An interview series for elevating creative voices
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi
I have been asking myself over and over again as of recent times — how can I help others more? I love being a manager, an inspiration, and mentor to others. Although there’s something I enjoy even more, and that is helping others find success.
I know firsthand how easy it can be to feel lost in this crazy career we call design. There are so many varying points-of-view, and that can sometimes be daunting to sift through. …
Danica Pascavage is truly an inspiration in how she and her organization, TechGirlz, are paving a future for girls in tech
A few years ago a coworker of mine from Think Company had tagged me in a tweet from Danica Pascavage simply posing the question, “related”? While we both share the same unique last name, no we are not 😊. Although one really cool thing we did have in common was that we both had a career in the tech industry!
I’ve always had the desire to give back to our youth and help them learn more about a career in tech, but never knew how to go about it. Having met Danica and learning what TechGirlz was about, was incredibly inspiring. I was both equally nervous and thrilled when she approached me with a handful of opportunities to host a workshop at Think Company with middle school girls around the Philadelphia community. Let me just tell you how fantastic each student was. …
Read about Jarell Alvarez and his drive to give back to the community as a Product Designer
“If I’m not helping people in some way then my work doesn’t make an impact, and I don’t feel like getting up in the morning.” ~Jarell Alvarez
An in-depth-interview with Ryan Stone about Product Design done right. This is the way.
“The only important thing about design is how it relates to people.” ~Victor Papanek
An interview with Brandy Porter about team empowerment & her shaping values as a design leader
“Find your people, and don’t be afraid to find great managers.” ~Brandy Porter
An interview with Danny Roberts about what talent advice & education should really look like
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” ~Ben Franklin
About Danny Roberts
Danny grew up in the rural mountains of Northern Georgia, a conservative place by any stretch of the imagination. As a gay man, this colored much of who he became in his adult life, and what drives his philosophy.
A teacher by training, Danny studied Foreign Language Education at the University of Georgia.
“Way back in the day”, as Danny puts it 😊, he took a detour through the spotlight where he appeared on several well-known television shows. Some would remember him most notably from those on MTV. …
An interview with Marie Pitcherella about User Research
“Be clear, be helpful, and don’t settle for good enough.” ~Marie Pitcherella
An interview with Mikaela Klimovitz about copywriting and content creation
“Old ways won’t open new doors.” ~Anonymous
An interview with Jenn Coyle Palandro about copywriting
“I believe myself that a good writer doesn’t really need to be told anything except to keep at it.” ~Chinua Achebe
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