Product Thinking
Start With the Problem, Not the Solution
The most common mistake in product design is jumping straight to solutions. Here's why deeply understanding the problem first leads to better products and fewer costly pivots.
6 min readBlog
Thinking clearly about product design, decision-making, and the craft of building better software.
Design Practice
How to Become a Better Designer
Great design isn't just about aesthetics. The designers who consistently ship great work share a set of habits and mental models that anyone can develop.
7 min readTeam Collaboration
Getting Your Team Aligned on Design Decisions
Misalignment on design is one of the biggest sources of wasted effort in product teams. Here's a practical approach to getting everyone on the same page before work begins.
5 min readDecision-Making
How to Document Product Decisions
Most teams make good decisions and document them poorly—or not at all. Here's how to capture your reasoning in a way that actually helps the team, weeks and months later.
7 min readDesign Practice
How to Avoid Design Decision Regret
Some design decisions haunt teams for years. The good news is that regret is usually predictable—and with the right habits, largely preventable.
6 min readTeam Collaboration
How to Explain Design Rationale to Stakeholders
Getting stakeholders to understand and trust design decisions is a skill most designers are never explicitly taught. Here's how to communicate your reasoning in a way that builds confidence rather than resistance.
7 min read