Thought Leadership

The 60,000 feet view. This is where we step back from the forge and look at the wider landscape — patterns, trends, industry shifts and the kind of cross-disciplinary thinking that only comes from 20+ years of pioneering at the intersection of design and engineering. Opinions are our own. The compass always points forward.

Here’s What 20 Years of Pioneering Design Engineering Has Taught Us

Design Engineering, UX Design

1 Jan 2026

(This was originally posted on December 31, 2025. It was our work anniversary.) Wow…geezz…I’m honestly still kinda wrapping my head around the fact that we’re into the very final day of 2025. Well, if I… (continue reading)
OPINION: Stop Chasing a Portfolio. Start Building a Legacy. #shorts

Design Engineering, Mentoring, UX Design

14 Dec 2025

For years, I watched designers obsess over their portfolios. More projects. Better screenshots. Prettier case studies. It became a performance—a dog-and-pony show designed to impress recruiters and hiring managers. But here’s the truth most won’t… (continue reading)
The Great UX Divide: Why I’m Looking at the “Scary” Sectors #shorts

AI, Cryptocurrency, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, FinTech

5 Dec 2025

I’ve been scanning the horizon of the design and engineering job market lately. And once you look past the noise, a very distinct pattern emerges. I call it The Great UX Divide. On one side,… (continue reading)
The Simple, Yet Forgotten Art of Observing #shorts

Psychology, UX Design

3 Dec 2025

I arrived slightly early this morning, so I decided to use my time purposefully by finding a spot at Toastbox to sit down. I ordered an Iced Milo (both as a reward & to help… (continue reading)