Genevieve Colman

Genevieve Colman is a User Experience Manager who enjoys uncomplicating complex language and finding the perfect GIF for every situation.

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How to Make Mind Maps: Visualize Your Ideas for Better Brainstorming

Legend has it that in the summer of 1994, as the production of Toy Story was wrapping up, four Pixar creatives went to lunch to brainstorm ideas for new projects. Sketching on napkins, they teased out ideas for what would become Wall-E; Monsters, Inc.

By Genevieve Colman

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Communicate Better: How to Master Small Talk in Awkward Professional Situations

There’s an episode of Seinfeld when Elaine and Jerry get stranded at a party and spend the night dodging awkward small talk.

By Genevieve Colman

8 min read

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The Writer's Guide to Making Accessible Web Content

Left-handed people are surrounded by items that aren't designed for them. Scissors, golf clubs, desks, video game controllers: it's a right-hander's world, and it's annoying that they don't take your needs into account.

By Genevieve Colman

9 min read

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How to Avoid the 9 Things That Hurt Productivity Most

You’ve probably seen enough "fail" videos to guess what happens when a skateboarder rolls towards stairs, a bike gets anywhere near a tree, or a dog runs full speed at a sliding glass door.

By Genevieve Colman

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