The year I stopped calling myself a designer
2025 was a year of shedding old identities, embracing the founder mindset, and learning through doing. I’m sharing 10 lessons that came from building, listening to customers, and making real decisions
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Build small. Win big.
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I threw away my founder title
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I couldn't get myself to work anymore
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Some cheeky user leaked Figma's new product Figma Sites. Then someone else leaked previews of real sites built with Figma Sites. Take a look.
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The rise of the visible professional
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24 raw truths I learned in 2024
Each year I use the “Pie of Life” or also known as the “Wheel of life” framework to guide my thoughts. In short, I reflect on 7 categories...