Inspired by Jared Spool and Kim Goodwin
There’s a comical ‘rule’ in programming circles, but it applies just as well to user interface design.
Humans have a deep need to belong — we crave a tribe. Our desire to be a part of something and yes, to be someone, is…
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Products appear in our lives unannounced — like a meal delivered by a waiter. These fully formed creations…
We can think of early companies as systems. If the system is growing organically then it’s healthy, if not, well…
One of the beautiful things about the creative process is how intertwined it is with our own personal growth. Our work improves…
The biggest obstacle to change in our lives is ourselves. Our blind spots, biases, and second-guesses keep us anchored…
As makers, we love tools. Perhaps too much. After all, our customers are not really wanting to use our tool, for them, it’s a…
An updated version the original post dated March 3, 2013 shared on the Business of Software blog and Quora. Shared on Medium for posterity.