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Holiday Card 2009

Holiday Card I designed for friends and family, including everyone I sent it to in the card design itself – you’ll see what I mean.

Usability Observation #4

When a garbage can is more than just a garbage can – two things more, actually.

Usability Observation #3

On why grandmas are the most unexpected geniuses in society and how industry is slowly catching on.

Usability Observation #1

On why old books are more useful than $100 laptop stands and how to visualize a networking / job search process.

Welcome Back to Blogging

On adventures in networking, the unexpected three-hour interview, and why I’m revisiting my blog.

Building With Whole Trees

Architect Ronald Gunderson utilizes small-diameter trees that he bends himself for building. This method increases strength, and the small trees continue to sequester carbon.

A Better World by Design Recap

I’m just coming off of this year’s Better World by Design Conference. Let me give my perspective as a student organizer. It was truly incredible to be involved with this team – this year as well as last. I don’t often use words like that, which you might find on the back cover of a book, but here, I am making an exception.