With more companies becoming aware that take-home exercises are taking too long and requiring too much effort from both the candidate and the company, there is a growing trend towards conducting on-site exercises or remote whiteboard challenges instead. Braden Kowitz, a former partner at Google Ventures and designer at Google…

When we think of retrospectives, the agile scrum world for developers often comes to mind. Essentially, a retrospective is a meeting in which scrum team members gather to discuss both the positives and negatives of their recent work. The aim is to adjust and make improvements during the next project…

Picture this: After an extensive job search, you’ve finally received a coveted offer. Ecstatic, you promptly sign the contract and mark the start date on your calendar. Yet, as the day approaches, you’re gripped by anxiety. …

Brainstorming is a powerful tool for generating ideas, encouraging creativity, and driving teamwork. Whether you’re trying to come up with a new business strategy or simply trying to encourage fresh thinking in your team, a well-structured brainstorming session can be a game-changer. I was recently asked by a friend about…

As you can imagine, getting a Product Designer job has become a more difficult thing than before. With new tools, new ways of working, and even new types of companies emerging, hiring managers are now assessing your profile in a different way. Just to be clear, if you are reading…

Creating a product that is not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional, user-friendly, and valuable to consumers is the goal of every product designer. To achieve this, it is vital to understand the twin pillars of product design: efficiency and effectiveness. Effectiveness in design is about creating a solution that…

In the ever-evolving landscape of product design, it’s essential to keep learning, growing, and challenging yourself. In my years in the industry, I’ve found some practical, hands-on methods to nurture my skills and boost my confidence. …

A few months ago, I applied to speak at Config 2023 and was rejected. Initially, I was disappointed, but after looking at the announced speaker lineup, I harbored no doubt about why I didn’t make the cut. However, despite my disappointment, I had already invested significant effort into organizing my…

In the world of design, communication forms the bedrock of everything we do. As designers, we’re often praised for our abilities to create and innovate, to transform complex ideas into tangible, user-friendly solutions. But there’s another skill that’s equally important, if not more so: the ability to listen. Being able…