Lately, I have been noticing how many digital interfaces are moving toward softer gradients, glowing color transitions, and atmospheric visual effects. Because interface and logo design function rhetorically as much as aesthetically, these shifts are worth paying attention to not only as branding trends, but also as questions of accessibility and usability. A decade ago … Continue reading The Gradient Trend vs. Design Efficacy
Digital twins are having a moment, though the concept itself is not new. The phrase usually refers to a dynamic digital representation of a physical object, environment, process, or even person—one that can be continuously updated through data, simulation, and feedback loops. The origins of digital twinning are often traced back to NASA and the … Continue reading Dreaming of a (Digital) Twin
This week, I had the opportunity to serve as an external committee member for a doctoral qualifying exam outside my department. As always, it's a privilege to be part of the process. I enjoy being able to witness how disciplinary cultures (beyond my own experience or contexts) shape knowledge building and research practices. For academics, … Continue reading Clarity is an Act of Respect
I am thrilled to share that the Collaborative Writing Playbook series (published by Parlor Press) is now complete and is being published in the next few weeks! I am making this early announcement in light of the CCCC convention this week––as we make a special bundle offer to teachers and program leaders who are looking … Continue reading The Trilogy Is Complete: Introducing Collaborative Writing at Work
Mentoring machines may sound strange or maybe even a little uncomfortable, but it signals something uniquely human about how we imagine our relationship to emerging technologies.
Jason Tham, Ph.D. 