I can’t see how we could design useful, meaningful artifacts for people without doing some sort of ethnographic research. A designed solution should include considerations for the particular behaviors, beliefs, and environments of that specific audience. Without doing some level of interviewing or observation, on what would the designer base their decisions? Ethnography is defined [...]
I have had some of the most gratifying creative experiences working within a team. Although I do enjoy the solitary pursuit of a creative endeavor, there is always a time when the work I do, either before, during or after my process, is improved upon by the input of other people. Moreover, there are many [...]
I’m starting a new adventure, my MFA in Interaction Design. It’s so exciting to be taking the time to hone my craft. I have been a user experience designer for a few years now, and although I have experience in many of the classes I will be taking, it seemed I never had the time [...]
I have surprised myself this year, and have decided to run the Whistler Half Marathon. I have been running sporadically over the last few months, and have realized I actually like it. Surprising. I have also realized that I need a goal to keep on a fitness regime. Not surprising. Last year, it was climbing, [...]
I am so honoured to have been part of the team that designed and developed the Bennett Jones intranet, BenNet. StepTwo Designs awarded BenNet the Platinum award, finding it to be “the best of the best”. Wow. Update: check out the award ceremonies at KMWorld 2010! Working on BenNet was a great experience. As the [...]
I was just updating my Linked In profile with some past education, specifically my diploma from the publishing program at Langara College. I found the article I wrote for our term project, Pacific Rim Magazine, which was distributed throughout the Westcoast in the Globe and Mail. Thought It would be nice to republish it here. [...]