Aug 9, 2021A return to the new-new normal:Why getting better sleep matters more than ever A review of Bloomingdale’s My Flair Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Down Comforter and Pillows Depending on where you live, it’s quite likely that the summer of 2021 is drastically different than the summer of 2020. This summer, patios are open, as well…Bedding5 min read
Jan 27, 2021Rethinking Wellness in 2021How Dyson Pure Humidify+Cool makes at-home health a priority Ah, January. That time of the year where we make steadfast resolutions to improve ourselves, many of which are health and wellness related. This year, however, these goals look somewhat different than previous ones; we can’t go to the gym, try…Smart Home8 min read
Published in UX Collective·Jul 23, 2020Asking when: Ethics in the product development process (part 4)If you’re… creating the overall user experience (UX) of your product or doing user interface (UI) work (including but not limited to creating a visual design system). Welcome to part four of this mini-series on ethics in the delivery portion of the product development process! Previously, I spoke about designing…Product Design5 min read
Jul 20, 2020Return-Tech: The New Normal for EdTechCOVID-19 is a health crisis first, with a ripple-like impact that has changed multiple industries beyond recognition. And there’s no clearer example than the disruption caused by shutting down schools across the world. From early childhood to late teenage years, the closure of schools has forced parents into (disruptive) at-home…Covid 196 min read
Jun 23, 2020Asking When: Ethics in the Product Development Process Part 3So, we’re back! If you caught my last piece, I spoke about ethical perspectives to bring into your solution architecture (including but not limited to technical research). Of course, all of this is easier said than done. Particularly when moving into back-end implementation — and thinking about security and data…Ethics4 min read
Published in The Startup·May 14, 2020Asking When: Ethics in the Product Development Process Part 2In my previous article in this series, I spoke about the ethical mindsets and methodologies that can be employed during the discovery phase of a project. …Ethics4 min read
Published in The Startup·Apr 30, 2020What Smart Home Products Can Tell Us About Inclusive DesignThe very common — and very justified — critique of the smart home experience is that it’s, to put it bluntly, a headache. Set-up and onboarding is lengthy and confusing. Products from different companies don’t play nicely with one another (you have to do your research, or else end up…Smart Home6 min read
Published in UX Collective·Apr 23, 2020Product building in this pandemic: it’s not business as usualThis isn’t another “How To Successfully Work Remotely” post, or an article around the importance of creating a separate work environment or a rigid structure throughout your day. There’s nothing wrong with content like this; I’ve been consuming and sharing it to my colleagues almost every day. Okay, every day…Product Design6 min read
Feb 3, 2020Getting Ahead of the Virtual Wild West: The necessity for foresight in spatial computingNote: This piece was co-authored by Tim Bettridge. We’ve come a long way since the days of sending ye ol’ smoke signals to connect with one another across vast distances. From carrier pigeons to movable type, telegrams to radio waves, telecommunications have fundamentally changed our society — socially, culturally, and…Virtual Reality7 min read
Feb 3, 2020Exploring Collaboration Through Augmented RealityNote: This piece was co-authored by Tim Bettridge. One of the truly inspiring things about working at Connected is the opportunity to collaborate with smart, like-minded people from different disciplines. …Virtual Reality7 min read
