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Design fundamentals every creative should know

A 101 guide to basics in UI and visual design for beginners — A simple Google search for educational design resources online yields 6,250,000,000 results — there’s no wonder for those starting out as a designer, it may feel overwhelming to know where to begin. As with mastering any subject, grasping key foundational knowledge is critical before becoming an expert in the field. …

Design

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Design fundamentals every creative should know
Design fundamentals every creative should know
Design

6 min read


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How I left software engineering to become a product designer in a year

My first-hand experience switching careers as a college senior — All of us chase the “perfect job” — one that encompasses our special checklist of hand-chosen attributes. Some of us spend years in trial and error periods; some of us figure it out earlier. Thankfully, I’m one of the “lucky” ones. …

Design

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How I left software engineering to become a product designer in a year
How I left software engineering to become a product designer in a year
Design

10 min read


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·Oct 26, 2021

Takeaways from my first months as a product designer at Meta

What I’d share with anyone starting a new role — Starting a new role is an exciting period—it marks a new chapter in one’s career and the energy that comes from meeting new colleagues, diving into opportunities to spearhead meaningful impact, and the race to recollect fun facts about yourself for team introductions are all memorable moments of joining a…

Design

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Takeaways from my first months as a product designer at Meta
Takeaways from my first months as a product designer at Meta
Design

4 min read


Published in UX Collective

·Jul 12, 2021

Tips on becoming a successful product design intern mentor

Advice and processes for a fruitful working partnership — Why mentorship matters Mentorships are mutually beneficial relationships where both individuals derive value, growth, and fulfillment. Mentors guide newcomers through a company, teach new skills to more junior designers, and reinforce the knowledge by sharing expertise on various subject matters. …

Product Design

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Tips on becoming a successful product design intern mentor
Tips on becoming a successful product design intern mentor
Product Design

4 min read


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·Updated Nov 12, 2021

Charles and Ray Eames: The iconic couple of 20th-century design

History and legacy of the legendary partners in life and work — Taking a look at the chair pictured in the image below, it’s likely you recognize it as one of the most iconic architectural objects of our time. It was simply one of many inventions Ray and Charles Eames created as artistic partners over the course of three decades. The two…

Design

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Charles and Ray Eames: The iconic couple of 20th-century design
Charles and Ray Eames: The iconic couple of 20th-century design
Design

5 min read


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·Nov 28, 2020

Hilma af Klint and Yayoi Kusama: Tapping spirituality and visions into art

The lives, work, and legacy of these creatives who dabbled in transcendental expression — Hilma af Klint Deemed the first modern artist of the Western World, Hilma af Klint was a Swedish creative who credited her creative abilities to a divine, spiritual authority. Her abstract paintings in the 20th century reflected bold, imaginative aesthetics—carrying an essence the world had yet seen before. Because of this nature, she…

Art

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Hilma af Klint and Yayoi Kusama: Tapping spirituality and visions into art
Hilma af Klint and Yayoi Kusama: Tapping spirituality and visions into art
Art

6 min read


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·Nov 16, 2020

How to ace portfolio presentations in product design interviews

Tips on how to showcase projects for a successful interview — Every company I’ve ever applied to as a product designer has required a portfolio presentation interview. It’s a great way for employers to learn more about who you are and what projects you’ve worked on. …

Design

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How to ace portfolio presentations in product design interviews
How to ace portfolio presentations in product design interviews
Design

4 min read


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·Sep 14, 2020

Launching a blog post series to showcase our design team talent

Introducing transparency into MongoDB’s team and culture — Diving into a company’s blog is one of the best ways I learn about an organization. It offers a glimpse into who I could be potentially working with, the projects I could take ownership of, and what the culture is like. …

Design

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Launching a blog post series to showcase our design team talent
Launching a blog post series to showcase our design team talent
Design

5 min read


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·Aug 21, 2020

How Olafur Eliasson uses art to drive conversations on climate change

A closer look at the artist’s thought-provoking projects within the environmental context — As creatives, it’s undeniable that we propagate ourselves into our work. Our backgrounds, experiences, and beliefs help shape our decisions regarding the projects we take on and the messages we amplify. …

Art

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How Olafur Eliasson uses art to drive conversations on climate change
How Olafur Eliasson uses art to drive conversations on climate change
Art

6 min read


Published in UX Collective

·Aug 2, 2020

How Glossier tapped into customer empathy to build a $1.2 billion brand

Applied user strategies in becoming a unicorn company — If you aren’t living under a rock, chances are you may have heard of, seen, or purchased a product from Glossier in recent years. That’s because this beauty brand has taken millennial consumer markets by storm, climbing into unicorn territory ($1.2 billion valuation) in a matter of six years. Today…

Marketing

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How Glossier tapped into customer empathy to build a $1.2 billion brand
How Glossier tapped into customer empathy to build a $1.2 billion brand
Marketing

5 min read

Michelle Chiu

Michelle Chiu

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Product designer (210K+ views). Prev Coinbase, Meta Creative X and MongoDB. Tweets at www.twitter.com/michelle__chiu

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