My new book is finally here -- published today in the U.S.! 🟧

I hope you pick it up, share it, debate it with me.

Looking forward to your feedback.

More editions in more languages coming soon.

Some book recommendations to get into the strategy mindset...

1. Mental Models: Aligning Design Strategy with Human Behavior by Indi Young

2. Strategic Design: 8 Essential Practices Every Strategic Designer Must Master by Giulia Calibretta

3. Design of Business: Why Design…

One common challenge that designers face is feeling hesitant to express their own perspective.

It's important to remember that having an opinion is a strength, and it's okay if you later change your mind.

Embracing this can be a major turning point in your career.

Many told me that work trials won't work or won't scale.

Over the last 4 years, we hired 50+ people with work trials and with a 96% retention rate. Everyone from engineers to C-level candidates goes through one.

The best way for both parties to test if there is a fit.

You learn a lot about people in a crisis

Apply for the job.

'But I'm not qualified for it.'

Neither is the person who's going to get the job. Apply!

Having fun with amo this morning. Love the concept of storytelling and co-creation with friends. If anyone wants an invite let me know.

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Insane. Really sad to hear this.

GPT-4 Vision for creating a working UI by drawing it:

Are you a Senior/Staff Product Designer with 5+ years and you are looking for opportunities?

Are you up to shape an AI-driven product & design culture from the ground up?

My friend Mircea Pașoi & team are hiring their first product designer. Highly recommend working with them.

Always learning something from Jess 🇺🇦, this time about building trust and enhancing collaboration at work. Loved the emphasis on making our work, intentions, and design decisions transparent and easy to engage with. Thanks Jess and RETHINK!🤘🏻

Designers, what's stopping you from getting promoted to the next level?

I'm asked a lot by early career people in tech how to think about equity. This is my take (and not financial advice).

I personally will always take a big swing at a company I believe in as the most valuable asset.

davidhoang.com/blog/jack-and-…

Something I see designers struggle with is not being comfortable with their own point of view. It's ok to have an opinion. It's also ok if that opinion is later 'wrong' and you change your mind.