PinnedAccepting the Discomfort of Change in Product DesignChange is often hard because it feels permanent. Here’s how to navigate negative feedback and embrace change as a driver of innovationMar 28, 2023Mar 28, 2023
What are you serving?There are diners and there are restaurants. Diners produce quick and cheap meals, whereas restaurants specialize in a slower and more…May 3May 3
Creative Resolutions 2023Using New Year’s Resolutions as a way to push myself creatively. When attention is narrowed to something specific, it becomes a priority.Dec 22, 2022Dec 22, 2022
Published inUX CollectiveTips for designing remotelyWorking remotely as a designer is hard, and a new reality for a lot of people right now. It can feel isolating, uninspiring and generally…Mar 20, 20202Mar 20, 20202
Published inModusMy Secret Weapon for Design InspirationThe muse is almost never there when you need it, so take a systematic approachJan 22, 20206Jan 22, 20206
Design ResolutionsI’m not usually a huge fan of generic New Year’s resolutions — things like “eat better” or “workout more” can happen whenever (or never)…Jan 3, 20203Jan 3, 20203
Published inUX CollectiveDesigning across borders: how to handle remote collaboration without frictionI’ve worked within big creative in-house teams for almost my entire career — immersed in inspiration, deadlines, questionable music and…Sep 17, 20185Sep 17, 20185
Published inThe Customer Service Blog By Help Scout(More) Tips for Building Your Sketch UI LibraryI recently read this excellent article by Hudl on their tips for building usable Sketch Libraries — and was relieved to find that I’d been…Jan 19, 20182Jan 19, 20182
This one weird trick will save your attention span!Okay, it’s not that weird, but a couple of months back Nick showed me a productivity trick on how he reduces distraction on his phone…Jun 27, 201713Jun 27, 201713
A designer’s guide to great client presentationsClients want good design, that’s why they hire you. So why do they come back with design-destroying feedback like “make the logo bigger” or…May 25, 20152May 25, 20152
