stephanie
@sclawr.bsky.social
my professional account. BK based. ux & product designer. she/they.
portfolio: stephcl.com
freelance services: contra.com/stephanie_lawrence
portfolio: stephcl.com
freelance services: contra.com/stephanie_lawrence
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@sclawr.bsky.social
· Sep 11
Stephanie Lawrence - Consulting Mailing List
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Hi all! I'm excited to announce that I've put together service packages for my freelance consulting work 🎉 AND I've created a mailing list for updates 🎉🎉🎉
If you are looking to hire a designer that is a data nerd, you can find out more info and sign up here:
list.slawrencedesign.com/signup
If you are looking to hire a designer that is a data nerd, you can find out more info and sign up here:
list.slawrencedesign.com/signup
phew…what a week it has been!
November 8, 2025 at 5:11 PM
phew…what a week it has been!
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Some links to support people in Jamaica (from someone in JA). please boost
1. www.foodforthepoorja.org
2. theafj.org
3. (if you want to give to the govt) supportjamaica.gov.jm?fbclid=PAdGR...
1. www.foodforthepoorja.org
2. theafj.org
3. (if you want to give to the govt) supportjamaica.gov.jm?fbclid=PAdGR...
Food For The Poor Jamaica
Food for the Poor Jamaica
www.foodforthepoorja.org
November 2, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Some links to support people in Jamaica (from someone in JA). please boost
1. www.foodforthepoorja.org
2. theafj.org
3. (if you want to give to the govt) supportjamaica.gov.jm?fbclid=PAdGR...
1. www.foodforthepoorja.org
2. theafj.org
3. (if you want to give to the govt) supportjamaica.gov.jm?fbclid=PAdGR...
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Reposting because, and I say this with love, some of you are going to see this and go “oh shit, I need to check my bottle” and then immediately forget about it so if this could affect you, go check right now before you even scroll to the next post, I mean it.
As a headsup for anyone on Vyvanse, you should go check your lot numbers.
www.health.com/adhd-medicat...
www.health.com/adhd-medicat...
FDA Announces Nationwide Recall of ADHD Medication—Check Your Cabinets Now
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries has recalled several lots lisdexamfetamine dimesylate capsules, a generic form of Vyvanse, after testing found they failed to dissolve properly.
www.health.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Reposting because, and I say this with love, some of you are going to see this and go “oh shit, I need to check my bottle” and then immediately forget about it so if this could affect you, go check right now before you even scroll to the next post, I mean it.
why the fuck did none of you tell me that figma lets you add code in your designs now.
WHY
the final boss of prototyping, putting in functional textboxes, finally defeated. And everyone talks about the AI features instead.
this is what makes me beef with ai, it is such a distraction
WHY
the final boss of prototyping, putting in functional textboxes, finally defeated. And everyone talks about the AI features instead.
this is what makes me beef with ai, it is such a distraction
October 26, 2025 at 4:29 PM
why the fuck did none of you tell me that figma lets you add code in your designs now.
WHY
the final boss of prototyping, putting in functional textboxes, finally defeated. And everyone talks about the AI features instead.
this is what makes me beef with ai, it is such a distraction
WHY
the final boss of prototyping, putting in functional textboxes, finally defeated. And everyone talks about the AI features instead.
this is what makes me beef with ai, it is such a distraction
update on this: i’m messing around with self-hosting n8n, and…it’s automation. one day i will investigate why so much of what gets slapped with an “AI” label is just automation with a chat interface instead of drag n drop nodes.
My weird AI take: i hope it transitions from a world burning generative tool, to a personalized streamlining enablement process. Using AI to make an image is silly and bad. Using it to run an analysis on some data makes way more sense, and should not use nearly as much energy.
October 25, 2025 at 2:29 PM
update on this: i’m messing around with self-hosting n8n, and…it’s automation. one day i will investigate why so much of what gets slapped with an “AI” label is just automation with a chat interface instead of drag n drop nodes.
on a more positive note: it’s apple season, and i have discovered Somerset apples.
I recommend 200% for making apple pie filling, they have the right balance of crispness, juiciness, tartness, and sweetness, to carry the flavor by themselves. Also, they are MASSIVE, the slices are fun to eat.
I recommend 200% for making apple pie filling, they have the right balance of crispness, juiciness, tartness, and sweetness, to carry the flavor by themselves. Also, they are MASSIVE, the slices are fun to eat.
October 17, 2025 at 9:43 PM
on a more positive note: it’s apple season, and i have discovered Somerset apples.
I recommend 200% for making apple pie filling, they have the right balance of crispness, juiciness, tartness, and sweetness, to carry the flavor by themselves. Also, they are MASSIVE, the slices are fun to eat.
I recommend 200% for making apple pie filling, they have the right balance of crispness, juiciness, tartness, and sweetness, to carry the flavor by themselves. Also, they are MASSIVE, the slices are fun to eat.
a clarification, since I’m realizing this may be confusing: this reply rate is for something like randomly calling numbers for a national survey. Imagine you just pull out a national phone book & call one by one until you get enough ppl to talk to you.
Think about the sheer randomness of that.
Think about the sheer randomness of that.
Another reflection I have on the job hunt: Looking at the numbers of responses to applications, the rates look pretty low, about 5-10%. That is concerning, because that is the rate you expect from sending out a survey to a randomized population. Not a targeted one where you craft and personalize it.
October 16, 2025 at 8:01 PM
a clarification, since I’m realizing this may be confusing: this reply rate is for something like randomly calling numbers for a national survey. Imagine you just pull out a national phone book & call one by one until you get enough ppl to talk to you.
Think about the sheer randomness of that.
Think about the sheer randomness of that.
Another reflection I have on the job hunt: Looking at the numbers of responses to applications, the rates look pretty low, about 5-10%. That is concerning, because that is the rate you expect from sending out a survey to a randomized population. Not a targeted one where you craft and personalize it.
October 16, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Another reflection I have on the job hunt: Looking at the numbers of responses to applications, the rates look pretty low, about 5-10%. That is concerning, because that is the rate you expect from sending out a survey to a randomized population. Not a targeted one where you craft and personalize it.
i’m at Kinference today, if anyone wants to say hi
October 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
i’m at Kinference today, if anyone wants to say hi
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Heads up there’s an ICE checkpoint in Harlem right now apparently
October 6, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Heads up there’s an ICE checkpoint in Harlem right now apparently
My weird AI take: i hope it transitions from a world burning generative tool, to a personalized streamlining enablement process. Using AI to make an image is silly and bad. Using it to run an analysis on some data makes way more sense, and should not use nearly as much energy.
October 2, 2025 at 4:37 PM
My weird AI take: i hope it transitions from a world burning generative tool, to a personalized streamlining enablement process. Using AI to make an image is silly and bad. Using it to run an analysis on some data makes way more sense, and should not use nearly as much energy.
if I find the time soon, I may write more about my experience with the SEAP program. but what I can say now: it has helped make a very tumultuous situation turn into a great opportunity and space for me to do something I’ve been talking about for years.
today will need to be Class Day. Not my class, but the class I’m taking as a part of a program I’m in. Other than emails, I just need to buckle down and dedicate time to this before my deadline.
how am i so busy
how am i so busy
September 24, 2025 at 6:17 PM
if I find the time soon, I may write more about my experience with the SEAP program. but what I can say now: it has helped make a very tumultuous situation turn into a great opportunity and space for me to do something I’ve been talking about for years.
today will need to be Class Day. Not my class, but the class I’m taking as a part of a program I’m in. Other than emails, I just need to buckle down and dedicate time to this before my deadline.
how am i so busy
how am i so busy
September 24, 2025 at 3:25 PM
today will need to be Class Day. Not my class, but the class I’m taking as a part of a program I’m in. Other than emails, I just need to buckle down and dedicate time to this before my deadline.
how am i so busy
how am i so busy
maybe along with talking about ethics, we need to start talking about accountability in design. Because I don’t think enough people expect to actually be held to task for their work & decisions in a substantial way. Meanwhile, people in other professions work with that as an assumption.
September 15, 2025 at 9:12 PM
maybe along with talking about ethics, we need to start talking about accountability in design. Because I don’t think enough people expect to actually be held to task for their work & decisions in a substantial way. Meanwhile, people in other professions work with that as an assumption.
for all of the times I’ve talked about research/design ethics and why they matter, THIS is why. the potential for harm is high, and so is your responsibility. And you’ll be asked to account for it.
www.linkedin.com/posts/michal...
www.linkedin.com/posts/michal...
Meta researchers testify before Senate on VR safety research | Michal Luria, Ph.D. posted on the topic | LinkedIn
It’s not every day that UX researcher whistleblowers testify before the Senate. Yesterday, two former Meta researchers, Jason Sattizahn and Cayce Savage, shared their concerns with safety research for...
www.linkedin.com
September 15, 2025 at 2:37 PM
for all of the times I’ve talked about research/design ethics and why they matter, THIS is why. the potential for harm is high, and so is your responsibility. And you’ll be asked to account for it.
www.linkedin.com/posts/michal...
www.linkedin.com/posts/michal...
Hi all! I'm excited to announce that I've put together service packages for my freelance consulting work 🎉 AND I've created a mailing list for updates 🎉🎉🎉
If you are looking to hire a designer that is a data nerd, you can find out more info and sign up here:
list.slawrencedesign.com/signup
If you are looking to hire a designer that is a data nerd, you can find out more info and sign up here:
list.slawrencedesign.com/signup
Stephanie Lawrence - Consulting Mailing List
list.slawrencedesign.com
September 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Hi all! I'm excited to announce that I've put together service packages for my freelance consulting work 🎉 AND I've created a mailing list for updates 🎉🎉🎉
If you are looking to hire a designer that is a data nerd, you can find out more info and sign up here:
list.slawrencedesign.com/signup
If you are looking to hire a designer that is a data nerd, you can find out more info and sign up here:
list.slawrencedesign.com/signup
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Fantastic write up.
Folks, I have successfully migrated to Blacksky! If you no longer want to be at the mercy of Bluesky's moderation policies and would rather put your trust in Blacksky, I wrote up a little how-to on the migration process if you'd like to follow me over.
Many many thanks to @rude1.blacksky.team !
Many many thanks to @rude1.blacksky.team !
How to Migrate to Blacksky
Given how Bluesky has been handling moderation recently (and not so recently...) I've seen many folks looking for alternatives to Bluesky. This How-To will be geared to the folks specifically in my co...
leaflet.pub
September 11, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Fantastic write up.
bumping this one more time, for visibility’s sake. It takes a few minutes to do and helps me a ton.
And thank you to everyone that has taken the survey so far, I appreciate it so much 🙌🏿
And thank you to everyone that has taken the survey so far, I appreciate it so much 🙌🏿
Designer friends: I'm working on some content around using statistics and data analysis for design work, but I need to get some more information and out of my own brain.
So I've made a survey, I'd be grateful if you took it: forms.fillout.com/t/iW9aNFoLrTus
So I've made a survey, I'd be grateful if you took it: forms.fillout.com/t/iW9aNFoLrTus
Designers: What do you know about data analysis and statistics?
Made with Fillout, the best way to make forms, surveys and quizzes your audience will answer.
forms.fillout.com
September 10, 2025 at 2:31 PM
bumping this one more time, for visibility’s sake. It takes a few minutes to do and helps me a ton.
And thank you to everyone that has taken the survey so far, I appreciate it so much 🙌🏿
And thank you to everyone that has taken the survey so far, I appreciate it so much 🙌🏿
before I teach, I must learn, so I’ve been jumping back into brushing up on my stats knowledge
i even looked up my old stats textbook! i remember these penguins fondly
i even looked up my old stats textbook! i remember these penguins fondly
September 6, 2025 at 7:46 PM
before I teach, I must learn, so I’ve been jumping back into brushing up on my stats knowledge
i even looked up my old stats textbook! i remember these penguins fondly
i even looked up my old stats textbook! i remember these penguins fondly
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Just yesterday The Crimson had a piece about the criminal choice to close the Harvard Women’s Center, among other important spaces
That’s not capitulation though, just Harvard agreeing with Trump.
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
That’s not capitulation though, just Harvard agreeing with Trump.
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
September 4, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Just yesterday The Crimson had a piece about the criminal choice to close the Harvard Women’s Center, among other important spaces
That’s not capitulation though, just Harvard agreeing with Trump.
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
That’s not capitulation though, just Harvard agreeing with Trump.
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
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They closed the DEI spaces, the women’s center and let their Black president out to dry
It’s telling you think this is “standing up” after they already harmed all those people
It’s telling you think this is “standing up” after they already harmed all those people
Statement tonight from Alan Garber, 31st president of Harvard.
Good for him. Good for Harvard. Good for standing up to defend "core values of American higher education."
And (again) what about all those "Harvard about to cave" stories?
Main point: Worth reading what Garber says.
Good for him. Good for Harvard. Good for standing up to defend "core values of American higher education."
And (again) what about all those "Harvard about to cave" stories?
Main point: Worth reading what Garber says.
September 4, 2025 at 2:35 AM
They closed the DEI spaces, the women’s center and let their Black president out to dry
It’s telling you think this is “standing up” after they already harmed all those people
It’s telling you think this is “standing up” after they already harmed all those people
i really enjoy chiikawa. it’s so cute.
but also…what the FUCK be happening in this show
but also…what the FUCK be happening in this show
three cartoon characters standing next to each other with flames coming out of their heads .
ALT: three cartoon characters standing next to each other with flames coming out of their heads .
media.tenor.com
September 3, 2025 at 3:40 PM
i really enjoy chiikawa. it’s so cute.
but also…what the FUCK be happening in this show
but also…what the FUCK be happening in this show
for anyone that’s not a designer: don’t worry, i will have more surveys 😘
this is where I’m starting, but lots of people want to understand statistics and data analysis. Small business owners would want to better understand their customers, I’m sure.
(this may be a hint to reach out to me)
this is where I’m starting, but lots of people want to understand statistics and data analysis. Small business owners would want to better understand their customers, I’m sure.
(this may be a hint to reach out to me)
September 2, 2025 at 2:07 PM
for anyone that’s not a designer: don’t worry, i will have more surveys 😘
this is where I’m starting, but lots of people want to understand statistics and data analysis. Small business owners would want to better understand their customers, I’m sure.
(this may be a hint to reach out to me)
this is where I’m starting, but lots of people want to understand statistics and data analysis. Small business owners would want to better understand their customers, I’m sure.
(this may be a hint to reach out to me)
bumping this for the morning, post-long-weekend crowd. I want to make sure what I come up with is useful for people! so taking this little 5 minute survey would help me a ton as I start planning content.
Designer friends: I'm working on some content around using statistics and data analysis for design work, but I need to get some more information and out of my own brain.
So I've made a survey, I'd be grateful if you took it: forms.fillout.com/t/iW9aNFoLrTus
So I've made a survey, I'd be grateful if you took it: forms.fillout.com/t/iW9aNFoLrTus
Designers: What do you know about data analysis and statistics?
Made with Fillout, the best way to make forms, surveys and quizzes your audience will answer.
forms.fillout.com
September 2, 2025 at 2:03 PM
bumping this for the morning, post-long-weekend crowd. I want to make sure what I come up with is useful for people! so taking this little 5 minute survey would help me a ton as I start planning content.