Hi, I'm Gordon 👋
I'm a software developer living in London 🇬🇧, originally from Hong Kong 🇭🇰
My interests span from consumer tech 💻, transportation 🚆✈️🚌, to everyday designs 🧠
This is where I share my thoughts and document the projects I'm working on ✍️
Latest Posts
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Tube Sponsorship: A Smart Move for the Waterloo & City Line
Transport for London (TfL) has recently announced it is offering advertisers the opportunity to sponsor the Waterloo & City line through a comprehensive takeover "from moquette seat fabric, signage, to maps and experiential spaces."
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Liquid Glass: Initial Thoughts
At WWDC 2025, Apple unveiled Liquid Glass, their latest design system set to transform all of their operating systems. The response has been predictably polarizing, those who love it are passionate advocates, while critics are equally vocal in their disapproval. After watching the announcement and following early developer feedback, here are my initial thoughts on what could be Apple's most controversial design decision in years.
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The Fastlane Works (But Not for Everyone)
With side hustles on my mind lately, I’ve been reading some business books, and one that is consistently recommended by business gurus was MJ DeMarco’s “The Millionaire Fastlane”. After a week listening to the audiobook, here are some of my thoughts.
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When Educational Content Becomes a Sales Funnel
I recently watched a video by Ali Abdaal where he reflected on the failure of his mechanical keyboard product. (The video is over a year old, I've only just stumbled upon it.) While it was certainly interesting to see someone openly discuss a real-world failure, I couldn't shake the feeling that he overlooked a crucial reason why people reacted negatively to his product.