Published in UX Collective·PinnedHow the role of “office DJ” has made me a more attuned content designerEvery year on my work anniversary (‘workiversary’), I make it a point to press pause and rewind to reflect on my professional development throughout the past year (here’s my reflection from around this time last year). As I fast forward to my second workiversary here at Charitable Impact, Canada’s “first…Content Design6 min readContent Design6 min read
Sep 12, 2021Photo essay: Family Road Trip - Sun Peaks, Summer 2021Let a life outside bring you happiness inside — These photographs were taken on my point-and-shoot film camera as well as on my phone, while on a family summer road trip up to Sun Peaks this past August. I respectfully acknowledge that these photos were taken on the traditional lands of the Tk’emlúps on the traditional and unceded territory…Sustainability3 min readSustainability3 min read
May 27, 2021Practicing Generosity at WorkI recently celebrated my 1-year workiversary at Charitable Impact, an online giving platform. Suffice to say: Generosity is at the heart of what we do. Looking back at the past year as someone who works in tech, it is one that’s been heightened by unique factors like navigating a fully…Generosity5 min readGenerosity5 min read
May 1, 20186 Things My Creative Peers Have Taught MeThis week marks my first year workiversary at a creative agency. I am fortunate to be surrounded by creative minds and passionate souls everyday at the office. Here are some habits and attitudes that have rubbed off on how I approach my work: Fall in love with the (creative) process. Beautiful products don’t just happen overnight. It…Creativity3 min readCreativity3 min read
Oct 27, 2017Practicing Mindfulness Through TestingInhale. Refresh the page. Upon initial load, the elements of the page start to appear on cue. I slowly scroll down the page to reveal more. I decide to move my cursor across the site; an exploration. My eyes follow the pointed arrow and I observe its effect on the…Mindfulness3 min readMindfulness3 min read
Jan 9, 2017What Acceptance Speeches Reminded Me About GratitudeTaking a small cue from those on the big screen There are three things that are under scrutiny during every awards show: an artist’s performance, their sense of fashion, and the substance of their acceptance speeches. Inspired by…Gratitude2 min readGratitude2 min read
Published in Don't Panic, Just Hire·Sep 29, 2016“What project are you most proud of?”Hint: You won’t find the answer written on your resume. This is a question I love to ask every candidate during an interview. Why? What they choose to share can say a lot about them. Their response can be very telling of key things to look for in a strong…Hiring2 min readHiring2 min read
Jul 18, 2016Emojis aren’t just symbols. They’re symbolic.What’s the Emoji for ‘21st Century communication vehicle’? Today marks World Emoji Day. Or, as I would put it, “ 🎉 🌍 😃 📅 ”. When I first heard that this day was indeed a thing, half of me was like 😯 while the other half eventually felt 😏. …Emoji4 min readEmoji4 min read
Feb 26, 2016XX+UX: Tales from the Design Frontier (from a Non-Designer)Hi! I’m Anneliese, and I’m not a designer. I attended XX+UX Vancouver, the first XX+UX event to take place outside of San Francisco, along with a colleague (she’s a designer). I know what you’re thinking: Why would I, a non-designer, decide to attend an event tailored to existing and aspiring…Design4 min readDesign4 min read
Published in Be Yourself·Nov 17, 201524 notes to my 24-year-old selfBe as tall as you are. — Bloom wherever you are planted. Listen with the intent to understand, not the intent to reply. — Stephen Covey Success is a series of small victories. I used to think that ultimate success looked something like a single defining moment towards the latter half of your life during which you’d look back and say to yourself, “I finally did it.” But, what…Life Lessons3 min readLife Lessons3 min read
