Ramblings of a Technical Writer

A blog by Alex Lopez

Recapping a webinar given by Brigid Daull Brockway, hosted through the Society for Technical Communication. [Photo Credit: fdecomite on...

Alexander Lopez

Jan 4, 20211 min read

Recapping a webinar given by Kirk St. Amant, hosted through the Society for Technical Communication. [Photo Credit: Jernej Furman on...

Alexander Lopez

Jan 4, 20211 min read

Analyzing the unique challenges of creating video game tutorial levels. Christmas mornings are a special kind of magic for kids. There’s...

Alexander Lopez

Jul 8, 20207 min read

Revising ramen directions and investigating the mystery of a well-seasoned plate. As a college student, I was contractually obligated to...

Alexander Lopez

Mar 28, 20207 min read

Unpacking the design of a board game and its manual. It’s the weekend. You’re hanging with your buds. You want to mix things up a bit,...

Alexander Lopez

Mar 28, 20206 min read

Examining the (in)famous IKEA assembly instructions and their unusual lack of text. [Photo Credit: Jim Davies on Flickr via Compfight cc]...

Alexander Lopez

Mar 28, 202011 min read