"I don't really use LinkedIn or Twitter." "I don't go to meetups." "I don't really have time to meet people." These are just a few of the phrases I hear … Continue reading Take that meeting…
What The Karate Kid Can Teach Us About Agile and UX
Posted on July 17, 2011.In the Karate Kid (the first one, aka the good one) the seemingly innocuous Mr. Miyagi takes on wayward Daniel-san and teaches him to totally kick-ass in karate. While the … Continue reading What The Karate Kid Can Teach Us About Agile and UX
Lean UX is not just for lean startups
Posted on July 14, 2011.As the conversation around Lean UX heats up in the blogs, Twitters and conferences a lot of reference is made to the ideas of lean startup promoted by Eric Ries, Steve … Continue reading Lean UX is not just for lean startups
Rock bands and Startups
Posted on February 28, 2011.For a good portion of the 90’s and early 00’s I was a touring musician. There were 5 or 6 of us (depending on the band), we were young, determined … Continue reading Rock bands and Startups
Why I spent my weekend talking Agile and User Experience
Posted on December 6, 2010.“What are you going to do this weekend?” “I’m going to hang out in the Financial District with a bunch of folks from various disciplines and locations to discuss the … Continue reading Why I spent my weekend talking Agile and User Experience
Call Their Baby Ugly and 4 Other Tips for Designing with CEO’s
Posted on November 22, 2010.CEO’s can be a tough group to design for – after all, it’s their vision with which you are now entrusted. I've been fortunate enough throughout my career to work … Continue reading Call Their Baby Ugly and 4 Other Tips for Designing with CEO’s
Lean IA: Getting out of the deliverables business
Posted on May 18, 2010.Updated: This topic has been expanded with a broader focus from Lean IA to Lean UX. The full essay version of the topic can be found on Smashing Magazine while … Continue reading Lean IA: Getting out of the deliverables business
The Case for a Designer in Residence
Posted on April 1, 2010.Design is one of the key differentiators in the success of a start-up. It’s been exemplified in success stories like Mint.com, Gilt Group’s end-to-end aesthetic and experience and even larger … Continue reading The Case for a Designer in Residence
We are all designers
Posted on March 26, 2010.I work in an Agile shop. It's been challenging making the transition and we're still far from comfortable but we're making progress. There are many changes to the way "we've … Continue reading We are all designers
The Maker’s Schedule
Posted on March 12, 2010.In an email exchange with Jason Putorti (@novaurora) this week the term “The Maker’s Schedule” was brought up. I’d never heard it before and decided to investigate. My first inclination … Continue reading The Maker’s Schedule