September 2010
Sometimes your misphrasing is a mistake. Sometimes it reveals how you feel at your very core. The extrapolated Freudian slip.
New blog post: Recent Reads - 8/31/2010 http://bit.ly/bOtZtA
New blog post: Whit Hour - Week 15 http://bit.ly/9muxV3
- @SippSippola you’d think a Twitter app would be a bit more responsive on Twitter. Come on, @socialscope! We’re locked out of your app
Chillaxin’ at @NYNightowls and not really feeling like working. Who’s gonna come play with me?
Finally! The illustrious @paulg has joined Twitter.
RT @paulg: Startups in 137 chars: Make something someone specific needs, launch
fast, let users show you what to change, change it, repe …
Hey @mashable, you should switch the Share & Done buttons on your iPad app’s article page; change Done to Back. Much more intuitive that way
August 2010
Announcing Lanyrd - the social conference... →
On silence-speech - Bobulate →
RT @chrismessina: Thrilled that Priority Inbox for Gmail is coming to every one’s Gmail soon! http://gmail.com/priorityinbox #psa
Today I explained the poor UX of a homepage that forces self-selection by saying it’s like going out on a first date and before you order…
…the first drink, asking the other person if they’re looking to date or just fuck later. “Do I have to decide now?” “Can’t I have both?”
Every website is a conversation, a flirtation. You gotta have game if you want people to come back for more.
I could really go for a dark chocolate Reese’s peanut butter cup right now
Ha! Can @tom_colicchio bring his Emmy on the plane? RT @tom_colicchio: Can you carry on the winged angel or do you have to check her
Holy mother of God. Has anyone else seen the commercial for AshleyMadison.com?! My eyes! My eyes!
Happy almost-end-of-birthday to the lovely and amazing @mdfsmash! Hope you had an incredible day. xoxoxo
I have the most adorable cousin on the planet! http://yfrog.com/hqimmghj
7 Stories About Women Heroes in Tech - Please Send... →
I don’t think Jimmy Fallon gets enough credit for how talented he is. He might not be your cup of tea, but he’s wildly versatile. Impressive
I really cannot WAIT to see the new Wall Street. Who’s coming with me?!
I really wish they were married in real life. They’re so gorgeous together. Ok, I’m obsessed
It’s Elliot and Olivia!!!! I’m in love
Some good commercials during the Emmys tonight. It’s funny — award shows and sports finals are the only time I actually watch commercials.
If I look like I’m in love with @tonybgoode in this photo, it’s because I am. http://bit.ly/afYOru #nwc20launch
And if it looks like I was filled with pride and excitement in this photo, it’s because I was — and am. http://bit.ly/bT9X4N #nwc20launch
RT @BobDylanSays: And in comes Romeo, he’s moaning
Anyone have an leads on a orange, purple and green floor lamp? That would really pull the whole room together
Really loving the color palette that’s coming together in my apartment, though it was kind of unplanned. That’s the best part.
RT @DalaiLama: To the extent that suffering awakens our empathy and causes us to connect with others, it can serve as the basis of compa …
Having a wonderful Saturday morning. Only slept 3 hours so I’m nursing my hangover and watching disc 2 of State of Play… it’s soo good!
Sometimes I can’t believe how fortunate I am. I am endlessly blessed.
Holy crap we need a few of these at @nwc! http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/sf/workspace/communal-workspace-laptop-pods-125579
What an incredible night. So grateful to be a part of such a loving, supportive, passionate, ambitious community. Much love to all! <3 @nwc!
Thinking of the original @NWC crew tonight @tonybgoode @derf37 @danaspiegel @todd_sundsted @chrispalle @nycplayer @grandmodena @fredericg <3
The wonderful @tonybgoode giving a speech. I love you, @nwc!
Whit Hour – Week 14 →
Thank you so much to the ~27 people who showed up for the fourteenth week of Whit Hour — my weekly one-hour video chat to answer any and all of your questions about user experience,…
My 2nd Indie Anniversary →
On the afternoon of Friday, August 22, 2008, I “left work” for the last time.
It was my last day at my full-time job and I was officially self-employed.
The last two years have been…
New blog post: My 2nd Indie Anniversary: http://whitneyhess.com/blog/2010/08/23/my-2nd-indie-anniversary/
New blog post: Whit Hour - Week 14 http://bit.ly/97OJBn
The “Chinaman” on tonight’s ep of Weeds is Todd Bosley, the hypochondriac kid with thick glasses in Little Giants. He was in Scrubs, too!
If you missed it from earlier: New blog post: My 2nd Indie Anniversary: http://whitneyhess.com/blog/2010/08/23/my-2nd-indie-anniversary/
Okay folks, live now at http://livestream.com/whithour Bring your questions!
Don’t forget Whit Hour at 10pm Eastern Time tonight! Bring your Qs about UX, consulting, or whatever else. http://livestream.com/whithour
I’m being downright spoiled by my current clients. I love you, @housepartyinc!
Whit Hour starts in 10 minutes. See you there: http://livestream.com/whithour
WE DID IT! @NWC RAISED $15K FOR ITS NEW SPACE! Woooooohooooooooo!!! Thanks to all of you for making it happen! /cc: @tonybgoode
225 backers donated $15,191 with 4 DAYS TO GO. You can still help @nwc right now: http://nwc.co/kick
Give the Client What they Want — Robot Regime →
