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When discussing user experience, the focus often revolves around enhancing the experience for end-users—those who interact with consumer-facing applications for shopping, entertainment, or social media. The team’s goals typically aim to reduce the number of individuals who abandon the checkout process, minimise the time it takes to reach the next weekly streak with …

Let’s make this straight. Collaboration isn’t about doing a brainstorming exercise and forgetting that it has even happened. I know workshops sometimes feel like a never-ending episode of a typical reality show (my go-to is RuPaul's Drag Race). We are all in there to make a good show, but at the same time, …

How many of you remember the Spices Girls or Backstreet Boys? The late '90s and early 2000s were dominated by iconic girl and boy bands. We couldn't get enough of them. I remember those teenage years, locked in my bedroom, belting out their tunes and perfecting their dance moves (or at least trying …

Strategies on how to stand out as a junior designer in a saturated design market Last week, I was asked to speak at a great meetup event from the amazing design community called The Clan. I had a great time meeting many new designers and discussing the industry. We had a great chat that …

I've spent my life not fitting into any group, and then when it comes to work, they want me to be a cultural fit, whatever that means. I am queer, working class, and a migrant. When it comes to work, I rarely find people like me in the same room, especially now that …

‘Don’t be fooled by the rocks that I got I am still I am still Jenny from the block.’ That’s how the chorus of a famous J Lo song goes. I am a kid of the ’00s, but I believe this song’s message of staying true to your roots while evolving resonates with …

I am a perfectionist, and I admit that. Is this my best or worst quality? Maybe it’s both. It’s a trait that defines a lot of who I am, not only professionally, but also personally. There’s a sense of validation that comes when you get something done to perfection that everyone enjoys. However, …

Just before the end of the year, I worked closer to marketing and sales teams, crafting pitch decks for potential clients. This is not the core job of a product designer in tech, but it does happen, especially when you are in a startup, and to be honest, I find it incredibly useful. …

  Have you ever been asked in a job interview, "What's your design process?". Let’s get straight to the point. It’s a question that shouldn’t been asked, and the reason for that is simple. Thanks for reading Some Designers! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. It’s ridiculous to …

Last week, I was having lunch IRL with some colleagues, and we ended up talking about our previous jobs. It made me remember when I worked as a Learning Designer for a large UK retailer designing staff apps. A time when I regularly visited shops to talk to staff, learn from them and …