Hey folks. This is a super short post to let you know that I now have two YouTube channels. But they have nothing to do with testing or technology. I know some of you enjoy my more personal posts about social issues, mental health, and ADHD. I’m making videos about these topics, […]
Tag: Representation
Persons of Interest: A Tool for Minority, Underrepresented and Marginalised People
Note: I was really pissed off when I wrote this, and it reads that way at times. I decided not to “tone it down”, because I don’t need to. It’s not the responsibility of oppressed people to make witnessing the results of their being oppressed more palatable to other people. If this is uncomfortable […]
(Mis)Using Personas with the Seven Dwarfs
This is the companion blog post to my talk at TestBash Germany 2019 – (Mis)Using Personas with the Seven Dwarfs. Here are the slides and persona pack for the “dwarf personas” to get you started with (mis)using personas in your projects. Watch the talk for free now. I’m unfortunately too busy / […]
Call for Collaboration | Identity Stories #0
“I fear that posting this will have negative consequences for me, but I feel more strongly that I need to share this experience and raise awareness.” It’s been a year and a half since I shared my story of Sexual Harassment in Tech & the Testing Community. It was an extremely difficult thing […]
Why I Got a Wonder Woman Tattoo
As I sat back in the black, plastic wrapped chair, I felt the needle pierce my arm. There’s something exciting and soothing about the sensation of a needle penetrating my skin, over and over. Its gentle buzz comforts me. “So, why Wonder Woman?” asked my artist, with equal parts curiosity and sweetness. […]