I am a shitty estimator. It’s important to know your weaknesses. For example, we had a brick patio in the back yard that led up to a wooden deck. I estimated I could tear the whole thing out and replace it in a couple of weekends. My husband laughed. Now it’s important to note that he … Continue reading “Two lessons, more than two bricks.”

Ah, Twitter. There’s a problem. Well, there are a lot of problems. Harassment, abuse, hate speech, mysogyny, and racism go unchecked, and have for a decade. For me, the biggest benefit of Twitter is its opportunity to hear all the voices I have the guts to listen to. I know more about Black America, LGBTQ America, … Continue reading “Writing prompt: What to do about Twitter?”

Pop quiz: How many years of experience in UX does it take for someone to be a “senior” designer? Two years Three years Five years Ten years The answer: Depends on what job description you’re reading. But I wonder if time is the right metric for measuring experience. When you get enough drinks into designers, … Continue reading “What makes a senior designer?”