Yes, Google “gets” design!

As of this writing towards the end of June 2014, it’s become increasingly evident that Google is now no longer that odd, awkward techie maladroit at the party with funny…

Current headspace: data viz tactics!

Having been at a Big Data analytics startup for over 3 months now, I’ve been deep diving into a whole range of tools that enable the clear, swift, vivid articulation…

Oh, SillyCon Valley…

I’ve been a designer in this area dubbed “Silicon Valley” for over 12 years now, having worked at a variety of firms including corporate, agency, and now at a startup.…

Notes from Tufte Advanced Course

I recently attended this all-day event led by Edward Tufte. However, unlike the usual seminar with Tufte sermonizing the scholastic principles of information design (with a free book set for…

Notes from Netflix “Cinematic UX”

I recently attended this after-work event held at Netflix HQ in Silicon Valley—which, incidentally, served as a rather fun homecoming after 5 years since having worked there as UI consultant.…