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	<title>Aaron Irizarry User Experience Designer</title>
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	<description>A Practical Look At User Experience and Interactive Design</description>
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		<title>Features vs Outcomes</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 15:31:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aaron Irizarry</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;The features don’t matter. It’s all about the outcomes. What can people do with your software? How does it make them better or happier?&#8221; Nice brief right on on users becoming advocates based on the outcomes of using your apps. http://www.bluemangolearning.com/blog/2011/04/its-not-what-your-software-does-its-what-people-do-with-your-software/]]></description>
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		<title>An Illusion of Value</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 15:31:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aaron Irizarry</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I was trying to explain to a friend the way I see a lot of VC&#8217;s (not all) approaching investing in smaller start up&#8217;s or entrepreneurs building start ups that aren&#8217;t really making any money, or have no real sustainable revenue plan in their business model. &#8230; <a href="http://www.thisisaaronslife.com/an-illusion-of-value/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Assessment of context and suitability in design</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 15:30:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aaron Irizarry</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Experiences should be designed. If your interface will be used by humans, you need to design it for humans. Familiarity may well be a factor to consider in that design, but it’s by no means the only one &#8211; and &#8230; <a href="http://www.thisisaaronslife.com/assessment-of-context-and-suitability-in-design/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Art of Critique: IA Summit 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:58:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aaron Irizarry</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This last March I had the opportunity to present on critique with Adam Connor at the IA Summit in New Orleans. I really enjoy attending the summit and to have the chance to present again this year was an opportunity that I &#8230; <a href="http://www.thisisaaronslife.com/the-art-of-critique-ia-summit-2012/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Field Guides to Ensuring Voter Intent</title>
		<link>http://www.thisisaaronslife.com/field-guides-to-ensuring-voter-intent/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 02:01:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aaron Irizarry</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Civic Design]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I love the concept behind this Kickstarter project. I love when people use their abilities/talents to help improve society and this project is a great example of that. So head over to the Kickstarter page and see how you can &#8230; <a href="http://www.thisisaaronslife.com/field-guides-to-ensuring-voter-intent/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Owning Your Design Output</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:32:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aaron Irizarry</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this video I discuss the need for designers to be proactive in getting the information(or other elements) needed when working on a project.]]></description>
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		<title>Designing Through Frustration</title>
		<link>http://www.thisisaaronslife.com/designing-through-frustration/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:21:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aaron Irizarry</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many of us experience frustration on projects we are designing for, it is bound to happen regardless of where we work. In this video I share some things that have helped me continue to design through frustrating situations.]]></description>
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		<title>UX Speakeasy</title>
		<link>http://www.thisisaaronslife.com/ux-speakeasy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:25:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aaron Irizarry</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[San Diego]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisisaaronslife.com/?p=3119</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I am super excited to have the opportunity to work with a great bunch of people to help put on a 1 day conference in San Diego on March 31st. The UX Speakeasy Conference combines User Experience speakers, workshops, panels and &#8230; <a href="http://www.thisisaaronslife.com/ux-speakeasy/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Designing Your Design Workspace</title>
		<link>http://www.thisisaaronslife.com/designing-your-design-workspace/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:49:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aaron Irizarry</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisisaaronslife.com/?p=3092</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Earlier in the week I blogged about workspaces. We spend a lot of time in these places so it goes without saying that it can be very beneficial to really a create an enjoyable space that, lends to creativity, comfort, and fun. &#8230; <a href="http://www.thisisaaronslife.com/designing-your-design-workspace/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>IA Summit 2012 Schedule Posted</title>
		<link>http://www.thisisaaronslife.com/ia-summit-2012-schedule-posted/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thisisaaronslife.com/ia-summit-2012-schedule-posted/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:32:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aaron Irizarry</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisisaaronslife.com/?p=2987</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I am excited to be able to attend and speak at IA Summit 2012 again this year. I will be co-presenting  with Adam Connor on the topic of critique. We presented this last year, and at a few conferences since &#8230; <a href="http://www.thisisaaronslife.com/ia-summit-2012-schedule-posted/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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