Jun 1, 2021Hello world. Meet, Dear Genie.Genie, our perfect little Maltese baby girl, left us on April 1st of this year. I got a call from my husband on that sunny Thursday afternoon. He was at the vet’s for what we thought would be a routine appointment. She hadn’t been well for the past 3 months…Dogs3 min readDogs3 min read
Published inUnmind Design·Feb 21, 2020How to present your work (and yourself) when applying for a design roleI’ve been a hiring manager for over 6 years now and have reviewed countless applications for various roles. During this process, I’ve come to realise that there are a few key attributes that either attract me towards a candidate or deter me away. …Design5 min readDesign5 min read
Mar 26, 2019Member-onlyHow I designed my maternity leave handover planToday’s my second day of maternity leave and I’m just 4 days away from my due date! 😱 When I first found out that I’m pregnant over 8 months ago, I was overcome by joy and all the butterflies-in-the-tummy feelings that go along. As reality sunk in and I went…Maternity Leave6 min readMaternity Leave6 min read
Nov 26, 2018Meeting etiquetteFor the organiser: how to run an effective meeting I’ll get straight to it: owning and running meetings effectively is hard work. Put plainly, meetings are expensive and if the goals of a meeting aren’t met, you’ll most likely see long-lasting negative effects on the productivity of everyone involved. Not to mention, the project will suffer immensely because no…Meetings4 min readMeetings4 min read
Jul 25, 2017When a project is over, how can a team do a successful post-mortem without defensive finger-pointing?Doing a post-launch post-mortem is one of my favorite things to do as a designer because it’s quickest and cheapest way to learn/grow. I’ve noticed a few post-mortem sessions become accusatory or just downright awkward because of the way in which they’re conducted. They definitely don’t have to be. A…Design2 min readDesign2 min read
Jun 26, 2017I answered: When interviewing, how do you most effectively showcase your thought process?When interviewing, showcasing not just the solution but also how you arrived at the solution is what will set you apart in a sea of talented designers. As you start thinking about how you’re going to go about doing so, consider taking a deeper look at your process, your contributions…Design3 min readDesign3 min read
Jun 25, 2017I answered: What’s the best way to present work during a design critique?Design critiques can be exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time. So, you’ve been working on a user flow or illustration for weeks and are finally ready to show it to the parties involved. You want this to go well so you can move on to the next phase, the…Design4 min readDesign4 min read
Jun 22, 2017I answered: When you’re the only designer on a team, how do you get valuable critique on your work?Being the only designer on a team can often leave designers second guessing themselves. Receiving valuable feedback is critical to get out of that mindset. I see it as a great opportunity to take ownership and start educating your peers about what good design means. Once your teammates start understanding…UX2 min readUX2 min read
Apr 26, 2016Temple Grandin: a brilliant mindOver the weekend, I watched a movie about Temple Grandin, an Autistic woman who has become one of the top scientists in the humane livestock handling industry. It left a deep impression on me and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about Ms. Grandin’s life. She was born in…Autism4 min readAutism4 min read
Jan 13, 2016A pep talk to myselfI know it’s not easy. All those doubts playing ping pong in your head. Those fears telling you that you can’t. Have you ever thought about asking “why not?” Take the pressure off, forget the insecurities and just start making. Have a point of view. Put it out there. What’s…Peptalk1 min readPeptalk1 min read
