Being an Italian expat is a bit of a laugh, but there’s one question that follows me like a bad hangover: “Luigi, mate, what’s the big deal with pineapple on pizza? Why can’t we just have it?” Most people think they’re asking about a topping, but for me, this is the ultimate entry point into the world of Design Governance. They’re asking why I care about Excellence. They’re asking why I have the bollocks to protect a standard when everyone else is happy to settle for a mess. To me, that pineapple isn’t just a fruit—it’s a direct threat to the very logic of how the design practice unlocks value.
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THREE LEADERSHIP PATTERNS IN MANAGEMENT AND PARENTING: THE ONLY DIFFERENCE IS THE BUDGET (AND THE LEVEL OF CHAOS)
In this post, I’ll continue to reflect on the leadership patterns in management and parenting that consistently connect these two worlds. Whether you’re overseeing a team of 15 or wrangling two little rascals fighting over a Lego brick, the challenges you face are quite similar: nurturing growth in others while navigating uncertainty.
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THE DESIGN PORTFOLIO
The concept of a design portfolio dates back to when designers were called “graphic designers”, and their artefacts had a longer life span. Nowadays, designers involved in delivering digital experiences know that their work will last in the blink of an eye.
My approach to not creating and curating a design portfolio started many years ago. I decided to avoid this task because it offers a low return on investment.
In this post, I’ll share my thoughts on why design portfolios aren’t that helpful in showing recruiters and managers how real design talent can unlock business value.
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BACKGROUND TASKS: HOW TO IMPROVE THE UX?
Background tasks often need significant technical resources to handle complex user journeys. In addition, these complex user interactions can be overwhelming for users since they have to focus and engage with the system in a detailed way.
In the next paragraphs, I will share my perspective on the best design strategy for delivering a seamless background tasks user experience that unlocks business value.
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UX AND RESPONSIVE DESIGN
What is the best way to back up the best practices for the user experience in responsive design projects?
I had the opportunity to design many responsive HTML-based experiences. In the next paragraphs, I will share my angle on integrating user experience design in responsive web projects, emphasizing the importance of aligning design with user needs. In addition, I will list findings, problems and open questions I’ve collected during my journey to craft a design that unlocks business value.