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Abstract composition representing speed and iteration in design
February 24, 2026·2 min read

Why I Stopped Trusting Portfolios (And Started Trusting Speed)

Seven years as a designer taught me one thing about hiring: a beautiful portfolio means almost nothing. The AI era rewards adaptability over polish.

DesignCareerAI
Abstract composition of geometric shapes representing design systems
February 20, 2026·3 min read

Designing for Clarity in Complex Systems

How constraints and intentional reduction can lead to more intuitive products — lessons from seven years of designing at scale.

DesignUXProduct
A duck emoji fused with a robot representing generalists thriving in the AI era
February 9, 2026·5 min read

The Next Era Belongs to the Ducks

In Thai, calling someone a 'duck' means jack of all trades, master of none. But in the age of AI, ducks might just be the species most likely to survive.

AICareerDesign
A designer's workspace with notebooks and sketches
December 14, 2018·3 min read

Things I Have Learned from 7 Years as a Designer and Freelancer

Eight honest lessons from a decade of design work — from contract hygiene to creative presentation to knowing when to let go.

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