Career Growth
The Hiring Signal is Broken
Referrals, ads, and outreach blur together—few lead anywhere
Mia Jones
Lead Designer. Film-buff. Taker of walks.
User Experience
AI in UX: Designing for Trust, Not Just Efficiency
AI should work with people, not just spit out answers
User Experience
Why Design Thinking Matters in UX (and How to Use It)
Design thinking is a flexible, user-focused approach to solving complex problems
User Experience
Stuck in the UX Job Hunt? Here’s How to Break Through the Silence
Stop relying on job boards—network, target referrals, and stay persistent
Announcement
The Fall of 18F: Why This Matters More Than You Think
18F saved taxpayers money while making government services actually work
User Experience
Designer-Developer Handoff: Why It's Still a Mess (And How to Fix It)
Breaking down walls between pixel-pushers and code-monkeys for better products
User Experience
The UX of Authentication: Stop Annoying Your Users
Authentication should be invisible when done right. Instead, it’s often frustrating, tedious, and riddled with unnecessary steps. Let’s fix that
Graphic Design
When Design Becomes Protest: The MSI Reproductive Choices Ad That Speaks Volumes
Trump’s signature does not just sign policy—it silences women.
Career Growth
Trusting Your Gut: The Freelance Designer’s Secret Weapon
Your instincts know more than you think
Industrial Design
The Clicks Keyboard: Typing’s Throwback Revolution
Chunky, clicky, and unapologetically retro—meet the iPhone’s BlackBerry makeover
User Experience
From Junior to Intermediate: A UX Designer’s Guide to Leveling Up
Ten tips as I look back at my transition from junior to intermediate
User Experience
A New Era of Social Media: Can We Break Free from Billionaire Control?
The Shift Toward Ethical Alternatives