My First Year as a UX Designer at Google: Reflections, Growth, and GratitudeSeptember 9th marks my one-year anniversary at Google. Writing that sentence still feels surreal. Landing here so early in my career was a…Sep 8Sep 8
Staying True as a UX Designer in the Age of AIWhy it’s natural to ask: Will AI replace my job as a UX Designer?Sep 8Sep 8
Your Product Design Portfolio: The Gateway to Your Dream JobFor new graduates and aspiring product design and UX design interns, the journey to securing that coveted role often feels like a puzzle…Jul 27Jul 27
Staying Encouraged During the New Grad Job Search (Especially When Everyone’s Flexing on LinkedIn)I was recently having a coffee chat with someone just starting their job search. I asked her, “What’s something you’re struggling with that…Jun 13A response icon2Jun 13A response icon2
Stop Designing for Starbucks. Start Thinking Like a SaaS Founder.If I had a dollar for every time a UX designer told me their case study was a redesign of the Starbucks app, I’d probably have enough to…Jun 7A response icon1Jun 7A response icon1
How picky is too picky when searching for an early career UX job?Today I’ll talk about when it would be a good time to say yes and when it would be a good time to say no to an opportunity as a creative…Mar 21Mar 21
Why I Stopped Offering Coffee ChatsIn today’s UX design world, there’s a lot of pressure to follow the steps of those who have “made it.” Whether you see flashy portfolios…Oct 6, 2024Oct 6, 2024
Being Open to Feedback: Are You Really Ready?What kind of feedback are we actually willing to receive?Aug 28, 2024Aug 28, 2024
Fusion Restaurants and Product Design: The Art of Focusing on a NicheFusion restaurants are a lot like products actually. What happens when you offer too much? Nothing ends up being particularly good.Jun 27, 2024Jun 27, 2024
Designing for Slow Internet Speeds: A UX Approach for In-Flight and Low-Signal AreasIn the fast-paced world of product and UX design, it’s easy to forget that not all users have access to lightning-fast internet. Picture…Jun 24, 2024Jun 24, 2024
