Professional growth

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Alan Moore, author of “Do Design: Why Beauty is the Key to Everything,” urges us to rethink our roles and embrace creativity, purpose, and beauty. He challenges organizations to innovate with meaning and calls for a world that is not only productive but also joyful and regenerative.

Retaining talented designers goes beyond offering perks and benefits; it requires a deeper commitment to their growth and development. Without opportunities for meaningful advancement, companies risk losing their most creative minds.