Other Tools – ORGANIZING CREATIVITY

Digital Lifeboat

2020-09-26 | Reading time: 5 minutes

You know the game of "If there was a fire in your building (apartment/house), what would be the five things you'd take with you?" Now imagine you would not have the time to get anything, because it's either "get out immediately or die". What would you still have with you?
An argument for "Digital Lifeboats".
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What’s a Smart Watch good for?

2020-09-23 | Reading time: 3 minutes

Well, after a couple of months trying out a smart watch ... well, several things.
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Foot Hammock for one’s Desk

2020-09-13 | Reading time: 1 minute

Recently tried out a foot hammock for one's desk — works even better with a high-adjustable desk.
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Method to Make Sense of Your Data: Build the Wall

2020-08-25 | Reading time: 1 minute

A frequent problem in analyzing a situation is to make sense of your data, esp. when you have an abundance of information. In these senses it makes sense to build the wall.
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New Standing Desk Setup: Mod #1

2020-08-23 | Reading time: 1 minute

Finding a safe place for my notebook.
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New Standing Desk Setup

2020-08-22 | Reading time: 2 minutes

Trying out building something with wood. Haven't done so before. Worked out ... within acceptable parameters.
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That Ballmer Peak

2020-07-25 | Reading time: 1 minute

I wonder ... does alcohol — in moderation — have a function?
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Getting the Right Design before Getting the Design Right

2020-07-03 | Reading time: 3 minutes

As far as I can see, people are much too quick to trying to improve their design idea. It's often much better to first make sure you have the right design, before worrying to get the design right (kudos to Greenberg, Carpendale, Marquardt & Buxton, 2012, for this one).
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Don’t use shitty tools.

2020-02-20 | Reading time: 1 minute

Ever. Not even just this once, because you can't find your high-quality tools.
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Wall Board (to get an overview of/plan projects and tasks)

2019-08-25 | Reading time: 2 minutes

Currently trying out a wall board to get an overview of/to plan projects and task.
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