How getting my work stolen changed how I approach portfolios and my design career

Canada’s proposed legislation would force platforms like Alphabet Inc, Google’s parent, and Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc to negotiate commercial deals and pay Canadian news publishers for their content, part of a broader global trend to make tech firms pay for news.

Some recommendations to consider when approaching hard conversations from UX teams.

Nothing you see is 100% original, so take someone else’s ideas, improve it, and make it your own.

There are inevitable tensions that form between UX and marketing teams because of their differing approaches to users and differing priorities. Regardless, both teams can still work together to find effective solutions that address those tensions.

Critics have said that the bill could cause over-regulation online. “Under this archaic system of censorship, government gatekeepers will now have the power to control which videos, posts and other content Canadians can see online,”

4 big dos (and a couple don’ts) for starting a solo design business.

An overview of design manager traits and how it impacts your job

A tale about Design, Design roles, and how everyone is bullsh*tting their way to success.

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