Charis Liao

Putting on some winter jazz, sip warm hot cocoa, and read :)

With authenticity and simple & pure intentions of truly wanting to connect. Be proactive like others have commented :)

Depending on the size and placement, I usually notice the logo first if it takes up an equal amount of space as the text. However, there have been many instances where the text occupies more space, and in those cases, I tend to read the text first. If either of them is interesting, I'd click.

I’ve got to give it to Duolingo’s marketing team—changing their app’s front UI was such a simple move, but it had a huge impact. Literally, every one of my friends who uses the app noticed it and started using Duolingo more. It’s wild how something so small can grab so much attention and get people to re-engage.

Congrats on the launch. This is such a cool idea for allowing developers to rewind what they did over the past year. I also noticed that the downloaded image cut out my profile picture. Besides being able to directly share it on X, I think it would be nice for us to directly share it on Linkedin as well.

I believe there are many types of criticism, but I like to categorize them into two main types: constructive and non-constructive. Constructive criticism, when delivered concisely, is much easier to process. Based on my own judgment, knowledge, and the critic’s experience, expertise, domain knowledge, and even age, I evaluate whether the feedback is helpful and worth considering. If it is, I...

Our team uses Notion to document down plans and tasks for each department. On top of having really nice and detailed documentation, we also hold regular weekly sync up across departments which I found really helpful to understand what each department is doing. This might not work if the company is huge, but for a smaller team, it's pretty helpful.

I'd say start with identifying what tools do you actually need and use as many free tools or lower cost tools as possible.

A desire to change the world but the 9-5 you're working at doesn't allow you to. :)

I take notes during meetings and often come back to my notes for memory recall. Without taking notes, I probably will only remember key decisions and a few action items. I still haven't found a way to systematically write down meeting minutes. Would love some suggestions if anyone has any :")

I started with PowerPoint, but quickly switched to Google Slides when I was in school for its easy sharing and real-time modification functionality. However, ever since I graduated from school, I switched back to PowerPoint because of its newly integrated AI design functionality. I can make aesthetic slides very easily based on the content of my slides. Lots of my friend use Canva for its...

Would love to connect and learn more about you :") https://www.linkedin.com/in/char...

I love this idea! It would be amazing if there was a feature where people could share their trip itineraries along with a little journal section. The journal could be a place to reflect on what they discovered, learned, and any fun surprises during their trips. Plus, they could share recommendations, tips, or even what they would do differently if they went back to the same place again. It...

Welcome to PH! I'm pretty new here too, but I’ve found the PH community to be super engaging and supportive. Discovering new products has been such a fun experience—it’s like going on a treasure hunt for cool ideas and innovations. Hope you have an amazing time here! 😊

This is honestly the cutest!! This is going to make me enjoy coding even more haha

Take it easy and bring some good vibes.

Unable to have consistent productivity. I always find myself having an instant burst of energy and would complete many tasks in a short period of time, but once I cool down, I tend to do things a lot slower. I tried to plan my day ahead to combat this problem, but please if anyone has any suggestion, would love to hear it! :)

For me, Instagram? I used to use facebook and snap daily but now I rarely even open the app anymore. Friends around me have stopped using them as well.

Honestly, it depends on the project. If it’s small, I like working solo because it gives me the flexibility to move at my own pace and learn every part of the process from start to finish. That said, I’ve realized you can’t go far without a team. Collaborating with others brings fresh perspectives, and dividing tasks helps get things done faster. Plus, there’s always something to learn from...

This is such a cute idea! Have you considered making it interactive? One thing though, what if my menu bar is full? Any workaround solution?