Matthew Lyon

As an artist, I’ve painted with pigment and light, but these days I’m painting with sound. Some of my photographs are currently posted on 500px, though I intend to create a better gallery here soon. My first full-length musical work, Lies in Reach was released September 4, 2024 on Triplicate Records.

As a technologist, I connect decision- and meaning-making to data through design. My work has helped experts save time, money, and lives. I am available for fractional consulting.


My site is undergoing a bit of renovation right now. Some pages are not available at the moment, but should be back soon.

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Context-Ignorant Visibility Login Bingo

People shouldn't have to deal with obscured fields in difficult input situations, or unobscured input in possibly public situations

Amazingly Short Sessions Login Bingo

People shouldn't needlessly suffer ridiculously short session times; but if those are justified, it should be clear the session has ended

Trust Me, Bro Login Bingo

People shouldn't have to use their primary credentials to authorize account access in less secure contexts

Moved the Entry Login Bingo

People should be able to rely on an external link to the place where they can log in to your system

Sent You a Link Login Bingo

People should be able to use a password to log in to a site without having to check their email

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Understanding Time Zones

You think you want worldwide UTC – I think you're entitled. Stop treating what the clock says like a number and learn about the terminology of time

Reviewing Ratings

Everyone's a critic now, and it's terrible

Cheet Sheets for Music Gear

Minimum Viable Documentation

Some ideas about the role of documentation writing in the process of lean software development

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