I came to enterprise software recently joining IBM design. Before this move I worked on mostly consumer facing applications at two startups and two agencies. A lot of my peers questioned my move. Their experiences with enterprise software companies were…
Designers need feedback to check with the team, stakeholders, and clients if they are on the right path. Too often we tend to show screens with little direction, and the design feedback is unfocused. As a result, it is not…
Journaling is one of the hot new productivity trends. The lesson from every podcast I listen to each morning is that productive people journal to get their ideas out of their heads. In my case, I have a pile of…
The number one question my students ask me is be how to make their design portfolio stand out. After reviewing graduating students’ work as well as applicants at IBM, I often see a hodgepodge of what seems like everything they…
**Editor’s notes. This is a repost from an earlier article. Over the past year, I have talked with former students to hear about their stories interviewing for their first UX designer role. Their lessons combined with my interview experiences have…
It’s time for setting goals. The beginning of the year is the time to examine what we have accomplished and what remains on our ‘to do list.’ I have written about how focusing on myself has helped me accomplish goals…
We are coming to the end of the first year for Tap Swipe Click. Like a lot of previous projects, this blog started with an itch. For a long time, I felt the need to capture my conversations around design,…
I teach and mentor designers new to their careers. Aside from the technical design speak, a lot of our interactions shine a spotlight on the need for a lifestyle change that often comes through in time management hiccups between balancing…
The holiday season is here. My budget for gift giving is drying up, and my shopping list is growing. Not only do I need to find gifts for friends and family, but I also have to find something thoughtful for…
"Great designers are great storytellers,” proclaimed my creative director. “No one will really get your screens and workflows unless you attach it to a compelling story,” she added. Over the years, I found this to be very true. The more…