Looking through the lens... with detail. Observing by listening and watching to what users have to say. Seeing in action, the fast-paced environment. The vast amount of tools and systems in use just to get the job done. Trying to understand the users current knowledge of features with-in a system vs their limitation on time … Continue reading Looking through the lens…
Category: Design
Craftsmanship vs Continuous Production
In a line of duty, when duty calls... Quality craftsmanship is needed when many issues occur. Sometimes having to question almost everything to understand the start to end process. Usually when user stories change more often during production and the need to get more clarification. Whilst keeping on top of demand, it's urgent - meeting … Continue reading Craftsmanship vs Continuous Production
Things I’ve learnt…
Identifying problems and providing solutions... Problem: Teaching only works when the learner is eager to pick up and trial new things outside their comfort zones without worrying about deadlines around time management. Solution: But of course is aware of time taken to complete the task in hand, informing those that need to know how much … Continue reading Things I’ve learnt…
Cleaning up the Process
Right now, having spare time is great. Useful to spend time refactoring code bases. For simplicity and legibility sake. Easy for new recruits to understand and easily maintain with a little bit of help from colleagues around them. Scaling at ease while growing phenomenomly. Reviewing some learning materials to picking something new and trialing its … Continue reading Cleaning up the Process
Maybe just…
You're trying too hard or the ones that are looking, searching, judging are one requesting way too much, maybe, sometimes on demand, whether that's internal or external. Spotting the difference is another trait. Don't become the bait, but spot it and report it, where there's a growing concern. Maybe there's something more, inbetween the lines, … Continue reading Maybe just…
Generalists vs Specialists
Do you have a spare moment and own a LinkedIn account? When it comes to designing and developing UI in software or websites, I've always tried my best to think of the end users with UX in mind. Sometimes it's not clear from the start, but it eventually becomes clearer during the process. Sometimes it's … Continue reading Generalists vs Specialists
Just don’t judge or assume, always ask.
When in doubt that is or when there are other great talent around you. But when that isn't the case, try going by experience. Then if you don't have that, try learning it on your own. Don't blame on it, you could be doing it wrong yourself. Try finding those that have the experience. You … Continue reading Just don’t judge or assume, always ask.
We’re in transition.
Following on from my previous post, we've updated and maybe tidied a few duplicates. There's also been many discoveries along the way too. Stuff that doesn't work nor spotted in system, which makes one think are these features ever been used? Prioritising the 'must' from 'nice to have' fixed bug features is good, but could … Continue reading We’re in transition.
Sometime it’s not clear
It's not always clear what to expect when building software especially when you're reliant on user stories that don't describe the full story. But then again, sometimes user stories can't be clear without some visual concepts what the users needs. From experience with visual concepts, many users thought this was it, concrete. Maybe that's because … Continue reading Sometime it’s not clear
The point.
If you invest in a little bit more time, you get a whole lot more in return. Take this as my experience. If you take a look closer you will see patterns. Keeping things generic as possible offers flexibility and new ideas. Although time does come at a cost, think of it as a return … Continue reading The point.
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