Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers. “Just as a tanker cannot make sudden movements without causing disruption, organizations are slow to adapt and change due to their size complexity and established structures. Shifting the course of a company requires careful planning, coordination, and patience. I lead the Momentum Design System team at Cisco where I’ve […]

Once called design handoff or design reviews, delivering information and context for development is crucial for bringing the design intentions to life. When looking at scale, for a design system to function without faults, Component Specs should cover it all. Over the years, I’ve worked closely with developers, product managers, quality assurance engineers, and other development […]

In the battle against misinformation, the solution lies in greater transparency, not censorship. Continue reading on UX Collective » Apps like Uber Eats aren’t just about convenience; they’re designed to make food delivery a habit you don’t even think about. Did you ever order food with the Uber Eats app? I certainly have — and I bet I’m […]

Conversational copy, progressive disclosure and great use of imagery Continue reading on UX Collective » Apps like Uber Eats aren’t just about convenience; they’re designed to make food delivery a habit you don’t even think about. Did you ever order food with the Uber Eats app? I certainly have — and I bet I’m not the only one. Let’s […]

Raw, real, human, and ’imperfect’ stories impact design, business, and life in a world obsessed with being polished. Continue reading on UX Collective » As augmented reality will be more integrated into daily life, designers must rethink interactions from a third-person perspective to preserve social harmony in shared spaces. A personal exploration on how hands movements […]

What the corporate world can learn from academia’s respect for expertise and autonomy Continue reading on UX Collective » An animated illustration of a huge oil tanker navigating the ocean waters while a giant octopus hitches a ride. Credit: Me. Learnings from three years of design system advocacy The Knock Nevis, built in 1979, was the largest […]

What the corporate world can learn from academia’s respect for expertise and autonomy Continue reading on UX Collective » An animated illustration of a huge oil tanker navigating the ocean waters while a giant octopus hitches a ride. Credit: Me. Learnings from three years of design system advocacy The Knock Nevis, built in 1979, was the largest […]

Photo by Vlad Tchompalov on Unsplash In today’s evolving UX research landscape, researchers have faced significant challenges, including a wave of recent layoffs that have hit the profession hard. This has raised concerns about the perceived value of UX research. In a climate where teams are shrinking, expectations for those who remain are higher than ever. […]

Discover the most effective behavioral design frameworks, learn how to drive daily active user growth and retention, and gain practical insights for developing sustainable, ethical strategies that keep your products engaging without becoming exploitative. Behavioral design frameworks Some of the most popular and influential behavioral design and habit-forming models: The Hook Model, developed by Nir […]

This past Tuesday, October 1st, Figma launched its first “Release Notes Livestream”, where they announced new features and changes to Figma Design, FigJam, and Figma Slides. Some features were already introduced in September, while others were released just following the livestream. Figma’s September “Release Notes Livestream” If you missed it, I got you! I’ll cover […]