PinnedErik SchmidtDecks Crush ConversationI’ve noticed that as soon as a recurring meeting becomes oriented around a slide deck, two things happen. First, producing and polishing…Apr 25Apr 25
Erik SchmidtDirt Simple Project NotesLast year I started a new discovery project for a client. Instead of using an elegant, thoughtfully-designed app to create and share…Mar 15, 2022Mar 15, 2022
Erik SchmidtBad GestaltUX is frequently discussed in the context of discrete interactions, but lots of smooth interactions doesn’t equal a good overall…Feb 13, 2022Feb 13, 2022
Erik SchmidtMore from the AnonymouseWe’ve all read the NYT op-ed from the anonymous White House appointee who not-so-courageously declared that he or she was working in…Sep 7, 2018Sep 7, 2018
Erik SchmidtinSeeking ConstraintsBurning ShipsApple isn’t what it once was. But it’s not like what it will be, either. Change is constant, and pining for the Jobs era is like wanting to…Sep 20, 2016Sep 20, 2016
Erik SchmidtSmith RockMy wife and I have been staying in Bend, Oregon for the past couple of days. Today we took the short drive to Smith Rock. It’s one of those…Aug 4, 2015Aug 4, 2015
Erik SchmidtHow to Nurture Design ThinkingApple. Starbucks. Nike. Disney. Uber. The companies driving the 21st century economy are powered by design thinking.Jul 29, 2015Jul 29, 2015
Erik SchmidtinSeeking ConstraintsReview: The Best Interface is No InterfaceThe back cover shouts, “Are you sick? There’s an app for that! Need to pray? There’s an app for that! Dead? Well, there’s an app for that…Jul 24, 20151Jul 24, 20151
Erik SchmidtCode is SubjectiveYes, you read the headine correctly. Code is subjective. The symbols that ultimately become ones and zeros to be interpreted by machines…Jul 21, 2015Jul 21, 2015
Erik SchmidtThe Danger of Beautiful IdeasThe statement, “Do you see the beauty of my product idea?” is like a road flare. It’s a warning that you’d best keep your wits about you.Apr 16, 2015Apr 16, 2015
