Michael Robinson (interview by author, digital recording, London, 23 July 2012) feels
the main aspect which has changed such attitudes is the process of bringing designers
and art directors into newspapers, a process which has loosened sub-editors_ control of
the visual space in news. He explains that his job was originally created (in 2002) in
order to address tensions between the _word_ and _picture_ professionals at the
Guardian. Poor time restraint, poor briefs, and poor scope were all considered to under-
mine graphical and design potential. He feels that the interactives team have benefited
from these past arguments and resolutions. Paddy says that a positive consequence of
working online is the potential to sit down and get on with work: