In: Design
Understanding the Financial Return of Design
July 28, 2014I believe one of the hardest issues as a “designer” is proving that what you do has tangible value to a…
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What an Agile Design Process looks like
June 2, 2014This isn’t the first time I’ve thought a lot about what an Agile Design process looks like. We practice it every…
Read MoreUsing Keynote during your design process
March 24, 2014Using keynote as an organizer for your thoughts during the design process: Create an outline or screen inventory towards the story…
Read MoreThe career of a modern designer.
February 4, 2014Sitting in a kick-off meeting, little tedious, sometimes steals your energy. Simultaneously reading email, IMing, listening to the client, giving feedback….
Read MoreCreating an “Architecture of Participation”
January 28, 2014This past Thursday I was fortunate to hear Bill Taylor of Fast Company speak at the Charleston Chamber of Commerce annual…
Read MoreWhat are we designing?
September 24, 2013One recurring theme as I watch the way our team works: the fine balance of design philosophy (why) vs. Get-Shit-Done attitude (how):…
Read MoreHow design & marketing help make software successful
September 10, 2013How do you create “successful” software ? The first ingredient is having a vision. Something you’re passionate about. And how that vision…
Read MoreAlways be ready to present
September 10, 2013I think part of being a good designer is to constantly look back and analyze your habits: where or from whom…
Read More3 rules for solving problems
September 2, 2013Quick thought that should be incorporated into a bigger post someday. I came to “design” through an education in Architecture. Little…
Read MoreSPARC520 goes public TechCrunch (or deep thoughts on collaboration in design)
July 12, 2012This last year at SPARC has been a pretty trans-formative experience for me. As someone who is use to designing everything,…
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