PinnedCheryl PlatzinRiot Games UX DesignShared Design Understanding: #TheUnlock at Riot GamesHow did we build a resilient shared understanding of desired player outcomes across platforms, games, AND companies — quickly?23 min read·Oct 30, 2023----
PinnedCheryl PlatzinIdeaplatzFail Limit ExceededWhy Twitter’s latest “rate limit” blunder may be their white whale·10 min read·Jul 1, 2023--59--59
Cheryl PlatzIWD 2024: On Goalposts, Interviews, and the Illusion of AllyshipOn International Women’s Day, it’s time to acknowledge the continued difference between appearances and reality in the workplace — and what…·20 min read·Mar 8, 2024--1--1
Cheryl PlatzinIdeaplatzLifting UX Design from the doldrums: four key craft improvements for your teamsRather than placing the blame on Figma, or other disciplines, how might we look at current conditions and adapt?·14 min read·Feb 5, 2024--2--2
Cheryl PlatzSurviving Science Fiction: Chat GPT and Large Language ModelsHow are large language models changing our world, and why are so many people worried about them?·15 min read·Aug 7, 2023--1--1
Cheryl PlatzThe Decline of Delta: From Passengers to PawnsOnce top of the industry, now withholding food and water as passengers across the country find their health and safety at risk: Delta’s…25 min read·Jul 26, 2023----
Cheryl PlatzSurviving Science Fiction: An Intro to AI for the Rest of UsStruggling to make sense of the world post-ChatGPT? So are the rest of us. Let’s explore the basics of artificial intelligence in a more…14 min read·Jul 22, 2023----
Cheryl PlatzinRiot Games UX DesignThe UX Behind #TheUnlock at Riot Games: Part 1How design helped shape the Riot Games + Xbox Game Pass player experience during business development15 min read·Mar 21, 2023--2--2
Cheryl PlatzinBootcampAlexa’s Sub-Prime EraWhat will become of the great wave of digital assistants in the face of huge layoffs and a cooling economy?·16 min read·Jan 5, 2023----
Cheryl PlatzinUX CollectiveThe Twitter migration: flying away from the wizardFeeling lost, sad, or angry after looking behind the Twitter curtain? Are you frustrated at the technical barriers around you? It’s not…·11 min read·Nov 21, 2022--4--4