In my Product and UX Design studies, I’ve been learning a ton about strategy over the past few years. …

In the last five years of my career as a design leader, I’ve discovered the deep (misguided) tension between business and design methods. Leaders like Elon Musk have pointed this out in the past, but an article by Roger Martin hit the nail on the head: The Design School Advantage Why the MBA Business Just Has to Get its Act Togetherrogermartin.medium.com These quotes stood out: …

It’s been a while since I’ve read “The Design of Everyday Things” by Don Norman, but I cracked it open today and pulled together a few reflections on the key takeaways that have stuck with me over the past few years: Discoverability You can’t show all the intricate details of how…

I recently watched a fantastic podcast featuring Peter Merholz outlining some of the key challenges of designers transitioning into leadership. So, I wanted to share a short write-up of two big themes that resonated with my journey, and the challenges design leaders are up against. Mis-Matched Expectations of Design Leadership Many designers can unintentionally believe…

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The soft and hard skills of UX design. — Disclaimer: This article contains affiliate links. Simon Sinek has an outstanding video on the importance of “soft” (or “human”) skills. …

How should we cope with the failed expectation of UX design over time? — Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links for resources and books. Have you ever been disappointed with your job? Have you wished there was something bigger and more meaningful? Do you believe your work isn’t significant enough? I’ve had those thoughts, and it tough on morale. It can lead to a…

Read the first chapter for free! — 13 Ways to Fuel Creativity A pocket guide of strategies that fuels the discovery of creative solutions to wicked problems. Introduction Creativity runs on information just like vehicles run on fuel. It is all about making new and unexpected connections. The kind of connections that draw us in, enamoring and intriguing our humanity. Without fuel, cars…

Have you ever wondered how to make decisions that lead to innovation? Or, when to push yourself to link outside the box? I wanted to share three key takeaways from Adam Steltzner’s book “The Right Kind of Crazy”. …