Sometimes, the developers I’m working with come to me and say, “Hey, um, what’s up with this part of the design? Because [insert problem scenario here].” Sometimes, I’ve actually accounted for that problem scenario, and I’ll explain why I did what I did. The rest of the time, and the rest of the time is … Continue reading “Commonalities: “Past me” is an idiot”
In defense of design sprints
I like design sprints. In Alan Cooper’s mind, I’m now a fake designer. Right now thousands of faux designers are trying to find ways to justify the existence of design sprints. Can’t do it. https://t.co/kbiGSGl4oH — Alan Cooper (@MrAlanCooper) October 24, 2017 But I like them, when used correctly, in the correct context. Design sprints … Continue reading “In defense of design sprints”
We didn’t have these problems when I was your age, before you stepped on my lawn
Want to know why everyone over a certain age gets mad when they have to buy your software? When I was 13 I bought software (mostly games and the occasional writing application) from a stand at the farmer’s market, on 3 1/2 inch floppy disks wrapped in shrink wrap. It ran on my dad’s Tandy … Continue reading “We didn’t have these problems when I was your age, before you stepped on my lawn”