Hello, I'm Pete.
A fan of design simplicity and a user experience consultant based in Denver, CO.

February 03, 2011    

A few days ago I wrote about the iPhone app for this year’s conference. We’re 6 days away from the conference kickoff and I’m guessing by now most attendees are determining how to spend their time when they’re not getting schooled by legends like Bill Verplank; taking a lesson from Indi Young; or listening to [...]

February 01, 2011    

I’ve decided to write several posts counting down to Interaction 11. 9 more days until the show. There is certainly plenty to be excited about this year. First, the conference is sold out. Not only is it sold out but it felt, to me at least, that it sold out lightning fast. So those attending [...]

November 27, 2010    

This morning I was sitting at the breakfast table with my wife’s family. We were chatting about Black Friday and each surfing the internet to find the best deals. I picked up my father-in-law’s iPad. This would be my first authentic stab at the iPad. By “authentic” I mean that I’ve played around with an [...]

November 02, 2010    

It’s confirmed. I’ll be attending IxDA 2011. Just a few exits up Hwy 36 in Boulder, CO.

September 26, 2010    

As a user experience designer (and a Product Manager at my day job) I regularly see why process is crucial to effectively accomplishing project goals. Unfortunately the need for user-centered design (UCD) process adherence is often most evident when something goes awry.