Why You Should Make Journey Maps
Journey maps allow designers to visually lay out a user’s process when working toward a goal. A successful journey map combines the first three steps in design thinking: empathizing, defining, and ideating…
The Power of Deep work: Why Distraction-Free Concentration is Key to Success
When not having a smartphone in hand makes you the odd one out, it’s critical to understand what deep work is and why it is essential to success. Many scholars are researching the ways smartphones and, more specifically, network tools…
The Culture of Connectivity
We often find that our cellphones are an integral part of our daily success. When they aren’t nearby, cortisol spikes and panic ensues…
Why Content Alone Isn’t Enough
“Content is king, but context is God.” Gary Vaynerchuck’s statement is short, bold, and, ironically, it doesn’t make much sense when taken out of context…
Balancing Craft and Style: Mastering the Art of Writing for Readers
William Zinsser, the author of On Writing Well, claims that good writing is mindful of the reader; sloppy writing that is difficult to read will deter them and discourage them from continuing…
Unplugging for Productivity: How Quitting Social Media Can Improve Your Life
Social media is designed to be addictive. From biological interactions like the way notifications release chemicals in our brains to social structures that convince us the content we consume from various network tools is vital to our day, it seems as if there is no escape…
The Impact of Social Media on Productivity: Solutions for Mindful Internet Use
Social media is a platform for all kinds of content for all types of people. This often leaves space for discussions that can become very aggressive very quickly…