Nobody said finance was easy. — If you’re in UX, you’ve probably heard people say time and time again: “simple is better!” “just make it easy for the user!” But, this is definitely not the case when it comes to fintech. Financial apps are not like others, for two reasons. [1] Managing your finances and investments…

My Secret Recipe for Success — From Zero to Hero I’ll admit it, I’ve been gatekeeping. Nearly 3 years ago, I made the decision to leave my cushy finance job to break into UX/UI product design. This was a complete 180 switch for me, as I had zero education, professional background, or skills in UI/UX. …

How writing landed me my first (& perfect) UX Design Job — I’ve seen a common trend in the UX/UI Design community. With so much driven, passionate talent coming into the space, it’s become really hard to get your foot in the door. Most companies call for two years experience, and aren’t willing to pay much for it. …

Lifting the veil of what UX Design really is — and why it matters. — Alright, I’ll say it. It’s about time we learn how to actually speak about UX Design to non-designers and business stakeholders. As UX Designers, we often fall short when it comes to explaining the bigger picture of what we do and why it matters. When we speak to fellow designers…

COVID-19 isn’t the only virus we have to worry about. — Lately, it seems like COVID-19 is the only virus in existence. Yet, the COVID-19 era has caused more people to spend time and money online, creating a perfect environment for digital viruses to spread. Cyber security threats are almost like their own virus. …

Too many delicious photos, too little goals. — Restaurant delivery services have been booming since 2014, and for good reason. It is insanely convenient to get on your phone and have any meal from any restaurant you want at your door in an hour. With the COVID-19 pandemic, food delivery became even more vital to keep many restaurants…

Echo Chamber: an environment in which the same opinions are repeatedly voiced and promoted, so that people are not exposed to opposing views. Social media started as a way to spread ideas freely and without restriction. Just look at Twitter’s mission statement: The mission we serve as Twitter, Inc. is…

I’ve always found extreme satisfaction in patterns. If you’re paying attention to patterns, you can learn a few values you can carry out in other aspects of your life. Reduce, reuse, recycle. …