1. Stress and Burnout Always pushing yourself to improve can lead to a lot of stress and eventually burnout.This constant pressure to get better can make it hard to take breaks and relax because it leads to feeling unproductive or being left behind. But having time to relax and just have a break is important … Read More
Reflecting on the 6 – 12 months there has been a whirlwind of challenges, learnings, and unexpected joys. It’s been a journey of pushing boundaries, both professionally and personally. I’ve gathered a wealth of insights along the way, and it feels only right to share some of these with others who might find themselves on … Read More
Every year, I’m faced with the challenge of setting goals to push myself to grow not just in my career but aligns in my broader life vision. In the past few years, I’ve been trying to take a structured yet flexible (in case I need a lazy day..) approach in creating my personal development plan. … Read More
As designers, we are well-versed in creating great visuals and user-friendly UI. These skills can only take us so far in the work environment if we aim to create more impact and be more valuable in a business. Below I will outline some additional skills designers could learn to add more value in a business … Read More
As part of my goal to be a better father to my kids, I have been reading the book “Raising a Secure Child” and studying more about the concept of the circle of security. The circle of security is a model that helps parents strengthen their bonds with their children, promoting security and development. It … Read More
Differences between designer and developer. If you are reading this you should already know the difference but for keyword’s sake and to oversimplify for an introduction A designer’s job is to create an appealing and functional design for a website or application. Developers are responsible for creating the code that will power the design that … Read More
Below is a collated website resource that I have found with important fundamental design knowledge and a great source for useful design inspiration. These websites, I wish I had known about these when I was still studying, and these helped me move up in my knowledge and skills. Design Kit The website provides resources focusing … Read More
To help my team tackle this issue of creativity as they handled more problems in marketing and design, I decided to complete a Creative Method Course in Interaction Org. I hoped to help the team and potentially speed up the creative process if possible. These are the key learnings I got from completing the course: … Read More
I have continuously iterated and improved my daily to-do-list. To ensure I was focused, productive and felt good at the end of the day. What currently works for me is the following layout. The focus for the day: This is the highest/most complex pay-off task in my backlog of tasks and is one thing that must … Read More
We live right now where there are multiple opportunities to learn, create and just keep doing something productive. Also creating the hustle culture of “if you are not doing something to make sure life is better, you are wasting time.” (I prefer if you are not doing something to grow, you could miss opportunities). I … Read More
Whether you are a full-time internal designer or freelancer, you need side hustles. Side hustles are a source of extra income. More importantly, it allows you to explore ideas and get outside of your comfort zone. Side hustles can be starting an e-commerce store, selling templates online or investing. Whatever pretty much tickles your fancy. … Read More
I don’t think what I have to say will ever be replaced as probably the most important advice I can give to any new designer or current designer. “Never get complacent, Never stop learning, Never stop practising” One of the biggest mistakes I did was, I stopped learning and expanding my skill set. This mistake … Read More
A quick tip when looking for inspiration for designs or creating a solution that is related to business. Looking at websites like Awwwards and CSS awards are great for design inspiration but also be wary that this is a resource where uniqueness and creativity at the greatest spectrum are encouraged. Some may not be viable … Read More
It’s often easy to assume that an eye for detail is a talent. However, more likely, it is a skill that can be honed and developed with experience. You can start developing this skill by simply taking your time, slowing down and checking your work. Often mistakes are missed due to rushing and meeting that … Read More
Just like how you collect experience throughout the years. Do your best to collect resources that you can revisit to remind yourself of techniques, theories, etc. that may be useful from time to time. When saving these types of resources aim for timeless articles. Examples of these are principles, methodologies or mindsets. Don’t worry too … Read More
During your career, you will probably encounter times where you will doubt what you know to be correct because of the always-changing industry. There will come a time you will hesitate to contribute you put forward your idea or your knowledge fearing it may be wrong. Doing this means is a disservice to yourself. You’re … Read More
