Blog - John Wayne Hill | Product Designer with player/coach mentality

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Striving for Unreachable Perfection The Robotic Touch in Product Design

3 weeks ago

Are you tired of creating designs that are *actually* relatable and usable? Do you wish your users were less engaged with your products? Look no further! We've got the perfect antidote to that pesky human-centered design approach. The Joys of Perfectionism in Product Design Let's

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Achieving Balance in Product Design Insights and Practical Advice from Design Is Hard.

1 month ago

Product design is a complex and fascinating field that requires a delicate balance between caring deeply about your work and knowing when to let go. Design Is Hard's latest article, "To Design, One Must Give a Damn," provides invaluable insights and practical advice on how

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Design Like a Pro: How to Make an Impact in Product Design 8 Principles for Increasing Your Impact With a Growth Mindset

1 month ago

As a product designer, you likely know that design is hard. But with the right mindset and guidance, you can conquer any challenge that comes your way. That's where Design Is Hard comes in – our latest post offers 8 Principles for Increasing Your Impact,

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The Self-Portrait Chronicles – 2023 John Wayne Hill Strikes a Pose

2 months ago

Or A Journey of Self-Expression and Hilarity Hello, fellow photographers and designers! It's me, John Wayne Hill, coming to you with a fresh new series of self-portraits. I've been in the photography game for 20 years now, and one thing that's always struck me is

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A Tale of Two Methodologies A Humorous Take on Scrum vs Design Thinking

2 months ago

Welcome, fellow product designers, to the epic saga of Scrum vs Design Thinking - two methodologies that have "captured the hearts and minds" of the design community. Each has its unique strengths, yet they can also seem at odds with one another. Today, we'll take

John Wayne Hill is a multifaceted Design Leader based in San Francisco, with over 15 years of experience guiding teams, shaping products, and coaching designers. He has a rich background in various design disciplines, including woodworking, photography, and writing about product design and design culture. As a design leader, John has worked with renowned design agencies like Idean and Punchcut and companies like Twitter and Ancestry, honing his skills in product design, leadership, and coaching.

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Striving for Unreachable Perfection The Robotic Touch in Product Design

Achieving Balance in Product Design Insights and Practical Advice from Design Is Hard.

Design Like a Pro: How to Make an Impact in Product Design 8 Principles for Increasing Your Impact With a Growth Mindset

The Self-Portrait Chronicles – 2023 John Wayne Hill Strikes a Pose

A Tale of Two Methodologies A Humorous Take on Scrum vs Design Thinking

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