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Sharing some of my thoughts on a variety of design and UX topics.
February 10, 2025
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Designing in Agile: Working With (Not Against) Its Trade-offs

Design won’t thrive by rejecting Agile. It thrives by working with it.
February 1, 2025
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3
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Structure Yields Meaning

The forgotten discipline of information architecture
January 27, 2025
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12
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The Costly (Side) Effects of Agile

Agile isn’t broken, but its speed comes with a growing cost. Be ready.
June 4, 2024
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Design is not a process.

Design isn’t a process. It’s an adaptive craft more like jazz.
May 7, 2024
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3
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Is Apple really "Behind" with AI?

Apple’s AI isn’t flashy. It’s invisible, seamless, and splendid.
April 14, 2024
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The epidemic of shallow thinking

Deep thinking takes time. Slow down to create something great.
January 21, 2024
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3
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But, design must be making lots of stuff

Designers make to understand. Without making, we’re just producing.
January 11, 2024
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2
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Design is not making stuff

Design isn’t making: it’s discovering what to make and why it matters.
January 4, 2024
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2
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Farewell Invision

You changed the game for us all
December 20, 2023
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2
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Never try only one option

Good design isn’t one idea, it’s exploring and refining many.
December 7, 2023
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2
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A strong future vision makes your destination clear

What you see is what pulls you into the future
November 20, 2023
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2
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As simple as possible, as complex as necessary

Simplicity isn’t a lack of complexity, it’s choosing clarity.
July 11, 2022
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3
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Identifying Pseudo Strategy

Distinguishing genuine strategy from mere planning in business context
January 10, 2022
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2
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Reflecting on The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman

Key takeaways from Don Norman’s design principles
December 19, 2021
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4
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The Way of Discipleship

Embracing the biblical call to make and be disciples of Christ
December 14, 2021
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3
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Preparing Designers for Leadership

Bridging the gap between design practice and leadership roles
November 9, 2021
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Holiday Gift Guide for Designers under $50 (2021 Edition)

Curated gift ideas under $50 for designers of all disciplines
September 28, 2021
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4
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Fusing Human Skills & Craft Skills in UX Design

Balancing technical expertise with interpersonal in UX design
June 17, 2021
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7
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The Fairy Tales and Realities of UX Design

Shifting focus from grand innovation to continuous improvement in UX
April 22, 2021
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2
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The Right Kind of Crazy

Lessons in innovation from NASA’s Mars Curiosity Rover mission
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