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Jul 19, 2024 | 
minoraxis.medium.com | Helena Zhang
This year there were 98 talks at Figma's annual conference, 85 from Config San Francisco and 13 from Config Singapore. I watched them all as I recovered from Covid after attending in person. ๐ญ I'm impressed at the diversity of material. There's something for everyone.
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May 8, 2024 | 
medium.com | Helena Zhang
By Helena Zhang There's a particular thing that breaks my immersion in a film or TV show: missing message historyMare of Easttown, Season 1, Episode 1, 20:17 Mare of Easttown, Season 1. Erin and Brendan had "been texting back and forth for like 3 weeks" (29:20). So how come there are no previous messages in view?? It doesn't seem plausible that they would be deleted.
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Jan 5, 2024 | 
minoraxis.medium.com | Helena Zhang
Best new icons of 2023This time I asked my icon friends for their favorite sets from the year. Enjoy!So bold and so cute!โ Helena Zhang, co-creator of PhosphorSuper unique and nostalgic style reminiscent of the first human drawings. โ Laura Reen, icon designer and illustratorThese icons are open and playful, build off the brand, and the animations are wonderful. โ Scott Dunlap, creator of PixiThis up-and-coming set has a unique, playful personality that sets it apart.
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Nov 1, 2023 | 
nature.com | Kathryn Taylor |Avishay Spitzer |Griffin G. Hartmann |Helena Zhang |Kiarash Shamardani |Minhui Su | +6 more
AbstractThe role of the nervous system in the regulation of cancer is increasingly appreciated. In gliomas, neuronal activity drives tumour progression through paracrine signalling factors such as neuroligin-3 and brain-derived neurotrophic factor1,2,3 (BDNF), and also through electrophysiologically functional neuron-to-glioma synapses mediated by AMPA (ฮฑ-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazole propionic acid) receptors4,5.
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Jul 6, 2023 | 
minoraxis.medium.com | Helena Zhang
29 stories ยท Tutorials, case studies, history, and inspiration
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Jun 21, 2023 | 
medium.com | Helena Zhang
By Helena Zhang Photo by Austin Distel on Unsplash I recently reconnected with an old friend of mine over Whatsapp. We haven't spoken for over 6 months, and I was curious how his company is doing. He casually replied:"Yeah it's going well. I currently have around 20 employees and it's going to grow to more than 50 by end of the year. Potentially around 100 by early next year"
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Jun 17, 2023 | 
medium.com | Helena Zhang
By Helena Zhang Photo by Jakob Owens on Unsplash I took a week off of social media because the statements below resonated with me: Going on Instagram exacerbates my misery I wake up and immediately check Instagram for notifications like a sucker I obsessively stalk my crush in my free time (It's sad I know) I was unable to focus on my task and...
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Apr 6, 2023 | 
medium.com | Helena Zhang
The ghosting hit me hard. "It has been a week, and I haven't heard from him. Should I message him again? I saw he is online on the app, which means he is alive.""No, don't message him. I'm sorry, Helena, but it sounds like you just have been ghosted."This was the conversation between my colleague and me.
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Mar 30, 2023 | 
medium.design | Helena Zhang
We've started a "What if" series on the Medium design team. As a counterbalance to our rigorous day-to-day process, we needed a space to zoom out, experiment, and explore more broadly. We use these sessions to sharpen our craft or tackle an open question together-and underneath it all to have some quality team time. At our last company offsite, we were admiring a design exploration when someone asked: what if we only used type? Oooh.
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Mar 27, 2023 | 
medium.com | Helena Zhang
Heartbreak is a catalyst for a new path. How long did you cry over an ex without leaving the house? Mine went on for two weeks long. I refused to get out of bed unless I needed to pee or shower. My head was blank; my heart was shattered - I was a complete mess. I didn't understand heartaches until those two weeks. I could physically feel my heart in so much pain that I didn't know how to release it. I wanted to be saved. I felt so alone with these feelings and wanted to do something about it.
