Practicing empathy is for more than designers. Having empathy makes you a better designer software consultant. The notion that being empathetic can make you a better consultant is not a new one. The word “empathy” is thrown around a lot in software, but usually in a buzzword-like fashion. So, what does being empathetic mean in our line of work? How should we practice it? And who deserves it? Read more on The Whats, Hows, and Whos of Empathy for Software Makers…
Author: Sarah Brockett
How to Balance Multiple Projects without Losing Your Sanity
Working in a consultancy can often mean juggling multiple projects and media at once. This work style certainly keeps me from ever getting bored, but if not managed properly, it can also cause some unwanted stress.
However, if I plan my days well, they can be perfectly curated to keep me focused and get the job(s) done. Here are my tips for creating that balance. Read more on How to Balance Multiple Projects without Losing Your Sanity…
10 Tips for Creating a Job-Winning Design Portfolio
We recently opened up our lovely new home to college students from AIGA West Michigan to host their annual student portfolio review, WIP It Into Shape. It kicked off with a panel discussion, followed by a few hours of portfolio reviews.
Overall, I was very impressed with the work shown. Upon some reflection, I realized I had repeated the same advice for improving portfolios a few times. In fact, they were the same tips I gave to students last year, and the year before. This made me think the information needs to be more broadly available. So today, I’m going to share my tips for creating a job-winning portfolio. Read more on 10 Tips for Creating a Job-Winning Design Portfolio…
Five Things I Wish I’d Known As a Design Student
I was recently asked to serve on an internship/job panel for design students at a local university. Upon reflecting on my post-graduation life, I realized some things I wish I knew as a student about to enter the workforce. I compiled those realizations into a list of advice for soon-to-be graduating students.
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Radio Buttons, Checkboxes, and Toggles, Oh My!
Lately, I’ve been noticing radio buttons, checkboxes, and toggles being used almost interchangeably on a lot of apps and websites. Perhaps I’m just noticing the issue more since it’s one I’ve been extremely careful to avoid on my current project. It’s like when you buy a new car and suddenly everyone on your street is driving the same one. Regardless of the reason for my sudden realization, the bottom line is this: Radio buttons are not checkboxes. Checkboxes are not toggles. Toggles are not radio buttons. Each one of these elements serves a distinct purpose.
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Five Ways to Overcome Your Creative Block
We’ve all been there. You have an important project milestone coming up, but you just can’t seem to get into that oh-so-glorious creative groove. Read more on Five Ways to Overcome Your Creative Block…
Onboarding at Atomic: A New Atom’s Perspective
If you’re a frequent reader of Spin, you may have read Jesse’s post about our onboarding guidelines here at Atomic Object. At the end of the post, the importance of gathering feedback from new Atoms is discussed. I’m here to provide that feedback.
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