In March, I wrote on the reason life was so busy the previous month. This month, I’m writing on the issue of priorities, because in the midst of busy lives of service, sometimes it’s easy to put priorities in the wrong order. As I had breakfast with a dear brother I was able to gleam Biblical wisdom. I am also thankful for their ability to help me see practical applications of that wisdom every day. This is my confession and first step of repentance…
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Read ArticleWhether you’re a seasoned user experience designer or new to the industry, this book provides an excellent in-depth look at the user experience industry. Garrett provides an excellent explanation of the 5 main layers of user experience design.
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