Seeing through the reality of unlimited PTO as an entrepreneur
I was born a very skeptical child.
When adults told me something, I always questioned the validity of their advice and source of information. I always did my own “investigation” and “research”, to the extent that a 7-year-old child could perform, to find out things on my own.
When tech…
If you want to become an entrepreneur, you can’t have a “fallback plan”
“You are have such great experience. I’m sure if this doesn’t work out, you can always go back to the corporate world.”
An acquaintance said to me once after I started my entrepreneurship journey.
They meant well, and it is true — I could always go back. …
What happens when companies take a chance on junior talents.
Earlier this year, I relaunched my company Path Unbound as a design school democratizing creative education.
I thought I would work alone on it for at least six months before I’m ready to bring anyone else in.
By chance, I stumbled across an amazing platform and got connected to some…
Lack of visual storytelling is sending piles of UX portfolios to hiring manager’s trash
The UX design industry has a case study problem.
Many designers “vomit” thousands of words all over their case study pages, detailing every single thing they did for the project.
The result is the exact opposite…
Why being a design generalist may serve you better
It seems counter intuitive for me to say this, given that I run a design school with many students focused in UX design, but I’m still going to say it because I believe in being honest — UX design isn’t for…
Sometimes when you struggle, it’s a sign that something isn’t working.
Recently, as I study the design industry and do research for my design school, I found myself browsing through online design communities more often.
We are very lucky to have a plethora of communities to choose from these days.
There are many people there who are incredibly supportive, resourceful and…
What design bootcamps and colleges didn’t teach you
“I don’t like this design, but I don’t know why.”
If I ask every designer who has heard of this client feedback before to clap once, we are probably going to hear a standing ovation around the world.
If I ask every…
Next time you interview for a junior design job, counter with this answer
“Job title: Junior Designer
Salary: The lowest level we can get away with for an entry-level job
Requirements: 5 years of experience and a degree in Design
Interview Process: Do a small project for us which we may use for free after we don’t hire you. …
Here’s my take on this million-dollar question.
Almost every day, I get asked this question by my beginner design students.
“Is the design field too saturated?”
Many students ask this question before they even start classes.
They want to know what they are getting into and if they can handle the answer once they find out from…
Unexpected Learning From An Unlikely Experience
Last year, I made a huge financial mistake in real estate.
I wrote about my experience first on Medium with one simple intention — if any of my friends asks, I will send them the link to read the story instead of repeating the…
