Tag: Matters

Why Design for Cultural Heritage Matters

Until a couple of years ago, talking about design in the field of cultural heritage was strictly connected to “classical” way of designing where the outcome is a tangible solution which is completed and crafted, such as in exhibition design related to the design of the vitrines...

5 ways your DNA matters to your health

It might surprise you to hear that you share 99.9% of your DNA with everyone else on the planet. ¹ Even so, we’re all unique — especially when it comes to our health. Understanding how your DNA may contribute to your health can help you receive personalized medical care...

When Hypocrisy No Longer Matters

As Couric notes, the big “moment” on Meet the Press was always when Russert would hone in on a politician’s contradictions and catch them in a lie or a flip-flop. The politician would sputter and evade and then Russert would pounce and bag his prey. Russert always irritated me &...

30 Days. Day 14. Size Matters???

Tel (The Doorman) is thinking about buying a new vehicle. I say ‘vehicle’ rather than ‘car’, because unlike your average-Joe who lives on the fourth floor of an apartment block on a housing estate, he drives a farm tractor. He once told me that it had 16 gears. I used to driv...

Representation online matters: practical end-to-end diversification in search and recommender systems

Pinterest is a platform designed to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love. This is not only our company’s core mission but something that has become increasingly important in today’s interconnected world. As technology becomes increasingly integrated into th...

Words Matter: Why We Should Put an End to ???Grandfathering???

The time has come to call an end to “grandfathering”. Don’t freak out — I mean the word, not the policy. People typically use “grandfathering” to describe exempting long-time customers or users from new requirements. For example, if a company were to increase thei...

Why DEIA Matters

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) isn’t just a buzzword for me; it’s a deeply held belief and a personal commitment. Here’s why DEIA matters to me: Equality is Fundamental: I believe everyone deserves equal opportunities, regardless of their background....