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In today’s fast-paced world, it’s important to stay updated on the latest happenings in our areas of interest. However, juggling work, family, and personal fitness/play (play that involves physical movements, not an NVidia GPU) can make it challenging to find time for everything. Unfortunately, that means I haven’t had much opportunity to explore things like […]

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Like Nature and Physics dictate it, it wasn’t an “If” there was going to be a Rainbow after the Rain, it was “When”

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Receiving an offer from a company you’ve interviewed with is undeniably awesome. But hold on tight, because snagging not just one, but four offers within a mere five days after eight grueling interviews from four different companies? Now that’s what I call next-level awesomeness! Allow me to bask in the euphoria for a moment as I relish this incredible surge in morale and confidence. Life’s treating me well, my friends, and I couldn’t be happier about it! […]

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SafeNest Coffee: Usability and UX Critique

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This is the SafenestCoffee.org Usability testing and UX Critique.  I was consulted to do Usability testing and User Experience Study for a non-profit that was promoting a Coffee e-commerce side business that will benefit victims of domestic abuse.  To learn more about SafeNest, please go to SafeNest.Org. Because they wanted to see what I have […]

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USWDS: The United States Federal Government’s official Design System

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Discovering the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) has led to some regret for not utilizing it earlier. While it wasn’t required for some projects, using this system for federal-level websites ensures consistency, accessibility, and usability. The USWDS provides a set of standardized design guidelines, components, and tools to create high-quality digital experiences that are both visually appealing and easy to use. While security is a concern, the system was created to address broader design issues, and using commercial frameworks may pose challenges in terms of maintenance and security. […]

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A Thoughtful Reflection: The AF Intel Project

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As a former UX Designer with the Air Force, I had the privilege of visiting the ops floor at Nellis AFB, where I gained valuable insight into the intricacies of battlefield management. Although I can’t divulge many details, I’ll say that it was an eye-opening experience.

Of course, I was disappointed when the project’s budget was slashed, and we had to discontinue our work. However, this setback inspired me to create a “conceptual” system that could address a similar issue in the world of Formula 1. […]

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