Catt Small·May 26, 2024Shifting 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.
Catt Small·Dec 10, 2023Debug your design interview journey, stage 4: OfferLet’s talk about common reasons job offers fall through and how to avoid them.
Catt Small·Oct 10, 2023Debug your design interview journey, stage 3: OnsiteThis exhausting gauntlet is the most crucial stage of your interview process.A response icon2A response icon2
Catt Small·Sep 23, 2023Debug your design interview journey, stage 2: ScreeningNow that you have a foot in the door, you’ve got to kick it wide open.A response icon2A response icon2
Catt Small·Aug 31, 2023Debug your design interview journey, stage 1: ApplicationHow do you stand out to an employer in the application stage? Let us count the ways!
Catt Small·Aug 23, 2023Introducing: Debug your design interview journeyDebugging is an important part of building products. Do the same thing for your job-seeking efforts.A response icon1A response icon1
Catt Small·Mar 16, 2023What 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.
Catt Small·Jan 29, 2023Moving 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.
Catt Small·Jan 21, 2023Principles 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.
Catt Small·Jan 16, 2023Turning remote work cons into advantagesHere’s how to overcome common challenges distributed design teams encounter and get the most out of remote!
