Design

Overcoming Fear and Uncertainty in the Design Process — In my years of experience in the design industry, there was always one issue that consistently created challenges during the design process: the ability to make design decisions. Product design must consider many factors, including user flows, managing stakeholders, user interface decisions, technical problems, and timelines. …

Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers. — “It’s time we face facts: there’s really only one way to design. And to design that one way, there’s only one tool we should be using. Moreover, there’s only one process that leads to successful outcomes. And there’s only one set of artifacts worth developing.” The one true way to…

Incorporating AI into your design solutions. — Recently, I was making a lot of AI prototypes, and in this article, I want to share with you my learning. We are going to discuss what design opportunities Large Language Models (LLMs) unlock and how to design with AI. Chatbots LLMs have certainly increased the possibilities of chatbots. They can…

I bid farewell to some dear friends today. These were the most exquisitely designed chairs of woven cane that I’ve ever had the privilege to encounter. I’m certain there are others that are more finely crafted, but it wasn’t just their ambitious, expansive, yet embracing design that impressed me. Resting…

Photoshop recently launched its Generative AI version. As a UX designer, I don’t rely heavily on Photoshop. But it was fun developing my prompt skills.

Junior designers should change this! — The design industry hiring processes have become a sad joke. Companies now ask for juniors with five years of commercial experience. Rampant overhiring by big businesses led to thousands of mid and seniors getting fired. Definition of design gets distorted with mostly unfounded AI hype. It’s crazy! Saying it’s a…

The Convergence of Design Thinking and the Scientific Methodology — Problem-solvers have taken two main approaches to tackle their challenges: design thinking and the scientific method. At first glance, these two might seem like they’re worlds apart. However, when you dive deeper, you’ll find that they’re more similar than they appear. …

You’re not alone if you’ve ever felt frustrated and overwhelmed when selecting a topic for your design project. It can be incredibly nerve-wracking to navigate through a vast sea of options without knowing where to begin. I have been there too, constantly wondering why someone couldn’t just hand me a…

Introduction In the world of advertising, marketing, and creative endeavors, the client-agency relationship is a delicate dance, where the magic happens when visions align and strategies merge. At the heart of this collaboration lies a Sacred Document, a Brief that serves as a roadmap, guiding the agency’s creative endeavors to fulfill…