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Derek Mei

Derek Mei

(Re)counting my History

Recounting my family’s history and heritage

Feb 15, 2020

(Re)counting my History

Feb 15, 2020

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…

Jul 15, 2019

A student in a graduation gown with his back turned to the camera

Jul 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?

Mar 29, 2019

Choosing between Generalizing and Specializing as a UX designer

Mar 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…

Dec 13, 2018

Reflections on design: our profession, ethics, and responsibility

Dec 13, 2018

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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.

Sep 22, 2018

Hooked on Loot Boxes: How Behavioral Design Gets Gamers

Sep 22, 2018

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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.

Sep 9, 2018

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

Sep 9, 2018

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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.

Aug 31, 2018

Why developers should know how to write

Aug 31, 2018

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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…

May 8, 2018

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

May 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

Apr 21, 2018

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

Apr 21, 2018

Derek Mei

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…

Apr 7, 2018

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

Apr 7, 2018

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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