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UX & Design

Design Thinking Toolkit, Activity 28 – The Powers of 10

Taking inspiration from the film by Ray and Charles Eames called "Powers of Ten," this activity can help you reframe your thinking in big and small ways.

UX & Design

Design Thinking Toolkit, Activity 27 – The Pre-Project Survey

Are you just getting started on a project and hoping to gather some high-level project details? Then this pre-project survey is just the activity for you.

Atomic Thinking

Design Thinking Toolkit, Lesson 29 – SCAMPER

UX & Design

Design Thinking Toolkit, Activity 26 – Worst Possible Idea

Have a shy team that struggles with brainstorming or ideation sessions? Put them at ease and boost their confidence with the Worst Possible Idea.

UX & Design

Design Thinking Toolkit, Activity 25 – Empathy Map

In part 25 of this Design Thinking Toolkit series, an empathy map activity will have you walking, talking, and thinking like your research subjects.

Extracurricular Activities

5 Ways I Conquered SXSW and How You Can Too

Here, I'll share with you a recap of my experience and a handful of tips on how to make the best of the SXSW conference should you attend next year.

Extracurricular Activities, UX & Design

Get Inspired! Design Conferences in 2022

If you’re ready to venture back into the conference world, buckle up. Here's a list of design conferences I'm looking forward to in 2022.

Personal Optimization

The Vision Board: Plan Professional Goals for the Year Ahead

Learn more about the Atomic Vision Board, a means of determining what comes next, professionally and with purpose, and plan your goals for the year ahead.

Effective communication

4 Ways to Recognize a Coworker’s Contributions

Here are a few high-five-inducing methods to recognize a coworker's contributions. Each can be done in a physical or remote context.

UX/Design Techniques

Design Thinking Toolkit, Activity 24 – Abstraction Ladder

Let's ascend to new levels of thinking with Abstraction Ladder, a Design Thinking method that will help you find the true potential of a concept or the root cause of a problem.

UX/Design Techniques

Design Thinking Toolkit, Activity 23 – Crazy 8s

Need a design thinking activity to get everyone's creative vibes flowing? Create a bevy of ideas quickly with Crazy 8s. It will help everyone get their thoughts on paper fast.

UX/Design Techniques

Design Thinking Toolkit, Activity 22 – Cover Story

Envisioning a grand future for your project or organization can help you make it a reality. All you need is Cover Story and a little imagination.

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