The Year of the Looking Glass
A collection of essays by Julie Zhuo on design, building products, and observing life.
Why hire more designers?
Why hire more designers?
This was first published on my mailing list The Looking Glass. Every week, I answer a reader’s question.
The importance of side projects
The importance of side projects
This was first published on my mailing list The Looking Glass. Every week, I answer a reader’s question.
The mystery of work-life balance
The mystery of work-life balance
This was first published on my mailing list The Looking Glass. Every week, I answer a reader’s question.
How to Define Success
How to Define Success
This was first published on my mailing list The Looking Glass. Every week, I answer a reader’s question.
Staying Motivated
Staying Motivated
This was first published on my mailing list The Looking Glass. Every week, I answer a reader’s question.
No No No
No No No
This was first published on my mailing list The Looking Glass. Every week, I answer a reader’s question.
Avoiding the Camel
Avoiding the Camel
This was first published on my mailing list The Looking Glass. Every week, I answer a reader’s question.
The Rising Tide Lifts All Boats
The Rising Tide Lifts All Boats
This was first published on my mailing list The Looking Glass. Every week, I answer a reader’s question.
Keeping Morale Afloat
Keeping Morale Afloat
This was first published on my mailing list The Looking Glass. Every week, I answer a reader’s question.
Staying in the Discomfort Zone
Staying in the Discomfort Zone
This was first published on my mailing list The Looking Glass. Every week, I answer a reader’s question.
When Design Feels Like an Uphill battle
When Design Feels Like an Uphill battle
This was first published on my mailing list The Looking Glass. Every week, I answer a reader’s question.
Books that Changed My Perspective
Books that Changed My Perspective
This was first published on my mailing list The Looking Glass. Every week, I answer a reader’s question.
Taking Feedback Impersonally
Taking Feedback Impersonally
This was first published on my mailing list The Looking Glass. Every week, I answer a reader’s question.
Battling Perfectionism
Battling Perfectionism
This was first published on my mailing list The Looking Glass. Every week, I answer a reader’s question.
Writing Well
Writing Well
This was first published on my mailing list The Looking Glass. Every week, I answer a reader’s question.
Always Be Learning
Always Be Learning
This was first published on my mailing list The Looking Glass. Every week, I answer a reader’s question.
The Beginning of your Design Career
The Beginning of your Design Career
This was first published on my mailing list The Looking Glass. Every week, I answer a reader’s question.
Staying Productive during Rough Times
Staying Productive during Rough Times
This was first published on my mailing list The Looking Glass. Every week, I answer a reader’s question.