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Derek Mei

(Re)counting my History

Recounting my family’s history and heritage

6 min readFeb 15, 2020

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(Re)counting my History

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Derek Mei

5 Lesser-Known Reasons Why Your First Job out of College Matters

When I accepted my first job out of college, a software development position in the technology department of a large company in the heart…

7 min readJul 15, 2019

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The Handoff

Choosing between Generalizing and Specializing as a UX designer

As designers, do we have to strategically choose between specializing our skills in a specific field or broadening our range of knowledge?

8 min readMar 29, 2019

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UX Collective

Reflections on design: our profession, ethics, and responsibility

A few months ago, I came across an article in UX Collective about the state of content in the UX and product design space, focusing…

11 min readDec 13, 2018

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Reflections on design: our profession, ethics, and responsibility

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Psychology of Stuff

Hooked on Loot Boxes: How Behavioral Design Gets Gamers

Nir Eyal’s Hooked Model explains how games keep players coming back.

11 min readSep 22, 2018

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Hooked on Loot Boxes: How Behavioral Design Gets Gamers

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Muzli - Design Inspiration

Mokanei: A Case Study on Reimagining How Couples Can Manage Their Finances

Coming up with a solution to incentivize or penalize partners in relationships so that they can make the right financial decisions.

10 min readSep 9, 2018

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Mokanei: A Case Study on Reimagining How Couples Can Manage Their Finances

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Why developers should know how to write

Writing well can be a catalyst for success, whether it be in the realm of personal growth, professional development, or social prosperity.

8 min readAug 31, 2018

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Why developers should know how to write

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The Startup

How to Become an Effective ScrumMaster (and What to Expect Your First Month)

There’s a common analogy for someone who’s spearheaded into a project or role with no prior experience. They’re known as someone who jumps…

8 min readMay 8, 2018

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Muzli - Design Inspiration

UX Case Study on Jefit: A Leading Weightlifting and Fitness App

A UX Case Study on Jefit, a Leading Bodybuilding and Fitness Logger

13 min readApr 21, 2018

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Past, Future, Presence: Dealing with Anxiety and Living Life with a Perpetual Fear of Death

Three years ago, I published my second ever blog post about something that had always bugged me. I wanted to know if life was truly…

6 min readApr 7, 2018

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Past, Future, Presence: Dealing with Anxiety and Living Life with a Perpetual Fear of Death

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Derek Mei

Derek Mei

UX Designer @3PlayMedia. Master’s Student at Bentley University Studying Human Factors. Always improving and learning. www.derekmei.com

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