Money. Time. What’s next? — I didn’t believe this day will come. So my channel just hit 1000 subscribers on YouTube. Watch the video about it on YouTube. I know a lot of people are saying that getting 1000 subscribers is no big deal, but for me it really is. …

Embracing slow growth — 3rd of July 2021, Wellington, New Zealand. I published a video on YouTube. I’ve had multiple YouTube channels in the past. The one that taught me the most started with an awkward video. As of writing this article, I have published 43 long-form and 65 short-form videos. …

Set yourself up for success in a new UX or product design job — How to set yourself up for success in a new job Onboarding to a new product, a new company can be challenging, and sometimes companies don’t have a well-established onboarding process. So if you don’t want to leave your onboarding to chance, get the checklist. I wish you all the best in your new job! Whenever I start a new design…

Self-assessment before starting in UX design — The booming UX design industry You go to a job site and see job titles such as UX designer, UX architect, user experience designer, and experience designer. So it becomes clear that a UX designer position is becoming a highly sought-after profession, and it is also profitable. I am excited to see this because all…

So what happens now — The design news of the week or the year? Adobe acquires Figma. This was the news that made so many designers disappointed & angry recently. We, designers, are an opinionated bunch. Of course, most of us had something to say about it. Just take a look at design Twitter. Figma…

Identity crisis after losing my dog — I lost my dog, Mango. I was heartbroken. She was not just a dog. She was love. Pet love is real love Losing a pet is as painful as losing someone we love. I know because both happened to me. But, Why do I still feel embarrassed talking about the death of my beloved pet? …

How to improve form's UX design — Required or optional labels Which one should we use for good user experience design in form fields? Required labels let us know which fields are mandatory in a form. However, when required labels or required form fields outnumber the optional form fields, it can create visual clutter. When we look at these two options…

Industry secrets, tips & tricks that no one tells you but should know — free ebook — Hey YOU, aspiring UX designer! I started my UX design journey about a decade ago, and it’s been a fantastic experience. It can be challenging at times, but the things that I’ve learned have changed me a lot and how I look at the world. I want to share what…

A place where my dental coverage pays for Botox — The mixture of breathtaking nature, high living standards, job prospects, sheltered and safe environment, Aotearoa New Zealand. Kia ora! (Kiwi greeting) This is a story of what it's like working down under as a UX designer in tech. I've been living in New Zealand for eight years, so I feel…