Michelle Chin
@soysaucechin.bsky.social
📐Design systems + design ops nerd • 🌳 Tree equity for Oakland • 🏁 Ska, 😻 cats, 🍜 ramen
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⏰ Five days left! ⏰
Don’t miss your chance to be on stage at #IAC26
📅 Deadline: Oct 5, 2025
Submit your talk or poster today:
🔗 linktr.ee/theiaconf
Don’t miss your chance to be on stage at #IAC26
📅 Deadline: Oct 5, 2025
Submit your talk or poster today:
🔗 linktr.ee/theiaconf
September 30, 2025 at 4:15 PM
⏰ Five days left! ⏰
Don’t miss your chance to be on stage at #IAC26
📅 Deadline: Oct 5, 2025
Submit your talk or poster today:
🔗 linktr.ee/theiaconf
Don’t miss your chance to be on stage at #IAC26
📅 Deadline: Oct 5, 2025
Submit your talk or poster today:
🔗 linktr.ee/theiaconf
I’m pretty sure this is the cutest thing on earth 🥹 www.nikonsmallworld.com/galleries/20...
A newborn sea urchin walking along the seabed | 2025 Small World in Motion Competition
Alvaro Migotto - A newborn sea urchin walking along the seabed
www.nikonsmallworld.com
September 26, 2025 at 1:06 AM
I’m pretty sure this is the cutest thing on earth 🥹 www.nikonsmallworld.com/galleries/20...
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🚨 The #IAC26 Call for Speakers is OPEN! 🚨
We’re seeking talks + poster presenters for the 27th annual Information Architecture Conference.
📅 Deadline: Oct 5, 2025 (PST)
📍 Philly, Apr 14–18, 2026
Submit your talk today 👉 sessionize.com/IAC26
Learn more 👉 linktr.ee/theiaconf
We’re seeking talks + poster presenters for the 27th annual Information Architecture Conference.
📅 Deadline: Oct 5, 2025 (PST)
📍 Philly, Apr 14–18, 2026
Submit your talk today 👉 sessionize.com/IAC26
Learn more 👉 linktr.ee/theiaconf
September 4, 2025 at 5:59 PM
🚨 The #IAC26 Call for Speakers is OPEN! 🚨
We’re seeking talks + poster presenters for the 27th annual Information Architecture Conference.
📅 Deadline: Oct 5, 2025 (PST)
📍 Philly, Apr 14–18, 2026
Submit your talk today 👉 sessionize.com/IAC26
Learn more 👉 linktr.ee/theiaconf
We’re seeking talks + poster presenters for the 27th annual Information Architecture Conference.
📅 Deadline: Oct 5, 2025 (PST)
📍 Philly, Apr 14–18, 2026
Submit your talk today 👉 sessionize.com/IAC26
Learn more 👉 linktr.ee/theiaconf
Design system friends: time’s running out to enter the Design System Awards! Looking forward to seeing what y’all have. I’ll be judging you! 🧐 🤣
Reminder that DS awards submissions finish in 11 DAYS 😱😱😱
awards.zeroheight.com
Also, if you're thinking of submitting I created a little custom GPT that will ask you a bunch of questions to make entering a little bit easier: chatgpt.com/g/g-688c8420...
awards.zeroheight.com
Also, if you're thinking of submitting I created a little custom GPT that will ask you a bunch of questions to make entering a little bit easier: chatgpt.com/g/g-688c8420...
Design System Awards
awards.zeroheight.com
August 11, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Design system friends: time’s running out to enter the Design System Awards! Looking forward to seeing what y’all have. I’ll be judging you! 🧐 🤣
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Don't miss us opening up for @ub40official.bsky.social at Wolf Trap on Sun, Aug 31st in Vienna, VA!
Gates open @ 6:30 PM
Visit the Tour Dates page on our website or Wolf Trap's website for ticket info!
Gates open @ 6:30 PM
Visit the Tour Dates page on our website or Wolf Trap's website for ticket info!
July 30, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Don't miss us opening up for @ub40official.bsky.social at Wolf Trap on Sun, Aug 31st in Vienna, VA!
Gates open @ 6:30 PM
Visit the Tour Dates page on our website or Wolf Trap's website for ticket info!
Gates open @ 6:30 PM
Visit the Tour Dates page on our website or Wolf Trap's website for ticket info!
I ordered an horchata milkshake (pronounced "orchata"), but they heard "chocolate milkshake" and made that instead. Apparently, I need to put the "HOR" in horchata. 🤣 😭
July 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
I ordered an horchata milkshake (pronounced "orchata"), but they heard "chocolate milkshake" and made that instead. Apparently, I need to put the "HOR" in horchata. 🤣 😭
This WhatsApp screen: Yes, we want to empower you to have more security, except not really. lolz. Tbf, options are available in the mobile app, just not the desktop app. But also, fix this or add a message telling folks where to go. #badux
June 17, 2025 at 3:40 PM
This WhatsApp screen: Yes, we want to empower you to have more security, except not really. lolz. Tbf, options are available in the mobile app, just not the desktop app. But also, fix this or add a message telling folks where to go. #badux
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kind of obsessed with 2025 pride merch...I'm calling it cowardcore.
May 30, 2025 at 9:52 PM
kind of obsessed with 2025 pride merch...I'm calling it cowardcore.
I’ve watched A LOT of Josh Johnson this year and this is one really resonated: AI, tech capitalism, betrayal, middle schoolers. But I also LOL’d several times. Definitely one of the best shows this year youtu.be/qKUvNkNlvCM?...
A.I. Teachers and Duolingo’s New Plan — What Could Go Wrong?
YouTube video by Josh Johnson
youtu.be
May 31, 2025 at 11:35 PM
I’ve watched A LOT of Josh Johnson this year and this is one really resonated: AI, tech capitalism, betrayal, middle schoolers. But I also LOL’d several times. Definitely one of the best shows this year youtu.be/qKUvNkNlvCM?...
Before today, I can't remember the last time I spoke to a receptionist. I almost forgot what to say lol. The person wasn't there, so she asked if I wanted to leave a message. It felt weird to dictate a message to a human. So I just made it more weird and said "nah, I'll just reply to her email" 🫠
May 28, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Before today, I can't remember the last time I spoke to a receptionist. I almost forgot what to say lol. The person wasn't there, so she asked if I wanted to leave a message. It felt weird to dictate a message to a human. So I just made it more weird and said "nah, I'll just reply to her email" 🫠
I didn’t think we could pull this off! And it really was a lot of fun. I miss those days! 🥹 Happy birthday!!
Happy 20th anniversary to the absolute best birthday party a ska kid could ever hope for. I will never ever forget how much fun I had & how much love I felt. Thanks @soysaucechin.bsky.social for throwing it & thanks @pietasters.bsky.social Steve & a few others for surprising me with a few songs. :)
May 15, 2025 at 11:47 PM
I didn’t think we could pull this off! And it really was a lot of fun. I miss those days! 🥹 Happy birthday!!
Happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day! I wrote some articles about creating accessible presentations and events—things I shared or learned from being a co-chair for @theiaconf.bsky.social www.michelletchin.net/how-to-make-... and www.michelletchin.net/tips-for-hos... #GAAD
How to make accessible presentations
Learn how to create accessible presentations with simple tips to ensure everyone can engage, understand, and participate.
www.michelletchin.net
May 15, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day! I wrote some articles about creating accessible presentations and events—things I shared or learned from being a co-chair for @theiaconf.bsky.social www.michelletchin.net/how-to-make-... and www.michelletchin.net/tips-for-hos... #GAAD
Oh hai! A baby possum is growing up in our backyard. 🥹 We have a baby skunk somewhere but I wasn’t trying to take a pic of them with a flash 🤣
May 13, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Oh hai! A baby possum is growing up in our backyard. 🥹 We have a baby skunk somewhere but I wasn’t trying to take a pic of them with a flash 🤣
It’s a miracle! 🤩 After two years, they filled several dozen potholes in my neighborhood! Who do I have to thank?!
May 11, 2025 at 2:54 AM
It’s a miracle! 🤩 After two years, they filled several dozen potholes in my neighborhood! Who do I have to thank?!
It was so great seeing this in person! Thank you for closing out #IAC25
Got my first standing ovation ever after giving the closing keynote at @theiaconf.bsky.social Thank you all so much. This was truly humbling.
May 5, 2025 at 9:27 PM
It was so great seeing this in person! Thank you for closing out #IAC25
At SFO and it’s too early to be in public. I’ve already gotten 3rd degree burns from spilling my coffee on my hands. 🫠
April 27, 2025 at 2:22 PM
At SFO and it’s too early to be in public. I’ve already gotten 3rd degree burns from spilling my coffee on my hands. 🫠
I combined the words “break” and “snacks” and told @flaxenhaircynic.bsky.social that for #iac25 we were getting hard boiled eggs for the “snakes” 🐍🐍🐍 - as a co-chair I’m trying to keep things exciting!
April 27, 2025 at 1:00 AM
I combined the words “break” and “snacks” and told @flaxenhaircynic.bsky.social that for #iac25 we were getting hard boiled eggs for the “snakes” 🐍🐍🐍 - as a co-chair I’m trying to keep things exciting!
I'm excited to see everyone at @theiaconf.bsky.social in a few weeks! Considering how many UX/design conferences are online in the US these days, it made me reflect on why in-person conferences matter. www.michelletchin.net/why-in-perso...
Why in-person events matter: It's connecting, not networking
In-person events aren’t just for networking—they’re for real connection, inspiration, and community. Here’s why they still matter more than ever.
www.michelletchin.net
April 11, 2025 at 9:19 PM
I'm excited to see everyone at @theiaconf.bsky.social in a few weeks! Considering how many UX/design conferences are online in the US these days, it made me reflect on why in-person conferences matter. www.michelletchin.net/why-in-perso...
Tonight UX IRL is doing a live UX Help Desk episode at 5pm PT / 8pm ET. We'll be answering questions from Reddit and YOU! Join us live on YouTube and Twitch: www.uxinreallife.com/episode-74-u...
Episode 74: UX Help Desk Live (Apr. 10th)
We are back with a live edition of Help Desk featuring fresh questions from Reddit and… YOU!
www.uxinreallife.com
April 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Tonight UX IRL is doing a live UX Help Desk episode at 5pm PT / 8pm ET. We'll be answering questions from Reddit and YOU! Join us live on YouTube and Twitch: www.uxinreallife.com/episode-74-u...
When you're in pain, the last thing you want to deal with is health insurance issues. JUST SAYIN 😑
April 9, 2025 at 3:58 PM
When you're in pain, the last thing you want to deal with is health insurance issues. JUST SAYIN 😑
Probably spent way too much time fine tuning @theiaconf.bsky.social’s discord server today in prep for #iac25. But I got to do a lot of information architecting for a conference on information architecture, so I kinda loved it. 😅
April 8, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Probably spent way too much time fine tuning @theiaconf.bsky.social’s discord server today in prep for #iac25. But I got to do a lot of information architecting for a conference on information architecture, so I kinda loved it. 😅
I can’t believe MD pulled off that W! Sweet 16 here we come!! 🏀
March 24, 2025 at 1:24 AM
I can’t believe MD pulled off that W! Sweet 16 here we come!! 🏀
Dev husband: How often should I water my succulent?
Me: Once a sprint.
Dev husband: 😑
Me: Once a sprint.
Dev husband: 😑
March 21, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Dev husband: How often should I water my succulent?
Me: Once a sprint.
Dev husband: 😑
Me: Once a sprint.
Dev husband: 😑
This can’t be comfortable, right?
March 13, 2025 at 2:55 PM
This can’t be comfortable, right?