#OneMinuteDesigner

Every week, I plan to shoot & edit a one minute video about tech, careers, design, Silicon Valley etc. A lot of these will be related to questions from my followers from Instagram. Follow my journey. Cheers!

#OneMinuteDesigner

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What is my favorite design tool

Figma! I've been an avid Sketchapp user for over 4years. Although, just recently I discovered Figma and fel...

Tech bootcamps vs. college

I've done both. I have a B.F.A degree from WKU and also did two part time bootcamps at General Assembly. On...

My end to end web design process

It's crucial to have a process as a designer. It's a way to ensure that you aren't making random guesses....

How to manage client relationships with the communication app - SuperPhone

One of the best ways to scale your freelance career is by building meaningful relationships with every cli...

Being productive with no requirements

Are you comfortable with ambiguity? This was one of the most difficult skills for me to learn. Mostly becau...

Design systems

Design systems are a great way to move quickly and not break things along the way. However, these systems c...

Switching over from Sketch to Figma

I switched over to Figma because of the collaboration benefits that it offers. Sketch has "almost" one to o...

Things to consider while working with a product manager

Product managers are one of the best resources for designers to tap into. PM's are great at facilitating co...

How to avoid getting caught up by new design tools

Junior designers spend time learning tools, senior designers spent time solving problems. Business problems...

Designers should write user stories

First, what is a user story anyway? A user story is a product requirements expressed through the lens of a...

How to stand out in the market as a digital product designer

If you are going into college or just getting out of college, you want to consider your positioning and per...

Using Webflow to design and build your portfolio website

Creating a custom portfolio is similar to getting a tailor made suit. Using templates to showcase your work...

How to go from contractor to full time employee

Contractors are responsible for output. Full time employees are responsible for outcome. There is a clear d...

How to maximize your value

Asking the right questions will always get you the best outcome, when working with freelance clients. Befo...

#1 tool that I rely on as a freelancer

My freelance business would not be the same without the Webflow app. This tool gives me the power of a fron...

How to find a CTO for your startup company

One of the biggest misconceptions is that a CTO is there to code and have a say on only technical challeng...

Freelancing as a designer

The best part about being a freelance designer in my opinion is the freedom that comes along with working w...

How I created my video intro animation

Part of creating an intro animation is keeping things simple and easy to understand. My intro is very simpl...

2018 vlog recap

This is my one year recap! It's been over 30weeks in a row of weekly vlogging. Consistency is key. Without...

What is the future of digital product design

The future of digital product design is going to bring the rise of the independent full stack designer. Thi...

How to overcome a creative block

One of the best ways to break creative blocks is by doing something that stimulates your senses. Going on a...

What is an OKR? (objectives and key results)

Objectives and key results have become more than a business framework for me. I also use them to set person...

Why I create micro content instead of long form videos

It really comes down to understanding your audience & identifying what they want to see. Create for them an...

How do you design a user experience without a user interface

User experience and user interface design are very different things. It's easy to get the two confused if y...

How do you pick the perfect color palette for your project

It depends if you're working for an established brand or creating a new color palette from scratch. The ben...

How do you bounce back from adversity as a creative

One sure way to experience adversity or burn out as a creative is to only work for money. Try giving your w...

How do you become more attractive to tech startups

It begins with internal dialog. What are you good at and what do you want to improve on? This should help...

How to price a freelance project while working a full time job

Having a full time job gives you an advantage because you don't need the work. So charge what you are worth...

What is the difference between art and design

Art is about making questions, design is about making solutions. At a fundamental level, design is primaril...

Creating content for social media ads

Documentation and authenticity have always worked really well for me. It also really depends on two key fac...

How to pick the right font for your project

There are two parts to picking the best font. First is form and second is function. The most important part...

How to stay motivated while working on multiple projects

We are living in the greatest time in history to be a creator. You can literally broadcast any message at a...

How to prevent burn out

Have you ever burnt out? I thought that burning out meant being lazy. I was wrong. Mental health is a topic...

What's the worst question to ask a designer

Client: Can you make this thing pretty for me? This is hands down the worst thing to do for a client. The f...

How to continue to improve as a ui/ux designer

Side projects saved my career! Similar to how an athlete trains in the off season before hitting the field...

How to get better at ui design

In the early days, you should be copying as much as possible. I would often take a screenshot of a ui that...

Biggest obstacle in my career

How to develop an above average confidence for anything that I do. This is key for continuous growth. Car...

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