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In case it wasn’t obvious ….

September 5th, 2011 · 2 Comments · About This Site

For those of you still following this feed, please don’t leave yet! Or, if you do, please remember to check back again in the future. What’s going on?!?! UsableMarkets is currently working with the startup Krossover. Getting a company off the ground takes a lot of work, as many of you perhaps know. I will [...]

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My most popular post (and most useful?) on UM …

January 22nd, 2011 · Comments Off · About This Site, Rating & Review Systems

… has been this one: Lessons from selling books on Amazon. I wrote this back in 2007. It’s gotten 15 comments (that’s a lot for UM, so no laughing), and I think the comments, not what I wrote, are what make the post so valuable. People sharing their experiences, and perhaps giving a bit of [...]

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If you haven’t noticed, I have favorites

January 12th, 2011 · Comments Off · About This Site

Lest you think I do nothing but poke fun and cast aspersions from my elevated, blogotronic soap box, I’m keeping a running list of some favorite information graphics that I’ve come across. If you’re looking for ideas for your own information graphic, come check them out. If you think there’s something I should include, email [...]

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Clever design fights corruption in India

January 31st, 2010 · Comments Off · About This Site

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 had [...]

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Um, yes, I have been busy … why do you ask …?

December 14th, 2009 · Comments Off · 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 markets, design, [...]

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Help improve this blog

October 2nd, 2009 · Comments Off · About This Site

Take the ultra fast 3 Question Survey. I shall appreciate it. ~alex

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UM on TV

August 31st, 2009 · Comments Off · 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 · Comments Off · 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 · Comments Off · 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 · Comments Off · 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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