Jess Eddy

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.

While AI and code-first approaches are on the rise, design tools remain essential for collaboration and iteration. However, not every project requires a design process. Here’s when Figma is worth it—and when jumping straight into code makes sense.

We don’t build careers overnight—they’re shaped by thoughtful choices, stepping into the unknown, and following curiosity. Discover how intentional growth, strategic learning, and meaningful risks can help you step beyond the familiar and design a career aligned with your aspirations.

Become a better thinker with 20 actionable principles designed to help you reflect, focus, and engage with the world more thoughtfully. Paired with insightful book recommendations, this post offers practical steps to cultivate clarity, resilience, and meaningful decision-making in a distracted age.