I had just recently published my yearend post for my newsletter, Working Title. It’s been almost 2 years since I first started writing on it. Was the investment of time and energy worth it? Maybe. Would I recommend this activity to others? Yes. Have I learned anything exclusively from this…

This was first published on my newsletter, working title, on substack. The top 3 books that are quietly changing my life this 2021. I wouldn’t recommend these if I’m don’t think they are worth your time as well (not in any order). Enjoy! Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein If there is a book that single-handedly…

Electric Vehicles have always been a source of endless fascination to me. I love this technology. Every time I see one on the road, I couldn’t help but feel excited for the future. I love it so much that I’ve decided scratch this itch by building a Python application on…

Python is a GREAT tool for creative work. I went into this Python journey with little-to-no expectations other than to simply be more data literate. My main objective was to improve my quantitative thinking skills, as opposed to qualitative. Less words, and really more… numbers and charts and graphs and statistics. Little did I know that in between…

I gave a talk a few months ago in Manila, Philippines called “INTRO TO UX: 2021 EDITION. How to:🚀 Build a Portfolio, Career and a Future in Tech” and I want to share a piece it with you all, particularly the learnings bit. There were a lot of things I…

This piece was first published on working title, my substack newsletter. Please click here to see the original post. Moving to a foreign country as an adult is probably one of the most daunting, and exciting experiences you can ever have. It is unbelievably life-changing, in every way. Ask any…

A transcript from a recent talk I just gave at UX Camp Chicago: Winter Edition — To watch the video recording, please go to this link: Chicago Camps Vimeo. If you are interested to see more of these types of content, please check out their Vimeo Channel. Loads of interesting and thought-provoking talks from such talented designers in tech. It was a pleasure to be a…

Create beautiful things that WORK. We know that the standard of an outstanding product UX is both through form and function. You have the skills to back up the form. Sharpen it by doing LOADS of work (UI, quick prototypes), collaborate with developers and apply the principles you know already. “The more you do, the…

Even if you are not a writer, by any means. Start with a script. A user interface cannot exist without functions, otherwise what is the point? Define what those are by writing a script, and creating a system for how words will be used in the app or website. From headers, all the way…