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MonthNote #9: June 2025
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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Jun 2510 min read


To Venice and Beyond
A month ago, my good friend visited us and mentioned that some of her friends had recently bought flats in Italy. She said she’d love to...

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Jun 169 min read


MonthNote #8: May 2025
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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Jun 165 min read


MonthNote #7: April 2025
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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Apr 307 min read


MonthNote #6: March 2025
Disclaimer: This is my personal journal and includes rough notes from my PhD journey. Some thoughts may be incomplete or not thoroughly...

samanthaosys
Mar 308 min read


Vienna
A few months ago, I was invited to speak at the 2nd Pronovea conference in Vienna. I was delighted to be asked and quickly confirmed my...

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Mar 36 min read


Tokyo
A recent conversation with a colleague got me thinking about how different cultures can shape work dynamics and how some people struggle...

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Feb 2514 min read


MonthNote #5: February 2025
Disclaimer: This is my personal journal and includes rough notes from my PhD journey. Some thoughts may be incomplete or not thoroughly...

samanthaosys
Feb 258 min read


MonthNote #4: January 2025
Disclaimer: This is my personal journal and includes rough notes from my PhD journey. Some thoughts may be incomplete or not thoroughly...

samanthaosys
Jan 318 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...

samanthaosys
Dec 29, 202412 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...

samanthaosys
Nov 28, 20243 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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Nov 28, 20246 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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Nov 26, 20249 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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Nov 24, 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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Nov 23, 20245 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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Nov 19, 202412 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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Nov 3, 20243 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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Nov 2, 20248 min read


NaNoWriMo Challenge 2024
Post about the NaNoWriMo 2024 writing challenge I'm taking part in.

samanthaosys
Nov 1, 20242 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...

samanthaosys
Mar 17, 202414 min read
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