Michelle McCoy Schmidt

Artistic eye, business mind. Product Designer for @fearlessbmore, building software with a soul.

[Michelle McCoy Schmidt @DrivenDesigner]

“There are three responses of #Design — yes, no, and WOW! Wow is the one to aim for.” 💡

- My favorite quote by #MiltonGlaser

@AIGAdesign @aigadc @aigabaltimore

[Michelle McCoy Schmidt @DrivenDesigner]

Tips for Designing for Web Accessibility: https://t.co/3co3ULzFy5 #UX

[Michelle McCoy Schmidt @DrivenDesigner]

"Rome was not built in a day and neither are accessible websites and apps."

Heard this quote in @edXOnline's @w3c Intro to Web Accessibility Course and wanted to pass this along! #a11y

[Michelle McCoy Schmidt @DrivenDesigner]

Coming up: The @fearlessbmore team is heading to Chicago for #HIMSS23!

If you want to learn about how we support #GovHIT, check out this resource: https://t.co/CdUbpNWgS3

#HealthIT #HealthcareInnovation #Interoperability

[Michelle McCoy Schmidt @DrivenDesigner]

If you tell yourself “I want to go to more networking events,” then commit to it! I admittedly dragged my feet to get out the door this event, but as I stand here in a room full of inspiring leaders to celebrate #InternationalWomansDay, I’m so glad I got out of my comfort zone.

[Michelle McCoy Schmidt @DrivenDesigner]

(Pst, I worked on this project!) It's so cool to be a part of a site refresh that impacts millions of users. 💜

#ilovemyjob #SoftwareWithASoul

[Nielsen Norman Group @NNgroup]

Infinite #scrolling can create great user experiences, but it also has weaknesses. Consider 3 alternative #DesignPatterns that may work better for your product: A load-more button, integrated pagination within a long scroll, and traditional pages https://t.co/3aI8iAeOuS #UX

[Michelle McCoy Schmidt @DrivenDesigner]

My family thinks I make websites look good. (I mean, yeah, but as a Product Designer I am also looking at #WebAccessibility, if we're following #usability heuristics, and that we're building around the needs of the users.)

How websites work > how websites look.

[Brooklin Nash @realBrookNash]

Don’t tell me what you do; tell me what your family thinks you do.

[Michelle McCoy Schmidt @DrivenDesigner]

Don't be that person that walks into an awkwardly silent meeting without a #dadjoke prepared.

Save this one for later to break the ice:

[Michelle McCoy Schmidt @DrivenDesigner]

Last week I tried out #ChatGPT for the first time.

Initial thoughts…
3 seconds in: “Am I doing this right?”

10 seconds in: “It actually looks like a person is typing this out.”

30 seconds in: “Crap, this is spot-on. Is #AI going to take my job?”

#worksmarter #ux

[Sally @Create_28]

Who should write the acceptance criteria?

[Michelle McCoy Schmidt @DrivenDesigner]

3 suggestions to reduce #GunViolence:

1.) Hold parents accountable for gun-related crimes that their children under 18 commit
2.) More conversations in schools about how to handle conflicts & stop bullying
3.) Escalate red flags reported by teachers

@iamwesmoore @MayorBMScott

[CNN Data + Graphics @CNNdatagraphics]

There have been more shootings than days so far this year and more shootings in 2023 than at this point in any year since at least 2013.

https://t.co/P8t83v7K5F

[Michelle McCoy Schmidt @DrivenDesigner]

Four @NNgroup courses & exams down, one more course & exam to go until I'm #UX certified!

Tonight I begin Part 1 of the course on "Product and UX: Building Partnerships for Better Outcomes". Can't wait!

Learn more about the class here: https://t.co/mijrXPcQfM

[Michelle McCoy Schmidt @DrivenDesigner]

@CD_Brandt 👆For sure! I've been interested in getting a genealogy report, but have hesitated on that for this reason.

[Michelle McCoy Schmidt @DrivenDesigner]

What do you think, will #ChatGPT replace jobs in the #UX field?

We’re talking about this at the @BaltimoreUX meetup, happening now!

[Michelle McCoy Schmidt @DrivenDesigner]

Join me at @fearlessbmore TONIGHT (6-8pm) for the @BaltimoreUX meetup! We'll be talking about "Is #ChatGPT gonna take your UX job?"

Register here: https://t.co/gVdesAgkYG

[Michelle McCoy Schmidt @DrivenDesigner]

Love how #JustinaMiles got people talking about how great it was to have an energetic #ASL interpreter for the #SuperBowlHalftimeShow.

Hope this opens up more conversations about how to improve #accessibility. There's still so much work to do!

https://t.co/kyp0fUYBrv

[Michelle McCoy Schmidt @DrivenDesigner]

Proud to be a part of the @fearlessbmore team representing @civicactions through WECMS! It's an honor to serve @CMSGov's users.

[Michelle McCoy Schmidt @DrivenDesigner]

@girlmeetsgeek @LarryKaiser The FOMO is real!! I bet @LarryKaiser killed it! 🔥

[Michelle McCoy Schmidt @DrivenDesigner]

@mikegfried @JohnnyOJr @BaltimoreCounty Congrats on your new role!! 👏🏼