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

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Striving for Unreachable Perfection The Robotic Touch in Product Design

2 years 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.

2 years 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

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

2 years 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

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The Untold Truth Why Design is Harder than Product Management

2 years ago

Greetings, fellow designers and design enthusiasts! John Wayne Hill here, your trusted Product Designer with 15 years of experience under my belt. You may know me from my Substack "Design Is Hard" where I share my candid thoughts, advice, and insights on the often-challenging world

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

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

The Untold Truth Why Design is Harder than Product Management

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