Minihan's Mantras
Just came across Bryan Minihan’s thoughtful list of “mantras” for life in the UX trenches. This came from a discussion over on the IXDA discussion list about the firing of a disgruntled and vocal designer at American Airlines. I love these insights because they so clearly come from hard-won experience. You are wise, Mr. Minihan. Always assume, despite all evidence to the contrary, that most people want to deliver quality work If you feel your company is too slow in delivering quality, most likely, everyone else does, too If you hear “that’s impossible”, you’re not providing enough of a s

Big Art
Big Art: Interesting compendium of massive, hyperrealistic sculptures of people. Why do I find this so mesmerizing? It’s like a feather tickling me in one of my tickliest spots: the fascination of the human experience. Via Webdesigner Depot

Lessons From Failure
I wrote a cathartic article for the Adaptive Path newsletter a few weeks ago wherein I gazed deep into my own navel and tried to make sense of some recent challenging project experiences.  I’m reproducing the article here because this blog is the Official Record of Humiliation and Growth, Leah Buley style. (Also, because Chris is sick of looking at pictures of my coworkers making dumb faces.) How to Recover From Project FailuresA Disaster Action Plan

Taken 15 seconds after Dan said to Brian, “honey,...
Taken 15 seconds after Dan said to Brian, “honey, you’re embarrasing me.” It’s been a long week with my coworker.

Thank you, Apple
Almost CCed the wrong person today on a totally stupid and embarrassing email. I had a half second of panic as I watched mail sending… sending… sending, and then, salvation! I  clicked on the Airport icon and turned off the Internets. How I love macs.