PinnedPublished inUX PlanetAnti-suck advice for design leadersIn the words of Cap Watkin: “Congratulations. You got promoted — now prepare to suck at a completely different job.” This was exactly what…Mar 15, 2021Mar 15, 2021
PinnedPublished inUX PlanetKey take-aways from Julie Zhuo’s talk: The many facets of design leadershipAfter a year of waiting and longing, I was fortunate to attend the Leading Design Festival this week and hear from a group of wonderful…Mar 6, 2021Mar 6, 2021
Published inUX CollectiveDesigners, let’s make communication our superpowerWhether we are presenting a design to stakeholders, or writing a project update to leadership, or crafting a design vision document to…Aug 26, 20211Aug 26, 20211
Published inUX CollectiveHow to overcome self-sabotaging self-doubts?Climb the mountains. Do not carry them.Jul 9, 20211Jul 9, 20211
Published inUX Planet8 Lessons Houseplants Taught Me (How to be a better person & designer)Houseplants have been my key antidote to the pandemic isolation. They make my place lively and cozy, and instill a sense of fulfillment and…Jun 2, 20213Jun 2, 20213
Published inUX Planet6 Myths about Design LeadershipWhen it comes to leadership, there is no one-size-fits-all. And we all have our interpretations of what leadership is. However, there are…Apr 20, 2021Apr 20, 2021
Published inUX PlanetDesign Leadership for IntrovertsAs introverts, engaging with people consumes our energy. But as a leader, people engagement is not optional. So how do we lead as…Mar 12, 2021Mar 12, 2021
Published inUX PlanetFrom research goals to research questions: A quick guide for generative user interviewsAs a product designer, the most critical guiding principle in my day-to-day is Customer Obsession. We start with the customer and work…Mar 3, 20211Mar 3, 20211
Published inNYC Design6 Tips for escalating effectivelyWhy we need escalation as a mechanism?Feb 22, 2021Feb 22, 2021
Published inNYC DesignCommon Marketing Mistakes Small Business MakeLately, I’ve read a few wonderful books on marketing, including Allan Dib’s The 1-Page Marketing Plan and Donald Miller’s Building A Story…Feb 23, 20191Feb 23, 20191