During this Chinese New Year, I had a chat with my niece. She’s graduating in six months, and like most fresh grads, she’s worried.She told me:“I’ve been applying, but it’s so competitive. What if I don’t get a job?”That hit me. Not just because of h...

A lot of mid-senior UXers tell me:🗣️ “I want to lead a team.”🗣️ “I’m ready for a senior role.”🗣️ “I want to have more impact.”But in the same breath, they also say:❌ “I don’t have enough experience.”❌ “I don’t feel ready.”❌ “I need someone to give...

We’re officially one month into 2025, and I’ve been working closely with 4 UX professionals to help them on their plan to land their dream six-figure job offers.That’s 4% of my mission to help 100 UX professionals get hired this year.Still 96 more to...

You saw and heard the news about DeepSeek AI.You might be worried about AI and your job as a UXer. Let’s break it down.  1. The Real Fear (And Why It’s Not What You Think)People say AI will replace UXer because it’s faster and cheaper. But...

Do you ever feel like your work isn’t good enough to share yet?You tweak. You refine. You tell yourself, “Just one more round of edits, and it’ll be ready.” But guess what? That “perfect” moment never comes.Here’s the truth: perfection is the enemy o...

You’ve spent hours fine-tuning your portfolio, but there’s still a nagging thought: “Is this good enough?”Spoiler alert: It’s not just about your portfolio.Many designers believe the key to landing a dream UX role is having a flawless portfolio. But...

Meet Tasha, an aspiring UX designer with a unique background in psychology and mental health.When Tasha came to me, she felt lost. She was overwhelmed by the competitive market, unsure how to position herself, and worried her background wouldn’t stan...

Back in 2012, I started my first design studio straight out of university. It felt like a dream come true—a chance to turn my passion into something real. I even managed to secure a few clients early on.But six months later, everything fell apart.A p...

Most UX professionals make the same mistake when job hunting: they blend in.Generic resumes. Default LinkedIn headlines. Portfolios that focus on what they did instead of why it mattered.The result? They’re overlooked—not because they lack talent, bu...

If you’ve ever thought, “I’ll feel confident once I know exactly what to do,” you’re not alone.But here’s the catch: Most people approach confidence backward. They think they need clarity first, so they binge free tutorials and DIY their strategy. Th...