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I'm looking for a way out of UX.

I never thought I'd write this after 17 years in.

Since when did loving the craft become shameful?

The quiet pressure every senior designer seems to feel today.

I didn't expect politics to become my biggest design skill

I kept asking myself why I suddenly wanted to leave product design. I thought I was burned out. It turned out to be something else.

Stressed companies build broken products (and how to survive it)

Why the internal org problems become the user problems

What Happens After You “Make It” in UX?

The part of the career no course prepares you for

UX problem nobody talks about: AI grief

As AI models evolve faster and faster, we may need to start designing not just upgrades — but the experience of letting a model go.

The State of UX in 2026. My Honest Opinion

What AI is really doing to our profession. No panic, but we should talk.

How I make time for side projects (while working full-time)

14 time management techniques for creatives who juggle full-time jobs and side projects (without waking up at 5 AM)

How I’d start in UX in 2026 (No bootcamp)

A 5-step roadmap from a Zalando hiring manager

The early signs of burnout I watch for now

The method I’ve used to recover from burnout (again)