Archive - west & ease

On living and loving life with Abi Suresh

Meet Abi Suresh, a human living and loving life in New York City. Driven by fostering community, Abi co-hosts Olive Tree Writing Club, a weekly writing…

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January 2024

Sam Ray Lee on how creativity can be a full-circle journey

Meet Sam Ray Lee, a musician, singer, songwriter, UI/UX designer, freelance photographer, and one-half of the musical duo Umami House based in Brooklyn…

Jan 30 •

Kevin Twohy on how he designed Hellosaurus from start to launch

Listen now | Subscriber-exclusive audio conversation with Kevin Twohy

Jan 8 •

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December 2023

2023 Year in Review

To all the conversations we've had this year

Dec 31, 2023 •

Designing for trust and safety with Jay Demetillo

Listen now | Subscriber-exclusive audio conversation with Jay Demetillo

Dec 27, 2023 •

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Voices from the Field Guest Lecture: Product Design Exercises

Watch now (32 mins) | Live guest lecture by Leslie Luo for UC Davis Design 40C: Design for Aesthetics course led by Professor James (Jim) Housefield

Dec 5, 2023 •

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November 2023

Reflecting on our design journeys with Triệu Thanh Nguyệt (Tiffany Trieu) and Leslie Luo

Live guest lecture "Voices from the Field" conversation hosted at UC Davis Design 001 "Intro to Design" course

Nov 28, 2023 •

45:40

October 2023

On approaching the founder journey with our whole selves with Kirk Fernandes

Meet Kirk Fernandes, Founder of Merit—where tech workers find mentors, get career advice, and connect with the best companies to grow their careers for…

Oct 10, 2023 •

June 2023

Mentorship and Your Career Journey

Cross-post of my original "Office Hours" conversation with get-merit.com

Jun 9, 2023 •

May 2023

Embracing an international perspective through design with Jay Demetillo

Meet Jay Demetillo, a Filipino-American designer whose career and life spans worldwide.

May 23, 2023 •

April 2023

west & ease: the name

On how west & ease came to life

Apr 28, 2023 •

Red Gaskell on striving for creative satisfaction through collaborations with friends

Meet Red Gaskell, a Filipino director and photographer based in Los Angeles.

Apr 4, 2023 •

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