Designers are making less decisions.

Product managers are making more.

Jony Ive, speaking about Steve Jobs...

'I think he, better than anyone, understood that while ideas ultimately can be so powerful, they begin as fragile, barely formed thoughts, so easily just squished.'

Sometimes when a founder has a lot of conviction it comes off as being difficult or pain in the ass. I met a founder recently like this and was quick to judge. But upon reflection, he was just extremely passionate - a super positive founder characteristic.

Impressive looking AI generated talking head.

jenn UX Designers often believe they are responsible for shaping the user experience. However they often miss the role that marketing plays in shaping the context in which the experience exists.

The world is full of middle managers who are sufficiently far away from doing things that they forget how hard it is, but have an eye for detail and will happily pick you up on the smallest thing.

Just discovered DesignPro a Figma AI plug-in which claims to review your prototypes, provide feedback on comps and add tasks to your backlog.

Curious what other AI tools designers are using to improve communication or speed up workflow.

beta.designpro.ai

We are living in one of the most exciting technological eras.

From pioneering advancements in pharma and bio to spatial computers, here are some of the investment team’s thoughts on sectors where there is a critical need for new solutions ➡️

sdca.mp/IdeasxTrends

Uncomfortable truth.

Marketing is part of the product experience.

While I'm no longer involved in UX London, the conference I started 15 years ago, I have come into the possession of a few discount codes to give away. If you're thinking of going and want to save some $$$, DM me for details.

Nothing beats getting together with your team. And what better opportunity for bonding than in London, soaking up wisdom from top-notch UX professionals with great food and awesome company?

Plus, you get 20% off when you book for groups of 5 or more! - 2024.uxlondon.com

📢 Attn: lots of open roles across design Figma 🥳

Apply 👉 figma.com/careers/#job-o…

FigJam Mgr (HM jenny)
Figma Editor Mgr (HM Marcin Wichary)
DevMode IC (HM Jonas Downey)
Search IC (HM Micah Sivitz)
Research IC (HM Julia K)
UXW Billing IC (HM Chris Baty)
Brand IC (HM Jess S)

Anybody fancy hopping over to Threads and following me there instead?

If you’re based in the UK and enjoyed the first John Wick movie, may I suggest you check out Nobody with Bob Odenkirk on Film4 this evening. Cut from a very similar cloth. Here’s the trailer.

m.youtube.com/watch?v=wZti8Q…