Double-Diamond and Design Thinking are inaccurate. There’s a better way to think about process. — Much has been written about the practice of Design, largely in service to the idea that it’s a process. Many books have been written about the subject, for example, each spending multiple chapters elucidating to the reader via tales of well-planned structures that help Design run like clockwork. “This is…

Managing a team of creative folk is one of the toughest, and most rewarding, roles a person can have. — Speaking personally, as a young designer I didn’t ever think I’d haphazardly work my way into a management role despite actually wanting it right from the beginning. Early on, I assumed being “the boss” was a seat of power where I got to make all the important decisions. But over…

Every year thousands of students fall prey to the design bootcamp industry. Here’s why that $17k UX bootcamp course isn’t worth it. — In my recent publication, aptly named “Everything You Need to Know to Get Your First Product Design Job,” I explored the myriad concerns, skills, experiences, tasks, and mindset one needs to successfully get their first product design job. The publication applies to new and experienced product designers alike and includes…

From 2020 and on, our collective global tragedy (COVID-19) has changed the way many tech companies operate, nudging them to adopt a work-from-home (WFH) structure. Coincidentally/tragically/ignorantly, many companies have also now (as of August 2022) started to pull back from this arrangement, asking staff to come into the office for…

Given the title, it’s highly likely you’re a designer who is possibly considering joining a tech startup. Congrats on the bold move! …

We Product Designers have a problem: we are creative souls. Being creative souls puts Product Designers in a precarious position. Business tends to not be creative, and yet here we are: Product Designers, working for a business. What are we doing here? How do we justify our existence? How do…