Sep 1Why I Don’t Focus Just on UX Design AnymoreThis article was originally published and distributed through my substack. Find and follow me there for more design + strategy content. I remember back in 2014 when I was first introduced to the concept of UX design. I had recently graduated with a degree in art and graphic design, and…UX4 min readUX4 min read
Published inUX Collective·Updated Feb 18, 2021Are workshops ruining the UX design world?Over the last couple of years, design thinking, design sprints, and the workshops that go with both have become increasingly popular in UX design processes. I for one have made workshop facilitation a primary function in my process. …UX5 min readUX5 min read
Published inThe Startup·Jul 9, 2020Member-only5 Things UX Designers Shouldn’t Be Afraid OfFear has been the most obvious and consistent roadblock in my professional career. I believe that fear is often a major obstacle for designers, UX professionals, and in reality, professionals of any kind. On a more positive note, I have always been able to grow and learn from the moments…UX5 min readUX5 min read
Published inUX Collective·Jun 24, 2020Member-onlyCan you run a one-person Design Sprint?The design sprint is quite literally a recipe book that gives designers, consultants, strategists, and facilitators a guide to design and test a prototype in 4–5 days. The sprint framework was designed for a group of people to come together and solve a problem through a prototype. …Design Sprint3 min readDesign Sprint3 min read
May 16, 2019UX is a Team SportThe 2019 NBA playoffs are currently underway and as an avid basketball fan, this can be considered one of my favorite times of the year. Keep in mind the college basketball tournament ended a week before the NBA playoffs started so it’s been pure basketball Nirvana for me. Almost anyone…Design2 min readDesign2 min read
May 6, 2019Member-onlyHow Coaching Basketball Helped me Become a Better Design ManagerThe 2019 NBA playoffs are in full swing and even though the Lakers once again are nowhere to be found in the playoff field, it’s been fun to watch all the current matchups and trying to guess the outcomes of each game. Watching basketball also reminds me of all the…Sports4 min readSports4 min read
Jan 28, 2019The #1 Obstacle in the Digital Design IndustryWhen it comes to designing for digital products, websites, digital experiences etc. you can discuss and discover so many obstacles and roadblocks in generating the work that needs to be done at the level it needs to be done at. That being said I believe there is one obstacle that…UX3 min readUX3 min read
Dec 11, 2018Design as a LiteracyTo begin, the idea behind the title is not my own. I went to a design panel conversation last week and the phrase is from Jenny Liang, a design strategist and instructor at OTIS college of art and design. …Design1 min readDesign1 min read
Dec 3, 2018Graphic Design Isn’t DyingI came across a facebook post asking why graphic design is dying. There was a myriad of responses mostly centered around graphic design being a low-end commodity. While I do believe design artifacts are becoming more of a commodity, I don’t believe it’s killing graphic design. …Design2 min readDesign2 min read
Nov 29, 2018Should a Designer Learn to Code?There are literally dozens and dozens of articles and opinions on this polarizing topic and I’ve tried to absorb the information and points of view from both sides of this issue. Here is how I see it: The short answer to me is no. A designer should not have to…Programming2 min readProgramming2 min read
