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samanthaosys
Dec 29, 202412 min read
MonthNote #3: December 2024
Disclaimer: This is my personal journal and includes rough notes from my PhD journey. Some thoughts may be incomplete or not thoroughly...
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samanthaosys
Nov 28, 20243 min read
NaNoWriMo Challenge: Outcomes, Thoughts, and Plans for Next Year.
On 1 November, I began the NaNoWriMo challenge, an annual event where participants aim to write 50,000 words over the month. This...
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samanthaosys
Nov 28, 20246 min read
MonthNote #2: November 2024
Disclaimer: This is my personal journal and includes rough notes from my PhD journey. Some thoughts may be incomplete or not thoroughly...
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samanthaosys
Nov 26, 20249 min read
Unpacking the Role of Interviews in Qualitative Research
Building the methodology and research design for my empirical study has been the most challenging part of my PhD so far. It’s not that I...
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samanthaosys
Nov 24, 20245 min read
How important is the “Human” in Human-Centred Design?
All human-made objects we interact with are designed by someone, illustrating the significant impact of design. In Design for the Real...
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samanthaosys
Nov 23, 20245 min read
Design Thinking for Change: Insights from a panel discussion
I recently participated in an ACMP (Association of Change Management Professionals) event titled Design Thinking for Change . Alongside...
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samanthaosys
Nov 19, 202412 min read
Morocco
This year, my husband decided to test my resilience by choosing Morocco as one of our holiday destinations. And while Morocco is a...
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samanthaosys
Nov 3, 20243 min read
Towards More Ethical Products and Services Through Thought Experiments
Disclaimer: These mini-essays capture my current reflections on ethics in design, intended as a way to retain and share knowledge. They...
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samanthaosys
Nov 2, 20248 min read
Monthnote #1: October 2024
Disclaimer: This is my personal journal and includes rough notes from my PhD journey. Some thoughts may be incomplete or not thoroughly...
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samanthaosys
Nov 1, 20242 min read
NaNoWriMo Challenge 2024
Post about the NaNoWriMo 2024 writing challenge I'm taking part in.
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samanthaosys
Mar 17, 202414 min read
Iceland
The golden rule for Iceland: Crampons. Get these before you embark on your journey. Though we stumbled upon them in a few spots and ended...
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samanthaosys
Jan 29, 20243 min read
Embracing scattered-braininess
My mother and I have never been fond of hats. She says they bother her because of her big head, while I simply can't stand how they make...
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samanthaosys
Oct 21, 202311 min read
Bali
Bali is a destination that finds its way onto almost everyone's travel wish list. Yet, it's also acknowledged for its environmental...
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samanthaosys
Jul 17, 20233 min read
Empowering my Creativity by Embracing Writing Tools
Recently, a friend messaged me, pointing out that my writing style had changed and no longer sounded like my own but rather like Chat...
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samanthaosys
Jul 13, 20233 min read
Unearthing Knowledge: How Indiana Jones Inspired My PhD Journey
I was recently chatting with my study buddy, and we got into our reasons for pursuing a PhD. As she shared her deep motivations, I...
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samanthaosys
Jul 12, 20236 min read
Embracing the Continuous Improvement Conundrum: Designing for Progress without Perpetual Purgatory
Introduction: In product design, continuous improvement has been hailed as the holy grail of innovation. Academics and industry pundits...
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samanthaosys
Jul 2, 20235 min read
Translanguaging and the Power of Linguistic Diversity: Embracing Multilingualism in Discourse.
During a recent conversation with a close friend, who is Polish, the topic of language and its preservation came up. She expressed...
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samanthaosys
May 19, 20234 min read
Ethical decisions in digital product design - An Introduction to my research
Published on: https://www.open.ac.uk/blogs/design/ Link to article: https://www.open.ac.uk/blogs/design/ethical-decisions-in-digital-pro...
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samanthaosys
Sep 30, 20227 min read
New Era Leadership
Published on: www.designwakeup.com Link to article: https://designwakeup.com/new-age-leadership/ Photo credits: yukbisnis.com A...
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samanthaosys
Sep 13, 20224 min read
How Can Black Mirror help you test your Product ethics?
Article co-authored with Simon Ker Published on: www.designwakeup.com Link to article: https://designwakeup.com/episode-7-how-can-black-m...
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