Field Notes

A little bit of how I've navigated the design industry.
While sharing some practical "wisdom" for designers, leaders, and all that are interested.
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 …
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