PUBLISHED / JULY 2019

3 must-have skills for the design interview

Having interviewed dozens of candidates and reviewed hundreds of portfolios for about 14 years, I’ve gathered a sense of what to look for in hiring design talent...

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PUBLISHED / JUNE 2019

10 Daily Reminders for the Design Manager

Begin you day with mindfulness.
Give everyone a good morning greeting. It’s the simplest way to show that you’re aware and you care - and at no cost!

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PUBLISHED / SEPTEMBER 2018

How to Inspire your Design Team

As a design manager, I’m always looking for ways to motivate my team, as well as — ideally — get them delivering consistently high level work. The challenge is to avoid burnout, which can rear its head in a slew of increasingly uglier ways. Some designers push hard for success...

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PUBLISHED / NOVEMBER 2018

Presenting your Designs with Confidence

I’m always excited to see my designers present their work for review. As a design manager, my most immediate opportunity to guide and support them is in the critique that follows. Whether the designer’s presenting....

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