I'm a big believer in the idea that how you work is every bit as important as the outcomes you achieve as a result of your work. This post details each of values that drive the way I work as a designer and a leader of design teams.
Keep Reading >A summary of books I read last year and a declaration of the 3 books I enjoyed the most in 2020.
Keep Reading >2019 was a great year for reading - I'm thankful to all the authors out there that keep cranking out books to entertain us. Here's what I read.
Keep Reading >A while back someone asked me if there were any principles about user experience and design that I followed and could share. At the time, I hadn't thought about it explicitly, but knew there were definitely certain concepts that guided my thinking. But I didn't have anything in writing to reference, so I came up with the following 8 concepts that act as pillars for how I think and I how I approach most design projects.
Keep Reading >Lately I’ve noticed a couple of words being used in a certain way to communicate a certain thing. I’d like to put a stop to that.
Keep Reading >Some thoughts about my approach and some tips for being a productive remote-worker.
Keep Reading >We've lived in Minnesota now for 6 years. We love so many things about Minnesota. But we're looking forward to this next adventure.
Keep Reading >Video of me giving a product design talk at our annual Product & Technology kickoff meeting in downtown Minneapolis. My talk was titled "Design in the Heart of the Enterprise".
Keep Reading >I recently read ReWork again. For like the 3rd time. It's that good. Here's what I learned.
Keep Reading >I've heard it said that the most critical trait for a designer to have is empathy. I think I agree with that. Here are some additional thoughts.
Keep Reading >I have the good fortune of attending the premiere conference for web designers and developers in the country - An Event Apart (this time in Austin). Some notes below from the keynote presentation from Jeffrey Zeldman. Titled "The Fault, Dear Brutus (or: Career Advice from a Cranky Old Man).
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