As part of the Linkedin Career Guide project, also as an Educator and Mentor, not to mention during the context of discussions among colleagues/peers and even during Job related interviews, there’s a consistent flurry of topics that come up in conversations. I’ve had an opportunity to reflect on these topics, from an Academic perspective (through my schooling that is), but also how I have faced some of these scenarios in current and previous professional experiences. Hopefully this article covers some of these questions, succinctly, and if possible engage and promote further reflection and discussion. …

February//26//2021

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Design Systems and Scaling Product Solutions. Articles on the importance of Design Systems are always welcome, and this is no exception. Hailing from the MarvelApp Design Blog, this article from author Rory McCormick, sheds light on what a Design System actually is, what comprises it and how it ultimately and effectively potentiates the scaling of Product Solutions within organizations. The article looks at the structure of these tools, shedding light on topics as colors, accessibility standards, while also providing some good examples of renown Design Systems that exist in the…

February//19//2021

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Building Positive Feedback Culture while Remote. Another article from Fast Company and author Aytekin Tank, JotForm’s CEO (and founder). The article which is simultaneously a retrospective on all the events of 2020 and a reflection on the ongoing state of Labor organization going forward, touches on topics including Vision Establishment, Tools Assessment, Empathy Enhancement, to name but a few. All these are considerations the author and CEO tackled, when dealing with the challenges provoked by the pandemic and the profound impact it had on how everyone lives and works. It’s…

February//12//2021

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Management Styles of Emotionally Intelligent Leaders. Very interesting article hailing from Fast Company, showcasing not just mindful strategies to keep in mind when navigating these uncertain times, but also how these strategies marry perfectly with emotional intelligence. The article focuses on aspects such as Situational Awareness, Organization’s Direction, Collaboration and Flexibility, some of which are actually very similar to the core identifiers of long lasting brands (self awareness, principles, focus, deliberate, adaptive). Well worth a read. Highlight of the article includes:

“Use data to inform your company’s priorities and communicate…

Personalization and Customization are topics that have been on my radar for quite some time now. In fact it was one of the first topics I placed on my list of subject matters to tackle, but that somehow always gets pushed back in detriment of something more pressing. Personalization and Customization are topics that always come up when reading about two big buzzwords: The Future of E-Commerce and AI. The Future of E-Commerce has among its staples precisely Personalization and Customization of experiences, since it essentially means users/clients, are able to get products/services, alongside recommendations, based on what they like…

February//5//2021

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Creating Engaging and Useful Chatbots. Another great article hailing from Smashing Magazine, this time around centered on Chatbots. This type of solution/feature has become more and more prevailing across a variety of Interactive Products, since it provides in the specific cases of Onboarding opportunities for users to understand a journey, particularly when they are adopting a new product. Other scenarios of applicability, are tied to help desk situations and even checkout scenarios. As their applicability proliferates, it’s fundamental to understand what Conversational Design is based on, and how that reflects…

January//29//2021

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What is Productivity. Very interesting article from author Jon Malmberg, focused on the topic of productivity. The article details a variety of proven techniques, including The Pomodoro Effect (tasks set to a specific timeline and timeframe), Eat That Frog technique, The Eisenhower Matrix, to name but a few. It’s ultimately a helpful reminder that productivity is all about focus, flexibility and being able to prioritize what needs to be done and get accomplished. Well worth a read. Highlight of the article includes:

“A productive person doesn’t necessarily do more work…

January//22//2021

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Designing Effective Data Visualizations. Infographics & Data Visualizations are topics that are deeply entwined in Product Design experiences. I’ve steadily worked on this type of endeavor for 11 years now, and they’re always a challenging aspect of any product being designed, from a multitude of aspects, namely User adoption (always remembering Users satisfaction, efficiency, learnability, memorability and errors when interacting with these artifacts), Implementation & Performance variables, and of course how it marries with the overall Branding experience itself. This article is an interview with Data Visualization Designer Nadieh Bremmer…