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Announcing my first app, Little Ledger (now available on the App Store!)
My first iOS app is now available for download, for free.
Feb 5
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How To Start a Personal Project
Gain the experience needed to land your next job by creating your own side projects.
Nov 1, 2023
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3 Signs You Should Abandon Your Creative Project
Quitting intentionally, rather than letting it happen.
Aug 21, 2024
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What I Learned From Doing Weekly Illustrations for 2 Years (And Why I’m Not Doing It Anymore)
Jun 17, 2022
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Crafting Your Elevator Pitch as a Product Designer
Apr 15, 2022
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What Questions To Ask In Your First 1-1’s With Your New Teammates
Apr 29, 2022
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How To Start a Personal Project
Nov 1, 2023
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Designing Search UX: How To Get Started
Jul 15, 2022
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Navigating the Design Recruiter Phone Screening
Apr 8, 2022
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How to Write a Headline for Your Portfolio Website
Improve your job application response rate with a strong portfolio headline.
Dec 1, 2023
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What’s a Creative Brief?
What it actually means to “understand the assignment.”
Oct 20, 2023
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Nicole Garcia
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How to Cold Message Someone for an Informational Interview
Tips for reaching out to strangers on the internet for design career advice.
Oct 13, 2023
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Approached by a Freelance Client? Here's 5 Topics to Discuss Before Starting a Project
Successful freelance projects are determined by 5 ingredients: scope, budget, timeline, communication, and paperwork.
Apr 10, 2023
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3 Tips for Better Feedback From Your Freelance Design Clients
Getting good feedback starts with 3 steps: detail, documentation, and deadline.
Mar 18, 2023
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Nicole Garcia
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Q&A: Answering Your Portfolio Questions
From “what if I don’t have prior work experience?” to “what platform should I use?” — let’s talk about frequently asked portfolio questions.
Feb 24, 2023
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3 Tips for Easier User Interviews
As designers, we’re not experts on research — but sometimes we need to do it anyway. Here’s what I’ve found helpful in approaching it.
Sep 2, 2022
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