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You know my work. Now let’s switch frequencies to what’s up behind the scenes. Between the media I appear in, the articles I write, and the content I consume, here’s a look at the signals that amplify my work.
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What’s up, and what’s next
You know my work. Now let’s switch frequencies to what’s up behind the scenes. Between the media I appear in, the articles I write, and the content I consume, here’s a look at the signals that amplify my work.
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ON THE AIR, AND THE PULSE.

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HIGHLIGHTS
I hopped on the airwaves for a guest spot, then moderated a fireside chat at Apple Developer Academy. The mics were hot. That’s your cue to crank up those speakers.
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UNIQUEWAYS PODCAST INTERVIEW

Host Thomas Girard ran me through his classic twenty questions on episode 238. Being invited to share the same airwaves as former guests like Don Norman and Chris Do was a definitive career highlight.
A memorable question from the episode was what I don’t want to do. I replied: “Uninspired work. Good design doesn’t have to follow trends. I’m less interested in doing work that looks like everything else and more interested in creating work that solves business problems.”

APPLE DEVELOPER ACADEMY CHAT MODERATION

Detroit’s two-day interaction design event explored the intersection of AI and human-centered design. I moderated a conversation with friend and author Jon Yablonski. I brought the prompts, he brought the principles, together we brought the house down.
Two of my favorite questions I asked him: “Is your book Laws of UX a shield for ethical design or a weapon in the wrong hands?” He called it a shield. And “Are we living in a simulation?” He thinks maybe. I think if we are, I’d like a word with engineering.

PUTTING IT IN WRITING

WHAT I PUBLISHED
Time to turn the volume down for a minute. This space lets me get personal. Whether you’re a client in search of top-notch product design perspective or a fellow designer seeking insights into the field, there’s something here for you.
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January 2025
INSIGHTS FOR CLIENTS

Using Porter’s Five Forces to Build an Unstoppable MVP

Knowing Porter’s Five Forces is one thing, applying them to your minimum viable product is another. Let’s explore the practical application of these forces in the context of building and validating early-stage products. A must-read for any business grad looking to move from theory to execution.
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June 5, 2024
INSIGHTS FOR CLIENTS

Ensuring Design Compliments, Not Complicates Your Pitch

How do you put all those investor pitch deck best practices into action? It's not just what you say, but how you show it. I'm talking essential slides, smart data design, and more. Let me walk you through how to make your pitch stick for all the right reasons.
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August 12, 2024
INSIGHTS FOR CLIENTS

Hiring? Consider a T-shaped Designer.

When you think of the individuals who can really take things up a notch at a company, who comes to mind? Probably someone in a suit, from the C-suite or upper management, right? Well, you might be surprised. That broad enterprise thinking isn’t just for executives.
July 4, 2024
INSIGHTS FOR CLIENTS

WhAT’S YOUR SOFTWARE REALLY SAYING?

You hear them every day—initialisms like API, UX, UI, and IXD, all part of the tech industry’s alphabet soup of jargon. Keeping your organization at the forefront involves staying attuned to how these terms shape the ever-evolving expectations of users and the technologies we use. As this narrative expands, two letters gradually emerge from beneath the surface—A and I.
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February 13, 2024
INSIGHTS FOR DESIGNERS

Foresight is Your Creative Compass

Success in business and life often depends on anticipating the future. Beyond a learning mindset and adaptability, it's about foresight—key in freelancing. What does this look like? Here’s a story from my early freelance days shows how it shapes creative success.
January 22, 2024
INSIGHTS FOR CLIENTS

Why I’m Not the Product Designer You’re looking for

You’re a recruiter tasked with finding a product designer for a company ready to launch a new product or beef up their team. Ever reached out to myriad Product Designers with connection requests that were met with declines? Well, there’s a plausible reason, and it might not be entirely on you.
February 7, 2022
INSIGHTS FOR DESIGNERS

Why Product Designers Must Write

Is writing part of a product designer’s job? Sure, our expertise is designing products with engaging experiences — whether it’s researching, understanding audiences or creating wireframes. Our work also includes providing development specs and creating high-fidelity UIs. But to write? Someone else will do that…right? Think again.
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LET’S RUN A VIBE CHECK

WHAT I STREAMED
Time to turn the volume back up. My algorithms are an amalgam of design and  entertainment. If you've streamed or are interested in these picks, consider that another positive signal. Ready for a screen share? No Google Meet or Zoom required.
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Diary of a CEO

A go-to source for informed conversations. Tristan Harris’ interview was A+.
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Great Art Explained

In-depth narratives on classic masterpieces. Takes me back to art history class.
Watch
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Is It Cake?

I’ve watched every season, including the holiday specials. Can confirm, it is definitely cake.
Watch
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Pop, Pop, Pop

I was in Spotify’s top 1% of listeners, and that song topped my Wrapped.
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Formula 1: drive to survive

We midwesterners love cars. In the driveway and on the screen.
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READY FOR OUR STORY?

Now that you’ve scrolled through the highlights, is it just me, or do you also sense a binge-worthy connection here? Whether you’re starting up or scaling up, I’ll be right by your side with creative or strategic plot points. Shoot me a message to see how this cliffhanger plays out.
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