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How to “speak” like a product manager

Where did I learn all that product terminology?

Mar 16

How to “speak” like a product manager

Mar 16

6 ways designers waste time (and what to do instead)

When designers are perceived as a time sink, stakeholders start losing trust, leading to more prescriptive asks, micromanagement, and a…

Feb 27

6 ways designers waste time (and what to do instead)

Feb 27

How a simple request to ‘create some visuals’ evolved into shaping company-wide strategic decisions.

This is the story of how I led the product vision project that reshaped the future of Booking.com, one of the world’s largest travel…

Feb 6

How a simple request to ‘create some visuals’ evolved into shaping company-wide strategic decisions.

Feb 6

Decoding Difficult Stakeholders: A Survival Guide for UX Designers

Let’s be honest: stakeholder reviews can be a mixed bag. Sometimes they’re a productive exchange of ideas, other times they feel like…

Jan 27

Decoding Difficult Stakeholders: A Survival Guide for UX Designers

Jan 27

How I’ve been documenting my design work for the last 7 years

As designers, we often find ourselves facing two daunting tasks: updating our portfolios and preparing for performance reviews. Both can…

Jan 9

How I’ve been documenting my design work for the last 7 years

Jan 9

3 steps for the undervalued designer to expand their influence

Sick of being a “pixel pusher”? Tired of not being included in any planning or strategic discussions about next steps for your product…

Nov 18, 2024

3 steps for the undervalued designer to expand their influence

Nov 18, 2024

How to effectively use AI in your product design process right now

There are a billion new AI tools out there but which ones can improve your product design process today?

Sep 17, 2024

How to effectively use AI in your product design process right now

Sep 17, 2024

The #1 Skill for Designers

As a UX designer with over a decade of experience, I’ve learned that one skill often separates the good from the great. It’s the key to…

Sep 4, 2024

The #1 Skill for Designers

Sep 4, 2024

For designers wanting to level up their product strategy skills

Limited time or funds? Here are some cost-effective resources to boost your product strategy knowledge and influence.

Sep 2, 2024

For designers wanting to level up their product strategy skills

Sep 2, 2024

UX Designers — Here’s how to (very practically) set yourself apart from other designers in 2024

Want to know some steps you can take today to stand out from all the other designers applying for the same jobs? I’ve got you.

Aug 19, 2024

UX Designers — Here’s how to (very practically) set yourself apart from other designers in 2024

Aug 19, 2024

UX Survival Guide

UX Survival Guide

14.1K Followers

A Principal Designer drawing on my 13 years in UX to empower you with the knowledge and tools you need to showcase your value and accelerate your career growth

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