Notes on product design and building better software
Practical observations about SaaS UX, product decisions, design craft, freelance work, and designing in the age of AI.
Why I Treat My Portfolio Like a SaaS
Why I treat my portfolio like a SaaS product, how I improve it over time, and why designers should see their portfolio as a living product, not a static gallery.
Designing in the Age of AI: How Designers Can Stay Relevant When Everything Is Changing
A practical reflection on how product designers can stay relevant in the age of AI by improving judgment, strategy, taste, and collaboration.
Designing Notification Settings People Actually Trust
A product design breakdown on creating notification settings that feel clear, respectful, trustworthy, and easy for users to control.
When Grief and Work Collide: Getting Back to Focus After Losing a Loved One
A personal reflection on returning to freelance work after loss, handling grief, lowering expectations, and slowly finding focus again.
Working from Home as a Freelancer: The Real Story
An honest look at working from home as a freelance designer, including freedom, isolation, routines, boundaries, and daily discipline.
Improving UI for AI-Powered Tools: Beyond the Textarea
Product design notes on improving AI-powered interfaces beyond basic textareas, with clearer flows, better inputs, and more useful outputs.
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