How do designers fit into the AI revolution and do we have a future? The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought about a growing fear that AI will steal people’s jobs or make them obsolete. But, I don’t believe that’s true. I don’t see AI as the enemy. …

Navigating the ethical minefield of design by understanding the importance of responsible design practices “Design is not just about making things pretty. It’s about making things that are meaningful, that have purpose, and that help people.” — Nathalie Nahai Ethics as a vital part of design Design is more than aesthetically pleasing visuals or sophisticated technology —…

Debunking the dangerous lie around growth and maturity We’ve all heard it — designers who are “self-taught” or “self-made.” The typical story of the designer who achieved success without any outside help, support, or resources. But is this really possible? Can someone really become a designer without any external help…

A case for generalizing specialists in Design. Have you ever heard the phrase “Jack of All Trades, Master of None”? Well, toss it out the window. In the world of design, a Jack-of-all-trades is actually better than a master of one. …

We’ve all had that one manager who was the bane of our existence. (Or been one ourselves…) The one who always micro-managed, never listened to ideas, and made life as difficult as possible. But what if you could be a great design manager instead? A leader that your team looks…

Making a space for healthy conflict in an organization to work through confusion and disagreement. Ok, so I may have misled you a bit. This isn’t about a true Fight Club. It’s more like a weekly Round Table Discussion. But the clickbait worked, didn’t it? Conflict For The Sake of Commitment A little over a year…

Excellence is deliberate Over the past few months I’ve been fervently pondering what it takes to achieve excellence in my life and more specifically, design work. Recently, I began pouring more reading time into the subject and came across some powerful references. The quotes and thoughts are often attributed to…