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Europe’s Software Challenge and ways to overcome it
Alright, so we’re looking at something a lot of us in tech have noticed: Europe’s got amazing talent, a lot of smart people building cool things; but when you look at the global stage, especially in software, it feels like the US just has a different kind of scale and impact. This isn’t about saying…
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Unprofessionalism in Startups
Introduction: The Unspoken Reality of Startup Professionalism (or Lack Thereof) We’re all here to build things that connect people and change the world. Startups? They’re about moving fast, innovating, and letting designers shape products from day one – that’s exciting, and it draws a lot of talent.¹ But here’s a disconnect I’ve heard about: sometimes…
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How a Company’s Business Model Shapes Your Work As A Designer
Observation: Companies with good business models are often good places to work. Companies with bad business models create pressure that flows down, and designers often get blamed for missed goals. The real issue is often the business model. Working at places like Klarna, Gorillas, Getir, Bird Scooters, Buzzfeed, Vice, HelloFresh, Blue Apron, Bolt, Quibi, Juicero,…
The collected works of designer Jamal Nichols