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.
How I’m Using AI
A practical look at how I use AI tools like ChatGPT, UX Pilot, and V0 in my design consulting work. Plus, a warning about what gets lost when teams treat AI as a shortcut instead of a collaborator.
The Illusion of Progress
Some animals must keep moving to survive. Sharks are like that. If they stop swimming, they stop breathing. This is an essential but brutal truth for sharks, that constant motion equals life.
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.
Fast, Cheap, and Thoughtless: The New Design Crisis
I’m not afraid of a process. In fact, I prefer one I can rely on. A framework that helps me explain where I am, where I’m going, and why things are taking the shape they are. But that’s not the kind of process today’s leaders want.