The big paradox of productivity

Design Leadership SeriesProductivity illustration courtesy of upklay.Productivity ≠ SpeedThere is a lot of rhetoric around productivity, particularly during the current climate. Whether we lead designers, engineers or product people, we’re all likely governed by the same overriding drive to nurture ..

The COVID-driven comeback of the desktop computer

With more and more of us working from home and engaging in virtual learning, the lowly PC is suddenly a hot product again today Continue reading on UX Collective »

Process can’t compensate for lack of design vision.

— 100 design lessons for 2021 Process can’t compensate for lack of design vision. was originally published in UX Collective on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

Tools for Action

Tools for actionWhat if users were given a tool to organize their thoughts and actions with the same amount of detail as a tool for thought that lets them organize their notes?The rise of Roam Research, the note-taking tool for networked thought, has given a home to researchers, power users, develop..

Design like Elon Musk using 6 fundamental principles

How Musk’s companies are able to beat existing industry giants using 6 fundamental design principles. Continue reading on UX Collective »

Design agency vs in-house design team

5 differences product designers experience while working at agencies vs product companies. Continue reading on UX Collective »

Do you need a Chief of Feedback?

Feedback is the spark of improvement and renewal. Continue reading on UX Collective »

Don’t call them users: The rules of people-first writing

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The so-called Social Dilemma doesn’t have to be a career dilemma.

 — @RachelWenitsky — 100 design lessons for 2021 The so-called Social Dilemma doesn’t have to be a career dilemma. was originally published in UX Collective on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

How socially-conscious organizations are harnessing the power of UX

Using Design Thinking and a User-Centered Mindset to Increase Impact Continue reading on UX Collective »