Why Everything Feels Like Product Slop
We used to talk about “user delight” like it was the pinnacle of design. Now it feels like a relic. When everything is optimized for speed and quarterly wins, delight is the first thing to go. But that’s exactly why it matters most.
Design Isn’t Just a Department. It’s a Mindset.
This post explores how design thinking should be integrated into the entire structure of an organization. When design is treated as a shared responsibility across teams, not just a separate phase, the result is better collaboration and more meaningful products.
Leadership, Loyalty, and the Disappearing Workforce
Leaders today are under pressure to do more with less, but in creative fields like design, that mindset often leads to shallow work and burned-out teams. This post explores how the best leaders navigate AI, productivity, and trust without losing sight of the people who make great products possible.
The Importance of Design Critique
When I was starting out as a designer, the toughest part of the job wasn’t the deadlines or the tools, it was the critique.