These are the posts I write on Medium.com for my “publication”, Lessons from Theater. Lessons from Theater

(Originally posted on uxbrainstorm.org) If you’ve spent time studying any form of literature, mythology, film or theater, you have heard of Joseph Campbell’s Monomyth (aka The Hero’s Journey). Actually, anyone who has seen Star Wars or The Matrix has seen it in action. When I look back on how I started in design, and as I mentor professionals newer to […]

When I attended the IA Summit in 2013, I heard great talks, attended amazing workshops and learned a great deal. I also had a feeling that I had made connections that would last with people who would (and do) have an influence on me, both personally and professionally. This year’s IA Summit was something more. […]

(Originally posted on uxbrainstorm.org.) Have you ever been in a situation where your goal was to have successful collaboration with a design colleague, but you felt blocked at every turn? Have you seen a designer shut down a developer, business owner or other project team member, basically sending the message that as the design professional, […]

Lessons from UI18 – Be Transparent I have the pleasure of attending UI18 this year. Yesterday I selected a workshop by Scott Berkun called “Innovating on a Deadline.” I work in an innovation group inside of my company, so the topic was of keen interest to me. The workshop was, of course, fantastic. I was […]