Posts tagged with “UX Design

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Design’s Purpose Remains Constant

December 28, 2024  •  12 min readA stylized digital illustration of a person reclining in an Eames lounge chair and ottoman, rendered in a neon-noir style with deep blues and bright coral red accents. The person is shown in profile, wearing glasses and holding what appears to be a device or notebook. The scene includes abstract geometric lines cutting across the composition and a potted plant in the background. The lighting creates dramatic shadows and highlights, giving the illustration a modern, cyberpunk aesthetic.
Scary words for the UX profession: “Digital systems, not people, will do much of the craft of (screen-level) interaction design.” But here’s the truth—this isn’t the first time we’ve faced a shift like this. Just as we adapted from print to digital, and from CD-ROMs to the web, designers will evolve again. The tools may change, but the purpose of design remains constant. And that’s what makes our craft enduring.
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How I Built and Launched an AI-Powered App

November 11, 2024  •  10 min readGriffin AI logo
Building an AI-powered brand strategy app taught me valuable lessons about product development, market validation, and the challenges of launching a product. Here's what I learned from my journey with Griffin AI—from ideation to eventual shutdown.
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How to Put Your Stuff Together and Get a Job as a Product Designer: Part 3

December 8, 2021  •  8 min readIllustration of an interview
As a design hiring manager, I've seen what works and what doesn't in product design interviews. From nailing the screening call to acing design challenges, here's my insider perspective on how to present yourself effectively throughout the interview process.
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How to Put Your Stuff Together and Get a Job as a Product Designer: Part 2

December 7, 2021  •  6 min readIllustration of a portfolio
Your portfolio is often a hiring manager's first real look at your work. Learn how to create a compelling portfolio website that showcases your best projects through clear, focused case studies—while avoiding common pitfalls that can turn recruiters away.
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How to Put Your Stuff Together and Get a Job as a Product Designer: Part 1

December 6, 2021  •  8 min readIllustration of a resume
After decades of experience hiring designers, I've learned what makes candidates stand out. In this first part of a three-part series, I share essential tips for crafting your resume and LinkedIn profile to catch a hiring manager's attention. The key? Remember that design leaders are your users—we're busy people who need to quickly assess if you're the right fit.
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Using the iPad to Reshape Content

March 1, 2011  •  4 min read
_The New York Times_ recently published an article about how apps and web services are enabling consumers to customize how they read their online content. From apps like Flipboard and Pulse to services like Readability and Instapaper, users are increasingly demanding to consume content whenever, wherever and however they want.