Tag yerself. You can call me AL

@theiaconf.bsky.social always feels like a reunion - a time to see UX peeps I have known and admired from every era of my career, and to meet new folks who are keeping our practice alive. Grateful for the space to spend quality time, catch up, and learn from some super smart, passionate folks 💜

Ursula Le Guin is one of my favorites of all time. Thank you for making this connect! Honored

I saw an ossified squirrel on the sidewalk near the Liberty Bell. Never change, Philly.

Meme of a horse drawing - one end is drawn in fine detail and has the title “Website.com”. The other end is a stick figure with a title that represents the rest of the URL: “/complete-vital-task”.

Sneak preview of a bespoke meme for said talk. 👀

I’m headed to Philly to once again peddle my wares (give a talk) at @theiaconf.bsky.social! This time, I’ll be talking about how UX can be twisted to harm users - and ways we can push back. #IAC26

Go get ‘em today!

So excited to help Mikel make this book available for a wider audience 💕

Understood - thank you for the kind words.

Let me know if you ever want to chat in general, or want a pep talk, or want to know what it’s like to escape into corporate life. It is WEIRD out here, but it’s got its upsides.

I left civic tech in part because we were being asked to do stuff like this, but I’m really conflicted about it. Thank you for staying, and documenting, and fighting.

Hi friend - yes, I know ❤️ (my colleagues working on the VA design system were torn up about making the change there too). Not blaming you at all, just saying what happened - what folks were asked to do. I’m grateful for the transparency. We keep the receipts!

You have more in common with the people of Iran than you do with anyone in this administration, any member of the technocracy, anyone who is profiting from this war, or any billionaire. When you see Iranians forming human chains outside key infrastructure sites, you should feel a sense of kinship.

Rod Stewart - Da Ya Think I'm Sexy? (Official HD Remastered Video) YouTube video by Rod Stewart

[Singing to dog] “IF you are a doggie AND you want some dinner” youtu.be/Hphwfq1wLJs

ZZ Top - Sharp Dressed Man (Official Music Video), Full HD (Digitally Remaster and Upscaled) All rights belong to their respective owners. Digitally remastered and AI Full HD 1080 Upscaled.Stay connected with RHINO on... Facebook https://www.facebook...

[Singing to dog] “Every girl’s crazy ‘bout a fart breath man” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwH9v0rS7Zg

Within the UX division, the quotient of “jaded gen-X designers who have seen some shit and are over it” is SKY-HIGH. Once again tapping the sign bsky.app/profile/bisc...

I gotta watch!

Also, every piece of media that represents “corporate life” - movies, TV, comic strips, everything - is absolutely spot on.

One thing I appreciate about working in corporate: there’s no bones about the fact that our goal is to make money. When I was in higher ed, leadership often touted us being “mission-driven” while also “running the university like a business” (or trying to). In corporate, everybody is just like 💰👍🏻

Roxette Greatest Hits Nonstop Collection –Best Songs of Roxette - Best Old Songs #t12 YouTube video by Oldies Disco 80s

Bangers all the way through

youtu.be/Q0ods3edqmQ

The second most popular Swedish band of all time after ABBA.

Y’all ever think about how many hits Roxette had?

So much money! Imagine this Venmo notification popping up randomly on a Friday at 9pm - I had to triple-check that it was legit

The bonus of surprise-money is that you can give it away to your community ICE defense group! Or mutual aid! Some of it, all of it, why not!

Our household has made over $1000 in class-action settlements in the past year, all relating to Internet privacy.

Screenshot of email: Kamel et al. vs. Albertsons Companies Inc Settlement paid you $753.62. Your Kamel et al. vs. Albertsons Companies Inc settlement payment is now available in Venmo.

And that’s why you *always* check your spam folder

(The notice that you are part of a class-action lawsuit will inevitably go there and your payout will either be $4.32 or SEVEN HUNDRED DOLLARS)

This related thread from @theferocity.bsky.social lives rent-free in my mind bsky.app/profile/thef...

NEW CORPORATE JOB™️

It is my week off between jobs. #leisureposting

Y’all didn’t tell me about Bret and Demi going into the recording studio oh my GOD I’m mortified #slomw