I don’t think anyone could have articulated the emotions of this tragic incident in words that Jimmy has managed to do. It’s not just the mass shooting at Las Vegas which is a horrific incident to recount but his profound use of words that brought tears to my eyes. He’s just brilliant!
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The Role of Co-Creation in Hiring for UX
A case for using a ‘co-creation’ process for hiring UX Designers.
I prefer working in a Co-Creation design process for products, which looks like this.
DEFINE (The Problem) ⟶ ORGANIZE (The Information) ⟶ CONCEIVE & ANALYZE (The Ideas) ⟶ BUILD (The Prototypes) ⟶ DISCUSS/ITERATE (On The Feedback) ⟶ IMPROVE (The Design). Loopback until I get to a design solution which works for the user in a co-creation process.
The purpose of a ‘Co-Creation’ session is to assemble a group of people you’re designing for and include them in the design process.
This ensures that, of all the other things, I get a chance to capture divergent insights in drawing an empathetic view of how a product could be perceived and used. So why not use the co-creation process in hiring for UX?
‘Uncharted: The Lost Legacy’ is a Breathtaking Experience!
I’m almost through playing ‘Uncharted – The Lost Legacy’ (UTLL), and like my previous experience with Uncharted 4 I’m not just glued to the engrossing gameplay but also the breathtaking open world landscape! The level of details from India in UTLL are just fascinating – whether it’s the soaking wet landscape of the Western Ghats region, the Hoysala architecture and the mythical stories of Hindu Gods and the INSAS rifles used by the Indian military. Talking of weapons, my favourite of course is the very rare Silenced Gun for obvious reasons!
I don’t miss Nathan Drake, who made his final appearance in Uncharted 4, since the gameplay carries forward his legacy through Chloe! And there’s always the treasure hunting which keeps me busy. Just hoping that Naughty Dog would feature Chloe in a more elaborate story setting in their next Uncharted game.
Without giving away too much, I found one level annoying (and a potential reason for my nausea) with ups and downs on the the rugged terrain in a vehicle hoping to find treasures & tokens, and solving puzzles (tip: go for the ‘Queen’s Ruby’!). That, and the picking of the crates which becomes more challenging as the game progresses. But still, looking forward to the rest of the game and the climax! Enjoy the breathtaking screen grabs from my gameplay in the meantime.
Designing the Brand Identity for the Business Edge Alumni Network
The Rotman School of Management in Toronto is home to some of the most prolific academic programs including the renowned MBA program. Nonetheless, Rotman also promotes an executive program called ‘Business Edge’ that is jointly funded by the Federal & the Ontario provincial government that assists internationally educated professionals (IEPs) to leverage their potential and take their careers to the next level in Canada. The fascinating thing about the Business Edge program (BE) is that it carries a vibrant mix of global professionals having wide-ranging experience in multiple industries (design is probably not one of them) which unquestionably makes the cohort involvement very stimulating. For a long time, there had been some chatter to float a community with the aim to collectively support and leverage their potential for helping achieve the aspirations of its members through mentorship & networking. Finally, on September 21, 2017, with the hard-work and undying zeal of some volunteers, the Business Edge Alumni Network came to fruition and was officially launched by Ontario’s Deputy Minister for Citizenship & Immigration Alexander Bezzina.
But there was another significant moment associated with the event which turned a new leaf in my career – the brand identity that I designed for the Business Edge Alumni Network was unveiled by the Deputy Minister.
A Report from TECHSPO Toronto 2017
I was at the TECHSPO 2017 Toronto yesterday at the Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel, having registered back in December 2016 this was an event highly recommended by an acquaintance to find out the local technology landscape.
I was anticipating a high-energy congregation of tech enthusiasts with several booths as is expected of large trade shows and expos, however, I was left disappointed at the thin crowd and fewer tech companies being represented at today’s event, while I guess my timing went awry because most of the exhibitors were at lunch break! Moreover, I’m glad I attended because there was a lot to discover about digital marketing and VR/AR from the companies (out of 13 that were represented) I was able to interact.