At the beginning of most software development projects there is usually a sense of excitement and optimism. However, that energy can quickly turn into stress when you can’t make the transition from research into ideation. In other words, you don’t fully understand the problem you are trying to solve, or…

If you’re like me, you like to finish something before you start something else. Jumping from one thing to another can really disrupt my flow and overall productivity. It takes effort to regain momentum. Here are a couple of things I do to make the transition less taxing. Reflect Context switching…

When you hear “design critique,” what comes to mind? You might think of a group of designers wearing all black huddled around a wall discussing some intangible design qualities unbeknownst to the average person. While this might be the type of setting you’d expect to find at a traditional art…

Have you ever considered leaving it all behind for a few months? It might not be as far-fetched as one might think. Often taken by people in academia, sabbaticals are traditionally meant for a person to accomplish a goal or conduct research. However, research shows an increase in employers offering…