Roles, Levels & Types

Taste in building products is a function of energy and runs a real risk of waning if not cultivated properly.

Shopify has removed UX from their titles, but at what cost to user-centred design?

Being an Expert Generalist should be treated as a first-class skill, one that can be assessed and taught.

From components to job titles, human systems design could be our identity for the future

As I find myself back on the job market, I’ve noticed something alarming: UX Director positions have become increasingly rare. Scanning…

In a surprising turn of events, the Head of UX at Duolingo — Mig Reyes announced on LinkedIn that the company has decided to completely…

What is a Design Engineer and is it the right name? Let's explore this role and it's contributions to Design Systems.

“Product people” are going to have to learn to do more with less, maybe even with nothing

11 ways to embrace agility

Tech Executives Ask: Why Have Product Managers When You Can Just Keep Using AI?

As the design landscape changes, the traditional Head of Design role is evolving to meet new challenges. Today’s design leaders aren’t just delivering products; they’re amplifying team impact, shaping an innovation-focused culture, and working closely with business leaders to align on strategy. This article unpacks the shift, illustrating how design leadership is moving from tactical execution to strategic influence, bringing fresh value to growing organizations. Explore what this means for the future of design teams and how these changes drive long-term success.

Peter Merholz recently published a thought-provoking article suggesting that “Product Management is UX Design.” While this may hold in certain contexts, I believe it’s largely meant to spark debate rather than capture a broad truth.

Get a clear picture of the Product Manager’s role and responsibilities (vs a Product Owner), tips to rocking the job, and more.

There seem to be more UX-related titles than Marvel movies. Is the UX Designer label still relevant or should we evolve to something else?

If they wish to continue their craft

If you ever wondered what's the difference between Product Manager and UX Designer - wonder no more. Take a look at the article and infographic.

There are a lot of problems in tech product management. But there is one problem that outweighs all the rest, and it’s time we clearly…

The product design process features steps similar to those of the design thinking process (which could create more of the confusion we spoke of earlier)

With love from your engineering team ❤

Successful products aren’t just built—they’re designed and managed with precision and collaboration. Two of the most crucial roles in this process are the product designer and the product manager. While both professionals work toward a common goal of delivering a product that meets user needs and drives business value, their roles, skill sets, and day-to-day

If you work in design, you’ve probably already heard of design engineering. It’s not a new concept, and similar roles–such as Design Technologists, UI/UX Engineers, and Creative Technologists–have existed in software development for decades. These roles typically involve individuals with high proficiency in both design and engineering, tailored to meet organizational needs. At Slack, we […]

The title is a play on the traditional proclamation made following the accession of a new monarch in various countries (i’m a brit so its familiar to me). The seemingly contradictory phrase…

Having a Design Engineer (aka UX Engineer) on your team is a game changer. Attention to detail, product quality, velocity, all benefit from…

Is pivoting to PM the answer to Your UX career safety and job placement?

Three Ways AI Can Help Product Managers

Just a few years ago, being a T-shaped designer — someone with deep expertise in one area and broad knowledge across others — was the goal…

ServiceNow’s Adam Spearing gives advice for CIOs on managing the weighty role of data custodian in the age of artificial intelligence.

There has been a rise in the number of companies hiring chief AI officers to prepare for the tech-driven transformation of the workplace.

How most tech organizations became the real imposters in the product world

So Agile Coaching is dying — what’s it evolving into? Here are the three stepping stones to the next part of your career.