Agile Workflow and the Fear of Not Knowing

All of our projects up until now have been quick sprints. We concept, design and…

The argument for fully automated construction waste management

The process will inform the Design

UX design is a process, a series of steps that if taken correctly will lead to a well made product…

Expanding UX Beyond the Screen

We’re now entering the final stretch of our Interaction Design Master’s program, and I’m beginning to see new frontiers and possibilities in what my field will allow me to do.

Up to this point, a lot of what we have been studying is web and mobile centered, with good…

The Nonsensical Sense — Becoming a Designer

Before I started graduate school to be a UX designer, I opened up an account on Wix. I made a website and thought, “Hey, this is easy,” and was absurdly proud.

Confidence Votes — Why I’m on Board

Before I was the PM, I didn’t believe in the value of the confidence vote. Now I must confess that I have never answered the question, “What do you want to be when you grow up” with “I want to be a Product Manager.” Nevertheless, it is a role I need to understand. I…

Should designers try to save the world?

Homelessness. Displaced peoples. Crowding. Sustainability.

On Being Away

I’ve been away (thank the earth for winter break). Somehow, time has snuck by, and I find myself in the third week of my second — and…

The Pivot Heard Around The Studio

What happens when you encounter a roadblock that impedes you from pursuing your goal? Do you try to…

Prototyping

This past week we complete our first round of initial prototypes. Since, I have little experience with prototyping I was looking forward to trying a new approach. So far, most of my experience with prototyping has been limited to mostly surveys and interviews. In many ways I think that these are great…