Cynthia Espinal

When Criticism Misses the Point: Rethinking How We Value Talent

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Hiring processes today often prioritize appearances and unwritten rules over real skills and potential. Through my own experience, I reflect on how society’s obsession with perfection and conformity leads us to overlook valuable talent—and why it’s time to focus on what people can actually do.

Holding Too Tightly to Heuristics: A Personal Reflection on UX Design

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We often treat design heuristics as unbreakable rules, forgetting that true design lives in context. In this reflection, I share how one project challenged my understanding of Nielsen’s principles and taught me to balance guidelines with cultural reality, user needs, and professional judgment.

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