web development & design for archaeology
Trowel Journal Blog
Personal blog sharing ideas on archaeology, illustration, and scientific communication.
- Role
- Content creation, Web development, Design
- Duration
- Ongoing, weekly publication since October 2023
- Tools
- Next.js, Markdown, Tailwind CSS
- Year
- 2023 - present
Objective
Share practical techniques, digital tools, and personal reflections on archaeology, illustration, and science communication.
Challenges
- Balancing professionalism with personal expression across audiences
- Maintaining consistent weekly publishing schedule alongside other work
- Keeping Markdown-based content structure scalable as volume grows
Target Group
- Archaeologists seeking accessible content on techniques and digital tools
- Illustrators looking for tips on scientific and archaeological illustration
- Science communicators needing approachable methods for complex topics
Outcome
International readership, referenced in academic publications and university course materials.
Impact
- Referenced in university course materials internationally
- Weekly publication since October 2023 with growing international readership
