The Year of the Looking Glass
A collection of essays by Julie Zhuo on design, building products, and observing life.
Starting Well
Starting Well
This was first published on my mailing list The Looking Glass. Every week, I answer a reader’s question.
How do you set metrics?
How do you set metrics?
This was first published on my mailing list The Looking Glass. Every week, I answer a reader’s question.
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.