The unexpected effects of being too busy and how to regain your focus
I reflect on my own experience of stress overload, and try to offer some steps to re-enable creative thinking in your brain.
Words
One of the ways I think the most clearly is by writing. I hope you will learn a useful tip or find something thought provoking.
A love letter to my favorite tool (what design means to me)
This post is all about the humble screwdriver pictured below. It is an Ace Hardware 4-in-1 screwdriver from I don’t know when. The screwdriver pictured is my own. My Dad gave it to me quite a few years ago. I…
Rebooting the brain
It’s been quiet on here for a while, but lots has been happening behind the scenes. Life has been…challenging recently, and I’ve lost some focus. Now that things have settled somewhat, I have many new articles and information to share…
How to get a project unstuck
Have you ever gotten stuck in the middle of a project and not been able to figure out what to do next? Usually when you start a project, excitement and momentum is high. After a while, the momentum slows, newness…
UI is like Frosting
I love a good UI. Especially one where you can tell that the person making it really took the time to pay attention to all the little details. But I’ve used some apps that have truly beautiful UIs but little…
Why Network Performance is the most important UX metric
The title of this post is a pretty bold statement. After all, there are a lot of factors that make up a good user experience. Let’s be clear – I am not saying that network performance is the only important…
Why Maintaining Software is like Gardening
In this crazy year that has been 2020, people are spending a lot more time at home. One of the things that has become more popular this year again is gardening. My wife and I have planted a garden for…
On Getting Stuck
I imagine this happens to everyone, but in a “creative” field such as design, it’s almost a regular occurrence. I’m talking about that time when you’re working on solving a problem and you just don’t know the right way to…
The Right Tool
I’ve been thinking about the tools I use a lot recently. When I say tools, I mean software. We have so many choices available to us now, which is both a blessing and a curse. I love trying new tools,…
An Open Redesign
I wanted to share my philosophy of building this site. I’m sticking with the something simple and fast that I am familiar with. For me, that’s a WordPress site. I already have web hosting set up, and have set up…
What I think about when starting a new project
Well, there’s a lot of things to think about. I think the uncertainty and newness of a project can really affect your mental game. Unless you’re highly specialized in your role – and let’s face it, it seems like more and…