As a Design Strategist, I have started to use an approach that I have learned in teaching graduate student. It's known as I do-We do-You do. Here is how it works in a workshop setting: - I do - I explain the next workshop activity (usually with an ehe xa…lnkd.in/ex_7B3Rp

For any design strategists or facilitators, I recommend you review the Strategy Choice Cascade by Roger Martin. Currently, I am using it for a design strategy project. The fraemwork is leading to some great discussions. I am plann…lnkd.in/gb_XM_cv lnkd.in/ghzAuhHr

Let's support #accessibility by donating to the Knowbility fundraiser. We can help them reach their goal. I love this company and their mission to help companies build accessible products for people with cognitive and physical constraints. Your donation i…lnkd.in/gxqaEApe

If you are hiring for UX Designers, please let me know. I have a couple of Senior UX Designers that are looking for work. I would be happy to connect you with them.

I have some exciting news! In the fall semester, I will be teaching the capstone class for the gradaute students in the Interaction Design program at UNT. FOr me, it is a chance to bring my industry expertise to these young professionals, as they continue…lnkd.in/gEZGEpc2

It has been a difficult week at Sabre. We lost alot of talented user research, UX designers, and design strategists. I have worked with many of these people on various projects over the years. These professionals would be strong candidates for many positi…lnkd.in/gMp9CiGU

I hope you can attend the 24 Hours of UX event (see 24hoursofux.com). It begins on May 3rd and runs for 24 hours (of course). I will be speaking at 4PM CDT on how our UX practices must change to support product innovation. It is an overview of wor…lnkd.in/gJr-hrXz

On May 3rd at 4PM, I am speaking at the 24 Hours of UX event on How UX Design Helps Drive Product Innovation. I hope you can join us. Register on Meetup. 24 Hours of UX is an amazing event, where you can connect with designers and…lnkd.in/g62xpyTV lnkd.in/gXMWYSUU

Over the past six months, I have taken several online classes through IDEOU. In August, I was moved to an Innovation team. So, I wanted to take classes on innovation and design thinking (which is a nice fit). Happy to announce that I have completed the…lnkd.in/gek_SKqn

It is interesting to test out the strength of a business model by using the futurist method called PESTLE. It allows you to think through counter-measures for different types of events. In some respects, you are designing a business. I plan to do a desi…lnkd.in/gurcUtX9

A few years ago, I told people that I wanted to be a Design Futurist. I am now on an Innovation team using design thinking with futurist research methods to create transformative experiences. It's hard work...but very rewarding. I cannot imagine a bette…lnkd.in/gWxqGAkw

I was just invited to guest lecture on the business of UX for an innovation class for some graduate students. I am pretty excited about it. This will be fun!

Honored and excited! I was asked to share my thoughts around design thinking with the Google Developers Group. In this talk, I plan to cover a Design Thinking Primer with the group. Topics will include: - What is Design Thinking? - How do you use it on y…lnkd.in/gmv6nfjG

In August, I moved to an innovation team where I work with startups in the travel industry. It has been a rewarding experience that has made me learn new ways of delivering design thinking. I love this work! #innovation #ux #strategy #research #design

I am so happy, excited, and proud for my good friend, @knowbility. It is well-deserved. lnkd.in/gJNWAEqt

My summer intern has a research project on the rise of digital influencers in marketing. It is an interesting topic.

Worked with a young designer on her portfolio. She completely updated it immediately. It looks great!

Happy too see that two Big Design scholarships were announced at UNT for design students this year.

Congratulations, Brittany Shirley. It's great to see how much you have grown in less than one year. I look forward to hearing more updates. lnkd.in/giKceQRE

Friends, please help out the family of Marc Gilpin. He has two cancerous tumors in his brain. Marc's wife and family need the support from the design and user research community. I hope you will help out a friend in need during th…lnkd.in/gM9SzG7b lnkd.in/gVzVy4Qx