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It's been a busy first month with @realmaxinc 😎 Been doing quite a lot that's new and sometimes terrifyingly different, but this week I've been getting back to my roots with some web design. Shown here: a bit of my desk while doing site mapping and wireframing yesterday! . #webdesign #sitemap #wireframe #deskgoals #pens #postitnotes #evenARneedswebdesign #startuplife #startup #entrepreneur #smallbusiness (at Bellingham, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxLZpYenybu/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3rmh24r6u8ux

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Day 47-50 of #designeachday - #learning WE HIT 50 AND WE STILL BUSY 🎉🎊 Been hustling so hard I haven't had time to share it with y'all! Quick recap of what's been happening: - Fri: super productive Makerspace day, lots of MailChimp work on creating new, beautiful newsletters for us 💌🐵 - Sat: writing job descriptions to go on a flyer to the @westernwashingtonuniversity Volunteer fair next week- peep those rad titles 👀 - Today: Dusting off my ratchet suitcase in preparation to see my mami soon! She's coming to visit and I'm getting ready to take an overnight trip to Vancouver with her ya know, get in that girl time 👯 It's only going to get more crazy! I have SO MUCH happening this week, so I'm going to take a break from posting for the most part. Please forgive my absence as I prioritize staying focused on my hustle and not on the likes. Thanks 💚 I promise some quality posts will come out of it! . #hustledontstop #girlonthego #busytimes #movinandshakin #mailchimp #contentwriting #html #layouts #jobsearch #jobposts #volunteer #volunteering #makerspace #jointheteam #westernwashington #govikings https://www.instagram.com/p/BpOndIWgGyK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=15ye6oa8ew8ke

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Day 47 of #designeachday - #learning Random pic of the Makerspace because we had an AMAZING meeting today! Our fantastic director Mary roped me into the as-yet-unnamed monthly meeting of volunteer leaders from local STEAM/education institutions (see tags for some of them!). What I expected to be a stale, academic 30 min turned into almost 3 hours of excited collaboration and creativity. Can't wait for next month! . #makers #makerspace #makestuff #coalition #volunteering #organization #collaboration #education #museums #stem #steam (at Bellingham Makerspace) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpGpogtA_fH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=2g9f7aplae09

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Day 46 of #designeachday - #learning Busy day! Had lunch with a bunch of ladies from church amid all the crazy, and here's the thing I keep learning. Being a senior on campus gives you an inflated ego because you know so much more than the underclassmen, and it's time to unlearn that. . #acu #alumni #lifelessons #doesthisevencountasdesign #ididlearnlots https://www.instagram.com/p/BpELpawAVcY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=hrsmw51opxiq

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Day 45 of #designeachday - #learning Had a fun coffee date with a friend to learn more (meaning play with) about the tools she uses for her art. Turns out they won't work for me, but it's great to know what's out there! . #artists #digitalart #software #coffeeshop #frienddate (at Caffe' Adagio) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpBWaYwAWJL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=146ys2783gide

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Day 43 of #designeachday - #learning Today was the 4th and last of the #DesignTalks from @invisionapp and it might be my favorite! Gregg's pragmatic, down-and-dirty approach to research appealed to this scrappy young researcher. So much practical advice! Can't wait for the book 🤓 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo0pphEgQ_6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1edk1p6zki0e7

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Day 42 of #designeachday - #learning Another brilliant #designtalk today! Learned so much about the importance of using appropriate metrics (in appropriate quantities!) for our projects, including the HEART system developed by @google 🤓 Big thanks to @invisionapp for hosting these fantastic talks! https://www.instagram.com/p/Box_lL3geSe/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=odwdnjozh466

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Day 41 of #designeachday - #learning No post yesterday because I got sick over the weekend, but today I was finally able to look at screens again! Attended the InVision Design Talks pt 2 on inclusivity in research, and it was absolutely fascinating. Can't wait for pt 3 tomorrow! . #invision #webinar #research #uxresearch #diversity #inclusion https://www.instagram.com/p/BovTV5ZA4QU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=plx6zzpnkjnd

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Day 40 of #designeachday - #professionaldevelopment Fall recruiting is in full swing, so I spent some time applying to a few more jobs and making sure my LinkedIn is up to snuff. Not too shabby, eh? 🤓 . #linkedin #jobsearch #designerforhire #makingmoneymoves #comissionsopen #supportmeonkofi #anotherdayanotherjobsearch https://www.instagram.com/p/BolCTR9Adf3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ize8hlx2bw7z

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Day 39 of #designeachday - #learning Still not feeling so good, so more reading today. This is a 🔥 quote from "How to be a Bawse" by the incredible @iisuperwomanii -- basically, don't survive, #CONQUER 👏👏���� Shout-out to my girl @sonoshunkann for convincing me to finally read this. You a real one 😘 . #teamsuper #lillysingh #bawse #bawsebook #newfave #hustledontstop #girllove #books #reading https://www.instagram.com/p/BoigKBVgo3c/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=kf99rai8rjs9

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Day 38 of #designeachday - #learning Haven't been feeling great, hence lack of post yesterday. Did a good bit of reading today, and this quote from Norman stuck out to me. Do you think our reliance on technology is good or bad? Sound off below 🤓💻 . #technology #modern #DOET #norman #design #hcd #humancentereddesign #reading #discussion https://www.instagram.com/p/Bof6YYHADEw/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13l2xcy4tuady

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Day 37 of #designeachday - #visualdesign Finished these up today! Come to my class at @bellinghammakers this week to see the final product 😎 . #making #halloween #costumes #diy #class #makers #unicorn #dragon https://www.instagram.com/p/BoahTI_g7JN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1a3iq6v9umin5

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Day 33 of #designeachday - #visualdesign #learning You know you have a great (volunteer) job when bringing work home with you means this 😂 Tune in next week for my first-ever class on Thursday! #linkinbio . #glitter #prepping #halloween #fabric #fiberarts #costuming #maker #makerspace #colors #rainbows https://www.instagram.com/p/BoS8ANWghvp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1rsh3l2ch8dag

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Day 33 of #designeachday - #professionaldevelopment These two snaps kinda sum up my job searching experience right now 🙃 (See the article I wrote for more details.) Oh, and I followed up with that company anyway. Maybe they have remote work, right? . #agirlcandream #jobsearch #someonehireme #designerforhire https://www.instagram.com/p/BoQnO_ugMeV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8omyqrt22d1j

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Day 33 of #designeachday - #professionaldevelopment Had a lovely walk in the park with a new mentor/friend today. Something about talking about your plans with other people really helps put things into perspective, especially when you're surrounded by such beautiful views 😍 . #park #walk #mentor #naturefix #outdoors #perspective #nofilter #thistownisbeautiful (at Boulevard Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoNoH-4gFbR/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ebief12nbffk

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Day 32 of #designeachday - #learning Further refining our project and my Sketch skills by making a style guide. Not shown: fighting laptops due to mode switching 😅 . #mac #windows #style #design #adventure https://www.instagram.com/p/BoLREapAWZC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14crgwp8a74id

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Day 32 of #designeachday - #learning Dust all over my new boots from wearing them to @bellinghammakers today! Worked a lot more on setting up Volunteer Orientation-- don't forget, it's October 6! . #volunteer #makerspace #maker #boots #sperrys #sawdust #hype https://www.instagram.com/p/BoIhXsugPSE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=134s3m38rkbiz