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Dec
08
An introduction to UX for non-designers

An introduction to UX for non-designers

A talk at Concordia University explaining what UX is and what it takes to start building a career in this field
1 min read
Sep
02
I’m afraid of flying but I bike without a helmet

I’m afraid of flying but I bike without a helmet

Observations about cognitive biases and risk assessment
2 min read
Jul
22
Holding my breath

Holding my breath

Sometimes when I'm working, I realize that I've been holding my breath. If you've never noticed yourself doing that, then
2 min read
Jul
15
Suboptimal creative release

Suboptimal creative release

Last night I sat with a friend and we wrote a rap song. Neither of us can play any music
1 min read
Jul
08
Time circa 2019

Time circa 2019

I looked up at the wall from my computer screen and my calendar smiled back with 2021.
Jul
01
The forgotten art of fun at work

The forgotten art of fun at work

Simple reminders for simple ways to enjoy their work more.
1 min read
Jun
24
Google's new father-son ad will make you cringe

Google's new father-son ad will make you cringe

A journey from incredibly touching ad to horribly tone-deaf.
2 min read
Jun
17
She works on a park bench

She works on a park bench

Behaviours 40 years apart.
1 min read
Jun
10
Working around Google's reign on education

Working around Google's reign on education

The king of search cannot conquer critical thinking if instructors are willing to put in the effort.
2 min read
Jun
03
The Value of After-Class Journals

The Value of After-Class Journals

How a tool intended to help my students became a gauge for my own performance
2 min read