World Usability Day Detroit: Quick Notes

Steve Tengler presenting at World Usability Day Detroit

I just came home from a great World Usability Day event with our Detroit User Experience group. I wasn’t sure what to expect, this was our first “formal” type of presentation for the group. We had a great turnout for our two featured speakers, Jeff Greer from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Steve… Continue reading World Usability Day Detroit: Quick Notes

Recap: Anthony Bourdain’s Season 2 Finale: Parts Unknown Detroit

Walking through the ruins of the abandoned Packard Plant in Detroit

In the season two finale of Parts Unknown, CNN’s Anthony Bourdain explores the Motor City’s past, present and future as he walks through ruins of the abandoned Packard Plant, helps to mow overgrown city parks, and enjoys food at Detroit’s off the beaten path restaurants. Anthony Bourdain on Detroit: It’s where nearly everything American and… Continue reading Recap: Anthony Bourdain’s Season 2 Finale: Parts Unknown Detroit

WordCamp Detroit 2011: In The Beginning Was The Word

Colorful WordPress stickers strewn across a black table

In his presentation at WordCamp Detroit 2011, Wally Metts spoke about the importance of clear, concise writing and the need to have a strong idea for your blog. He shared advice for creating conversations that matter about things you care about. Here are my notes: People don’t come to our sites for the plugins, they… Continue reading WordCamp Detroit 2011: In The Beginning Was The Word