On all things digital
- I take a very balanced approach to technology and fully support the work by Center for Humane Technology.
- I love the work from BBC on Human Values and am inspiring to apply those principles into my work.
- I believe there is a future existence beyond screens as Bret Victor is envisioning with his Dynamicland project.
- I think Maggie Appleton is doing some of the most interesting and exciting explorations within the design field.
- Neal.fun is one of the greatest websites of all time, maintaining the playful spirit of the original web.
- Some of the most impressive projections of the future are Her, WALL-E, and any book by Neal Stephenson, but most recently for me, The Diamond Age.
- My all-time favorite RPGs are: Chrono Trigger, Fantasian, and Super Mario RPG.
- I sometimes wonder about what a pushback on AI would look like in the same vein as the Arts & Crafts Movement.
- 37Signals is really onto something with the way they operate.
- This satire of the modern web experience is so true!
A good designer...
- Always tries to understand the "why"
- Is a patient educator
- Practices close collaboration
- Has a low ego and leads by example
- Defaults to expressing ideas visually
- Communicates concisely with minimal jargon
- Thinks broadly across systems and users
- Embraces and demystifyes complexity
- Strategically over-delivers despite tight timelines
- Knows how to maintain sense of play
A good manager...
- Prioritizes ruthlessly according to business strategy
- Is an active listener who really cares
- Proactively removes barrriers for the team
- Fully believes in the team's abilities & growth potential
- Protects mental and emotional well-being of the team
- Conducts regular rituals to promote team chemistry
- Seeks diversity in talent for balance
- Negotiates well and to find win-wins across the org
- Is willing to take both risks and blame
- Knows when to get out of the way
