PinnedPublished inUX CollectiveDesign in the age of AI: the death of PMs & engineersAI & economic pressures lead to an inevitable future—one where Designers do more while PMs & Engineers disappear.Jan 1916Jan 1916
PinnedPublished inUX CollectiveThe Peter Principle: how lazy leadership can stifle your design careerThis satirical concept remains surprisingly pervasive and an easy tool for leaders to mute career growth and skirt accountability.Nov 9, 202410Nov 9, 202410
PinnedPublished inUX CollectiveFixing product design career paths with the Mirror ModelDesigners shouldn’t always manage, but they’re often forced to for career growth. Let’s fix that.Nov 15, 202214Nov 15, 202214
PinnedPublished inUX CollectiveDesign is not a formula, it’s an odyssey: replacing the Double DiamondDouble-Diamond and Design Thinking are inaccurate. There’s a better way to think about process.Oct 18, 202472Oct 18, 202472
PinnedPublished inUX CollectiveHow to lead designers — 18 practical tipsManaging a team of creative folk is one of the toughest, and most rewarding, roles a person can have. Speaking personally, as a young…Nov 30, 20192Nov 30, 20192
Published inUX CollectiveLearn leadership from Elon MuskThe antagonistic billionaire is the pinnacle of terrible leadership. Become a better leader by doing the opposite of Elon Musk.Jan 2714Jan 2714
DeviantArt at 25: A celebration and a reckoningFrom pioneering creativity online to controversies over AI, a journey of innovation, community, and a fight for its soul.Jan 21Jan 21
Published inUX CollectiveBuilding a design career when the economy is against youIt’s 2023, soon to be 2024. Inflation remains higher than The Fed would like it to be, and their aggressive efforts to fix inflation are…Aug 21, 20238Aug 21, 20238
Published inUX CollectiveDesign bootcamps are a scamEvery year thousands of students fall prey to the design bootcamp industry. Here’s why that $17k UX bootcamp course isn’t worth it.Jan 12, 202325Jan 12, 202325
Published inUX CollectiveEverything you need to know to get your first product design jobHunting for a Product Design job? This guide handholds you through the entire process, from philosophy, to preparation, to portfolio.Oct 11, 20225Oct 11, 20225
