My white paper, “The Creative Mind in Crisis: Reclaiming focus and creativity in design environments,” explores the impact of technology in the design workplace. Specifically, it covers the negative impact digital distractions and social media have on focus and productivity. The design industry is ever-changing, adapting to the newest technology and consumer trends. It’s become…

Learning more about focus and the surrounding context, I am surprised how much diet and the environment impact it. In Stolen Focus, author Johann Hari explores the hidden ways our food systems and environment contribute to focus problems, including the rise of ADHD in children. Our Polluted Diet and Environment Dale Pinnock, British food writer,…

Companies have perfected the art of analyzing users to keep them scrolling on social media and other sites. This technology is built around one core principle: “the user’s attention is sacred.” In Stolen Focus, author Johann Hari uncovers how these platforms manipulate users and exploit their weaknesses. The human desire for social connection draws people…

Before social media consumed a significant part of my time, reading books was one of my favorite hobbies. I remember spending time after class reading a new book from my classroom’s shelf or ending the night with a book in hand. I enjoyed it so much that I would read late into the night, often…