Every few years, I find myself honing a new written communication skillset under the umbrella of content strategy. I am fascinated with how the written word interacts with design to form a piece of communication, complete enough to evoke action or emotion within us. That's why this year when I first came across a UX Writer profile it sparked my interest. Days and hours of research later, I’ve decided to self-learn UX Writing and apply its principles in the work I do.
Read MoreAkshay wrote his first code for a construction company at the age of fourteen; his favourite toy in his childhood had been his father’s precious Intel 286. At twenty-three, he built a product that raised seed funding and was later acqui-hired by one of the top five global ad-tech companies. He presently works as a Staff Engineer at Slack, and mentors technology start-ups under an after-hours, self-initiated program called Alpha Master.
Read MoreMy mind drew parallels between the unending hills on the trail to the infinite climbs one endures in life, otherwise; one after the other.
‘The absence of self-doubt and existence of care-free persistence makes toiling the trail exhilarating.’
‘Can this be invited into everyday life?’
Read MoreThe complimentary beta subscription was well-accepted. Our customers received additional credit for their next handbag purchase. Zero dependency on logistics, no packaging cost, I had cash flows rolling through the lull. I didn’t make profits but my baby is afloat.
Read MorePratik’s entrepreneurial experience, passionate grasp on digital marketing and a newly found interest in cryptocurrency converged into a contemporary career. He has been the first marketing hire (head of growth) with full-stack capabilities for four early stage product start-ups in the crypto space across US and Canada in the past five years.
Read MoreDuring college, I wanted to grow to be both – a copywriter and an art director. Not because I was confused, but because I sensed I enjoyed both, that I could not separate the visuals from words, the process of writing was in fact very visual and I believed that the symbiosis of the two created a wholesome piece of communication. To begin as a copywriter however, was the best path to choose without a formal training at an art school. The desire to create visuals was channelized through a self-taught photography effort that glimpsed into work later in life.
Read More“Two years ago, I spent time on a farm in Australia. I was getting into a business relationship with the farm owner and I wanted to know everything well enough. It’s amidst the grazing cows that I sensed they understand everything. Their eyes are big pools with reflections of their minds.”
Read MoreSana is a double graduate in Chemistry & Physics, topped by a Master’s in Physics, a former national level lawn tennis player, a skilled photographer (weddings & classical music), an amateur astronomer - and a teacher, who harmonises the subtleties of many notes into a singular compelling symphony of her everyday being.
Read MoreIt’s in the least expected moments that life around presents you with answers. You may not have asked the question but you may have been in need of the answer, recognised only once it presents itself.
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