I 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. — 8 years ago, I was unaware that my life was about to take an unexpected turn. I never aspired to become a manager. It wasn’t in my career path. But as fate would have it, I found myself becoming one. …

Decoding ambiguity can be as challenging as deciphering an alien language. We should eliminate vagueness with precision in our speech. — After more than five years of listening to stakeholders requesting that I add the Wow Effect into a design, I’m still not sure what they mean. I’ve tried creating vivid images, crafting masterpieces, and composing design symphonies, but the elusive Wow Effect remains a mystery, it’s like chasing after a…

There seem to be more UX-related titles than Marvel movies. Is the UX Designer label still relevant or should we evolve to something else? — The latest debate in my team is about design labels. Should we stick to the traditional “UX Designer” label, or should we hop onto the flashy “Product Designer” bandwagon? It’s a bit like passionately arguing over your favorite ice cream flavor while the world grapples with more substantial issues. …

I recently became a father, and here I share 5 learnings from the fourth trimester. — There I was, right in the middle of a Figma event, when my wife called out, “I think my water just broke.” Yep, life’s curveballs sure do have a knack for showing up at the most unexpected moments. Nine months prior, when my wife first broke the news of her…

“One of the painful things about our time is that those who feel certainty are stupid, and those with any imagination and understanding are filled with doubt and indecision.” — Bertrand Russell I still remember the day a former boss told me that my lack of assertiveness was a major…

In my experience as a design manager and teacher, I’ve advised a fair share of designers on their professional growth. Paradoxically, the most valuable lessons are never about tools or techniques. It’s not about how to do better, but about how to think better. You usually don’t learn this stuff…

Our goal is not to create a deliverable, it’s to change something in the world. — Jeff Gothelf I’ve spent over 15 years crafting digital products and in this journey, I’ve constantly been met with methodologies presenting themselves as the ticket to successful product creation. …

“We’re not thinking machines. We’re feeling machines that happen to think.” — Dan Ariely Do you ever feel like you’re in control of your decisions, confidently navigating life with rationality as your faithful guide? Well, I hate to burst your bubble, but we’re not the masterminds we believe ourselves to…

“The problem is not the problem; the problem is your attitude about the problem.” — Captain Jack Sparrow I once worked with a developer who had an uncanny knack for finding problems. It was like he had a radar that only detected the dark clouds of doom hovering over every…