Articles

Below are articles I’ve published on various websites and industry publications.

Back-office bank UX: the lessons to learn from the Citi-Revlon tale

Information Age, Lab49 Blog (Co-written)

Part 1 in a 2 article series about of UX design in finance companies in preventing risky outcomes.

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Back-office bank UX: why a Revlon-style mistake could happen to you too

Information Age (Co-written)

Part 2 in a 2 article series about of UX design in finance companies in preventing risky outcomes.

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A Roadmap for Any Research Project

CareerFoundry Blog (Written)

This article shares my approach to crafting a research strategy. It gives a 5 step process to apply to any research project.

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5 Things To Know Before You Become A UX Designer: The Experts Weigh In

Adobe Blog (Featured In)

This article shares my advice for new and aspiring designers. I was one of five UX professionals interviewed for this piece.

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How to Craft an Outstanding Case Study for Your UX Portfolio

CareerFoundry Blog (Written)

This article lays out a flexible but sequenced structure for creating a UX case study. It acts as a how-to guide for newer designers to tell a compelling visual story of their projects.

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How to Become a Better Designer

CareerFoundry Blog (Written)

This article gives a more detailed set of advice to new designers on how to hone their craft. It also shares my approach to continuing to hone my own craft with a growth mindset.

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What Is Skeuomorphism In UX Design? A Beginner's Guide

CareerFoundry Blog (Written)

This article is an explainer on skeuomorphic design. It shows how I teach complex concepts by using plain language.

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Principles for New UX Designers

CareerFoundry Blog (Written)

This article shares 5 design principles and gives visual examples of how to apply each one. I discuss hierarchy, consistency, confirmation, user control, and accessibility in design.

The Ultimate UX Reading List: These Are The 10 Best Books For Aspiring UX Designers

CareerFoundry Blog (Written)

As a librarian (former) and nerd (current), this is a reading list of 10 UX books. I’ve included books that show a range of UX concepts and methods.