Anne Petersen

Hello trolls.👋 Lead @uswds; past 18F, Penn State. Mostly elsewhere now. People first. Pronouns: they/them. Not for you. Views mine.

[Anne Petersen @apetersen]

So popular all of a sudden, but I’ve been following the NDS for years. 👀

Netherland Design System (NDS): https://t.co/A8wjmivS68

(Yes, I know they use the acronym NLDS. That’s the joke, as they say.)

[emily north @north0fnorth]

the 1980s designs i’m looking for vs what google seems to think 1980s designs were

[Anne Petersen @apetersen]

# hi

[Anne Petersen @apetersen]

That’s one way to describe accident detritus.

[Anne Petersen @apetersen]

in Today I Learned: "nationist" is actually a word, meaning "A language used for the day-to-day functioning of government – official forms, intra-government communication."

https://t.co/G420lkW82n

[Anne Petersen @apetersen]

Welcome to the new operating procedure, not like the old operating procedure.

[City of Chicago @chicago]

"Project a Black Planet: The Art and Culture of Panafrica" is a groundbreaking exhibition, uniting 350+ works from artists across continents. It explores Pan-Africanism’s impact on freedom and solidarity. Don't miss it, see it at the Art Institute of Chicago through March 30! 🖼️

[Barry Butler Photography @barrybutler9]

The CTA for a few hours today have trains from the 60's/early 70's traveling thru downtown. The 4000-series from the CTA Heritage Fleet on Wabash this morning. #news #chicago

[Lynn Becker @LynnBecker]

100th birthday of 4000 series rapid transit cars, running on CTA in Loop until 2 p.m. today (Saturday, 7/29)
https://t.co/YEIW4w8SG7

[John James @adoseofjohn]

Wine bottles are 750cc only because that was the average lung capacity of French glass blowers in antiquity.

I think about this a lot.

And then think about how many other things are the way they are for no other reason than legacy process.

[Chicago Appleseed Center for Fair Courts @ChiAppleseed]

Yesterday, the Chicago Tribune published a column by Paul Vallas that is riddled with misinformation, contradictions, and includes several harmful inaccuracies.

Since they didn't fact-check the author's argument, we will. 🧵👉

[Pavel A. Samsonov @PavelASamsonov]

"We need designs for this feature" is understood as a business need, but why is "ok so we'll need to interview 15 users" framed as a design need?

I'm not asking for users because I need someone to talk to! Research is a business need. I need it to design *the features you want.*

[emily north @north0fnorth]

everyone talks about the Chicago Bean but for some reason nobody talks about the truly unfathomably bizarre thing right next to it. may i present to you all: the fountain with a face that spits on you and then smiles and vanishes into the ether

[Cat Noone @imcatnoone]

Big hopes for tomorrow’s announcement from the ⁦@WhiteHouse⁩ & ⁦@TheJusticeDept⁩ proposing a new rule that would establish accessibility standards for state and local governments’ web and mobile app-based services. https://t.co/nOWIuwmFhE

[India Willoughby @IndiaWilloughby]

The trans community is tiny, and we rely on allies sooo much. We are currently fighting just to exist - which is crazy. If you can help us, or even voice your support in the smallest way, I promise you it makes a MASSIVE difference. Particularly to those of us who are young ❤️🏳️‍⚧️

[Pavel A. Samsonov @PavelASamsonov]

Can't believe managers are still doing "come to me with solutions, not problems" in the year of our lord 2023

If I had a solution then it wouldn't be a problem! You would just tell me "ok go solve it" and pretend like that's a job well done!

[Andy Budd @andybudd]

Designers are often viewed as "difficult people" in their organisation, constantly asking challenging questions, ignoring the status quo, and pushing for better outcomes.

By contrast the "team players" get on and do what they're told. Often out of a desire for an easy life.

[Art Institute Lions @ChicagoLions]

Today is National Hot Dog Day. The world’s best hot dog is from Chicago. It’s almost lunchtime. This is a PSA. Because your Lions love you. 🌭