Author Archives: Kristin
Where Have I Been?
Hi friends. I seem to have slipped off the face of the earth for awhile. Yes, lost in the abyss of corporate America. After attending a session at CHI last spring about working in a UX department in a large … Continue reading
User Experience: Surprise & Delight Me
Hi all. I know deep down in my heart that good user experience design should aim to not simply make a task less frustrating than was expected, or remove obstacles or take less time. An awesome design can enhance your … Continue reading
Personal Branding and me, The Technology Troubadour
Hi all – quick update in case you missed it. Here’s a link to my BlogTalk Radio interview with well-known brand strategist Dave Cohen. We talked about the evolution and necessity of personal branding (know thyself) and user-centered design ( … Continue reading
The Small Business that Lived Happily Ever After
Hi Friends – I have been trying to explain how exactly I can help companies improve their products, marketing and customer rapport with an effective internet presence. I talk a lot about user experience and integrating social media… but I … Continue reading
Innovation in Hell
I was recently reminded of this classic parable of the difference between Heaven and Hell and naturally it made me think of innovation and business. A man spoke with the Lord about heaven and hell. The Lord said to the … Continue reading
99% Perspiration – Some Thoughts on Ideas
Don’t worry about people stealing your ideas. If your ideas are any good, you’ll have to ram them down people’s throats. — Howard Aiken I consider myself an idea person. It’s one of my core strengths. I have a long … Continue reading
What’s Love got to Do with Technology?
Happy Valentine’s Day. I don’t have much to add. To me this video is a beautiful reminder of how the world can come together through technology for a greater common purpose. Peace and Love, Kristin
Personal Branding and the Do-it-Yourself Careers of the Future
My grandfather worked as an Electrical Engineer for Goodyear almost his entire career, 40 years, 9-5. My parent’s post-college careers were long stretches (10-20 years) in large organizations, with upward mobility and various titles, but still relatively the same job … Continue reading
Internet Opportunity vs. Internet Opportunists
I just came back from a local Meetup and felt like I needed to take a shower afterward. The topic was Social Media Marketing in Georgia. Up my alley, right? I’m not trying to be a snob here, but the … Continue reading
Facebook Heebie Jeebies
I recently had another fabulous connection made possible only by Social Networking – namely Facebook. A friend and I decided to use her soon-to-expire frequent flier miles on a spontaneous trip to Santa Fe, NM. I sent a message to … Continue reading