Aly BlenkininUX CollectiveAdopting a reflective practice: documenting learnings to inspire personal growthThe new year always prompts reflection, and it’s often the only time we take a moment to pause before moving forward. For a while now…9 min read·Jan 4, 2023--9--9
Aly BlenkinUntangling grief“Grief, I’ve learned, is really just love. It’s all the love you want to give, but cannot. All that unspent love gathers up in the corners…7 min read·May 29, 2022--1--1
Aly BlenkininUX CollectiveHow returning to the craft taught me to be a better leaderI recently made a few "fresh starts" in my life; moving countries and changing roles in my career were two of the most significant. With my…9 min read·Jan 28, 2022--9--9
Aly BlenkininBootcampA fresh start: Reflections on new beginningsI recently made a few significant changes in my life. During the pandemic, my partner and I quit our jobs and moved countries to make a…10 min read·Sep 27, 2021--5--5
Aly BlenkininWeAreSnookDesigning Responsible Technology:Why asking questions about the wider system is essential7 min read·Jun 17, 2021----
Aly BlenkinResources for mental health awarenessCreating space to care for yourself and others8 min read·May 12, 2021----
Aly BlenkininWeAreSnookCreating the scaffolding for teams to do their best workCreating space for casual ‘water-cooler conversations’ is difficult in a remote setting. It often feels forced. It’s hard enough for…12 min read·Mar 11, 2021----
Aly BlenkininUX CollectiveAdopting a reflective practiceHow I catalogue my learning to grow as a practitioner10 min read·Jan 4, 2021--2--2
Aly BlenkinResources for applying a systems lens to your workWhen was the last time someone asked you ‘what are the unintended consequences of releasing this feature? Or ‘who else may be directly or…4 min read·May 21, 2019--1--1