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Research in Early MVPs: How Much Is Enough?

In most MVP-building situations, the starting point feels almost predetermined. The founder has already spotted a real problem, and the…

Sep 2

Research in Early MVPs: How Much Is Enough?

Sep 2

Wix vs Framer: Observations from Building a Simple Portfolio

What follows is not a tutorial but a set of observations and lessons learned. I found the process revealing, and I believe it may be…

Aug 27

Wix vs Framer: Observations from Building a Simple Portfolio

Aug 27

Working with Stakeholders (Part 1): The Six Archetypes Beyond Product & Tech

When we talk about “stakeholders,” it’s easy to lump them together as one audience we need to convince. But in reality, stakeholders are as…

Aug 11

Working with Stakeholders (Part 1): The Six Archetypes Beyond Product & Tech

Aug 11

Navigating Stakeholders as a Designer: Lessons from Sitting in Their Seat

I’m not even sure if I truly “became” a stakeholder, or if I was simply a design leader tasked with a broader, more complex scope. Looking…

Aug 1

Navigating Stakeholders as a Designer: Lessons from Sitting in Their Seat

Aug 1

What Makes a Designer? A Reflection on Craft, Mindset, and Evolution

Lately I’ve been reflecting on what it really means to be a designer — especially in a world where our roles keep shifting.

Jul 17

What Makes a Designer? A Reflection on Craft, Mindset, and Evolution

Jul 17

Quiet Years, Loud Lessons: How I Finally Started Writing

I sat on a draft for nearly a decade, convinced it wasn’t the right time or that I wasn’t ready. This is how I finally hit publish — and…

Jul 8

Quiet Years, Loud Lessons: How I Finally Started Writing

Jul 8

Unlock Opportunities Through Visibility

Let’s talk about why getting your work — and yourself — seen really matters, and how you can start today

Jul 4

Unlock Opportunities Through Visibility

Jul 4

What Startups Really Need from Designers: Driving Impact Over Perfection

Written in 2016, Still Relevant Today This article was originally drafted almost 10 years ago, while I was working in Sale Stock. Although…

Jul 1

What Startups Really Need from Designers: Driving Impact Over Perfection

Jul 1

Vina Zerlina

Vina Zerlina

Introverted design leader who believes in quiet strength. Writing on growth, vulnerability, and applying design thinking beyond design.

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