PinnedHow I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love Design ThinkingMy new book on visual thinking is out! http://amzn.to/2yb69CZ For reprint rights, or to hire me speak, contact me.Aug 26, 201748Aug 26, 201748
PinnedPublished inGame Design FundamentalsGame Writings MovedWritings for CS247G, cs377G are all here Mechanics of MagicJan 7, 2022Jan 7, 2022
Getting Started with Outcome ThinkingOne of the biggest challenges people face when adopting OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) is shifting from output thinking to outcome…Oct 27, 20241Oct 27, 20241
The Easiest Way to Start Working with OKRs: Ground Your Work in What MattersIf you’ve ever found yourself knee-deep in a project and wondering, “What the hell are we really trying to do here?” — well, you’re not…Sep 9, 20241Sep 9, 20241
What You Want isn’t Always What You WantI was sitting on a patio with two of my dearest friends, polishing off a second bottle of wine, when they shared a realization,Aug 1, 2024Aug 1, 2024
Transforming Tasks into Outcomes: The Five Whys TechniqueA new course on OKRs is coming. Sign up on my blog to learn more.Feb 1, 2024Feb 1, 2024
Ask Christina: Confidence RatingsHello readers! I’m going to try out a new series to build up my writing muscle. Do you have a question about OKRs, empowered teams, visual…Sep 7, 20222Sep 7, 20222
A Visual Glossary for Product DesignI made this for my students, but I think some other folks may benefit.Feb 18, 20221Feb 18, 20221
Are You Sure You Want to Use OKRs?And can you? They look simple, but looks deceive.Feb 5, 20223Feb 5, 20223
Not Everyone Needs Objectives and Key Results (OKRS)People Vary, Teams Vary, Goals VaryNov 25, 20217Nov 25, 20217
Published inDesign for Behavior ChangeCS247B SyllabusCS247B Design for Behavior ChangeJan 10, 2021Jan 10, 2021
Published inGame Design FundamentalsGraphic Design for Game DesignersCS247g: Introduction to Game DesignApr 19, 2020Apr 19, 2020
Published inThe History, Philosophy and Ethics of Design.The History and Ethics of DesignME120 at StanfordApr 18, 2020Apr 18, 2020
Published inGame Design FundamentalsThe Formal Elements of Game DesignThis is my lecture for CS247g, Introduction to Game Design. It’s a lecture I first developed for conference workshops then re-purposed…Apr 6, 2020Apr 6, 2020
Design’s Unsexy Middle BitsWhile Design Thinking gets all the attention, it is not the same as (Digital) Product Design.Jan 12, 202010Jan 12, 202010