On Technology Empowering People [Video]

I’ve been excited about the potential of Skype Translator ever since the preview Skype Translator app was introduced in May 2014.

Imagine speaking in English to your grandmother who only speaks Mandarin, and having real-time translation of your conversation. How great is that? Continue reading On Technology Empowering People [Video]

Photo of the Week: Father’s Day and 1955 Chevy Bel Air

1955 Blue Chevy Bel Air with white hardtop

When I was growing up, we always had an old car in the driveway. It didn’t run, but it didn’t matter.

Dad loved to have an old car around that he could work on.

And we loved having an old car around that we could play in.

One of my favorite cars to play in was the dark gray Chevy Bel Air sedan. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Father’s Day and 1955 Chevy Bel Air

Ignite UX Michigan Returns for Third Year, Call for Speakers

Willie Northway speaking at Ignite UX 2014

It’s a busy month for call for speakers. Last week TEDxDetroit announced their call for speakers. This week, Ignite UX Michigan put out their call for speakers.

Back for its third year, Ignite UX Michigan returns to Ann Arbor for a free evening of five-minute user experience talks on September 15, 2015. Continue reading Ignite UX Michigan Returns for Third Year, Call for Speakers