into our app ecosystem easier & reduce cognitive overload for our neurodivergent users. We just wanted a frictionless front door. 🚪 But we discovered something bigger... 🧵 1/3 #UX #ProductManagement #Innovation

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Tenkin Studios @tenkin-studios.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Websites quietly tell the world how secure they are—weak settings, missing protections, email spoofing gaps. Most folks never see it until something goes wrong. So I built a free, safe tool that checks. Plain English, no jargon. Check your site here: tenkinstudios.co.uk/security-check

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Tenkin Studios @tenkin-studios.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Post 1/3 The pre-interview panic is a feeling we know all too well. 😰 Staring blankly at a screen, desperately trying to remember the specifics of a project from two years ago. We realised this frantic, reactive scramble is the main driver of interview anxiety. 🧵👇

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Tenkin Studios @tenkin-studios.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

You hold space for your clients. We’ll hold the rest. 🌿 As a coach, your energy should be focused on the person sitting across from you—listening, guiding, and supporting their growth. But the "behind-the-scenes" admin can easily pull you away. 🧵 1/4

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David Tennent @davidtennent.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

The hardest part of an interview shouldn't be remembering your own achievements. I'm incredibly proud of what we've built @tenkin-studios.bsky.social to solve exactly this problem. 👇

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David Tennent @davidtennent.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

As we finesse our workflow over at @tenkin-studios.bsky.social we're moving to launch stand alone platforms integrating AI to offer hyper personalised experiences. It's brilliant that we can offer truly personalised solutions at affordable prices. If you see opportunity then I'd love to chat.

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Tenkin Studios @tenkin-studios.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

We’ve just launched our second platform: Interview Star! Tired of generic interview prep? We built a system to take you from a blank page to interview-ready with hyper-personalised AI feedback. Try the free forever plan here: interviewstar.co.uk 🧵 1/4

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Interview Star

Build your CV, prepare STAR examples, and practice interviews — all in one place.

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Tenkin Studios @tenkin-studios.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Portal Pass is a suite of capacity-aware tools built by & for the neurodivergent community. From energy-based scheduling to automated HR adjustment letters, we’re building for the way your brain actually works.£9.99/mo.🇬🇧 David talks more about what we're building: open.spotify.com/episode/7xs9...

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Designing for Neurodivergent Minds.

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Tenkin Studios @tenkin-studios.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Want to know how to get the most our of our Portal Pass subscription apps? Join Simon as he talks through each new app release and highlights the key features that make the Portal Pass membership so special. Come join us on this amazing journey. www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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How to videos - YouTube

A series of videos helping you make the most of all our apps.

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David Tennent @davidtennent.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

There are moments in life that are real milestone moments and this is one of those for me. The Tenkin Studios Podcast. In our very first episode we talk about what inspired us to start Tenkin Studios and why everything we will hopefully go on to do is driven by our community first values

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Tenkin Studios @tenkin-studios.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

We are super excited to share the first episode of our Tenkin Studios podcast. Join us as we talk about our ambitions for Tenkin Studios and why we're driven by community first values: open.spotify.com/episode/1u38...

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Building for a Community: The Inspiration Behind Tenkin Studios.

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David Tennent @davidtennent.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Rejecting the Startup Hustle at Tenkin Studios 🛑 In tech, launching a product is usually "crunch time"—cold coffee, 3 am monitors, and the badge of burnout. The industry says if you aren't exhausted, you aren't trying. Simon and I decided there's another way. 🧵 1/8

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David Tennent @davidtennent.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

As we move closer to launching our first three apps, I’ve been reflecting on how well-being needs to be at the core of how we operate if we want to truly deliver that for our Portal Pass community. 🌿

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Tenkin Studios @tenkin-studios.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Post 1/5 In the startup world, this is usually the part where the music gets frantic. It’s "crunch time"—defined by cold coffee, 3 am flickering monitors, and the prideful badge of burnout. But at Tenkin Studios, Simon and I have decided to pull the plug on that narrative. 🔌

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Tenkin Studios @tenkin-studios.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Co-founder @davidtennent.bsky.social talks about the power of giving community a voice at the BBC. Something he hopes to build on through Tenkin Studios 🙌

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David Tennent @davidtennent.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Post 1/3 We talk about 'productivity hacks,' but rarely about the 'sensory drag' that kills focus before the workday begins. I’m in Dundee this week for a workshop. Normally, I’d work at a cramped hotel room desk. Today, I found a reception area with soft lighting, comfy chairs, and quiet music.

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David Tennent @davidtennent.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

1/7 After 4+ years delivering outreach at BBC Scotland, I still feel so lucky to travel the country teaching pupils how to make films and podcasts. Watching them go from scripting to presenting is a joy—and let’s be honest, it’s got to be better than maths! 🎥🎙️

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Tenkin Studios @tenkin-studios.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

1/7 🧵 As we build out the first @PortalPass apps, we’ve run into a fascinating design tension: How do you keep an interface powerful without making it a cluttered mess? It’s the battle between Hick’s Law and the Aesthetic-Usability Effect. Let’s dive in. 👇

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Tenkin Studios @tenkin-studios.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Post 1/4 🧵 Of all the projects I’ve been part of, co-founding a neurodivergent staff network has been the most challenging—and rewarding. It started as a small group of us exploring the intersectional experience of being neurodivergent. We just wanted a space for voices to be heard.

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David Tennent @davidtennent.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Post 1/4 Are we moving from an Attention Economy to an Intention Economy? 🧠✨ We recently collaborated the @ukri.org CDT team at Surrey University to explore a vital question: How do we build AI that truly adapts to human emotion? The results were brilliant - A mini-thread on what we found: 👇

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Tenkin Studios @tenkin-studios.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Post 1/3 Back in late 2025, Simon and I spent our walks dreaming about what Tenkin Studios could be. 🚶‍♂️✨ We kept circling back to the speed of AI. Every day something new would blow our minds (usually mine!). The "big tech" talk was all about expensive server farms and GPUs... but we saw a shift.

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David Tennent @davidtennent.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

As we move closer to releasing our first three apps @tenkin-studios.bsky.social , navigating the tension between 'low friction'and 'premium feel' is a conversation Simon and I keep returning too. We're really looking forward to hearing if the Portal Pass community think we've got the balance right 👇

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Tenkin Studios @tenkin-studios.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

As we build the first @PortalPass apps, we’ve hit a fascinating tension in UI design: The battle between "low friction" and "premium feel." Is it possible for an app to be too simple? Here is how we’re balancing Hick’s Law with the Aesthetic-Usability Effect. 🧵

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David Tennent @davidtennent.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

A great video from co-founder Simon on why we stepped away from Lovable

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Tenkin Studios @tenkin-studios.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

With so many brilliant AI powered platforms accelerating the workflow of idea to app, how do you pick the right one amd what should you do if they're no longer fit for purpose? Simon talks about why we said goodbye to Lovable… for now: youtu.be/zINEUUhOWFc?... #DigitalWellbeing, #MindfulTech #AI

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Tenkin Studios @tenkin-studios.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Stop designing for users and start designing for communities. 🧵 Most products fail because "community" is treated as a marketing feature rather than a core design principle. Why Community-First Design is the only way to build in 2026: 🔗 tenkin.co.uk/blog/communi... #UX #Design #Tech #ED&I

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David Tennent @davidtennent.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

I spend a bit of time this morning writing about the profound effect my Transformers holographic stickers had on me as a young boy. I'm hoping we can re-create some of that magic across the apps we build @tenkin-studios.bsky.social . 📟 🍱 🦋 #WritingCommunity, #DigitalWellbeing, #MindfulTech

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Tenkin Studios @tenkin-studios.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Do you ever just look at something and it just feels....right? For me, I'm taken back to when I was a boy and my favourite cartoon was The Transformers. I had holographic stickers of the Autobots on my lunchbox that had a profound impact... 📟 🍱 🦋 #WritingCommunity, #DigitalWellbeing, #MindfulTech

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Tenkin Studios @tenkin-studios.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

“Acknowledging that I was struggling felt like admitting failure.” David talks frankly about his own journey with burnout and why we are building tools for the Portal Pass community to help people recognize the signs before they hit a breaking point. Read more here: tenkin.co.uk/blog/the-qui...

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Tenkin Studios @tenkin-studios.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

At Tenkin Studios, our ambition is to deliver frictionless UX without compromising on aesthetics. Here's how we're hoping to deliver that for the Portal Pass community: tenkin.co.uk/blog/The-%20...

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Tenkin Studios – Inclusive Life Tools Built With You

We create inclusive digital tools that help you manage routines, tasks and wellbeing with less friction – shaped by the lived experience of our community.

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Tenkin Studios @tenkin-studios.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

As we build our apps and the community at Tenkin Studios, Simon and I will be documenting some of our thoughts and insights over on on YouTube. Subscribe to join us on this exciting journey: www.youtube.com/@TenkinStudios

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Thoughts and insight from Simon and David on the journey building Tenkin Studios.

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Tenkin Studios @tenkin-studios.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

With our Portal Pass subscription, you get unlimited access to all the apps we build and your lived expereience is an important part of the design loop. Join us on this exciting journey

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Tenkin Studios @tenkin-studios.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

We need to talk about Lovable. Simon explains why we've decided to say good bye...for now. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zINE...

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David Tennent @davidtennent.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Soon we'll be launching our first three digital tools @tenkin-studios.bsky.social. It's going to be a super exciting year hopefully filled with lots of learning and an awesome community, all built through our Portal Pass subscription. 🚀🚀🚀

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Tenkin Studios @tenkin-studios.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

We're super excited to be launching Tenkin Studios with our first three apps going live on Portal Pass soon - More detail to come!

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Tenkin Studios @tenkin-studios.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Join Simon as he talks about the Tenkin workflow, why we do it this way and what we're learning as we build. youtu.be/0ywWWKUSlPA?...

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From Idea to App Our Development Workflow 🚀

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Tenkin Studios @tenkin-studios.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

One of the biggest challenges is picking the right tools to use when building our apps. Simon talks about the importance of being dynamic and adapting our workflow: youtu.be/zINEUUhOWFc?...

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Tenkin Studios @tenkin-studios.bsky.social · 25/01/2026