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A Curious Place
A collection of essays on design, growth, and career.
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Finding strengths within
Finding strengths within
Confidence, doing hard things, & imperfection
Sam Yuan
Sep 13
The art of addressing feedback
The art of addressing feedback
It’s a part of designer life to receive feedback. How do you usually react to it? Do you nod along but secretly ignore the feedback? Do you…
Sam Yuan
Feb 26
The Design Habit (Part 1)
The Design Habit (Part 1)
What makes an excellent designer
Sam Yuan
Feb 3
How to prepare for a promotion, part 2
How to prepare for a promotion, part 2
All you need is depth, breadth, consistency, and the right mindset
Sam Yuan
Oct 4, 2023
The first 4 weeks of a UX manager
The first 4 weeks of a UX manager
Joining a new team as a UX manager can be daunting. There is a lot to learn and to do. It’s also one of the best times to practice being an…
Sam Yuan
Jul 25, 2023
The power of agency
The power of agency
Over the past few years, I have slowly come to grips with a difficult aspect of myself. As I confronted it, I began to recognize it in…
Sam Yuan
Jul 11, 2023
How to write (good) intended outcomes
How to write (good) intended outcomes
One of my least favorite things to do at work used to be writing intended outcomes. Twice a year, I would sit down and try to cobble…
Sam Yuan
Feb 17, 2023
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