Archive - Made Up by Shay.

Tale of Kiều — A Timeless Cultural Heirloom

A brief analysis of Tale of Kiều by Nguyễn Du and its impact on the Vietnamese people.

Sep 19, 2022 •

July 2022

10 years in Australia.

I was different yet exactly the same — for what feels like a lifetime ago.

Jul 19, 2022 •

March 2022

How to think like a Product Designer

Spoilers: Creating nicely-looking interfaces is not the answer.

Mar 28, 2022 •

December 2021

My heart is filled with gratitude.

Ending another difficult year carrying love.

Dec 23, 2021 •

October 2021

Sometimes, things do get better.

I become more whole amidst a once-in-lifetime pandemic.

Oct 30, 2021 •

May 2021

Tips on navigating work as an Asian person in a White-dominated environment.

Work is hard. Discrimination is harder.

May 1, 2021 •

January 2021

The Power of Knowing One's Past

Knowing where we have been is how we know where we will go next.

Jan 30, 2021 •

December 2020

Lessons 2020 Have Left Me With

And I patiently wait for what 2021 will bring.

Dec 25, 2020 •

Toxic Traits that Need Addressing in any Design Team

By recognising & addressing these characteristics, we can develop healthier workplaces, and produce better designs together.

Dec 11, 2020 •

October 2020

For now, I soldier on.

A quick update for the start of Q4 2020.

Oct 10, 2020 •

August 2020

There's so much darkness.

But there’s also light.

Aug 29, 2020 •

Living Big, in a Small Body

Except for the extra legroom, living in a small body is... pretty average.

Aug 21, 2020 •

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