Power Dynamics #4: Building a Relationship with Your UX Manager
Building a strong relationship with a UX manager is essential for delivering impactful design work. The post stresses that designers must first own the end‑to‑end UX process and balance qualitative and quantitative methods before seeking guidance. It promotes the UX Career Catalyst coaching program ($4,950) as a way to develop confidence, communication skills, and co‑creative problem solving. Finally, it warns of toxic or insecure managers and lists warning signs such as unclear project pipelines and erratic prioritization.
Power Dynamics #3: How to Cultivate Power in Your First UX Job (It’s Not What You Think)
The post challenges the myth that vocal leaders hold real power, arguing that true influence in tech comes from autonomy and gut instinct rather than title. It explains how effective managers nurture this instinct, enabling junior UX designers to make...