Welcome to DevinCrutcher.com, an exploration of past works and experiences and a career focused on the important link between hardware, software, and human. This site contains the UX portfolio, my UX values, writing samples, and site news. Pages coming soon: VR, Photography, and Video.
Devin’s background includes experiences with iconic brands including Apple, Bottle Rocket Studios, Citibank, Michaels Stores, and others. When he’s not building or exploring new technology, he’s consulting or writing about it for The American Genius or DallasComputer.io, the consulting brand. He’s written about topics including hardware, VR, macOS, public health, regulations, and even UX
His range of interests have taken him through a number of industries including: consumer electronics, SaaS and software development, telecommunications, eCommerce and physical retail, advertising, cosmetology, architecture, and finance.
The site first launched in 2008, a very different time for the web and for personal branding. These days, everyone and their cat has a web site, mostly built with Squarespace. It no longer feels as novel or original as it once did. The web of the past required obsessive attention to detail and knowledge of the code and good web development still does, but it’s not the same.
If you’re looking for the singing name twin in Memphis, Tennessee, you can find him here.
I explore the future of VR and Ai
Content can take a variety of forms, whether text, video, or even 3D renderings using photogrammetry. I can make anything into content, with the right tools. I write about VR on DallasComputer.io and I did Burning Man in VR.
I’ve taken bold stances on upcoming technologies, including my statements on why VR sucks for women and about about why the Touch Bar was wrong.
I have meaningful thoughts about Ai, including the proliferation of Ai’s “open source” mischaracterization.
Check out the Ai, VR, macOS, and UX categories on DallasComputer.io.
You can continue reading here or explore reading selections / writing samples on DallasComputer.io about topics including Ai, hardware, VR, macOS, public health, regulations, and even UX. Grab a coffee. There’s plenty of writing samples both light and heavy. I have also written for The American Genius.
The New Video Page
Check out the new page dedicated to discussion of my past experience with video.
General VR Accessibility Challenges
There's a lot of debate about the long-term viability of VR. People have waited for Apple to enter the fold thinking it will change the landscape. But my primary issues with VR involve sickness, account authentication, learning curve, and lack of a "killer app" it...
My UX Values
Hi, my name is Devin. I'm a "webmaster" who was told it's called "UX" now. I'm reflecting my past and why I'm not like other UX-ers I've met. Welcome to my UX Values page!
Testing Common Hardware & Accessibility
High-end hardware is fun, but it's not typical. We all like having the latest phone, but that's not what most people use. That's why I often pick my own hardware based on what's the most popular or what is likely to be in the months or years ahead. Here are some of...
Michaels MakerPlace Public Launch
MakerPlace by Michaels launched on August 1, 2023. The launch video looks pretty neat, if I say so myself. The site is intended to compete with Etsy to help makers sell their products and connect with fellow makers to teach new skills using the class ecosystem. It...
Animated Buttons
I added big, animated buttons to the home page. Aren't they fun? I figured that for more visual-focused visitors, links embedded in copy or hidden under the hamburger button on mobile could keep people from discovering other pages. And the animations should make them...
Welcome to the new DevinCrutcher.com
Things got a bit crazy during pandemic. The site was under construction and now I've brought it back. This site will tell a bit more about me and the work I've done in my career to give people a better sense of who I am in a new context. I've done many different types...