In the age of voice UX, it depends on who's programming it, right? I think that's a really there's a real good ethical lesson in all of this for all of us to just be civilized people and being good to each other. "We're all the same, we all bleed the same color, you know, it doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," he says.
Tim Hykes shines a light on black designers. He shows us how an inspiring idea, and a lot of hard work can make a huge impact. He inspires us to challenge everything, especially the status quo. He motivates us to not wait to be asked to solve a problem, but to be a self-starter and solve it. He also teaches us how being a great designer starts with being a great person.
- Secret Identity (6:55)
- Criminal Justice Background (11:47)
- Why the Web/UX? (13:47)
- Racist Hand Soap?? (17:00)
- 28 Days of Black Designers (20:39)
- Why aren't there more Black Designers? (26:17)
- Design Superpower (38:11)
- Design Kryptonite (40:05)
- UX Superhero Name (42:51)
- Fights for Users (44:09)
- Habit of Success (48:07)
- Invincible Resource (56:11)
- Recommended Book (57:30)
- Best Advice (60:21)
- Contact Info (64:10)
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