I had a classic ADHD morning yesterday. I was in and out of the door for work 3 times. The first time was because I had forgotten to do my hair. I had gotten out of the shower about 15 minutes prior and my hair was still wet and tousled. The second was because I [...]
Archive | May, 2012
Updated Attention Deficit Designer Presentation using Prezi
IDSA PresentationI was recently introduced to Prezi.com. I absolutely love the presentation style Prezi automatically brings to the table. I wish I had found it before my presentation in Seattle. I’ve updated my presentation using Prezi, as I am considering using it for other promotional tasks related to OneOak Design. I figured using an existing presentation [...]
The ADHD CEO
ADD ADHD ADHD in Business ADHD Presentation Attention Deficit Disorder Personal ThoughtsI was pretty excited to see that Inc. magazine had the following on it’s cover as a feature: The ADHD CEO “What made me not do well in school has actually been very beneficial in business.” A friend of mine sent me a photo of the cover to let me know about it. This whole [...]
Out of Sight, Out of Mind
ADD ADHD Attention Deficit Disorder Personal ThoughtsWe all know the expression, “Out of sight, out of mind”. There is nobody on this planet that is encapsulated by this phrase more than me. If there is someone…I feel for them. It is, hands down, the most frustrating part about how my brain functions with ADHD. Not to mention for those around me. [...]
Design in the Boardroom
Attention Deficit Disorder Design Personal ThoughtsThere’s a lot of talk about Designers and whether or not they should have a “Seat at the Table”. I am not sure why it is contentious, but it has gotten to the point where it gets people’s tail in a knot over the idea. I think it mostly has to do with the idea [...]
IDSA Attention Deficit Designer Presentation
ADD ADHD ADHD Presentation Attention Deficit Disorder IDSA PresentationThis past weekend I travelled to Seattle to participate in the IDSA Western Dialogue Conference. It was my first time speaking to a group of peers. I’ve taught classes and presented lectures. I have even been the emcee for a good friends wedding. The idea of speaking in front of a group of people isn’t [...]
RIP MCA…with help from Coldplay
ADD ADHD Attention Deficit Disorder Personal ThoughtsWhat does ADHD, MTV, the ’80s, Coldplay, and Friday May 4, 2012 have in common? [tentblogger-youtube LVr4UP9ntLs]
Refuse To Allow ADHD to be a Disorder
ADD ADHD Attention Deficit Disorder Personal ThoughtsI am presenting at the Industrial Design Society of America Northwest Chapter on Saturday. I leave for Seattle tomorrow morning and I am pretty excited about speaking in front of 200 people. I am less excited about presenting, rather I am more excited because of the insight simply preparing for this presentation has brought to [...]