PinnedLessons I Wish I Knew Before AdultingA little bit about me… I am about 8 months post-grad and currently working full-time at a fintech startup as a UX/UI designer.Aug 31, 2022Aug 31, 2022
Total Immersion: Lost in TimeHave you ever binged watched a whole series or finished a game’s story in one sitting? If so, you have probably experienced a lack of time…Apr 27, 2021Apr 27, 2021
Displacement Hypothesis:Video games have always been a big part of my life. I can remember playing on the game cube with my uncles in the basement when I was a…Apr 25, 2021Apr 25, 2021
The Age of Change: Diffusion of InnovationHow many times have you had to explain to your grandparent or parent how to work a cell phone? The internet? Or even, the television? We…Apr 15, 2021Apr 15, 2021
New Modern Media: New York TimesWhen was the last time you picked up a magazine or a newspaper? When was the last time you had to commute to get your daily news…Apr 8, 2021Apr 8, 2021
Spiral of Silence: Mean GirlsIn a world where we are strongly invested in our public image, we often feel we are unable to speak up and express our true opinions. When…Mar 18, 2021Mar 18, 2021
Are Women Stereotypes Getting Less Strict? But Men Not?For ages your typical perfect women body is 5'9", a size zero, elongated legs, and a chiseled face. This standard for women was enforced…Mar 12, 2021Mar 12, 2021
Media DesensitizationIn my pervious posts, we have discussed the Social Cognitive Theory, which in short is used to explain short and long term effects of…Mar 5, 2021Mar 5, 2021
Media Priming and AssociationAccording to Dillman Carpentier, priming is associated with the simulation of an idea in someone's memory. This could be a sound, picture…Feb 18, 2021Feb 18, 2021
