How do I even start this?
I wanted to take the time to write about my experience living in Aberdeen, Scotland for 9 months, in a form that isn’t a lengthy facebook post that no one will ever read (yes, I’m referring to you). I wanted to write a reflection, an advice piece, and a thank you, so this is my attempt to mishmash all of that into one article.
Living in Scotland was and will probably remain a very big chapter in my life. I mean, how often do I get to live in a foreign location for 9 months of my life? It’s been such a privilege to have been able to commit such a large amount of time to a complete and literal change of scenery. It’s such a cliche, but I really do think that I learned quite a bit about myself by moving to the other side of the world. By writing this collection of thoughts, I hope to share this part of my life as I turn the page and begin writing my next figurative life chapter. …
For the past several months, I have been on and off working on a project aimed to explore habits of podcast listening, and to create a new experience from my findings. I wanted this project to be transparent regarding my process, so this write-up is an attempt to document it, as well as showcase the final product.
Table of Contents
- The Beginning Part
- Back to Square One
- Pivoting
- Second Draft
- Third Draft
- Explaining My Designs
- Key Learnings
- Room for Improvement
- Wrap up
The Beginning Part
In April last year, I became a cool and trendy young person – I purchased a monthly podcast subscription, a la Stitcher Premium. For those who are unfamiliar, Stitcher is a streaming service and hosts several exclusive podcasts, specifically those related to improv comedy — my second favorite kind of audio media. But I digress; as I began scrolling through the catalog on the mobile app, I quickly came to the realization that while the content was pure, the interface left little to be desired. …
Transportation applications have dramatically changed the way we get from A to B. As a commuter, I often use my cellphone to assist me on my trips; I can almost guarantee that without my phone, I would be hopeless in navigating anywhere.
Ironically, NJ Transit’s app only further complicates my journey.
Now, in NJ Transit’s defense, I am not a New Jersey native, and therefore that might make things a smidge more difficult. …
