What can design do to fight corruption? It can provide a tool for people who want to stand up to it. Handing this zero rupee note to corrupt officials in India had this effect:
One official in Tamil Nadu was so stunned to receive the note that he handed back all the bribes he [...]
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Clever design fights corruption in India
January 31st, 2010 · No Comments · About This Site
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Um, yes, I have been busy … why do you ask …?
December 14th, 2009 · No Comments · About This Site
My apologies to any readers out there who have been wondering where I’ve been for the past couple months. Call it a new job and an apartment renovation. Some things demand immediate attention.
Regardless, though, I hope you stick with me. There never seems to be a shortage of things to say regarding [...]
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UM on TV
August 31st, 2009 · No Comments · About This Site, Usability
Not sure why I didn’t post this sooner, but the video clip from the panel I was on about user experience for start ups.
~alex
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Mark the date, July 1st, I’m on a panel about UX for startups
June 22nd, 2009 · No Comments · About This Site
UltraLight Startups is hosting a panel on UX for startups. I’ll be there; hope to see you!
~alex
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Happy Holidays … some images, plus, from UsableMarkets
December 24th, 2008 · No Comments · About This Site
My favorite holiday cards are the ones that provide perspective. Which is perhaps why people so often put their kids on their holiday cards.
For this holiday season I thought I’d share some images that help me maintain my perspective, plus one holiday card that I received that was plain brilliant.
Galaxy M104
Graceful winged [...]
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Esteemed Readers ….
November 30th, 2008 · No Comments · About This Site
My apologies for the infrequent to non-existent posting of late, but a new son, a new job, and a new home have all kept my mind elsewhere. I will continue to post as time allows, so, stay with me.
~alex
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Reference Materials: MBAs for UX Designers
April 18th, 2008 · No Comments · About This Site, Book Reviews
After my talk in Miami some people asked for more references. Here’s a brief list that should at least get you started:
– The Personal MBA Recommended Reading List
- If you’re serious about getting an MBA, but still want to be a designer, then consider an MBA in Design Strategy, offered by California College [...]
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