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Week 9: Annual Reviews & iPhone 16: My Quick Review
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4 min read
Hi friends, This week, I want to share a bit about what’s been happening both at work and in life. Work-Related In my last post, I mentioned a project I was deep into – well, now I’m onto a new one! I somehow thought Q4 might slow down, but nope, it’s packed. Between project planning…
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Week 8: Cooking Up Solutions
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3 min read
Hi friends, This week, I want to share some recent work challenges, along with a little review of Culinary Class Wars. Work-related: These past few weeks have been pretty intense, but I think I’m finally seeing some light at the end of the tunnel! This project has thrown a few challenges my way. First, there’s…
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Week 7: My UX Case Study Template for Interviews
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4 min read
Hi friends, Recently, a few designer friends of mine shared that they were laid off and now have to start job hunting. Reflecting on my own interview experiences over the years and the time I’ve spent as an ADPList mentor, I realized I may not be an expert, but I do have a few insights…
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Hi friends, This week, I’d like to share some reflections on my growth as a designer. While sorting through some old files, I found my past portfolio, which brought back memories of my three years in mobile gaming, one year in finance, and now two years in real estate. This week, I’ve been reflecting on the…
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Week 5: Embracing New Ideas and Sustainable Design
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4 min read
Hi friends, This week, I want to share how writing a blog over the past four weeks has made me more mindful of documenting and sharing my work. I also came across an article about reducing single-use plastics, which inspired me to think about how to incorporate sustainable design into my future work. Work-Related: After…
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Week 4: Finding My Flow, Reflecting on Feedback
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6 min read
Hi friends, This week, I’d like to share my thoughts on two books: Designing Your Life and The Making of a Manager. Through Designing Your Life, I reviewed my daily work habits and found ways to organize my time more effectively. The Making of a Manager helped me better understand how management operates and how…
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Week 3: Navigating Design From Chaos to Clarity
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5 min read
Hi friends, This week, I want to share some work-related challenges I’ve faced over the past few weeks and the lessons I’ve learned from them. I’ll also be sharing a video about “From Ambiguity to Clarity,” which resonates strongly with my recent design challenges. Work-Related: The past few weeks have been a bit chaotic. It…
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Hi friends, This week, I’d like to share my experience participating in Hackweek, as well as a poor user interface I encountered recently! Work-related thoughts: Winning second place in a recent Hackweek was a huge confidence boost, especially after the challenges I’ve been facing at work. I also did well in a smaller Hackweek last…
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Week 1: Proposing New Ideas at Work
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3 min read
Hi friends, This week, I’d like to share some challenges I’ve faced at work and the changes I’ve made to overcome them. I’m also excited to announce that our non-profit organization’s website The Cat Allies Project is live—check it out! Work-related thoughts: Lately, my manager has challenged me to initiate new projects in different meetings.…
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A Design and Writing Journey Begins
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3 min read
Hi friends! I’m not sure who might be reading this, but I’m glad you’re here. I’m Long, originally from Taiwan, and after completing my master’s in New York, I stayed and became a product designer. This blog is my space to share not just my design journey, but also my personal growth. Through writing, I hope…