Published in Prototypr·Feb 13Types of people you work with as a product designerDesign is incredibly visual, so everyone has an opinion! — Feedback is crucial as a designer. Sometimes we design things to get a reaction and understand how to move forward! Other times we design things after months of research and iterations. …Design3 min readDesign3 min read
Published in Bootcamp·Feb 115 things I would tell my Junior Designer selfAt one point in my design career, I would actually say, “I wish I could stay an intern forever.” because I was so full of self-doubt, didn’t want to take ownership, and felt complacent. Looking back at my last 10 years of designing, I wish I could tell my younger…Product Design4 min readProduct Design4 min read
Published in Prototypr·Feb 10The one experience that taught me more about accessibility than years of reading articles and taking courses.It’s unfortunate that in college, I never learned the importance of accessibility. It’s also unfortunate that accessibility is often an afterthought. Today, I love seeing that accessibility has a seat at the table, it’s a “hot” topic and should stay that way. Like many people reading this, I learned about…Accessibility3 min readAccessibility3 min read
Published in Prototypr·Feb 9What my past design managers taught me about managing people.I’ve had good managers and I’ve had not-so-great managers. I’ve learned from both. Being a good manager is hard, it’s underrated how much time, feelings, and sacrifice good managers must make. As a designer, I thought I could only learn from a manager that was a designer, but boy was…Management3 min readManagement3 min read
Published in Prototypr·Oct 3, 20225 things I learned about being a solo designer at an early-stage startup.Solo designing can be daunting. Here are five things I learned during my time as a solo designer at a seed-funded startup. — Solo designing is much like foraging through the woods. There’s a bit of survival mode, a lot of learning, and a pinch of “Who made that decision? Oh, it was me.”. I joined a small startup as their only designer and while I thought I knew what I could expect…UX Design4 min readUX Design4 min read
Published in Bootcamp·Updated Oct 4, 2022How to thrive as a junior designer in a remote worldFour practical tips you can implement today to succeed as a junior designer in a remote role. — Working remotely can be challenging for junior designers because no one teaches you how to thrive and succeed when you’re sitting at home alone trying your best at work. Here are four easy tips you can implement today to thrive in a remote environment. Get to know your team on a personal level There’s nothing like feeling like you…Junior Designer3 min readJunior Designer3 min read
Published in Prototypr·May 13, 2016It’s not gospel, it’s guidelines.I can tell you that I’m not old enough, wise enough, or experienced enough to share the “rules of design” — in my opinion. I have, however, heard a few things here and there that have stuck with me and bettered me as a designer. I’ve thought of them as…Design3 min readDesign3 min read
Published in Prototypr·May 10, 2016Agency vs Startup: From a Young DesignerAt the age of 21, I had worked at a few startups and one very recognizable agency. By the age of 23 I had even more time to engage in each. I’d like to think somehow I’ve gotten to experience the best of both worlds: agencies vs startups. …Design5 min readDesign5 min read
