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IAC - Information Architecture Conference @theiaconf.bsky.social · 11d

⏰ 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

Conference graphic with text ‘five more days.’ reminding speakers to submit #IAC26 proposals by October 5th, featuring photos of past presenters.

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Michelle Chin @soysaucechin.bsky.social · 16d

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

www.nikonsmallworld.com

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IAC - Information Architecture Conference @theiaconf.bsky.social · Sep 4

🚨 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

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Michelle Chin @soysaucechin.bsky.social · Aug 11

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 · Aug 11

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...

Design System Awards

awards.zeroheight.com

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pietasters.bsky.social @pietasters.bsky.social · Jul 30

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!

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Michelle Chin @soysaucechin.bsky.social · Jul 1

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. 🤣 😭

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Michelle Chin @soysaucechin.bsky.social · Jun 29

I saw this and hurried to read the alt text. 😂

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Michelle Chin @soysaucechin.bsky.social · Jun 17

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

A screenshot from WhatsApp's Privacy Checkup window for adding more protection to your account. The window doesn't have any options.

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Lee Knox Ostertag @mollyostertag.bsky.social · May 30

kind of obsessed with 2025 pride merch...I'm calling it cowardcore.

abercrombie and fitch 'pride mid rise jorts' which are literally just jorts with a rainbow tag inside the pant.

abercrombie & fitch 'pride long sleeved striped button up shirt' that is...a green and white striped shirt. hello am I going crazy.

beige terrycloth shorts from target. nothing about them indicates pride except that they are listed as such on the website.

levi's 'pride icon' skirt which is literally just a short dark denim skirt. nothing to indicate 'pride' except that there is one image of a male model wearing it which technically you could do with any item of clothing but go off I guess

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Michelle Chin @soysaucechin.bsky.social · May 31

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

youtu.be

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Michelle Chin @soysaucechin.bsky.social · May 29

Lol no thanks, Citizen. #badux

Screenshot from Citizen app saying a man indecently exposed himself and the call to action is for me to go to the scene and livestream it.

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Michelle Chin @soysaucechin.bsky.social · May 28

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" 🫠

Michelle Chin @soysaucechin.bsky.social · May 15

I didn’t think we could pull this off! And it really was a lot of fun. I miss those days! 🥹 Happy birthday!!

Katie L. Thompson @bigsamthompson.bsky.social · May 15

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. :)

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Michelle Chin @soysaucechin.bsky.social · May 15

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.

www.michelletchin.net

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Michelle Chin @soysaucechin.bsky.social · May 13

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 🤣

A baby possum hiding between a box and wood fence

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Michelle Chin @soysaucechin.bsky.social · May 11

It’s a miracle! 🤩 After two years, they filled several dozen potholes in my neighborhood! Who do I have to thank?!

The street in my neighborhood with nearly a dozen potholes filled

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Michelle Chin @soysaucechin.bsky.social · May 5

It was so great seeing this in person! Thank you for closing out #IAC25

David Dylan Thomas @daviddylanthomas.bsky.social · May 5

Got my first standing ovation ever after giving the closing keynote at @theiaconf.bsky.social Thank you all so much. This was truly humbling.

David Dylan Thomas (Black man with goatee and glasses) takes a selfie with him in front and an audience giving him a standing ovation in the back.

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Michelle Chin @soysaucechin.bsky.social · Apr 27

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. 🫠

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Michelle Chin @soysaucechin.bsky.social · Apr 27

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!

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Michelle Chin @soysaucechin.bsky.social · Apr 11

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.

www.michelletchin.net

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Michelle Chin @soysaucechin.bsky.social · Apr 10

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!

www.uxinreallife.com

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Michelle Chin @soysaucechin.bsky.social · Apr 9

When you're in pain, the last thing you want to deal with is health insurance issues. JUST SAYIN 😑

Michelle Chin @soysaucechin.bsky.social · Apr 8

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. 😅

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Michelle Chin @soysaucechin.bsky.social · Mar 28

Omg don’t get me started! Last weekend I tried to understand how the Smithsonian was funded, governed, etc and learned more than I wanted to know. I started archiving snapshots of URLs to the wayback machine in a panic.

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Michelle Chin @soysaucechin.bsky.social · Mar 24

I can’t believe MD pulled off that W! Sweet 16 here we come!! 🏀

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