Longer-form thinking on product, design, and life. Written after the building, not before it.
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It started because I was scrolling Twitter.
Saturday evening has arrived and you’re about to settle into your favorite spot on the couch and spend some quality time binge watching your favorite show. You’re anticipating an evening...
A mindset refers to a person’s world view and core assumptions; somewhat interchangeable with ‘mentality.’ Given our mindset is the lens we see and evaluate the outside world, it is...
Conflict is a charged word. It’s generally seen as negative and unnerving. However, conflict is inevitable and often beneficial.
When receiving negative feedback for the first time, the physical response is unmistakable. Your body tightens, temperature rises, and tension builds. There’s a sensation of breathlessness paired with defensive impulses....
At my most recent job, I did all of my best work at home. I would actively try to avoid the office for as long as possible. At home, I...
As a User Experience Designer, it’s required that I refer to prototyping and user testing at least 7 times a day. However, when it comes to building prototypes, it’s always...
I once had a conversation with another Designer. They had recently launched a redesign of a large piece of functionality on our site. The results came in, and they weren’t...
I am an inquisitive person and I love my job, so I read quite a bit both for curiosity and continuous improvement. I have always found it hard to keep...
This post is focused on the Design process for digital applications, as that is where my experience lies.