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Light and smart —a comedy series we didn’t know we needed
Light and smart —a comedy series we didn’t know we needed
In need of some hope when things around are falling apart? Have you heard of Schitt’s Creek?
Monika Mani Swiatek
Nov 14, 2020
So you want to be a UX designer
So you want to be a UX designer
UX design may be a quite a stressful job, but not many people say that. Most articles are telling how great this job is (it is really!)…
Monika Mani Swiatek
Jun 17, 2020
UX design job is not for everyone
UX design job is not for everyone
If you think you always know best, you won’t be a good UX designer. This job requires a lot of empathy and humility, without these traits…
Monika Mani Swiatek
Jun 11, 2020
The art of (critical) reading
The art of (critical) reading
We say that we can read, but can we read critically? Do we know what critical reading is and how important role it plays not only in our
Monika Mani Swiatek
Jun 4, 2020
Better Google Forms
Better Google Forms
One of the best features of online forms is conditional logic, which allows presenting questions relevant to the last answer. Despite…
Monika Mani Swiatek
May 26, 2020
Where’s my happy ending?
Where’s my happy ending?
We as humans like to have a sense of closure. We like when we see the end of things especially when we are doing something that is…
Monika Mani Swiatek
May 19, 2020
We value your feedback
We value your feedback
How many times did you spot that a link on the website wasn’t working or was taking you elsewhere than you expected? How many times did…
Monika Mani Swiatek
May 12, 2020
Just think twice
Just think twice
Some people seem to think that things they post online are not part of who they are and don’t affect how others think about them. They are…
Monika Mani Swiatek
May 5, 2020
How NOT to run an online training
How NOT to run an online training
Recently I took part in online training and learned a lot. Unfortunately, I’ve learned not exactly what they intended me to but what can…
Monika Mani Swiatek
Apr 28, 2020
A silent retreat of print magazines
A silent retreat of print magazines
People were saying years ago that print is dying. The reason for such an assumption was a general shift to digital publishing…
Monika Mani Swiatek
Apr 21, 2020
Technological divorce and marriage/ only diamonds last forever
Technological divorce and marriage/ only diamonds last forever
I’m getting a divorce. But not from my wife, we’re good, from my cloud storage service.
Monika Mani Swiatek
Apr 14, 2020
Radio isn’t dead
Radio isn’t dead
Various devices are coming and going but a good old radio has been almost always with us and it doesn't look as it’s about to disappear.
Monika Mani Swiatek
Apr 7, 2020
Traces of you
Traces of you
Do you know how many online accounts you have? With grocery shops, cinemas/theatres, online shops of any kind, how many email addresses…
Monika Mani Swiatek
Mar 31, 2020
Come to the dark side
Come to the dark side
The dark mode is not only the latest trend but it seems to be a smart choice for people who care about the environment. But is it really?
Monika Mani Swiatek
Mar 24, 2020
Simple problems series; music-on-hold
Simple problems series; music-on-hold
This week, in these tough times, I just want to share my thoughts about an easy problem, actually a nice one to have.
Monika Mani Swiatek
Mar 17, 2020
Service Design in practice
Service Design in practice
Last week I attended the Service Design in Government conference in Edinburgh. It was a 3-day event packed with 45 sessions across 4…
Monika Mani Swiatek
Mar 12, 2020
Just take a break (from technology)
Just take a break (from technology)
Don’t worry I’m not calling for ditching your devices and running to the wildernes. I want to point few advantages of the wilderness coming…
Monika Mani Swiatek
Mar 3, 2020
Silent guardians (of our sanity)
Silent guardians (of our sanity)
We all know that the Internet is a Wild Wild West where everything may happen, but living our lives and digesting what social media serve…
Monika Mani Swiatek
Feb 25, 2020
Music streaming service; I tried and resigned
Music streaming service; I tried and resigned
I don’t like people who complain about something they never tried. Therefore, during Christmas time, I subscribed to Amazon Prime Music.
Monika Mani Swiatek
Feb 18, 2020
Things which we can’t control; the future of air travel
Things which we can’t control; the future of air travel
Yes, despite our technological progress we can't do whatever we want, whenever we want to, there are still things we can’t control.
Monika Mani Swiatek
Feb 11, 2020
Dark patterns and nosy businesses
Dark patterns and nosy businesses
What do you do if someone asks for your address without giving a reason? What if you don’t know that person, or it’s not a person, just an…
Monika Mani Swiatek
Feb 4, 2020
Just let me be your guest
Just let me be your guest
Since a while, I’m observing a worrying phenomenon that more and more companies and organizations think that we want to be their regulars…
Monika Mani Swiatek
Jan 28, 2020
The evolution which went the wrong way
The evolution which went the wrong way
Imagine a smartphone which *doesn’t fit in your pocket.
Monika Mani Swiatek
Jan 21, 2020
The idea for AI regulation, step one
The idea for AI regulation, step one
In my 21st post from My 52 problems series, I want to write what I would suggest as a first step towards AI transparency. It’s a…
Monika Mani Swiatek
Jan 14, 2020
Technology and social skills
Technology and social skills
At the beginning of 2020, I’m writing my 20th (what a coincidence!) story from My 52 problems series. This time it’s about technology…
Monika Mani Swiatek
Jan 7, 2020
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