Published inUX Collective·PinnedSystems thinking & chess: When the iceberg model has 64 squaresInformation Architect extraordinaire Jorge Arango’s newsletter came out last week (if you don’t get that newsletter, sign up here). He had linked his post called “The Key To Understanding Why Things Happen.” Great title, gripped me right away, I had to read it. The post is about systems thinking. I’m…Systems Thinking5 min readSystems Thinking5 min read
Published inUX Collective·PinnedThe evolution of usability in chessModern chess design has stood the test of time, but that wasn’t always the case. Sometimes less is more. — Chess has a long history, it dates back to the 7th century in India, where it was created as a war game. In some ways, a lot of the game has remained unchanged since the creation, but there have been some big moments in the evolution of the game. …Chess6 min readChess6 min read
Oct 24, 2021My Week In Chess: I Played My First Chess Match!It’s been a minute since I’ve done this chess update, but this one is a doozy! I played the first match of a tournament on Tuesday night!! I played OTB (over the board) for the first time since I got into chess in February. …Chess4 min readChess4 min read
Oct 21, 2021I Can’t Find What I’m Looking For: Why Taxonomy Is Critical For Your SiteHalloween Horror: Information Architecture Edition! It’s been a minute since I’ve done an information architecture post, but I’m back! And doubly, this ISN’T a chess post (I know, I know). The other day, I remembered I needed cat litter, so I hopped onto the Petco app. I am a regular…UX5 min readUX5 min read
Sep 19, 2021My Week(s) in Chess: Updates GaloreIt’s been a while since I’ve done one of these blogs. Work has been extremely busy and it seemed like every deadline has been all at the same time. I’ve made it through some of them and I have more brain space to think. Aside from work, it’s been really…Chess3 min readChess3 min read
Aug 15, 2021My Week In Chess: Seeing Progress, Podcasting About My Journey.This week was…actually really good, chess-wise. Starting to see some gains! All my work I’ve been putting in, I’m starting to have something to show from it. I played 2 games every day this week and out of 14 games, I won 5 games and had 3 draws!! …Chess2 min readChess2 min read
Aug 8, 2021My Week in Chess: Learning How To Be Consistent.Gotta show up to do the work, to make those changes. This week was busy, chess-wise (and life-wise). I actually started this blog last Sunday, but got distracted and completely forgot to finish it. A fitting example for this week’s topic. Last Week In Chess This week I had a mentally tough week with…Chess5 min readChess5 min read
Jul 25, 2021My Week In Chess: Advocating for the Adult BeginnerI got a new coach, and I’m making beginner’s chess content for adults! Back at it this week with my blog. Last weekend was my birthday and I meant to write something up, but time got away from me. …Chess4 min readChess4 min read
Jul 10, 2021Introducing The Forgotten Women In Chess Series!A monthly look at great women chess players in history. Basically, this all started with New In Chess, which is a chess magazine. Specifically the April edition, with Bruce Monson’s article on women’s chess champ LaVieve Mae Hines, a women’s chess champ from the 1920s. I was so inspired…Chess4 min readChess4 min read
Jul 4, 2021My Week In Chess: Time To See The Forest For the Trees.Hi. It’s been 3 weeks since my last one of these blogs. Had some family stuff going on, a big work project. Chess fell down my list of priorities. It happens. In mindfulness, there’s an adage — once you recognize that your mind had wandered, you return to your breath…Blogging4 min readBlogging4 min read
