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A practical guide to design documentation with real examples in Figma

This guide explores how to effectively document design decisions and provide context in Figma, creating transparency and improving collaboration throughout your design process. Discover how to establish a single source of truth, minimize miscommunication, and improve team alignment and efficiency.

Jess Eddy Oct 2, 2024 11 min read

Leadership

In just two minutes, Simon Sinek reveals why trust beats performance in leadership

Many companies inadvertently promote toxic leaders by prioritizing performance over trust. High performers who lack trust may achieve short-term results but can harm team morale and long-term success. Businesses should prioritize trust as much as performance when building strong teams.

Jess Eddy Sep 27, 2024 3 min read

Mindset

The future is decided by optimists

The future is shaped by those who believe in it enough to act on their ideas. As designers, our optimism fuels creativity, drives us to explore new possibilities, and enables us to envision and create better experiences, even when the path isn’t clear.

Jess Eddy Aug 28, 2024 4 min read

30 storytelling techniques you can use in your presentations (with examples)

Captivating presentations rely on powerful storytelling. This article presents 30 techniques—from crafting relatable protagonists to building suspense—with examples illustrating each one. Use these strategies to connect with any audience and make your message memorable.

Jess Eddy Nov 20, 2024 17 min read

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Storytelling

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How to scaffold compelling presentations using proven storytelling techniques

Discover ‘scaffolding’—a powerful technique to build the foundation of any presentation. By structuring your story first, you can create engaging, memorable presentations that capture your audience and clearly convey your message.

Jess Eddy Nov 20, 2024 7 min read

Interview

The two epiphanies that shape how leaders understand and engage with their teams

Evan LaPointe shares insights on leadership, highlighting two epiphanies that reshape how leaders understand and empower teams. Drawing from his journey building businesses, he emphasizes mindset over skills, advocating for intentional, human-centered cultures that drive innovation and growth.

Jess Eddy Nov 13, 2024 8 min read

Career development

Stand out, stay resilient, and get the design job you deserve

Landing a design role takes more than luck—it’s about resilience, strategy, and effectively telling your story. This guide will help you understand the importance of a strong personal brand, navigate interview challenges, and align your skills with employers’ needs.

Jess Eddy Nov 8, 2024 7 min read

This image captures fluid movement of a designer from the neck up.

Mindset

Designers who do excellent work are “fast on their feet”

Designers who do excellent work are fast on their feet, embracing flexibility and adaptability as core traits. These skills help us navigate shifting priorities, collaborate effectively, and grow in our careers. Learn how to cultivate them and stay nimble as a designer.

Jess Eddy Oct 26, 2024 4 min read

A designer looking at a computer screen and code is reflected in her glasses.

Professional growth

AI tools are creating new opportunities and leveling the playing field for designers

AI coding assistants and no-code platforms unlock new opportunities for designers, making it easier to experiment, prototype, and step into technical roles. As design becomes a key differentiator in a crowded market, now is the perfect time for designers to expand their horizons and skills.

Jess Eddy Oct 23, 2024 5 min read

Career development

Content, confidence, and context: how optics shape your career growth—a self-reflection guide

In many companies, success isn’t just about doing good work but how you’re perceived. Using Shreyas Doshi’s framework of content, confidence, and context, this self-reflection exercise helps you assess how you’re seen and where you can grow to advance in your career.

Jess Eddy Oct 18, 2024 4 min read

Content design

Why content designers are essential in the age of AI

AI is transforming content design, content designers must play a key role in shaping its use. More than just writers, content designers are strategists who ensure every piece of content is fit for purpose, context, and persona, ensuring content remains human-centered, ethical, and effective.

Jess Eddy Oct 17, 2024 4 min read

A small crowd of miniature ux designers walking.

Strategic thinking

Improve your strategic thinking skills: the most valuable tool for a designer

Strategic thinking is one of the most important skills for a designer. By mastering skills like pattern recognition, mental agility, and political savvy, designers can take practical steps to make smarter decisions and have a greater influence on their teams and projects.

Jess Eddy Oct 12, 2024 8 min read

Figma

Easily extract content strings with this Figma plugin

Extract content strings is a Figma plugin that helps you easily surface and extract content strings based on unique IDs in text layer names. This post explains how the plugin works, making it easy to copy, paste, and manage content for development and localization.

Jess Eddy Oct 5, 2024 3 min read

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Guide