PinnedPublished inUX CollectiveHow the role of “Office DJ” has made me a more attuned content designerDJs listen to how their audience is responding to what they are spinning. Content designers must rise to the same occasion.May 25, 20221732May 25, 20221732
Yes, and? What improv taught me about content designMove the narrative forward, trust your instincts, and fail fast.Jun 20, 20243Jun 20, 20243
Published inBootcampWhat standup comedy has taught me about content designHere are some connections I’ve made between good standup comedy sets and good content design for digital products and user experiences.Jun 19, 202351Jun 19, 202351
Photo essay: Family Road Trip - Sun Peaks, Summer 2021Let a life outside bring you happiness inside.Sep 12, 202192Sep 12, 202192
Practicing Generosity at WorkHere are some ideas on how you can practice generosity more intentionally at work by being generous with your time, talent, and treasure.May 27, 202195May 27, 202195
6 Things My Creative Peers Have Taught MeFalling in love with the process, practicing your craft, and doing work you’re proud of.May 1, 201881May 1, 201881
Practicing Mindfulness Through Testing*inhale, click, scroll, scroll, exhale*Oct 27, 201736Oct 27, 201736
What Acceptance Speeches Reminded Me About GratitudeTaking a small cue from those on the big screenJan 9, 201751Jan 9, 201751
Published inDon't Panic, Just Hire“What project are you most proud of?”Hint: You won’t find the answer written on your resume.Sep 29, 201652Sep 29, 201652
Emojis aren’t just symbols. They’re symbolic.Emojis are quickly making their way to the forefront of our ever-evolving communication media landscapes.Jul 18, 20165Jul 18, 20165
XX+UX: Tales from the Design Frontier (from a Non-Designer)Hi! I’m Anneliese, and I’m not a designer.Feb 26, 20168Feb 26, 20168
Published inBe Yourself24 notes to my 24-year-old selfA curation of self-realized life tips, words to live by, and lessons from the past year.Nov 17, 201535Nov 17, 201535
How to Use Intel to Delight Your CustomersInspired by a beef kebab and a trip to the dentist, respectively.Aug 15, 20151Aug 15, 20151
6 Customer Support Lessons From a Train OutageHere’s what I learned while en route.Jun 10, 2015Jun 10, 2015
Community Building Lessons from Drake’s “Started From The Bottom”The rapper can Teach U A Lesson or two when it comes to fostering online communities.Jan 25, 20159Jan 25, 20159
Published inBe YourselfRecognizing blessings in disguiseMy cousin’s answer to “What are you thankful for?” was one I wasn’t expecting to hear.Oct 13, 20146Oct 13, 20146
7 Professional Development Lessons from a 9-year-oldThe desire to learn and grow comes at any age.Jun 20, 20141Jun 20, 20141
Published inFamily TimeBorder Crossing: sitting, waiting, bonding.A heavy rotation of classic CDs, heart-to-hearts, and togetherness while waiting to cross the border.Apr 27, 2014Apr 27, 2014
Why you should emulate a child’s enthusiasmWhy waiting in line for balloon animals to be made for an hour was totally worth it.Apr 25, 20141Apr 25, 20141