As Creators — designers, writers, artists, marketers, etc. we spend much time improving our technical and creative skills. We want to get better at our craft. Consistently, day in and day out, we work on creating better art, better content, designs, and better experiences for our products and services. However…

Your website navigation is the first point of interaction for most users on a website. Many Users don’t even scroll down but first, check out the menu options to quickly determine whether a site is for them. If they cannot find what they are expecting or looking for, most users…

About five years ago, I made a decision to quit my full-time job as a graphic designer to complete a bachelor's degree. (And possibly also a master's degree). I cannot really believe that I am now close to reaching that goal. And I am having mixed emotions about it. I…

Mornings and me — let’s just say it’s complicated. I have struggled with getting myself out of bed in the mornings for a while now. And I don’t know about you, but methods like putting the alarm clock across the room (yes, I am at that stage where I have…

How I feel after posting on medium consistently for over a year I can not really believe that I posted on medium (somewhat) consistently for over a year now. And there certainly were ups and downs. Here is my reflection on one year of writing, with learnings and how this…

When you think about productivity, what comes to your mind? Maybe getting more things done? Or is it optimizing your workflows? Stop procrastinating and working a lot? The truth is that productivity is a misunderstood concept. Because it’s not about working all the time, and it’s about the intentional use…

There is an ongoing debate about whether content or design should come first. One thing is sure: to create a seamless user experience, content and design have to work together like an orchestra. Table of contents The relationship between content & design Comparing a Content-first approach with a Design-first approach Tips for effectively…

Our lives are full of choices. Whenever we choose, we decide against something else. We weigh out different possibilities and outcomes. Of course, it is not always easy to find out what’s the “best” or the “right” decision. That’s where ethics come into play. According to Ethics.org.au, Ethics is the…

When the pandemic first hit Austria in March 2020, I was living in a tiny 25m² (269 sq) apartment. I had one room for living, cooking, laundry, sleeping, and working. I smiled about productivity tips such as “putting your phone in another room” or “having a dedicated workspace.” And I…