The pitfalls of inclusive hiring when you need to look at portfolios
Diverse design teams enhance creativity, product quality, and profitability. To achieve this, hiring managers should use inclusive job postings, standardised evaluations, and collaborative assessments. The focus should be on "culture add" rather than "culture fit," aiming to build teams that reflect the diversity of product users and bring varied perspectives to the design process.
Zooming out - understanding the bigger picture
I am frequently asked about my predictions for the future of UX. I believe that designers will continue to solve problems, but the scale of the challenges they face will change.
Joining a legal-tech: 3 things I have learned in 3 months.
Discover the top three things I've learned in three months since joining a legal-tech company.
Cheeky Chats with Penny de Valk
I spoke with Penny de Valk last year, and we discussed her tendency to step outside of her comfort zone and how her tribe empowers her.
What I’ve learnt from public speaking
This year I ventured into the realm of public speaking. It was a big challenge for me, but it was something that I wanted to master. Here are my learnings after a year of speaking.
Why are we still talking about the value of design?
When speaking to other design leaders, the discussion often moves to the value of design. Reflecting on this, I asked myself why are we still having this discussion. In this article, I explore why that is and what designers can do about it.
Cheeky Chats with Louis Badcock
I sat down with Louis Badcock as he was leaving Cazoo and about to join Runa. We discussed some of his learnings during his time at Cazoo and our thoughts on AI and the future of design.
The art of the hustle
One observation I’ve made in my career is that some of the best designers are not necessarily the most talented but the ones that are great at communicating and making the right connections, in short the best hustlers.
My learnings from 2022
I believe you can learn from every situation you go through. Here are my top learnings from 2022.
Finding your feet in a large company
Starting a new job can be hard especially joining a large company here are some tips as to how you can be more than just another employee and make a difference.
3 things I have learnt since joining Cazoo
This is the season that you start to reflect on the past year, and I thought it might be a good time to reflect on my 8 months at Cazoo.