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Design token resources for information architects

At the 2024 Information Architecture Conference in Seattle, I gave a talk, “Information Architects: The Missing Link in Design Systems.”…

Apr 12, 2024

Design token resources for information architects

Apr 12, 2024

Decolonizing your design system: Talk resources

Hello! I do a talk called “Decolonizing your design system: Unveiling biases and revolutionizing inclusion.” This article includes…

Sep 21, 2023

Two people sketching ideas on a whiteboard

Sep 21, 2023

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What are Western Designers Missing?

My experiences on a recent trip to Tokyo sparked revelations about Japanese design and UX. Learn how it led me to question and challenge…

Jul 17, 2023

What are Western Designers Missing?

Jul 17, 2023

Pro Tips on Visiting Japan that Others Don’t Mention

There’s so much great information on visiting Japan, from planning itineraries to navigating the trains. When we visited Japan in June…

Jul 2, 2023

Beckoning cat statues from a shelf at Gotokuji Temple in Japan

Jul 2, 2023

AMPLIFY: Highlighting the underrepresented in tech

Please join me in amplifying the voices of marginalized and underrepresented community members in tech! AMPLIFY is an Instagram series and…

Jan 9, 2023

Neon sign that says “Say it louder!”

Jan 9, 2023

Seeking therapy as an Asian American — Do you need therapy? How do you find a therapist?

Today is World Mental Health Day. I wanted to write about my mental health journey as an Asian American. I hope this inspires those who…

Oct 11, 2021

Seeking therapy as an Asian American — Do you need therapy? How do you find a therapist?

Oct 11, 2021

The DesignOps Starter Kit — 10 Essentials for starting a DesignOps practice

10 things that might not seem as obvious, but are essential when establishing a DesignOps practice at your design org

Sep 28, 2021

A group of crafting tools

Sep 28, 2021

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Improve Your Sketching Game

Oct 6, 2017

Improve Your Sketching Game

Oct 6, 2017

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Recap- Tools n Techniques Kick Off

Jul 10, 2017

Jul 10, 2017

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The 3x3 Impact/Effort Matrix

The impact/effort matrix is a tool that helps teams prioritize items based on their impact to the user and the level of effort it’d take to…

Jun 16, 2017

The 3x3 Impact/Effort Matrix

Jun 16, 2017

Michelle Chin

Michelle Chin

Design Advocate @zeroheight. UX/DesignOps/Design Systems nerd. Co-host @uxinreallife podcast. Environmental justice fighter

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