Jess Eddy

Being a design team of one can feel isolating, but it’s also a unique opportunity for personal and professional growth. In this article, you’ll discover practical ways to keep improving your skills, stay motivated, and find meaningful support, even when you’re working solo.

A flexible workaround for Figma’s limited annotations feature, perfect for teams without full access or dev mode. Includes a free, customizable annotations component you can start using right away.

The Future of Jobs Report 2025 predicts growth for UX designers, but why doesn’t it feel that way? Here’s what designers should know about what’s ahead.

Why is expressing ideas so difficult? Learn how outlining helps reduce cognitive load, clarify your thoughts, and improve communication—especially for designers and knowledge workers.

Strong UX case studies tell a story, highlight key decisions, and demonstrate your UX design process. Learn how to structure and present UX case studies that showcase your UX design skills, stand out in interviews, and turn case study examples into job offers.

Branding isn’t just a visual layer—it’s a competitive moat. In this conversation with Family Style, we explore how product designers can embed a sharp, ownable point of view into digital products, create distinction in startups with little branding, and build long-term competitive advantage.

Trust shapes how we collaborate, communicate, and build relationships at work. This post explores practical ways designers can foster trust—through better introductions, clear communication, and thoughtful ways of working. Small, intentional actions add up, creating stronger connections.

Struggling to fall asleep? The problem might not be what you're doing before bed—it could be what you're not doing during the day. Research shows that unfinished creative work lingers in the mind, making it harder to wind down. Here’s why—and how to fix it.

Flow is a stunning animated film and a testament to creative independence. Made by a self-taught filmmaker without storyboards or a traditional pipeline, it proves that great work comes from curiosity, experimentation, and trusting the process. Here’s what Flow reveals about the creative journey.

Key lessons from Duolingo’s handbook on designing engaging, intuitive, and effective products. Learn how to balance fun, engagement, and long-term impact to create experiences users love—and keep coming back to.

The UX industry is evolving, shaped by economic pressures, AI, and global shifts. Designers face tough challenges—role confusion, undervaluation, and fierce competition. Thriving now requires adaptability, upskilling, and delivering measurable impact while staying true to the craft.