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How returning to the craft taught me to be a better leader

Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers.

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“I went back to the craft because I missed delivering products and services for people. The transition away from management (where I mainly designed slide decks) back to designing products wasn't an easy switch; many of the tools and practices have changed over the years. For a while, I asked myself daily if I still ‘had it’, whatever exactly ‘it’ is.”

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Baby pics, life lessons, and obits: what happened to LinkedIn? →
“These changes helped transform the site from a staid social-networking platform for white-collar workers and the recruiters who court them into more of a content platform, where personal milestones, cultural events, and current affairs are refracted through the lens of professional development.”


Little gems this week

How to have a staredown with your smart home security camera →


Navigation patterns in VR: how to help users jump between scenes →


Designing user interface aesthetics that sync with the natural environment →


Tools and resources

Figma component properties →
Super-helpful tips when working with component properties.

Designing pricing pages →
Design patterns and techniques to design better interfaces.

Dataviz color →
What background color should your dataviz have?


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The death of craft?
Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers.
Apr 8, 2024 • 
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The deeper meaning behind Japan’s unique UX design culture
The sociology of the big difference between Western minds and those of the Far East
Jan 12, 2024 • 
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Defining simplicity
Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers.
Sep 16, 2024 • 
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