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Practical insights on automation, workflow design, and building software for creative professionals.

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Mark Scott

Building automation systems for creative professionals

Malmesbury, UK

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Anatomy of an Automation: How We Eliminated a 47-Step Approval Process
26/01/2026
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Anatomy of an Automation: How We Eliminated a 47-Step Approval Process

A detailed case study of transforming a 4.5-day change order approval process into a 4-hour workflow — and what we learned about identifying automation opportunities.

16 min readRead Protocol
The Case Against Generic Tools: Why That Project Management App Never Quite Fits
23/01/2026
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The Case Against Generic Tools: Why That Project Management App Never Quite Fits

Generic tools force you to adapt your workflow to fit their structure. Here's why that's backwards, and what works better.

11 min readRead Protocol
Swiss Design Principles for Modern Automation
21/01/2026
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Swiss Design Principles for Modern Automation

How the rationality of Swiss graphic design translates to building better automation systems. Grid thinking for the digital age.

13 min readRead Protocol
Why We Reject the Black Box: The Case for Transparent Automation
18/01/2026
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Why We Reject the Black Box: The Case for Transparent Automation

If you don't understand how something works, you can't fix it when it breaks. Here's why RAAIX builds automation with visible, understandable logic — and why that matters for your business.

11 min readRead Protocol
Invisible Power: When Good Automation Gets Out of Your Way
16/01/2026
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Invisible Power: When Good Automation Gets Out of Your Way

The best tools are the ones you don't think about. Here's why invisible automation outperforms flashy dashboards — and how to build systems that work silently in the background.

12 min readRead Protocol
The Real Cost of Disconnected Tools: A Time Audit for Creative Professionals
14/01/2026
#productivity#workflow#roi

The Real Cost of Disconnected Tools: A Time Audit for Creative Professionals

You're using the best tools. So why does admin still take so long? Here's what disconnected systems actually cost you — and how to calculate if consolidation makes sense.

12 min readRead Protocol
RAAIX Custom Automation: How We Work
14/01/2026
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RAAIX Custom Automation: How We Work

Need automation tailored to your specific workflow? Here's how RAAIX builds bespoke automation systems — from discovery to deployment and beyond.

14 min readRead Protocol
What is DesBu? The Complete Guide to Purpose-Built Project Management
14/01/2026
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What is DesBu? The Complete Guide to Purpose-Built Project Management

DesBu is project management software built specifically for design-build professionals. Here's everything you need to know about how it works, what it does, and whether it's right for your practice.

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Three Principles of Effective Automation: A Practical Guide
13/01/2026
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Three Principles of Effective Automation: A Practical Guide

Not all automation is helpful. Here's how to tell the difference — and how to build automation that actually saves time instead of creating new problems.

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Introducing RAAIX: Rational Automation for Creative Professionals
11/01/2026
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Introducing RAAIX: Rational Automation for Creative Professionals

We build software that handles the boring stuff — so you can focus on the creative stuff. Meet RAAIX: purpose-built tools and custom automation for design-build professionals and creative studios.

11 min readRead Protocol