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Becoming who you aren’t yet

Spoiler: We’re all figuring it out.

Apr 17

Becoming who you aren’t yet

Apr 17

Hello again, Mr. Whelchel

Disclaimer: I wrote this in December 2006 but wanted to preserve it for the future.

May 18

Hello again, Mr. Whelchel

May 18

Walt & Johnnie

The man who kept the park clean and the one who noticed

May 5

Walt & Johnnie

May 5

Do You Really Need 40 Columns?

Why your table designs need less data and more context

May 2

Do You Really Need 40 Columns?

May 2

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Paychex UX

When Good Ideas Have to Wait: Balancing User Impact & Business Value

Not every feature needs to ship now, sometimes the smartest move is knowing when to hit pause.

Apr 22

When Good Ideas Have to Wait: Balancing User Impact & Business Value

Apr 22

Traveling with kids (and why it’s not really about you)

Now featuring: Snake wine.

Apr 14

Traveling with kids (and why it’s not really about you)

Apr 14

Future Tenant Parking and the Subtle Power of UX

How a simple sign suggests thoughtful design

Oct 11, 2024

Oct 11, 2024

A Tale of Bad Bosses

This was originally posted on my personal blog but since that’s being revamped I’ve decided to re-post this on Medium for posterity.

Sep 21, 2024

A Tale of Bad Bosses

Sep 21, 2024

Small World, Big UX Lessons from Grounded

Sep 12, 2024

Small World, Big UX Lessons from Grounded

Sep 12, 2024

Super Mario and Me: How Shigeru Miyamoto Shaped My Gaming World

From the moment I first laid eyes on the pixelated world of Super Mario Bros. in the local arcade in the early 80s, Shigeru Miyamoto has…

Jul 3, 2024

Shigeru Miyamoto on stage, pointing to the sky with a microphone in his hand.

Jul 3, 2024

Erik Sagen

Erik Sagen

Illustrator. Former game designer. Voice Actor. Creative Enigma. Digital Monk. Curiosity Expert. Lead Product Designer at Paychex. · @kartooner

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