How AI got me writing again
Ten years ago, I created this blog to capture the advice I was giving to my teams, clients, and mentees. My hope has always been that you, dear reader, would benefit from the bumps and bruises I’ve...
View ArticleHow AI is transforming design, designers and creativity (Part 1 of AI &...
Will AI fundamentally change product design? When my third-grader created a sophisticated thank you card in minutes using Canva’s AI tool, it was clear that AI is accelerating the democratization of...
View ArticleThe Implications of AI’s Rapid Growth for Designers and Design Work (Part 2...
You may not have gotten a promotion, but now you’ve got a whole team to support you, including assistant designer, strategist, editor, and creative partner in the form of AI tools. Historically,...
View ArticleThe skill set, mindset and coaching designers need in the AI age (Part 3 of...
LinkedIn estimates 65% of skills needed for a job will change by 2030 largely because of AI. How can we get today’s designers and future workers ready for this change? What skills do we need to...
View ArticleProduct and design resume tips from an experienced hiring manager
As a hiring manager, interview panel member, and mentor, I’ve reviewed countless resumes. Many fail to make an impression due to their complexity. In today’s fiercely competitive job market, crafting a...
View ArticleGlobal Agility & Innovation Summit: Innovating and Competing as a Product...
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View ArticleEveryone is a manager now, AI is your team
If you’ve ever wanted a team that’s available 24/7 and never complains then it’s time you try LLMs like ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini. Focus your time on tasks that are important, require your unique...
View ArticleEmbracing AI in Design School: Advice for a Dad
During a talk on AI and Product Management, a concerned dad asked me what advice he should give to his daughter who is studying design in college. Her program discourages using large language models...
View ArticleProduct teams could look really different in 5-10 years, are you ready?
Ever since I started playing with LLMs, I’ve been curious about how they will transform how we create and grow products. Today, I’m taking a risk to predict the future. Not because I think I’m going to...
View ArticleBridging the gap to AI product adoption with scaffolding
Remember when smartphones first came out? Designers had to help people figure out how to use them. They used metaphors – creating camera icons that looked like real cameras with shading and curves....
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