A living document to collect my thoughts on books that have influenced my career. — The idea of a book feels quaint when compared to the vast quantity of information that is so readily available to us. The tables of contents and indexes of technical and reference books seem downright primitive compared to dynamic searches and annotations available on any phone, computer or e-reader. …

How to integrate data thinking and A/B testing methodologies into your design process — At Paperless Post I had the chance to work with a team dedicated to improving our site through research and experimentation. In the process, I became more fluent in the language and processes of quantitative analysis, particularly A/B testing. This knowledge has significantly improved my ability to work with organizations…

I wrote recently about my dreams of being a Product Designer after years of working at an agency. I felt that I had reached a ceiling in my work and had become unsure of how to grow as a designer. …

Like many designers out of school, my first work experiences were a combination of freelancing, and contract work. Eventually I got a job at an agency, my first official role as “UI Designer”. This seemed like a logical transition at the time, as the world of client management and requirements…