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I really debated putting up this OneScreen IFP in my home office vs. away office (which looks more professional) but getting to see my kids use the panel lets me know that the home office was the right choice. Shout out to Kevin Wong for the great tutorial! #adventtechinc #schoolsbuybetter #prouddad - follow here for how to videos (coming soon) —-> Advent Tech Inc.

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It’s #BizTipTuesday and we want to share with you about The Power of Color. Most calendar apps (Google Calendar, Outlook, etc) allow you to color code your calendar events. Why? Science (especially psychology) has proven colors have important meanings and connections to emotions and feelings. We asked Fed Sherpas President Benjamin Stinson what he uses for his color on calendar events and why: Here are the Top 3 Reasons : 1. Helps me remember events better. 2. I know what to prioritize for rescheduling. 3. Visually tell if I am spending/planning my time to match my goals and priorities. What do you use calendar color codes for? #BizTipTuesday #calendarcolorcodes #businessdevelopment #timemanagement #FedSherpas #stepstosuccess

Hey Gliffy users! This year, I want to try a new, monthly "Office Hours" style format for you 💙 Whether you have a diagram you can't seem to untangle, a question about a new feature, or feedback on what we can do better, this is for YOU! Round 1 will be Tuesday, January 23 at 11AM US Central Time. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gKxpd_qx Looking forward to it already!! #gliffy #atlassianapps

How Obsidian Improved My Productivity 🌟 Since integrating Obsidian into my workflow, I've noticed a significant boost in my productivity. Here’s how 👇 1️⃣ Centralized Note-taking Obsidian allows me to keep all my notes, ideas, and tasks in one place. No more scattered thoughts across different apps! 2️⃣ Linking and Tagging The ability to link notes and use tags has transformed how I organize information. Everything is connected, making retrieval a breeze. 3️⃣ Daily Notes The Daily Notes feature helps me stay on top of tasks and reflect on my daily progress. It’s become an essential part of my routine. Centralizing my notes, tasks, and ideas has streamlined my workflow and boosted efficiency. Have you tried Obsidian? How has it impacted your productivity? Share your experience in the comments! #LeanProductivity for #Obsidian Check https://www.rfr.bz/llnfwhx

Wrapping-up our BuildPass values series, our digital design wizard Tessa Kent shares why ‘Listen Loudly’ is essential to our mission. “I feel so fortunate to be part of BuildPass, where everyone's voices are genuinely valued and heard with respect and dignity. It's a place where we listen to each other, creating an environment of mutual trust and support.” It’s crucial that we listen and support each other every day at work. ‘Listen Loudly’ isn’t just a value—it reaches out to you, our customers. We listen to the issues you face on-site and strive to find solutions. We listen, and we hear you! #BuildPassValues #ListenLoudly #TeamMember

My thoughts on #GlobalDesignSystem: Before #w3c recommendations web was chaotic, admittedly lot of fun but the expense of #accessible and intuitive design. Even apple had glossy buttons and flashy looping animations. #Webstandards created a reference for every new designer playing with html/css, educated them, gave an edge to sell their design services by making web for everyone. What comes after #standardisation, of course #automation. Now that websites and web applications have stopped reinventing #component design, the interface has never been so intuitive for even the most non-tech savvy users. The world would benefit greatly for next set of reference of pre-built, and stress tested components along with extensive #documentation on usage. A global #designsystem won’t be a rule you must have to follow. It won’t stop people from expressing brand identity. It will speed things up for #designers & #developers and align the entire web to a more uniformed #interface for the mundane #interactions. And as long as there is a system there will always be people questioning it and rebelling from. And that’s where innovations will continue to go on, feeding more data back to the global design system.

Last week, I had the privilege of attending #TrustCon, put on by the incredible team at the Trust & Safety Professional Association. I learned from so many, and I'm grateful for the engaging, challenging, and enlightening conversations I had. My career has been dedicated to the prevention of violence, and one question Ravi Iyer asks is, "What about upstream design?" To which I respond: In the world of Social Work, we call this Primary Prevention. The good thing is, no need to recreate new wheels for how to address Public Health concerns and the harm that is perpetuated and experienced within the T&S space. A lot of the conversations I heard were also about how we "bridge the gap" of Theory and Practice, but this is a concept that many professions have done for a long time, social workers included. Similarly to what others have shared, in order to engage in Primary Prevention efforts, we have to challenge social constructs, and much of my focus in my career has been on education and combatting systems of oppression in order to actually prevent harm- which can be done in upstream design. I love chatting all things prevention, and in a reactive environment like T&S I'm excited to see the work we do towards prevention of harm - our impact could be huge! This is a Public Health resource but still a little primer on Primary Prevention, Secondary, and Tertiary prevention: https://lnkd.in/eNBd66h3

🔍 Did you know that at Yucca... 🔍 💡 Our consultants use an average of 2 different programming languages per day, but they are fluent in sarcasm. 💬 #Multitalented 💡 During our brainstorming sessions, an average of 3 brilliant ideas are conceived, and 6 hilarious puns are made. 😂 #CreativeChaos 💡 3 out of 5 laptops here have more stickers than a teenager's diary from the '90s. 💻 #StickerPride 💡 Since we started nearly 5 years ago, the number of Yucca plants in our offices has dramatically increased. 🌿 #PlantLife 💡 The average colleague drinks 4 cups of coffee per day, fueling innovation one sip at a time. ☕️ #CoffeeCulture Yes, at Yucca we blend technical expertise with a healthy dose of humor. Want to be part of our unique team or work with our Consulants? Drop an e-mail: annabelle@yucca.eu #ITConsultancy #FunFacts #TechHumor #WorkLife

🚀 As we close the final page of "System Design Interview, An Insider's Guide: Volume 2" by Alex Xu & Sahn Lam | ByteByteGo, it's time to reflect on the incredible journey through the 13 chapters that have reshaped our understanding of system design. From the intricacies of location-based services to the real-time challenges of gaming leaderboards, this book has been an odyssey through the modern technological landscape. 📚 Each chapter has not only deepened our knowledge but also connected us more closely to the real-world applications of these systems. Whether it was unraveling the complexities of distributed email services or demystifying digital wallets, the insights gained have been invaluable. The final chapter’s dive into the stock market application encapsulated the essence of what makes a tech architecture truly great - the seamless integration of business logic and technology. 🔗 But the journey doesn’t end here. To continue learning and sharing, join the vibrant community of system design enthusiasts on Discord: https://lnkd.in/gBwr_HBw This platform offers an opportunity to engage in discussions, ask questions, and connect with like-minded individuals passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology. 💡 The afterword of this book isn’t just a conclusion; it’s an invitation to apply these best practices to your own project and to keep the conversation going. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, there’s always more to learn, more to explore, and more to build. #SystemDesign #Technology #Learning #DiscordCommunity