PinnedJorge ValenciainUX PlanetWhy designers fail to integrate into Agile teamsPrescriptive Agile frameworks make it hard for designers to add valuable contributions to the team. Without discovery practices as part of…8 min read·Feb 12, 2024--21--21
PinnedJorge ValenciaThe case against assertiveness and the beauty of “I don’t know”Exploring the beauty of ‘I don’t know’ & the pitfalls of assertiveness. Embrace curiosity and humility for growth.6 min read·Sep 1, 2023--18--18
Jorge ValenciainUX PlanetI’m done talking about MVP, let’s talk about real productsThe concept of MVP is so ambiguous it leads to confusion in product design conversations.5 min read·Apr 28, 2024----
Jorge ValenciainUX PlanetAncient Greek philosophy for modern product designThe ancient Greek philosophers were the designers of their time. Their teachings have been invaluable throughout my career. Here are the…6 min read·Mar 17, 2024----
Jorge ValenciainUX PlanetPlanning is procrastination, just do the thingPlanning is a useful tool but it can become an excuse to delay execution. You don’t need a detailed plan, what you need is to get to work.7 min read·Jan 21, 2024--2--2
Jorge Valencia9 non-design related books to elevate your product design skillsGrowing as a designer requires going beyond traditional design literature.6 min read·Jan 8, 2024----
Jorge ValenciainUX PlanetA deep dive into meeting culture and an antidote to its toxicityThe managers, the format, and the attendee overload turn meetings into unproductive wastelands. Let’s explore 5 unintuitive hacks to fix…10 min read·Oct 10, 2023--13--13
Jorge ValenciainUX Planet7 lessons learned in my painful transition from IC to managerI never wanted to be a manager, and after 8 years, I’ve gained insights I would have liked to know before diving into the role.10 min read·Sep 25, 2023--1--1
Jorge ValenciainBootcampCensoring ambiguity: A radical approach to effective design conversationsDecoding ambiguity can be as challenging as deciphering an alien language. We should eliminate vagueness with precision in our speech.5 min read·Sep 18, 2023--1--1
Jorge ValenciainBootcampThe futility of labeling design rolesThere seem to be more UX-related titles than Marvel movies. Is the UX Designer label still relevant or should we evolve to something else?6 min read·Sep 11, 2023--7--7
