Published inUX CollectiveWhat ballots can teach us about UX writingWhen writing for products that have a real impact on people, transparent and simple language is keyOct 29, 20204Oct 29, 20204
The Eat Cute: Three pounds of pasta in DEFENDING YOUR LIFEI recently watched the movie Defending Your Life (1991) and learned that Meryl Streep is not only fantastic in dramas, but she’s excellent…May 4, 2020May 4, 2020
Published inUX CollectiveConnecting the words: UX writing and how words influence youWhen you read the word designer, what comes to mind? Frank Lloyd Wright or Dieter Rams? Do you think of a costume designer or a graphic…Feb 13, 2019Feb 13, 2019
Autumn book editIf I step into a bookstore, I will leave with a book. Guaranteed. My to-be-read pile is outrageous, but my justification is that I always…Dec 17, 2018Dec 17, 2018
Published inUX CollectiveIllusions in design: how to design when our minds play tricks on usIf a gorilla ran across a basketball court while you tried counting the number of times a basketball passes between players, would you see…Dec 3, 20182Dec 3, 20182
The “stage”: How I landed a job at Eleven Madison ParkWorking in a kitchen — and fine dining, no less — requires a strong work ethic and positive attitude. So does trying to get the job.Nov 14, 2018Nov 14, 2018