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How I review design work

Defining what “good design” actually looks like.

Feb 19

Four abstract graphs offering feedback.

Feb 19

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Why you should have a brag document

It’s your secret weapon for performance reviews and job interviews.

Jul 22, 2024

A paper notepad with a bunch of handwritten notes on it.

Jul 22, 2024

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How I interview product designers

I’ve been part of the interviewing teams before, but this is my first time being the hiring manager. It’s been quite a learning experience.

May 10, 2024

A portrait of a resume template filled in with placeholder info sitting on a clean gray surface.

May 10, 2024

Why it’s important to have downtime at work

An empty calendar is a competitive advantage. The person who fills their calendar with average opportunities has no time for exceptional…

Jan 9, 2024

Why it’s important to have downtime at work

Jan 9, 2024

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How to design climate-friendly emails

Sustainable email design

Oct 19, 2023

Screen cap of a weather person on the TV news in front of a map with the map’s caption pointing out that Tuesday was earth’s hottest day since reocrds began.

Oct 19, 2023

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‘Doing strategy’ as a product designer

Business and strategy are not taught in design school and it’s not something every designer is drawn to, but senior designers should know…

Sep 18, 2023

A still from the Simpsons with Homer standing in front of a crowd in front of a sign that says “Can’t someone else do it?”

Sep 18, 2023

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From senior designer to lead: advancing your career without becoming a manager

If not just a pixel-pusher, then what else?

Aug 21, 2023

From senior designer to lead: advancing your career without becoming a manager

Aug 21, 2023

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Product Design interview questions

Questions I ask candidates in product design interviews that give me the strongest signal about what they’d bring to our team and what…

Aug 21, 2023

A closeup of someone holding a small sign saying ‘What can you do today that you couldn’t do a year ago?’.

Aug 21, 2023

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A product design process for the real world

The product design playbook I use to break down and execute on design projects.

Aug 21, 2023

A product design process for the real world

Aug 21, 2023

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All design projects should start in a Google Doc

Most designers jump into their UI tools too quickly.

Aug 19, 2020

All design projects should start in a Google Doc

Aug 19, 2020

Ted Goas

Ted Goas

I plan, prototype, & publish for the web & email ¶ Design @dialpad ¶ +1 climate tech, hockey, snowboarding, soccer, Troy McClure quotes ¶ #blacklivesmatter

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