There’s a lot of talk about AI and retail these days, but the truth is, people still want to feel like someone’s looking out for them. The designer’s job isn’t just to make things efficient or smart—it’s to make them helpful, honest, and human.

Twenty years of surfing gave me an unexpected advantage in my job search. Patience through flat spells, resilience after getting pounded, the ability to read conditions and position myself strategically—turns out these aren't just surf skills, they're career skills.

Why the most valuable currency in business has no expiration date. The value of an idea has absolutely nothing to do with the age of the person who conceived it.

The old UX maxim was "Don't make me think." The new AI UX maxim is "Please, for the love of all that is holy, think a little bit before trusting what this very convincing machine just told you." We're workshopping a shorter version.

The battle for the soul of human creativity is happening right now, and it's moving at a pace that would make even the most jaded techno-optimist's head spin.

Careers aren’t ladders anymore — they’re products you create, iterate, and launch. Here’s how designers are doing it after layoffs.

I just completed MIT's AI certification and built MemoryMate for seniors. Here's what I learned about creating AI that works with humans, not just for them.

An inside look at what’s really happening in UX and product design right now—and what it means for your next move.

Leadership isn’t always about being the loudest voice in the room or having a fancy title. Sometimes it’s just about showing up, doing the hard stuff, and giving a damn about the people around you.

AI is in its hype phase now—big promises, bold claims—but history tells us the real transformation will take longer and be much bigger than we expect.

A practical guide to maintaining your well-being and rebuilding your career with confidence after a layoff.

Learning, networking, and publishing: three essential practices that build lasting Career Karma for leaders navigating today's unpredictable professional landscape.

Design is losing its edge. Creativity is being crushed under the weight of algorithms, templates, and endless A/B tests. It’s time to stop optimizing for sameness—and start designing for impact.

It's not about your performance—it's about embracing vulnerability as your path to reinvention.

The story of how I may have invented a new way to cut through noise of job seeking with an AI-assisted video resume/manifesto!

From dot-com to AI, design leadership feels like déjà vu. In '99 we wondered if every business needed a website. Now we debate if every product needs AI. Same questions, new era.

I believe there are more opportunities than ever to help companies succeed with great design. And I am excited as ever about where my career can take me.