You’re a top notch back-end engineer. You can develop almost any server-side and client-side application. But, when it comes to design, you’re completely lost. Maybe you’re working on an app or website right now that’s going up in smoke. Or, perhaps you’re looking to collect some simple tips to keep…

Is writing part of a product designer’s job? Let’s answer that question with another question: How many of us live within the limits of our job title? Sure, our expertise is designing products with engaging experiences — whether it’s researching, understanding audiences or creating wireframes. Our work also includes providing…

Pro tip: if the interview is more of a conversation your questions may have been answered along the way. When that happens, here are a couple personal favorites to keep in your back pocket: "What is a typical day like working here?" Or "How is working here different than you expected?"

What are today’s companies looking for when hiring a product designer? Yes, your ability to create bespoke experiences and interfaces is one portion. But there’s another level to the portfolios that make it in front of large technology firms like Google or the hiring managers and heads of product at…

If you’re anything like me, you’ve got strong ideas, opinions, and preferences on the types of projects you like to work on. But when you’re employed by someone else, they call all the shots. That can be frustrating. Also frustrating? The limited earning potential (odds are, you’re worth more than…

You want your design work to be fulfilling. You want your projects to be successful. And to win the best jobs, you want to know your strengths and gain the competitive advantage. I know, because I’ve been in your shoes. These were missions I wrestled with as I launched my…