Summary: <p> </p> <p><img src="https://i0.wp.com/userdefenders.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/019-Pek-Pongpaet.jpg?resize=789%2C1024" alt="User Defenders Podcast Pek Pongpaet (G.S.D.)" class="superhero"></p> <blockquote><p> Pek Pongpaet teaches us that the key to successful UX is in pattern recognition and application. He reminds us of the power of visual hierarchy in that if something’s important, it should never be buried. He reminds us of the power of observation and in testing our product with users. He also inspires us to not just do the work we’re given, but to do the work we want to do. </p></blockquote> <p> Pek Pongpaet is the Managing Partner at Silicon Valley based studio imPekable. He crafts outstanding mobile and web products for clients that include Google, HP, Motorola and Groupon to name a few. He’s quite the ninja…literally. He’s an actual motion capture model in the Mortal Kombat games. He’s one of the rare and coveted breeds we would call a unicorn, but he would call a Diviner (Developer/Designer). One of the things you may not see on his resume is his experience working as a stock photography model. </p> <p><strong>LINKS</strong><br> <a href="http://impekable.com/" target="_blank">Pek’s Studio (impekable)</a><br> <a href="https://twitter.com/pekpongpaet" target="_blank">Pek’s Twitter</a><br> <a href="https://instagram.com/pek" target="_blank">Pek’s Instagram</a></p> <p>[RESOURCE] Study design patterns.<br> [BOOK] <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/7811212/type/dlg/http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dont-make-me-think-revisited-steve-krug/1116173905?ean=9780321965516" target="_blank">Don’t Make Me Think</a> </p> <hr> <p><strong>SUBSCRIBE</strong><br> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/user-defenders-podcast-inspiring/id1055121160?mt=2&ls=1" target="_blank">Subscribe on iTunes</a> | <a href="http://www.subscribeonandroid.com/pcr.apple.com/id1055121160" target="_blank">Subscribe on Android</a> | <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ixoin7ctwvavboeov4fvuhm6v6a" target="_blank">Subscribe on Google Play</a> | <a href="http://userdefenders.com/?feed=podcast" target="_blank">RSS Feed</a> </p> <p><strong>SUPERPOWER OF SUPPORT</strong><br> Here’s your chance to use your superpower of support. Don’t rely on telepathy alone! If you’re enjoying the show, would you take two minutes and <a href="http://userdefenders.com/review" target="_blank">leave a rating and review</a> on iTunes? I’d also be willing to remove my cloak of invisibility from your inbox if you’d <a href="http://userdefenders.com/join" target="_blank">subscribe to the Bi-Weekly Bugle</a> for my best UX/Personal Growth tips and superguest announcements. </p> <p><strong>SUPER-CRED</strong><br> Artwork by <a href="https://twitter.com/phyrhed" target="_blank">Cesar Lemus</a> | Editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/chrisbcombs" target="_blank">Chris Combs</a> | Music by <a href="https://twitter.com/wymangentry" target="_blank">Wyman Gentry</a> </p> <p> <a href="http://userdefenders.com/podcast/019-the-power-of-design-patterns-with-pek-pongpaet/#more-369" class="more-link"><span>(more…)</span></a></p>
