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Some of these have to do with UX work but most are random thoughts and stories.
Facing imposter syndrome head on (and hoping to not puke)
I told myself "yep you're gonna do it, even if you puke on stage, make an ass of yourself, or otherwise mess this up you have to do this and you ARE going to be better for it."
8 tips for a successful SXSW
Have you ever had FOMO IRL?
Or ever chase down that outlet only to have it not work…
Or just wear all the wrong clothing…
Well these tips will help you!.
5 tips to help you not look like an “old fart” in your next presentation
If you get in front of a crowd and say “good morning!” then hear silence and then say “you all can do better than that!” - sorry but you sound like an old fart.
The Seinfeld method
Whether or not you like Jerry Seinfeld's comedy, the Seinfeld method is something I think we can all get behind. This method has helped me keep my eye on my goals and build healthy habits.
Stop Squishing Images
This one has been bugging designers since the dawn of computers. Stop squishing images!
In this video Erin will explain what squishing images is because a many people don’t even realize they are doing it. Later she will show you how to use the SHIFT key to keep from distorting images. Then after that she will show you how to crop.
The Marshmallow Challenge: Rethinking Our Approach to Product Development
What I am proposing in this article is that we come to grips that the world we live in now is different than it was five to ten years ago due to continuous technological advancements. Our modern world is complex and ever-evolving. Our approach to innovation must be flexible as well in order to stay relevant, take advantage, and reap the benefit of these changes.
Creatively saying "NO"
As product managers, we want the best for your product. It’s important to keep things on track, on time, and keeping your product features relevant. In order to achieve these ideals, difficult conversations about the product are often needed to be had. And what can make these conversations difficult are that they include the use of, “no.”
Daily Active Users (DAU) and how to get them
The world is full of ideas. Some work and some don’t, but what we all need to be reminded of in app development is the importance to test to see if people care about your idea. When you find users like a certain idea or feature of your app, take advantage of that. It may take a while to figure out what holds your users' attention, but once you do, don't pass up the opportunity to take advantage of this knowledge.
Crop and Chop: A designer and wanna be chef
I know for me, in my work, I have a hard time exercising patience sometimes. I think what I gained most of of cooking classes, aside from better knife skills, is to exercise better patience when it comes to people that work under you. Encouragement is a powerful tool and direct critique can encourage growth and light a fire to do better.