PinnedHow to build a component library: a guide for designersA very long post detailing a suggested workflow for making component libraries in Figma.Jul 10, 20222Jul 10, 20222
Designers, are you applying, but not getting bites? Do this.Play hardball on the market with these suggestions! (These are not quick hacks, btw.)Mar 25, 20243Mar 25, 20243
What is prototyping? Common misconceptions and some clarity.Prototyping isn’t visual design — it’s functionality.Mar 16, 20241Mar 16, 20241
How design (generally) works at tech companies: ReloadedCommon misconceptions and frequently asked questions about how tech companies work.Mar 16, 2024Mar 16, 2024
“UX Design is over”: online opinions in an offline realityNo one person’s experience as a designer is the same, but the biggest cleave is whether you work in tech or not.Nov 25, 20231Nov 25, 20231
Okay, but what if A/B testing is not that useful, though? Haha, just kidding… Unless 😏(Just jokes, please don’t hurt me.)Nov 22, 20232Nov 22, 20232
Published inBootcampWhat if there aren’t actually any specializations in design?There might not be.Dec 30, 20225Dec 30, 20225
Published inBootcampHow design (generally) works at tech companiesIf you’re looking for information about how digital products get made at tech companies of various sizes, this might be for you.Dec 18, 20223Dec 18, 20223
How to find a good mentorNot all mentors are made equally. Find one that’s extremely skilled.Dec 18, 20223Dec 18, 20223
Visual design — the designer’s Great SatanI guess I’m supposed to hate people who have practiced visual excellence. Not sure why, though.Dec 9, 20228Dec 9, 20228