What a fractional head of design does (and what it doesn't)
A fractional head of design owns product and design decisions part-time, before a full-time leader makes sense. What the role covers, what it doesn't, and when to hire one.
Notes on design, work & life
Mohammad Owaiz
Navigating the AI paranoia in design and staying relevant amidst chaos
A personal philosophy for staying useful when tools, roles, and confidence are shifting faster. In the same week, I had two conversations that felt oddly connected. One was with a young designer trying to enter the field. She was anxious because every week someone online declares that AI has killed design. She was not lazy.…
10 thoughts from 2022
Last year in 2021, I started noting the thoughts I get through my personal experiences, readings and random arguments that keep going in my head. A few of my friends resonated with them and shared good things with me. I continued doing it this year (2022).
Dear boss! Stop fantasizing over the negative traits of Steve Jobs.
Why founders and managers should stop embracing the misinterpreted legacy of Steve Jobs?
The Pyramid of Patriotism: Explaining patriotism through Maslow’s diagram
Patriotism generally refers to love or devotion to a country. The meaning is often misunderstood, leading some citizens to be extremists. This cnexplains what patriotism is and how it can unite and help society grow.
The work-life balance is imbalanced
While balance is good for monotonous work, we need to do better to succeed at the challenges posed by the new age work.
My learnings and reflections from 2021
9 lessons I learnt through practical life examples in 2021.
A visual guide to book reading for product designers
A collection of must read design books — arranged in order for building better mental models for product designers.
How Daft Punk inspired me to be a better designer
Six things I learnt from the legendary electronic music duo which help me to achieve better outcomes at my creative work.
1 Click, 3-Clicks and all other UX navigation myths
In navigation design stop counting clicks, think of mental ease in doing tasks.
“The Family Man” and the Art of Negotiation
Everything is constantly being negotiated. Discussing your salary appraisal with your manager, negotiating a deadline for your project or bargaining while you buy something or rent a house are all examples of how to negotiate. Negotiation is fundamentally about communicating with results in mind. Getting what you want from others is your key to getting…