My Advice for Navigating Your Career Change — I’ve had more and more people reaching out, seeking advice for how to switch into UX Design. Here’s my advice for anyone looking to make that change: 1–Learn the basics: Before making the switch, make sure you have a solid understanding of the principles of design and user-centered design. And figure out what…

Mastering the Vocabulary of VUI Design — Chat GPT is getting a lot of well due attention right now and CES 2023 showcased the next generation of ambient experiences that empower customers with choice. So whether you’re a designer, developer, product manager, or simply someone who is curious about how products and services are designed, here’s important…

5 Ways to Reset Customers’ Attention — In today’s fast-paced world, it can be easy for customers to lose interest or become distracted. In fact, the average human attention span is 8 seconds. This is particularly relevant in the digital age, where there is an abundance of information available and people are constantly bombarded with distractions. …

Mastering the Vocabulary of UX Design — Whether you’re a designer, developer, product manager, or simply someone who is curious about how products and services are designed, here are 10 examples of jargon aka slang that will help you better understand and speak the language of UX. 1 — Wires (or Wireframe): The visual representation of a website or app’s layout and…

During my first few weeks at Amazon I asked my then boss what format to use for a VUI deliverable. Their response was to nicely ask what I had done at my previous role. Dang — that was not the response I was expecting. I thought that there would be…

Massive layoffs continue to make headlines in 2023 as businesses see a decrease in revenue and fight to stay afloat. Leveraging bots during a recession can be a cost-effective way to improve customer service and increase efficiency. Bots can handle repetitive and routine tasks, freeing up human employees to focus…

二兎を追う者は一兎をも得ず。 One who chases after two hares won’t catch even one.

Play spa music in the bathroom for your guest Handsfree timer for face masks Protect your home (learn more about Alexa Guard) Walkie talkie (for those that have multiple smart speakers) Playing surprise music for someone in a different room Get a compliment (say: Alexa, flatter me) Read kindle books or audiobooks on audible Learn proper spelling or if something really is a word (scrabble players) Guided meditation to stay calm