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2025 software toolkit
After a year of being back in an IC role, I have really enjoyed finding my flow again with a solid suite of tools that help my day-to-day. Dive in to…
 • Chris Roy
Working backwards
Imagine seeing the finished product, the ideal outcome, before you start building. This approach, known as "working backwards," can help to shift your…
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The problem with building a wall
Let me start by saying that Donald Trump is a terrible person. Though, if he has taught us anything — weird, I know — it's that building walls is a…
 • Chris Roy
Building inclusive design systems
We recently had the pleasure of welcoming Heather Hepburn to one of our Product Sessions where she spoke about accessibility. The overlaps on getting…
 • Chris Roy
Your design process just got a whole lot better
Let's take a quick look at Figma's new "variables" feature, which allows you to easily update and manage design elements across various screen sizes…
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Swimming towards your goals
Coming up on mid-year review season it's a great time to think about our goals and check in on our progress. This got me thinking about an analogy of…
 • Chris Roy
Take a pause
When things get a little hectic, it can be all too easy to get caught up in the whirlwind. The pandemic forced us all into a pause — but let's not wait…
 • Chris Roy
Deliberate by Design
Deliberate by Design
Real-world tips and insights from a seasoned Product Designer on systems thinking, process-hacking, and becoming an effective leader in tech.
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