Oh man I nearly ran to my dentist appointment! I made it with 2 min to spare and I’m claiming to be the first person to run TO the dentist (at least for 2026).

⏰ 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

I’m pretty sure this is the cutest thing on earth 🥹 www.nikonsmallworld.com/galleries/20...

🚨 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

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! 🧐 🤣

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!

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. 🤣 😭

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

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

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?...

Lol no thanks, Citizen. #badux

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" 🫠

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

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

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 🤣

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

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

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. 🫠

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!

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...

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...

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

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. 😅

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

Dev husband: How often should I water my succulent? Me: Once a sprint. Dev husband: 😑

This can’t be comfortable, right?

All the DEI in the world won't help if you can't convince your org to adopt it. That's why my @theiaconf.bsky.social workshop covers techniques like this to change behavior even when you can't change beliefs. Register here: www.theiaconference.com/sessions/inc... www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_Sp...

🚨 Live UX IRL Podcast Alert! 🚨 The Information Architecture Conference (IAC25) is coming up and we’re getting a sneak peek now with Ashley (co-chair) and @carrieh.bsky.social (1st timer exp. coor). Join us live 3/27! uxinreallife.com/episode-73-gearing-up-for-iac25/ #UX #UXIRL #IAC25

Unsure of how to double down on DEI? Consider empowering yourself with this workshop.

Feeling melty might delete later.

IAC25 is coming up! We'd love to see you there. 💜 When the world feels so uncertain, coming together with your tribe can help uplift and inspire. Here are a few other reasons not to miss us this year: www.michelletchin.net/reasons-not-...

My first bill, the "Assisting Small Businesses, Not Fraudsters Act" just passed on the House floor. This is a big win for CA-12 and districts like ours that rely on our small businesses to keep their local economies going and competitive.

✅ DEI Employers of the Day™ "Costco, which has resisted pressure from shareholders, 19 Republican attorneys general, and anti-DEI activist Robby Starbuck to dump its DEI program, has seen traffic rise" List of 100+ companies like Costco, standing strong on DEI: www.impactivize.org/dei-employer...

"True crime" has taken on a new meaning for me. I watched the Adventure Time "Rattleballs" ep and found this scene to be an egregious misuse of eggs! 😂+😭 youtu.be/aNPyKbQb_P0?...

We've had to reschedule our livestream (again). What a winter. 🤧 Hope you can join us on 2/27 at 5p PT / 8p ET when we talk about the UX of Japan! The recording will be available on YouTube and podcast services afterward. youtube.com/live/J8QCG-5...

Me on the DS WTF podcast this morning: Do you all have a go bag? I don't know where any of us are going to go... 🫠🫠🫠

This Garfunkel and Oates bit came up in my YouTube feed. They were onto something long before we were. Lol and sob.

At an NBA All Stars event and they’ve already done promos for fighting climate change and helping poor people. So the NBA is my federal government now.

Another gem from the Citizen app. I wasn’t sure what firefighters did once they finished answering a call. But now I do!! 🙏

Seems like we're onto something! :D

👀 Check out who's speaking at the Information Architecture Conference this year! Super stoked about this lineup and looking forward to filling my brain with SO MUCH GREAT INFORMATION! 🤯 Will I see you there?

We believe cost shouldn’t be a barrier to professional growth. That’s why we’re offering scholarships to make #IAC25 more accessible to those who need support. 🔹 Deadline: February 16, 2025 🔗 Learn more & apply: linktr.ee/theiaconf #IAC25 #IA #Scholarships

It must be nice when DEI can just be a phase for companies. As a woman of color, I don’t get that privilege. All my life, I’ve had to fight for equity and against injustices. I’m tired of it. But ya know what? I’m not giving up. Y’all just gave me more energy. 👏

That time I asked AI to put lemons on my tree. 🤣

🚀 UX IRL is going live! We’re talking about a favorite place—Japan! 🇯🇵 From seamless transit to quirky vending machines, we’re diving into the UX of daily life & what it’s like as a visitor. Join us: ask questions & share experiences 2/6, 5p PT, 8p ET uxinreallife.com/episode-72-the-ux-of-japan/

Oh hey fun fact dental treats for cats don’t work if your cat just swallows them!! I’m feeling a bit cheated here. Lol

Ok, home invasions are bad 👎🏼 but this push notification from Citizen was pretty great. 🤣 What did they say?!?!??

Nerd alert: I'm starting off my morning with a literature review on the effectiveness of pledges and manifestos.

This is so rad! 🙌 Thanks everyone who gave us a listen and a special thanks to those who join us live and make each episode fun! ❤️ Have a question you want us to cover? Tell us!

I made it till just now before hearing Wham!’s “Last Christmas” that’s 10 whole days before Christmas!