Communication

Five (5) Things To Ask Yourself

I have too much time before I head out for the night celebrating the new year so I’m going to answer a few questions brought up by many bloggers, but more specifically from Kathy Sierra at Creating Passionate Users.

0) What’s your name and website URL? (optional, of course)

Kevin Wong - http://kvwong.com/blog/

1) What’s the most fun work you’ve ever done, and why? (two sentences max)

So far, it would be my senior capstone. My team and I worked on creating a social network that really gave me the feeling of a small start up trying to make it in the world and make a difference with our own unique vision.

2) A. Name one thing you did in the past that you no longer do but wish you did? (one sentence max)

Play outside more since I’m stuck inside a lot doing all sorts of work that keeps me busy.

B. Name one thing you’ve always wanted to do but keep putting it off? (one sentence max)

Make websites for my uncles and my fraternity since they could use one/redesign.

3) A. What two things would you most like to learn or be better at, and why? (two sentences max)

I really, really want to learn how to dance various styles because it is incredibly fun. Imagine listening to a song, knowing how to dance to it, and sweeping that gorgeous woman (man) across the dance floor.

B. If you could take a class/workshop/apprentice from anyone in the world living or dead, who would it be and what would you hope to learn? (two more sentences, max)

Alan Cooper because Interaction Design is my passion. What I hope to learn is confidence when convincing skeptical team players or upper managment that the approach is completely legitimate and noteworthy.

4) A. What three words might your best friends or family use to describe you?

Ambitious. Hard-worker. Generous.

B. Now list two more words you wish described you…

Courageous. F#$@ing Hot.

5) What are your top three passions? (can be current or past, work, hobbies, or causes– three sentences max)

Photography has been and continues to grow as my passionate hobby. Reading and research combined to satiate my thirst for knowledge. Playing for work since designing with passion is just a big play ground!

6) (sue me) Write–and answer–one more question that YOU would ask someone (with answer in three sentences max)

“What keeps you up at night?” why?

[Bonus: What is one question you wish people would ask themselves?]

Why do I care? Why do I care that they care?

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