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Hello! This is my personal blog, wherein I discuss all sorts of random things and share my ideas and creations. You might want to learn more about me, or just browse the newest posts below. Say hello if you'd like. ~ Emma

New Posts

Should you offer a free plan? Freemium pros and woes.

The pros and cons from my research deciding whether to offer a Free Plan with HealerTree. Conclusion: yes, but minimize the risks.read more…

How you charge affects user experience

If you sell ads, your actual customer is advertisers, not your users. How does that affect your user’s experience?read more…

April 2012: New car, new hair, and a better way to poo

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A new series: the monthly round-up. This month I bought a new car, dyed my hair red, took the RC-S training, reviewed tax software, created a tool to change unwanted habits…and, yes, improved my bathroom UX.read more…

Multipotentialites, Scanners, and Renaissance Souls

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People with multiple interests, multiple careers, multiple talents: there are more terms to describe this than I thought. I’m excited and happy to find so many blogs out there on the topic. read more…

Review of Dyson DC35 Digital Slim Animal: Awesome!

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The most powerful cordless vacuum in the world…lowering the barrier-to-vacuuming. I love it.read more…

New design: grown-up boots

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The cheekyboots boots get legs, sophistication, and a road to walk on.read more…

A Software Odyssey: How I Learned I Love UX

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After two years of development, Acorn Host has a new backend and front-end. And I get a revelation: UX is my thing. I love optimizing experience.read more…

my first Prezi: Intro to SoulCollage

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SoulCollage is a method of exploring your unconscious through collage. Prezi is a fascinating presentation-making app.read more…

Boundaries With the Muse: Taming the Creator Archetype

The Creator Archetype feels like a raw rush of wild energy. But sometimes that wildness wreaks havoc on things like sleep and self-care. Time to find some balance.read more…

new boots! for new design

The new design is up! OK, I launched it yesterday, but that was just hacked up default Tapestry. Now it’s a little shinier. New boots! Comment bubbles! Pink buttons! I will probably do more with the navigation and sidebar at some point. But for now…eh. What I’m loving about Tapestry: simple, tumbler-style design. Support for [...]read more…