Published in Transform·Apr 7Top Product Pitfalls To Avoid — Empathy (Part 1 of 5)Intro — Welcome to a new series! In this five-part article series, we’ll dive deep into the Design Thinking process and talk about the most common pitfalls that even the most advanced designers and product managers fall victim to and how you can avoid them. No matter how advanced you are in your career, my hope is…Product Design10 min read
Published in UX Collective·Updated Jul 30, 2021Stop: Don’t blow up the product!Tactics to avoid one of the biggest pitfalls in product design. — If you’ve been in tech even for a short while, I’m sure at some point you, your coworkers, or company execs have fantasized about a full product redesign. I’ve been building digital products since 2014 and I’ve seen my fair share of redesign efforts. The thought of a fresh start…Product Design7 min read
Published in Bootcamp·Jan 4, 202110 design reflections from 2020Let’s face it — 2020 was a tough year. For me personally, I embarked on a 6 month job search, relocated across the country to a new city where I knew almost no one, and, like most of us, had to skip many holidays and family celebrations. …Year In Review6 min read
Published in UX Collective·Jun 23, 2020The designer power struggle — how to get involved in strategic product decisionsIf you’re a designer, it’s not hard to find evidence and support that backs up the importance of getting you involved during the early stages of projects. We’re talking about the decisions that set the project SCOPE, strategy, requirements, and success metrics. Google Venture’s Kate Aronowitz covers this topic in…Product Design7 min read
Published in UX Collective·Feb 1, 2020Should you become a design manager? 4 key myths you must know to make the right decisionPerhaps you’ve gotten your feet wet as a designer, and after some time you’re approached with an opportunity to move into a new role as a design manager, team lead, or whatever your organization calls it. Congratulations! One question remains — Should you take the position? To help you better…Product Design7 min read
Published in UX Collective·Mar 11, 20194 principles every designer can adopt to grow their company’s design cultureDerek, a new designer, was working with a small multi-disciplinary team tasked with improving the company’s flagship product — a learning platform for people who want to learn how to code. This was a huge opportunity for Derek to get his name out there, and he couldn’t wait to get…Design9 min read
