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IAN STEVENS


WRITTEN+ SEEN





I'm a problem-solver to the core. Whether I'm writing an article, designing and
developing software, illustrating a concept, educating my two children on a
topic, taking a picture, or just doing a crossword, I love the challenge. This
is a place for me to showcase some of my resulting solutions, mostly in the form
of writing and photography.


DOES YOUR COMPANY NEED A PRODUCT MANAGER?

I'm looking for a new job. Could your company be a good fit?

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RECENT ARTICLES

I like figuring out how to explain difficult concepts in simple terms. These
long-form pieces usually involve a bit of research or structured thinking. I
write about topics which interest me, which covers a lot of ground.


ARE YOU REPELLING USERS WITH YOUR PRODUCT DESIGN?


YOUR SEEMINGLY INNOCUOUS PRODUCT DESIGN COULD BE REPELLING OR ALIENATING
UNDERREPRESENTED USERS. MAKE IT BETTER BY ADOPTING A MORE INCLUSIVE AND
WELCOMING DESIGN. HERE'S WHY IT'S IMPORTANT, AND HOW TO GET THERE.


JOANNE MCNEIL'S LURKING SERVES AS A WARNING FOR MAKERS OF DIGITAL PRODUCTS


LURKING TELLS THE STORY OF THE SOCIAL INTERNET FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF ITS
USERS. IT'S ALSO A RECORD OF HOW DIGITAL PRODUCTS CAN BOTH UPLIFT AND FAIL
MARGINALIZED PEOPLE. PRODUCT MANAGERS AND DESIGNERS ALIKE SHOULD READ THIS BOOK
TO AVOID REPEATING SIMILAR MISTAKES.


ONLY YOU CAN STOP CONFIRMATION BIAS


CONFIRMATION BIAS LEADS US TO HOLD FALSE BELIEF WITH A CONFIDENCE GREATER THAN
EVIDENCE CAN JUSTIFY. CURBING IT WHEN MAKING DECISIONS REQUIRES PATIENCE AND
RIGOR. IT'S A BATTLE THAT'S WORTH THE EFFORT.

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MY WEEKLY TORONTO STARTUP NEWSLETTER AIMS TO INSPIRE

Since 2018, I've curated and written over 100 issues of a newsletter on
startup-related news for Toronto. I feel there are many people who might want to
turn their idea into a startup, but shy away from taking their first steps. I
think about those people when I write my newsletter, which I send out to 4500+
subscribers every week. If you know someone in the GTA who could do with some
encouragement delivered to their inbox, get them to sign up.


FEATURED NATURE PHOTOS

Plants, flowers, and trees are fun to shoot. They tend to sit still, which is a
distinct advantage. They're also easy and rewarding subjects, in that they're
often close-by and inherently beautiful. Here are a few of my favourite nature
shots.



All writing, photography, and design on this site by me, Ian Stevens. Technical,
creative, and curious, I try to know a little about everything and strive to
explain difficult concepts in plainest terms. I live in Toronto with my
wonderful wife and two lovely children.


MORE FROM IAN

 * See more photos on Flickr
 * Follow @istevens on Twitter
 * Follow @istevens on Medium
 * Read Techstars Startup Digest Toronto, curated by Ian
 * Read blog posts from 2002-2012
 * View activity on Stack Overflow
 * View activity on GitHub


REACH OUT TO IAN

 * Tweet @istevens
 * Contact on LinkedIn
 * Or use this form:


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