Jan 27Member-onlyPart 2: Narratives, filters and connecting — what the hell is going on with people?In Part 1 of this series we covered the foundation of this idea, narratives, filters and connecting. …Design6 min readDesign6 min read
Published in hungeredsoul·Jan 24Member-onlyMy Burger Shack — Part 1So I’ve been doing a bunch of “research” for making a really satisfying burger meal, and I think I’ve hit at least one really good one. Here’s the menu: “Cowboy” style burger Green chili condiment Frites and it ain’t a bad idea to add a simple salad So, where do…Hungeredsoul7 min readHungeredsoul7 min read
Jan 13Member-onlyNarratives, filters and connecting — what the hell is going on with people?This is about a key element of design, communicating your intention to your audience. Maybe it can be applied outside of that context too, please feel free to take what you learn here and apply it at your own peril. …3 min read3 min read
Published in hungeredsoul·Sep 9, 2022Member-onlyBe a chef, not a cookBig words from some dude’s blog. But it’s more than just about food, or cooking, it’s about life. Being a chef means a few things. First you have some level of mastery, of the skill set needed to execute things. But it means a little more, it means being adaptable…3 min read3 min read
Published in hungeredsoul·Sep 1, 2022Member-onlyWho the hell am I?Look, first off, I am no professional chef. I don’t even play one on tv. I am a true “amateur” in the essence of the word when it comes to food, cuisine and cooking. Not professional, yes, but, the word’s very beginnings2 min read2 min read
Jul 16, 2022Member-onlyHow things get better…a flop can be a good thing.I’ve been thinking about how we work, specifically how we improve things. We’re always tasked with making things better, improving our work, our processes, and of course our results. And I think it comes down to two specific patterns. One way is that we take a way we do things…Design5 min readDesign5 min read
Oct 23, 2020Member-onlyYou’re missing this key element in your experience journeyIn dealing with system design, when working towards outcomes for the various users we’re trying to delight, we put together these elements; User Persona Details of each key user including the specific outcomes they would benefit fromDesign Thinking5 min readDesign Thinking5 min read
Oct 9, 2020Member-onlyAn example of using history to inspire designLast time I talked about using ideas, concepts, patterns from one domain or discipline to help with designing for a completely different one (you can check it out History Repeats, use it to your Advantage). This time, let’s consider a real world example. Starting with a little history A few…Design Thinking4 min readDesign Thinking4 min read
Sep 11, 2020Member-onlyHistory repeats, use it to your advantageWell, I’m not so sure this history really repeats, but there is something to this that a designer can and should leverage. Whatever you’re designing for, you are immersed in the subject matter, work with various experts to build understanding so you can provide designs that align well with your…Design3 min readDesign3 min read
Aug 21, 2020Member-onlyThe negative impact of over-designIt’s a personal story, not really horrible, but one I think that is important, because of the impact it has. I happen to own a few Honda products, and have for many many years, I appreciate their solid construction, reliability, and inexpensive maintenance. Overall I am very happy with them…Design6 min readDesign6 min read
