A memo for growing upon our communication skills and emotional intelligence.
As I reflect on the plethora of negativity on twitter, dribbble, Facebook, and other social platforms, I have this urge to put something positive out. I don’t blame the platforms (somehow even LinkedIn has fallen victim to the rather unprofessional discord). I want to apply some UX learnings to the problem by addressing the problem and acknowledging the challenges. However, I also want to state the positives of these problems surfacing on social media and how we can be more positive in our approach to get to a better society (starting within our own circles).
Let me start by surfacing…
My 3,246 Mile Journey to a Focused Life
I decided to spend 2016 taking big risks, making huge changes, and confirming my goals in life. I re-evaluated the vision for my career and my personal life and I’m happier now than I’ve ever been. So… for the new year, I’ve decided to publish to Medium, about User eXperience (#UX), #Purpose, and #Inspiration.
First, let me explain what Epicurrence is. It’s an invite-only event held by Dann Petty under the guise of a “conference,” where some of the most talented creatives in the world gather. In the past, 40–60 friends of Dann meet to have a weeklong break from normal life and conduct an open forum on industry topics and intimate storytelling. This time around, a new series, The Montues, was created to bring this experience to a larger audience (primarily on a Monday & Tuesday). …
Kevin Hawkins
Product Design Director @ BookClub.com. Former Designer @ Booking.com, Chase, Capital One, HelloAlice, Gap, etc. Lover of branding, & accessibility. ❤OREOs.
