Here’s a Rolodex of exceptional design systems & resources to keep up with. — Design institutions have framed design systems as a resource that product design students can leverage for educational purposes; and a playbook for practicing designers to develop their understanding of common design tropes. …

A curated resource for creatives and thinkers alike. — Before moving into technology, I studied Sculpture, Performance, and Installation art at UNSW. My days were spent learning from Masters of movement, texture, and curated experiences. It was a tactile and gritty (and at times frivolous) way to learn — and it is something I miss dearly. Until I stumbled…

Taking a product from discovery, all the way through to design and launch is a big undertaking. It demands collaboration between different disciplines, research, candid review, and it often involves some level of “storming” before a team reaches their “norming”. Over the years I’ve seen many methods to kick off…

Handpicked and curated by a designer to save you time and energy. — Okay, let’s be real, who has time to sift through 1000s of stunning photos contributed to Unsplash? Not me. Gone are the days when I could actually afford to get lost in the graphic rabbit hole of shared photos on Unsplash. Now I’m almost embarrassed at the thought of how…

An evaluation that looks beyond the cost benefits and accounts for the less quantifiable factors too. — When it comes to product design tools, Sketch has been the industry standard for the last 10+ years. But is it still the best tool? Especially for dispersed teams or large enterprises? I took a deep dive and here is where I landed… I’ll break down what happens when we…

You aren't the only one! These 7 resources will help you evaluate whether Figma is right for your team. — Transitioning to Figma may seem like a pretty simple decision — at least for an individual. But when the decision impacts an entire organization, there is a lot to consider. The debate of whether a team should transition over to Figma is one that inspires all sorts of passion. My…

How to identify your “customer zero” and why it will guarantee better product adoption upon launching. — Finding the best first candidate to adopt your design system is an exciting challenge to face. You have worked hard to reach this point, and now there is another learning curve attached. How do you market the product and get people to use it? Moreover, Who should be the first…

How an automated SMS service can support victims of violence — and offer vulnerable communities peace of mind. — When you hear the phrase ‘chatbot’, the first thing that probably comes to mind is an obnoxious online customer support ‘helper’. But what if that technology could help people deal with more pressing issues, such as domestic or sexual violence? Meet Dua: Dua is a free, anonymous SMS chatbot that…