Pleasure and Pain

Improving the human experience one day at a time

Pleasure and Pain: photos by Whitney G. Hess

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By supporting New Work City, you make what I do possible

August 2nd, 2010 · No Comments · Community

I am a founding member of New Work City, the premiere coworking community in Manhattan.
I’ve written before about why I work there, and have tweeted endlessly about the inspiration and genius that fills its walls.
In April we found out that we lost our lease and immediately had to move into a temporary home at [...]


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Wondering? Ask me on Formspring!

July 25th, 2010 · No Comments · Community

I recently set up an account on Formspring, a site that lets people ask and answer questions about anything at all. I’ve been asked 17 questions so far, and I’ve answered every one.

So if you want to ask me something about user experience, consulting, writing, life in New York City, or whatever else is on [...]


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The Honor and Burden of Chairing a Conference

June 16th, 2010 · 3 Comments · Community, Conferences

I attend a lot of conferences. Okay, more than a lot — an ungodly amount. Just check the Conferences tag on this blog.
Attending them is a ball, inspirational but tiring. Speaking at them is a privilege, stressful but rewarding. Organizing them…now that isn’t something I’d wish on my worst enemy.
Why? Because it’s a thankless job, [...]


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Meet me at NYC’s Internet Week 2010

June 7th, 2010 · No Comments · Community, Events, Industry

Internet Week 2010, starting today and ending on Sunday, is a wide array of events all around NYC raising the profile of our ever-growing tech industry.
I’ve been generally underwhelmed by the daytime offerings, but will be out and about each night.
Where you can find me (and if you see me, say hello!):
Monday, June 7
Zappos CEO [...]


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Old Guard Versus New Guard: An Interview by Tom Johnson

June 2nd, 2010 · 1 Comment · Community, Industry

While at STC Summit in Dallas a month ago, Tom Johnson, a technical writer for the LDS Church in Salt Lake City, asked if he could interview me for his blog I’d Rather Be Writing.
From Tom’s blog post:

In this videocast, I talk with Whitney Hess at the STC Summit in Dallas about her perspective on [...]


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