Published inA Practical Guide to Inclusive Research·Jul 13, 2021Designing for IdentityTo truly foster inclusion and psychological safety, we must design for intersectionality, fluidity, agency and respect — “Inclusion” has become a buzzword and its meaning has been watered-down. Inclusion is diversity and belonging but it’s also trust, ethics and safety. We have to redefine inclusion. The reality of our identities is that they’re messy, intersectional and always changing. This can apply to any facet of our identities…Inclusive Design7 min readInclusive Design7 min read
Jul 3, 2019Unexpected UX Journeys from Workday’s Design TeamThe individuals who make up Workday’s User Experience organization have a wide variety of career backgrounds and skills. These experiences offer us a more holistic understanding of our users and how they interact with our products. In this series for Workday’s Design Blog, I interview some of Workday’s team members…UX2 min readUX2 min read
Apr 17, 2019The Future is Inclusive: Takeaways from SXSW 2019At South By Southwest (SXSW), I took the opportunity to immerse myself in a wide variety of sessions throughout the Interactive conference track to better understand the human experience and the future of the digital, societal, political, and cultural landscape. I synthesized some themes from the sessions I chose to…SXSW6 min readSXSW6 min read
Mar 14, 2018Super Easy Basil HummusI’ve never been much of a chef. As an artist and designer, I never liked the idea of spending time and effort to create something that will be gone in a few bites. Nonetheless, I’ve made an effort to step out of my comfort zone to experiment with making new…Food2 min readFood2 min read
Jul 17, 2017Buddhism & Product Design: The Four Noble TruthsDesigning effective products to help end users’ suffering — “Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.” — The Dalai Lama As a product designer, my purpose is designing experiences that help people and improve their lives. Over the past few years, I’ve been exploring the…Buddhism5 min readBuddhism5 min read
