Learn + Design + Repeat

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I research and design products as well as speak and consult about creativity, team building, and creating a digital product based business. This site is a bookmark for those conversations. Learn more about what I do and how you can work with me.

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On Creativity and Work

Finding Boredom to Boost Creativity

December 4, 2018

We are trained to fight boredom. Our culture tells us that if we are boredom, then we are lazy and…

Balancing Procrastination and Productivity for Creativity

November 20, 2018

Our World is optimized for productivity. Our alarms make sure we get to our appointments on time, our calendars help…

Intro to the Creative Introvert

November 13, 2018

Identifying as a creative introvert adds another level of isolation from the accepted culture at the office. What are some…

On Speaking and Workshops

3 Lessons from Speaking at MidWest UX

November 6, 2018

This year I have been working crafting a message through a series of talks. Over these experiences, I have found…

3 Lessons from Big Design 2017

October 17, 2017

In 2016, I first discovered Big Design Dallas as an easy, local design conference to attend. I soon discovered a…

On Design and Career

Jason Lengstorf on Building our Legacy

March 13, 2018

Jason Lengstrof is a design and developer who calls many cities his home. He and I sat down to talk…

Mina Adame on Finding UX Opportunities Outside of Class

January 23, 2018

This week I interviewed Mina Adame on changing careers, finding UX opportunities outside of class, and learning from being uncomfortable.…

Srikant Chari on Getting Started in UX Research

January 16, 2018

This week I interviewed Srikant "Cheenu" Chari on getting started in UX research. He and I met at Big Design…

On Process and Doing Better Work

3 Lessons from 100 Days of Agile

August 7, 2018

I am not an expert in agile methodologies. My background mostly consists of designing for small companies, agencies, and startups.…

5 Steps to Better User Interviews

October 31, 2017

Whether you are in the discovery phase of your project or testing your designs, you will need to do user…

On Working with Matt