Michelle Chin
@soysaucechin.bsky.social
📐Design systems + design ops nerd • 🌳 Tree equity for Oakland • 🏁 Ska, 😻 cats, 🍜 ramen
This button label had me lol. It's like a workout command! 😅
Oh man I nearly ran to my dentist appointment! I made it with 2 min to spare and I’m claiming to be the first person to run TO the dentist (at least for 2026).
⏰ Five days left! ⏰ Don’t miss your chance to be on stage at #IAC26 📅 Deadline: Oct 5, 2025 Submit your talk or poster today: 🔗 linktr.ee/theiaconf
I’m pretty sure this is the cutest thing on earth 🥹 www.nikonsmallworld.com/galleries/20...
A newborn sea urchin walking along the seabed | 2025 Small World in Motion Competition
Alvaro Migotto - A newborn sea urchin walking along the seabed
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🚨 The #IAC26 Call for Speakers is OPEN! 🚨 We’re seeking talks + poster presenters for the 27th annual Information Architecture Conference. 📅 Deadline: Oct 5, 2025 (PST) 📍 Philly, Apr 14–18, 2026 Submit your talk today 👉 sessionize.com/IAC26 Learn more 👉 linktr.ee/theiaconf
Design system friends: time’s running out to enter the Design System Awards! Looking forward to seeing what y’all have. I’ll be judging you! 🧐 🤣
Luke Murphy@lurkmoophy.bsky.social · last yr.Reminder that DS awards submissions finish in 11 DAYS 😱😱😱 awards.zeroheight.com Also, if you're thinking of submitting I created a little custom GPT that will ask you a bunch of questions to make entering a little bit easier: chatgpt.com/g/g-688c8420...
Don't miss us opening up for @ub40official.bsky.social at Wolf Trap on Sun, Aug 31st in Vienna, VA! Gates open @ 6:30 PM Visit the Tour Dates page on our website or Wolf Trap's website for ticket info!
I ordered an horchata milkshake (pronounced "orchata"), but they heard "chocolate milkshake" and made that instead. Apparently, I need to put the "HOR" in horchata. 🤣 😭
This WhatsApp screen: Yes, we want to empower you to have more security, except not really. lolz. Tbf, options are available in the mobile app, just not the desktop app. But also, fix this or add a message telling folks where to go. #badux
kind of obsessed with 2025 pride merch...I'm calling it cowardcore.
Ben Siemon@benjaminjs.bsky.social · last yr.Target's bold "Pride" collection this year features a colorless hoodie with the words "Out Loud & Proud" written teeny tiny only the string.
I’ve watched A LOT of Josh Johnson this year and this is one really resonated: AI, tech capitalism, betrayal, middle schoolers. But I also LOL’d several times. Definitely one of the best shows this year youtu.be/qKUvNkNlvCM?...
A.I. Teachers and Duolingo’s New Plan — What Could Go Wrong?
YouTube video by Josh Johnson
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Before today, I can't remember the last time I spoke to a receptionist. I almost forgot what to say lol. The person wasn't there, so she asked if I wanted to leave a message. It felt weird to dictate a message to a human. So I just made it more weird and said "nah, I'll just reply to her email" 🫠
I didn’t think we could pull this off! And it really was a lot of fun. I miss those days! 🥹 Happy birthday!!
KT@bigsamthompson.bsky.social · last yr.Happy 20th anniversary to the absolute best birthday party a ska kid could ever hope for. I will never ever forget how much fun I had & how much love I felt. Thanks @soysaucechin.bsky.social for throwing it & thanks @pietasters.bsky.social Steve & a few others for surprising me with a few songs. :)
Happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day! I wrote some articles about creating accessible presentations and events—things I shared or learned from being a co-chair for @theiaconf.bsky.social www.michelletchin.net/how-to-make-... and www.michelletchin.net/tips-for-hos... #GAAD
How to make accessible presentations
Learn how to create accessible presentations with simple tips to ensure everyone can engage, understand, and participate.
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Oh hai! A baby possum is growing up in our backyard. 🥹 We have a baby skunk somewhere but I wasn’t trying to take a pic of them with a flash 🤣
It’s a miracle! 🤩 After two years, they filled several dozen potholes in my neighborhood! Who do I have to thank?!
At SFO and it’s too early to be in public. I’ve already gotten 3rd degree burns from spilling my coffee on my hands. 🫠
I combined the words “break” and “snacks” and told @flaxenhaircynic.bsky.social that for #iac25 we were getting hard boiled eggs for the “snakes” 🐍🐍🐍 - as a co-chair I’m trying to keep things exciting!
I'm excited to see everyone at @theiaconf.bsky.social in a few weeks! Considering how many UX/design conferences are online in the US these days, it made me reflect on why in-person conferences matter. www.michelletchin.net/why-in-perso...
Why in-person events matter: It's connecting, not networking
In-person events aren’t just for networking—they’re for real connection, inspiration, and community. Here’s why they still matter more than ever.
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Tonight UX IRL is doing a live UX Help Desk episode at 5pm PT / 8pm ET. We'll be answering questions from Reddit and YOU! Join us live on YouTube and Twitch: www.uxinreallife.com/episode-74-u...
Episode 74: UX Help Desk Live (Apr. 10th)
We are back with a live edition of Help Desk featuring fresh questions from Reddit and… YOU!
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When you're in pain, the last thing you want to deal with is health insurance issues. JUST SAYIN 😑
Probably spent way too much time fine tuning @theiaconf.bsky.social’s discord server today in prep for #iac25. But I got to do a lot of information architecting for a conference on information architecture, so I kinda loved it. 😅
I can’t believe MD pulled off that W! Sweet 16 here we come!! 🏀
Dev husband: How often should I water my succulent? Me: Once a sprint. Dev husband: 😑
All the DEI in the world won't help if you can't convince your org to adopt it. That's why my @theiaconf.bsky.social workshop covers techniques like this to change behavior even when you can't change beliefs. Register here: www.theiaconference.com/sessions/inc... www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_Sp...
Know the difference: Changing beliefs vs. changing behavior
YouTube video by David Thomas
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