Catt SmallShifting your mindset can make you a better designerMany people act as if they have no agency at work. Changing the way you view your role as a designer might benefit your career.May 26May 26
Catt SmallDebug your design interview journey, stage 4: OfferLet’s talk about common reasons job offers fall through and how to avoid them.Dec 10, 2023Dec 10, 2023
Catt SmallDebug your design interview journey, stage 3: OnsiteThis exhausting gauntlet is the most crucial stage of your interview process.Oct 10, 20231Oct 10, 20231
Catt SmallDebug your design interview journey, stage 2: ScreeningNow that you have a foot in the door, you’ve got to kick it wide open.Sep 23, 20232Sep 23, 20232
Catt SmallDebug your design interview journey, stage 1: ApplicationHow do you stand out to an employer in the application stage? Let us count the ways!Aug 31, 2023Aug 31, 2023
Catt SmallIntroducing: Debug your design interview journeyDebugging is an important part of building products. Do the same thing for your job-seeking efforts.Aug 23, 20231Aug 23, 20231
Catt SmallWhat I learned after shifting from in-house to consultingLessons from my time as the Director of Product Design at a consultancy after 12 years in-house.Mar 16, 2023Mar 16, 2023
Catt SmallMoving from execution to strategy as a designerDesigners often find themselves under pressure to focus on aesthetics rather than impact and outcomes. Let’s explore ways to change that.Jan 29, 2023Jan 29, 2023
Catt SmallPrinciples for living outside of boxesI’ve balanced various interests for many years now. Here are some affirmations I tell myself when I feel pressured to have a single focus.Jan 21, 2023Jan 21, 2023
Catt SmallTurning remote work cons into advantagesHere’s how to overcome common challenges distributed design teams encounter and get the most out of remote!Jan 16, 2023Jan 16, 2023
