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We're all guilty of keeping our own tech "landfill" in a forgotten drawer, closet, or box. This we're sharing some tips on how you can clean it out in the best way for the planet.

Join us in eliminating e-waste. What tips would you add?

As much as we love digital its easy to hit the wall. There's constant stimulation from infinite scrolls, video meetings, and too many tabs. This article from the NPR "Body Electric" series is a great reminder to check in with ourselves and listen to the dialogue between body and brain. https://www.npr.org/2023/12/15/1213518648/how-information-overload-impacts-our-mental-health

We learned some tips about how to better manage stress, and a new word — interoception! Check it out for yourself 🤓

Overwhelmed by doom scrolling? Time to check in with your body : Body Electric In part five: host Manoush Zomorodi investigates what information overload does to our physical and mental health. Could our tech use be interfering with the critical dialogue that takes place between the body and the brain? Psychiatrist and neuroscientist Sahib Khalsa shares his latest research on....

If you're really from - you get it. Happy 404 Day everyone! Help us celebrate the city we call home — do your best to avoid the potholes, take in the beautiful city views, and NEVER say Hotlanta.

There's nothing like the beauty of an Atlanta spring in bloom. (We woke up to temps in the 20's in the ATL, so you better listen to your Southern Granny and wait until after Easter to put all your plants in the ground. 😉)

With Spring comes a sense of renewal and growth — what exciting opportunities are you looking forward to? 🌸🌷☀️

When we work together we can create a world that's inclusive of women in all spaces. This we aim to and make sure the women in our homes, agency, and beyond are included — today and in the future. 🫶

Move over content, there's a new king in town — Information Architecture. 👑

This we're celebrating the art and science that fuels great digital experiences. Check out our blog to learn more about the fundamentals of information architecture, tips on how to create effective IA, and the impactful role it has in your content and UX strategy. 👉 https://www.launchxd.com/behind-every-great-experience-lies-solid-ia-information-architecture/

This we're highlighting a few innovators who've made a digital impact on our world.
Timnit Gebru & Rediet Abebe are both computer scientists and advocates working to make inclusive digital experiences. As co-founders of Black in AI, they've created a safe space for Black researchers to connect, collaborate, and work on representation initiatives. Both women have a passion for helping underrepresented and underserved groups around the world. They're efforts in alleviating bias in this fast growing, wide-spread technology have a huge impact in making AI systems enjoyable, accessible, and equitable for everyone.

This we're highlighting a few innovators who've made a digital impact on our world.
Roy Clay Sr. — also known as the "Godfather of Silicon Valley" — is a computer science expert. His contributions as the first Director for the HP Research and Development Computer Group (and later as the founder of ROD-L Electronic) has shaped the way we approach and use computers today. Roy's lasting impact in computer science has paved the way for Black innovators entering the technology industry today.

This we're highlighting a few innovators who've made a digital impact on our world.
Marie Van Brittan Brown was an inventor. In the 1960s she created the 1st home security system and closed circuit television. Marie's use of a camera and microphone to see and communicate with people outside her front door paved the way for our modern security systems today. Her invention is an inspiration for how technology can positively impact all aspects of our lives.

Love is in the air and so is our commitment to design perfection. 😘 everyone! ❤️💻