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Insta-Dad Jokes

I think I’m kind of funny, but I used this opportunity to find out if that was (1) true, and (2) desirable. The first is harder to measure, so I thought I’d take to my Instagram to find out if any of

WIG: Cast-Iron Joy

I love cooking, and if I could only have one pot/pan, it would be the cast-iron pan. I absolutely love that it can do almost everything. The fact that it is (sort of) nonstick, can be used on top of t

Curology: A Formula for You

Curology is simplifying skincare. Here’s how it works: after filling in a survey and sending in a few photos, you’re paired with a dermatologist who designs a formula tailored to your skin. A few week

Pen Challenges

For my challenge, I worked on the 3D printed pen – and it is an understatement to say it was a challenge for me. As someone with work in I have basically never worked on anything related to CAD, and f

WIG: Clarks

My Clarks are just my favorite. I used to be a cheap shoes kind of guy, but times have changed. I’d say I’m relatively brand agnostic (as opposed to very loyal), so that’s why it’s a big deal for me t

WIG: Transit App

I think the Transit App is super underrated for its usability. In the Desmet Framework, there’s usability, reliability, and relatability. Usability: the app takes low storage space on your phone, and

WIG: Privacy Screen

Privacy screen: For some reason, I find myself drawn to praising the simple designs and physical items. They draw me in as extremely relatable and usable. The privacy screen on my iPhone is just an ad

WIG: Airbn-beautiful

Airbnb app: When it comes to designing for awe, I think the Airbnb app is the most beautiful – when I was a product manager at a social enterprise, this was the golden chalice. Every time I look throu

WIG: Bench, please

When I moved to Boston and started furnishing my apartment, I had no idea what I wanted in the place, but because our space is a little awkwardly-shaped – a small living room and a large kitchen — we

Scam Venture

Scam Venture is a pass ’n’ play party game app designed to embrace the inner fraud in all of us. Inspired by the deception and persuasion-based games such as Cards Against Humanity and the Jackbox Gam

Backpack Cover

In the last few weeks, it’s been raining a decent amount, and while an umbrella is helpful, the leather backpack (that belongs to my partner but I use) is beautiful and absolutely not water-resistant.

Duolingo Gamification

I love learning languages. I hate paying to do it. The closest I have come is Duolingo, which is really impressive. The most effective component for me has been the gamification on this app – I don’t

Air Fryer

I had an “eyes light up” moment when I started using my air fryer a few months ago. Apart from the direct benefits of a handy device that can “fry” things without actually using very much oil, the usa

Sous-Vide

Another young kitchen tool in my artillery, the sous-vide is most impressive for its repurposing of an existing tool. It’s essentially just a coil water heater that has existed for years (and many thi

Netflix

I think Netflix is a great product beyond just my general addiction to online streaming television. For one, it is ad-free (which makes me much more inclined to engage with it than Hulu). But there is

What the Spork

We all have a complicated relationship with the spork, but isn’t it in some senses kind of iconic? The fact that many of us know what it is, or that it immediately evokes a feeling of the 1990s/early

HOP: The Queer Travel App

HOP. The LGBTQ+Travel App Video Demo here: https://vimeo.com/336352314 For this final challenge, we decided to focus on the process of human-centered design and product management. We brainstormed pro