Stef Walter
@stephaniewalter.bsky.social
UX Researcher & Designer, Empathy Peddler, Figma Prisoner, Button Mover. Don't take me too seriously.
She/Her π
https://stephaniewalter.design/ http://neurospicy.agency/
She/Her π
https://stephaniewalter.design/ http://neurospicy.agency/
I was telling a friend that I would absolutely pay an "assistant on demand" service, like someone who can send the emails I struggle with on my behalf. Would not need that person full time, more like some quests π
February 13, 2026 at 8:05 PM
I was telling a friend that I would absolutely pay an "assistant on demand" service, like someone who can send the emails I struggle with on my behalf. Would not need that person full time, more like some quests π
I kind of need it for many tasks, but, I could give it a try. Also, I know myself, I will find some folder on my computer to order offline as a sidequest haha.
February 13, 2026 at 5:24 PM
I kind of need it for many tasks, but, I could give it a try. Also, I know myself, I will find some folder on my computer to order offline as a sidequest haha.
If you are going to push your AI feature down my throat I shall try it. But I have expectations.
If you can't find relevant information for people with ADHD at work, in a book about, neurodiversity at work, don't even bother putting that shady AI button.
If you can't find relevant information for people with ADHD at work, in a book about, neurodiversity at work, don't even bother putting that shady AI button.
February 13, 2026 at 1:37 PM
If you are going to push your AI feature down my throat I shall try it. But I have expectations.
If you can't find relevant information for people with ADHD at work, in a book about, neurodiversity at work, don't even bother putting that shady AI button.
If you can't find relevant information for people with ADHD at work, in a book about, neurodiversity at work, don't even bother putting that shady AI button.
Does the existence of a "Fantasy Fiction books" category mean, there is also a "Fantasy Non-Fiction books" category somewhere. If so: where is my dragon?!?
Also, if you want to check it out, free fantasy fiction (and other) ebooks: www.obooko.com/category/fre...
Also, if you want to check it out, free fantasy fiction (and other) ebooks: www.obooko.com/category/fre...
February 13, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Does the existence of a "Fantasy Fiction books" category mean, there is also a "Fantasy Non-Fiction books" category somewhere. If so: where is my dragon?!?
Also, if you want to check it out, free fantasy fiction (and other) ebooks: www.obooko.com/category/fre...
Also, if you want to check it out, free fantasy fiction (and other) ebooks: www.obooko.com/category/fre...
I spent too much time on social media. I think it started as a joke video, but a lot of people went "actually that might work" π
February 13, 2026 at 12:46 PM
I spent too much time on social media. I think it started as a joke video, but a lot of people went "actually that might work" π
Music helps 80% of the time. But this email is one that I've been postponing since December, it's not a fun one and it's an administrative task, so of course my brain looks for anything else to do.
I did it though, wee, finally sent it!! But gosh, the executive dysfunction is huge today.
I did it though, wee, finally sent it!! But gosh, the executive dysfunction is huge today.
February 13, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Music helps 80% of the time. But this email is one that I've been postponing since December, it's not a fun one and it's an administrative task, so of course my brain looks for anything else to do.
I did it though, wee, finally sent it!! But gosh, the executive dysfunction is huge today.
I did it though, wee, finally sent it!! But gosh, the executive dysfunction is huge today.
You know the people who got the ADHD leash, that binds them to a specific place in the kitchen so they don't go on side quests while doing the dishes? Is there a virtual version of this, so that I don't go on side quests on the computer while writing important emails?
Yes, this post is a side quest
Yes, this post is a side quest
February 13, 2026 at 9:39 AM
You know the people who got the ADHD leash, that binds them to a specific place in the kitchen so they don't go on side quests while doing the dishes? Is there a virtual version of this, so that I don't go on side quests on the computer while writing important emails?
Yes, this post is a side quest
Yes, this post is a side quest
Reposted by Stef Walter
Before you share your "cool" button code for AI to spread it further, maybe learn HTML basics to ensure the elements you crammed inside (which you don't need anyway, could easily ditch them & get the same result with a single pseudo) are permitted inside button
developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/W...
developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/W...
February 13, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Before you share your "cool" button code for AI to spread it further, maybe learn HTML basics to ensure the elements you crammed inside (which you don't need anyway, could easily ditch them & get the same result with a single pseudo) are permitted inside button
developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/W...
developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/W...
English: A little while ago, I tested a cute little Cricut Maker 4 for Mini Machines. Honestly, it is great, very nice and easy to use for beginners, and it makes clean cuts, just the way we like them.
Part 1 is here, with stickers, earrings, and repositionable vinyl.
Part 1 is here, with stickers, earrings, and repositionable vinyl.
February 13, 2026 at 8:31 AM
English: A little while ago, I tested a cute little Cricut Maker 4 for Mini Machines. Honestly, it is great, very nice and easy to use for beginners, and it makes clean cuts, just the way we like them.
Part 1 is here, with stickers, earrings, and repositionable vinyl.
Part 1 is here, with stickers, earrings, and repositionable vinyl.
Il y a quelques temps j'ai testé une jolie petite Cricut Maker 4 pour @minimachines.netMachine. Franchement, top, très sympa à prendre en main pour les débutantes, et des découpes nickel comme on les aime.
La partie 1 est ici avec du sticker, des boucles d'oreille, et du vinyl repositionnable
La partie 1 est ici avec du sticker, des boucles d'oreille, et du vinyl repositionnable
Test : la minimachine de dΓ©coupe Cricut Maker 4
Si j'ai déjà utilisé des outils comme cette Cricut Maker personnellement, cela n'a été qu'une expérience trop éphémère pour en tirer suffisamment d'expérience. Aussi, j'ai d'abord hésité a...
www.minimachines.net
February 13, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Il y a quelques temps j'ai testé une jolie petite Cricut Maker 4 pour @minimachines.netMachine. Franchement, top, très sympa à prendre en main pour les débutantes, et des découpes nickel comme on les aime.
La partie 1 est ici avec du sticker, des boucles d'oreille, et du vinyl repositionnable
La partie 1 est ici avec du sticker, des boucles d'oreille, et du vinyl repositionnable
So, yeah, if you are interested in this topic, as a conference, or a meetup, I'm open to discussion, to bring new strategic content this year. Reach out: stephaniewalter.design/#contact
February 12, 2026 at 1:31 PM
So, yeah, if you are interested in this topic, as a conference, or a meetup, I'm open to discussion, to bring new strategic content this year. Reach out: stephaniewalter.design/#contact
I really like this talk. I think I want to do more of this. Dig deeper, and see how we can equip designers with the rights tools. Because often, school teaches you how to survive in an agency. Not how to survive, and actually thrive in complex enterprise environments.
February 12, 2026 at 1:31 PM
I really like this talk. I think I want to do more of this. Dig deeper, and see how we can equip designers with the rights tools. Because often, school teaches you how to survive in an agency. Not how to survive, and actually thrive in complex enterprise environments.
I'm also sharing some lesson learned, from such environment: why UX maturity is low, what to do about it, how to deal with constraints such as politics, change management and more.
February 12, 2026 at 1:31 PM
I'm also sharing some lesson learned, from such environment: why UX maturity is low, what to do about it, how to deal with constraints such as politics, change management and more.
I'm talking about my journey in enterprise UX in a private meetup this week: the methods I use to improve complex products, my research and design process.
Here's my honest process. Acknowledging the fear of complexity, is, part of it. An important part.
Here's my honest process. Acknowledging the fear of complexity, is, part of it. An important part.
February 12, 2026 at 1:31 PM
I'm talking about my journey in enterprise UX in a private meetup this week: the methods I use to improve complex products, my research and design process.
Here's my honest process. Acknowledging the fear of complexity, is, part of it. An important part.
Here's my honest process. Acknowledging the fear of complexity, is, part of it. An important part.
The open source design stack if you are tired of every design tool ridding the AI slope, or just need open source alternatives, here is a goldmine of open source alternatives for research, prototyping and collaboration, with Penpot and HTML/CSS at the heart of a saner design stack. By Scott Riley
The open source design stack
Scott Riley tested free and open source design tools out when researching his course, Mindful Design. They actually worked out better than Figma ever could, as he explains in this article with loads of options for you.
piccalil.li
February 12, 2026 at 8:30 AM
The open source design stack if you are tired of every design tool ridding the AI slope, or just need open source alternatives, here is a goldmine of open source alternatives for research, prototyping and collaboration, with Penpot and HTML/CSS at the heart of a saner design stack. By Scott Riley
While having accessible components doesn't guarantee that the product will be, it's a good first step into the right direction.
zeroheight.com/blog/5-acces...
zeroheight.com/blog/5-acces...
February 11, 2026 at 2:02 PM
While having accessible components doesn't guarantee that the product will be, it's a good first step into the right direction.
zeroheight.com/blog/5-acces...
zeroheight.com/blog/5-acces...
- test tokens: color contrast, spacing to have big enough target sizes, responsiveness to avoid scroll and hidden content issues
- names for controls (buttons, links, form elements)
- zoom and user preferences
- screen reader compability
- names for controls (buttons, links, form elements)
- zoom and user preferences
- screen reader compability
February 11, 2026 at 2:02 PM
- test tokens: color contrast, spacing to have big enough target sizes, responsiveness to avoid scroll and hidden content issues
- names for controls (buttons, links, form elements)
- zoom and user preferences
- screen reader compability
- names for controls (buttons, links, form elements)
- zoom and user preferences
- screen reader compability
Testing accessibility issues at components level is a good first step to make your product accessible.
Hidde De Vries shares 5 quick tests you can run:
- test component keyboard accessibility
Hidde De Vries shares 5 quick tests you can run:
- test component keyboard accessibility
5 accessibility checks to run on every component - zeroheight
Hidde de Vries explains how to test components for accessibility, from keyboard support to screen readers and zoom.
zeroheight.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Testing accessibility issues at components level is a good first step to make your product accessible.
Hidde De Vries shares 5 quick tests you can run:
- test component keyboard accessibility
Hidde De Vries shares 5 quick tests you can run:
- test component keyboard accessibility
You should always read the small prints. Always...
Some fun illustrations of frogs, on a rainy day (at least in Luxembourg), by Jaunty Art
Bluesky: @caveatfrogs.bsky.social
Instagram: www.instagram.com/caveatfrogs
Some fun illustrations of frogs, on a rainy day (at least in Luxembourg), by Jaunty Art
Bluesky: @caveatfrogs.bsky.social
Instagram: www.instagram.com/caveatfrogs
February 11, 2026 at 8:30 AM
You should always read the small prints. Always...
Some fun illustrations of frogs, on a rainy day (at least in Luxembourg), by Jaunty Art
Bluesky: @caveatfrogs.bsky.social
Instagram: www.instagram.com/caveatfrogs
Some fun illustrations of frogs, on a rainy day (at least in Luxembourg), by Jaunty Art
Bluesky: @caveatfrogs.bsky.social
Instagram: www.instagram.com/caveatfrogs
Not very important question for people who listen to audiobooks (or use text to speech/ screen reader to read): do you also listen x1.5 to x2 during the day while you work, clean, workout but x1.2 only when you read to fall asleep? I'm curious now.
February 10, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Not very important question for people who listen to audiobooks (or use text to speech/ screen reader to read): do you also listen x1.5 to x2 during the day while you work, clean, workout but x1.2 only when you read to fall asleep? I'm curious now.
Today, I want to share a fun 404 page: @elle.email's page with a cute little game. The rest of the website is equally fun, don't forget to visit it as well!
ellesho.me/page/404
ellesho.me/page/404
February 10, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Today, I want to share a fun 404 page: @elle.email's page with a cute little game. The rest of the website is equally fun, don't forget to visit it as well!
ellesho.me/page/404
ellesho.me/page/404
I propose we send this article to our invisible person, to remind them, that they are, in fact seen.
The Invisible Work by Hardik Pandya (8min) hvpandya.com/invisible-work
The Invisible Work by Hardik Pandya (8min) hvpandya.com/invisible-work
February 10, 2026 at 8:30 AM
I propose we send this article to our invisible person, to remind them, that they are, in fact seen.
The Invisible Work by Hardik Pandya (8min) hvpandya.com/invisible-work
The Invisible Work by Hardik Pandya (8min) hvpandya.com/invisible-work
We all know that person, who does the invisible work, who quietly coordinates and holds projects together. They sadly rarely get credit for it though. Itβs hard to measure, and often overlooked. We need to find leaders who can see and reward this invisible work.
The Invisible Work
The coordination work that holds projects together disappears the moment it works. On the unfairness of recognition and finding leaders who see it anyway.
hvpandya.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:30 AM
We all know that person, who does the invisible work, who quietly coordinates and holds projects together. They sadly rarely get credit for it though. Itβs hard to measure, and often overlooked. We need to find leaders who can see and reward this invisible work.
What helps bring such innovation to life, it a human centered framework:
- start with empathy: design for real human barriers
- ideate and prototype
- test with real users, including disabled users
- iterate on feedback
- start with empathy: design for real human barriers
- ideate and prototype
- test with real users, including disabled users
- iterate on feedback
February 9, 2026 at 1:31 PM
What helps bring such innovation to life, it a human centered framework:
- start with empathy: design for real human barriers
- ideate and prototype
- test with real users, including disabled users
- iterate on feedback
- start with empathy: design for real human barriers
- ideate and prototype
- test with real users, including disabled users
- iterate on feedback