We live in a city by the sea. There are many fun things the city has to offer during summer, … More
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Do you care if the driver speaks your language?
Recently, I had to help some friends arrange travel itinerary in Taiwan because they don’t speak Chinese. It is rather … More
Fine Dining
Having lived in big metropolitan cities for most of my adult life, I have had the opportunities to experience many … More
HCD, yay or nay?
When I got my first job as a design professional (frankly, I think anyone can design in their own way … More
Let’s give it all away!
A few days ago, I attended a very cool digital conference called “24 Hours of UX” which is a conference … More
Everything is funny… at the end.
If you live in New York City, you probably have seen the big posters in subways featuring Anna Wintour’s leadership … More
The little things we appreciate now!
If you’re like me, you’ve lived in cities throughout almost your entire life, you probably never realize how many little … More
7 things I learned about Remote Workshop
2020 has been a turbulent year for me… and for many. I started the year with a medical leave and … More
Our job
I recently came across this quote from the movie, Patch Adams. “Our job is improving the quality of life, not … More
To print or not to print? That is the question!
Last weekend, my husband and I went to Disney and Universal Studio in Orlando. While I typically have many complaints … More
The one thing you need to add to your toolbox today…
This past week, I was very honored to have my long-time mentor, whom I truly look up to, came to … More
I’m back!
In the process of starting my new year (and reviewing my past year), I decided to pick up writing again! … More
Documentary: Nordic Service Design
Living in the big apple, I often find myself very busy with the hustle and bustle of the big city. … More
Joe & the Juice
My first time at Joe & the Juice was in the Copenhagen Airport (3 years ago I think). It was … More
Is it possible to replace a bad experience?
Last weekend, I had to travel to Chicago due to family emergency. During my short visit, I stayed at the … More
Hairy Arms, Painting Ducks, and Design Decisions
Last week, I volunteered at UXPA’s talk by Tom Greever on the topic of how to articulate design decisions. Coming … More
One membership….different standards!
Have you ever had a membership that gives you access to different facilities or services, such as a gym or … More
Why user flow matters!
I’ve reached an age that most of my friends are either getting married or having kids. Different cultures have different … More
The magic of hand-writing
When was the last time you received a hand-written letter? Do you remember how you felt? Why did you feel … More
Beyond the “Making” point
Yesterday, I officially completed my master’s degree. Many people asked me what my favorite class was in the program? I … More
Page Turners at Amazon Bookstore
Last week, I went to Amazon Bookstore in Columbus Circle. Although this wasn’t my first time visiting Amazon Bookstore in … More
Bookstore in Tate Modern Museum
I love reading but the lack of physical bookstores nowadays made the simple act of browsing difficult. Although it is … More
KA or KB?
If you’ve ever been to London, you must have rode their cute double-decker busses. Like any public transportations, most of … More
06089
06089 is the Citi bike that I had to return to today … in order to avoid getting bankrupted by … More
ConnectIreland and Dublin Airport
My good impression of Dublin did not just end at Guinness Storehouse or the Preclearance. Not only did I have a … More
Guinness Storehouse
When was the last time you actually learned something new from a museum visit? I couldn’t recall any … until … More
I’ve learned that …
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget … More
The $2,000 Voucher
Have you ever been offered a travel voucher if you volunteer to give up your airplane seat? It is not … More
What is your door-to-door commute like?
“What is your door-to-door commute like?’ – this has been a question that came up many times since I started … More
Great User Research in an Agile World
Tonight, I attended the event hosted by UXPA in the city. Everyone in the industry has been saying how they … More
Emerging experience
At work this week, we were asked to try to incorporate emerging technologies into our current design. Many companies are … More
SmartLink, not so smart
I recently started a new job that requires me to take the path to New Jersey. While I certainly had … More
Early Check-In
I had a great experience with The Godfrey Hotel during my recent visit to Chicago. You should be able to … More
When you find design in urban planning
Singapore has always been one of my favorite cities in the world. I admire how Singapore, being one of the … More
7-11 in Taiwan
Have you ever been to a 7-11 in Taiwan? In the States, 7-11 isn’t a big brand name, but it … More
Mindful Technology
The first time I learned about the term mindful technology was when I attended Interaction 17. It was my first major UX … More
The purpose
Life is short, don’t let a bad experience ruin your day. It’s easier said than done. Living in New York City is especially hard.