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As designers, we like to believe that great work speaks for itself. But here’s the truth: it rarely does. I’ve seen brilliant design solutions die in meetings simply because they weren’t communicated the right …
Design handoff isn’t a finish line, it’s just … the next step in a meaningful back-and-forth. On paper, this is where a polished design makes its way to development. In reality? It’s sometimes the …
“Digital transformation” has become one of those buzzy, overused phrases that tends to mean everything and nothing all at once. To some, it signals a massive tech investment. To others, it’s a cultural overhaul …
Design trends come and go … glassmorphism today, brutalism tomorrow, perhaps we'll see skeuomorphism again … but the core principles of great UX and UI design tend to stand the test of time. Whether …
Somewhere along the way, “T-shaped designers” turned into frankly ... “unicorns,” and now, we expect designers to do everything. UX, UI, research, coding, product strategy, animation, marketing, front-end … the list goes on and …
There’s a moment in every designer’s career when they realize the job isn’t just about making things look good ... it’s about making things work and be useful. I think that moment often hits you …
Design leadership isn’t one-size-fits-all. It shifts and reshapes depending on the environment, the organization, and the stage of the product — and yes, the team you’re leading (or not leading). I’ve moved across consulting, …
I'm a little over 15 years into my career as a creative and most of my time has been spent in the consulting side. I want to share my thoughts and experiences so far …
If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my career, it’s that great design isn’t just about the pixels… it’s about people and impact. I've had a lot of time to think about my career …
Field Notes
"Have no fear of perfection ... you'll never reach it." - Salvador Dali "Have no fear of perfection ... you'll never reach it." - Salvador Dali "Have no fear of perfection ... you'll never reach it." - Salvador Dali "Have no fear of perfection ... you'll never reach it." - Salvador Dali "Have no fear of perfection ... you'll never reach it." - Salvador Dali "Have no fear of perfection ... you'll never reach it." - Salvador Dali "Have no fear of perfection ... you'll never reach it." - Salvador Dali "Have no fear of perfection ... you'll never reach it." - Salvador Dali "Have no fear of perfection ... you'll never reach it." - Salvador Dali "Have no fear of perfection ... you'll never reach it." - Salvador Dali
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