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.
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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. …
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…
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. …
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…
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…
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. …
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. …
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. …
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…
Product designer at Meta Creative X (175K+ views). Prev. Microsoft, Apple, DoorDash, BuzzFeed, Wish, & MongoDB. Tweets at www.twitter.com/michelle__chiu
