UX Design

American Airlines Rebranding Successfully Modernized Their Classic Logo

March 5, 2013

American Airlines rebranding successfully modernized their famous logo into one that moves them forward without forgetting the past.

The Devil In The White City Highlights The Naiveness Of The Gilded Age

February 22, 2013

The Devil In The White City by Erik Larson is a historical account of the 1893 World’s Fair and the US’s first serial killer, H.H. Holmes.

A Lesson In Brand Loyalty, Maker’s Mark Product Change Backfires

February 19, 2013

Brand loyalty is very sensitive to product changes like the time when Marker’s Mark learned that changes can backfire when not done properly.

The Decline of the Cash Register And The Rise Of The iPod Touch

February 2, 2013

After over a century of use, the cash register is on a decline while Apple is pushing its products such as the iPod Touch to replace it.

Uncensored Social Media Can Help Cultivate A Healthy Democracy

December 4, 2012

Uncensored social media can help cultivate a healthy democracy, it especially provides a voice to the oppressed such as during the Arab Spring

The Fiscal Cliff Is A Problem That Republicans and Democrats Must Solve

November 27, 2012

The fiscal cliff is a problem that both Republicans and Democrats must solve otherwise the results could be catastrophic for our economy.

Social Dilemmas In The Current Debate Over The Debt Ceiling

October 12, 2012

Social dilemmas can be seen in the current debate over the debt ceiling that has been going on in our government over the past year.

The Psychotherapeutics of Online Photosharing, A Flawed Theory

October 8, 2012

The Psychotherapeutics of Online Photosharing is a very interesting article but unfortunately, it’s full of logical fallacies.

Writing for New Media explored how people connect in the Internet age

May 8, 2012

Writing for New Media explored the various ways people are learning to evolve in how they connect with one another in the Internet age.

Division Among People Increases During The Internet Age

April 20, 2012

Division among people in the Internet Age continues like it always but it looks different as people find more reasons to divide themselves.

Consistent Design Patterns Are Essential For A Successful Website

March 30, 2012

Consistent design patterns are essential ingredients to having a successful blog and website defined by a well-written style guide.

Creative Commons Licenses Make You King Of Your Content

March 9, 2012

Creative Commons licenses help you become king of your content instead of allowing your content to be the king over your creativity.

Web Design Should Look And Feel Like A Zen Garden

February 24, 2012

Web Design when done thoughtfully should look and feel like a Zen garden. Inviting users to a place where they feel comfortable to explore.

Information Overload Or Filter Failure, Learning To Detect The Crap

February 10, 2012

Information overload is a problem, or is the problem actually filter failure? We need to learn how to mentally filter the junk we encounter.

Blogging And Broadcast Media, The Difference Is In The Details

January 25, 2012

Blogging and broadcast media are both popular types of communication but the differences are in the details of the content.

Rhein II By Andreas Gursky Was Sold For $4.3 Million

November 11, 2011

Rhein II, a digitally altered photograph by Andreas Gursky was just sold for $4.3 Million, making it the most expensive photograph ever sold.

Rebranding And Renaming My Photography Company To Be My Name

October 11, 2011

I’m rebranding and renaming my photography company to be my name after getting great advice from a high-end professional photographer.

Life Is An Adventure When You Enjoy Every Day With People You Love

June 1, 2011

Life is an adventure when you learn to enjoy every day with the people you love instead of solely focusing on achieving selfish big dreams.

Life Sucks The Life Out Of Me Sometimes But I Keep Moving Forward

March 25, 2011

Life sucks the life out of me sometimes when I experience or see painful situations, but I don’t stay down, I get up and keep moving forward.

We Are All Broken, It’s Time We Give Eachother Grace

February 23, 2011

We are all broken, as individuals and as a people. It’s time we work on ourselves while extending grace to others around us.