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From Designer to Founder: The 3 Essential Skills You Need to Build Your Own Company

Many designers dream of one day building their own company. But transitioning from a corporate role to entrepreneurship requires more than just ambition—it demands preparation. While there are countless skills you could work on, …
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January 15, 2025
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Is CX > UX: Why Designers Must Embrace Business Thinking

The journey to becoming a truly relevant designer in your organization is built with a deep understanding of business principles. For designers, grasping the nuances of business isn't just an added bonus; it's the …
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January 14, 2025
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Design (UX/UI) Interview: Mastering Design Exercises

Design exercises are a pivotal part of many designer interview processes. They challenge candidates to solve real-world problems or create new concepts under time constraints. For designers, it's tempting to dive straight into sketching …
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January 10, 2025
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Navigating the Path to Product Design: A Guide for Designers and Employers

The journey to a successful career in product design is a challenging but rewarding process. Over the years, I have interviewed dozens of designers and reviewed hundreds of portfolios across various levels of seniority. …
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January 9, 2025
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How to Use Trust, Logic, and Emotions to Gain Stakeholder Buy-In in UX

Communicating effectively with stakeholders is often a challenge for UX professionals. However, understanding and utilizing the principles of rhetoric—specifically ethos, logos, and pathos—can provide powerful strategies for influencing decision-makers and gaining support for UX …
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November 14, 2024
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The Complex Relationship Between Trust and Generative AI

The rapid advancement of generative AI, epitomized by tools like ChatGPT, has sparked both excitement and concern across various industries. These AI systems, capable of generating human-like text, have shown tremendous potential in automating …
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August 24, 2024
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Embracing Mistakes: The Journey of a Design Leader

Mistakes. They're an inevitable part of the journey, especially for those navigating the complex landscape of design leadership. Yet, in the realm of design, where creativity thrives, mistakes can often be our greatest teachers. …
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February 17, 2024
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Mastering the Art of Sales and Marketing: A Design Agency’s Guide to Success

In the fast-paced world of design agencies, navigating the intricate dance of sales and marketing requires not just skill, but a touch of artistry. From forging connections to nurturing partnerships, every interaction shapes the …
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February 17, 2024
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Don’t Strike Out!

Babe Ruth proved to be an outstanding baseball player and is renowned for his prolific home run hitting. However, throughout his career he faced strikeouts as frequently as he achieved home runs. He maintained …
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February 17, 2024
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7 Factors Signifying the Importance of Your Design Team’s Culture

In the dynamic realm of design, where creativity and innovation flourish, an often overlooked yet indispensable element dictates the success of design-centric organizations: Culture. The exploration of company culture unfolds as an intriguing yet …
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February 17, 2024