Design Basics
Your brain has two systems, a slow analytical side and a quick, instinctive “gut” side. For the most part, the instinctual side is lazy, conserving its energ...
My Writing
I love to write but don’t always get the time. Below are my articles organized by category. Reach out to me if your interested in any of these topics and want to chat.
design
Part 1: Color Theory
“Color does not add a pleasant quality to design—it reinforces it.” — Pierre Bonnard
Part 3: Color Theory
Tips for Designing a Color Palette In the first two sections of this book, Color Limitations and Color and Emotions, we looked at some interesting facts abou...
Part 2: Color Theory
Color and Emotions Mention Thanksgiving to any American and they will paint a picture in their head with gold, orange, red, and brown hues. It will also like...
hackathon
Part 1: How to win at a hackathon
Time and pressure can change almost anything from what it was into what it has become. Time will change, “Caterpillar into butterflies, sand into pearls...
Part 2: How to win at a hackathon
“You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your ...
Part 3: How to win at a hackathon
“No struggle, no success! The strongest thunder strikes often bring the heaviest rainfall! The weight of your fulfillment depends on how wide you cast you...
leadership
Accelerating your Career
Looking back on my career, there are a few things I wish I had done earlier to boost my career progression and enhance my marketability. In this article, I w...
writing
The B.A.R.N. Framework
Introduction Writing about your projects is crucial to giving context for the work. Writing an impactful article requires a structured approach that captures...