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03/07/2023

While a Product Vision defines your future state, a Product Strategy on the other hand outlines the path you need to take to achieve that future state.

It involves gaining an understanding of where the product is at in its current stage, envisioning all the potential options and directions it could take, generating and utilizing insights to make informed choices, and outlining a path to achieve that future state.

This requires a combination of research, analysis, creativity, strategic thinking and intuition to meet the needs of your intended audience and desired outcomes for the business.

Of course, easier said than done!

03/07/2023

While a Product Vision defines your future state, a Product Strategy on the other hand outlines the path you need to take to achieve that future state.

It involves gaining an understanding of where the product is at in its current stage, envisioning all the potential options and directions it could take, generating and utilizing insights to make informed choices, and outlining a path to achieve that future state.

This requires a combination of research, analysis, creativity, strategic thinking and intuition to meet the needs of your intended audience and desired outcomes for the business.

Of course, easier said than done 🙂

03/05/2023

As designers, you have a unique perspective on the product and are able to identify short-term optimizations as well as new North Star opportunities that others may overlook. Here are some of the ways in which you can influence and contribute to roadmapping:

Initial Stages:
👉 Craft product vision/mission
👉 Understand market
👉 Build visual roadmap of projects (directional designs)

Ongoing basis:
👉 Sizing and prioritization
👉 Facilitate cross-team/cross-org collaborations
👉 Design reviews

Planning for future:
👉 Build North Star designs
👉 Shape long term vision and strategy

What are some of the ways you use to be an active contributor in product roadmapping?

02/26/2023

The APR Framework for demonstrating your design impact

Impact doesn’t mean spelling out everything you have done, or all the features you designed. Impact means highlighting the ‘work you did’ and the ‘problem you solved’, with an emphasis on the ‘results you achieved’. Use this framework to showcase the impact of your work by connecting it to specific goals or metrics that were important to your team.

1. Action: [What you did]
2. Problem: [Problem you solved or goal you achieved]
3. Results: [Specific Outcome or metric]

This way, you are able to clearly demonstrate your contributions leading to measurable results. Use this framework for demonstrating your design impact in a portfolio case study, your resume, or even your performance conversations with your manager.

02/26/2023

The APR Framework for demonstrating your design impact

Impact doesn’t mean spelling out everything you have done, or all the features you designed. Impact means highlighting the ‘work you did’ and the ‘problem you solved’, with an emphasis on the ‘results you achieved’. Use this framework to showcase the impact of your work by connecting it to specific goals or metrics that were important to your team.

1. Action: [What you did]
2. Problem: [Problem you solved or goal you achieved]
3. Results: [Specific Outcome or metric]

This way, you are able to clearly demonstrate your contributions leading to measurable results. Use this framework for demonstrating your design impact in a portfolio case study, your resume, or even your performance conversations with your manager.

02/25/2023

Designing for AI requires a complete mind shift in the way we design static, one-off interactions. Take ChatGPT, for example — It’s an evolving relationship where the AI requires human input to generate responses and produce better results based on feedback from the user. So, as designers, we should ask ourselves:

How might we design AI systems that continually learn and improve based on human feedback, with minimal disruption to the user, resulting in providing better results over time?

02/25/2023

With all the recent advancements in AI, it is imperative for designers to possess foundational knowledge of AI, and how it could potentially impact our industry. Here are 10 AI terms that every designer should know (Part 1).

02/24/2023

With all the recent advancements in AI, it is imperative for designers to possess foundational knowledge of AI, and how it might impact the design industry. Here are some AI terms that designers should learn (Part 1).

02/21/2023

Onboarding on a team or ramping up on an entirely new business space can be challenging, especially one where you have limited knowledge on the domain. The natural desire to become an active contributor and make an early impact can become burdensome. Here is a framework that has helped me ramp up quickly on a new team, while minimizing uncertainty.

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02/20/2023

As designers, we often work with cross-functional partners, including engineers, product managers, and executives, who have their own personal, professional, and business objectives. In most of the times, we do not have direct authority over those we depend on. In situations like these, we need to rely upon our persuasive power to drive design decisions and deliver successful outcomes.

However, there are common misconceptions of leading with influence that can hinder our effectiveness. Let’s debunk them:

Misconception #1
You need to be a manager to lead and influence others.
One of the common misconception is that leading with influence means getting to a managerial position. This is not true. In fact, the most effective leaders are those who can inspire and motivate people to work towards a common goal, regardless of their position in the organization.

Misconception #2
Leading with influence is only for extroverts.
Introverts can just be as effective at leading with influence by leveraging their strengths, such as their ability to listen and think deeply. One effective tactic for introverts is to prepare and practice their messaging in advance, so they feel confident and articulate when it's time to present their ideas.

Misconception #3
Leading with influence is about manipulating others.
Resorting to manipulation can be a common pitfall for those trying to lead with influence, as it can be tempting to use tactics to get what you want. Instead, focus on fostering open communication to build trust and stronger relationship with your colleagues.

What are some of your favorite traits of of effective designers who lead with influence?

02/18/2023

How many of us are stuck in the feature trap, optimizing for the local maxima? This quote from Richard Rumelt perfectly describes the common pitfalls in product development. In the absence of a solid strategy, teams are prone to waste resources, miss opportunities and ultimately a failed product. By taking the time to conduct a thorough analysis of potential challenges and obstacles, designers can craft a strategy that anticipates and overcomes these challenges.

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