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Jul 8, 2025

How to Write a Design RFP That Doesn't Waste Everyone's Time

Design RFPs have a reputation – and not a flattering one. Speaking as someone who's spent years inside big design teams and consulting for large product organisations, I can say this bluntly: most RFPs are a mess.

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Sep 16, 2025

Marketing Website Case Studies Lie - The Maths, the Mess, the Exit

…the noise: write a design RFP that filters for honesty. Marketing and website design projects fail because they're trying to solve the wrong problem. The problem…

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Apr 9, 2025

Let's Not Build Design Portfolios for Algorithms – Build Them for Humans Who Hire

I rejected a designer last month whose portfolio had perfect case studies, consistent branding, and a clear CTA to "Request Full Deck."

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Oct 14, 2025

UI/UX Design Outsourcing: The Hidden Costs Nobody Calculates

When $50/hour ends up costing more than $150/hour – the math nobody wants you to see.

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Dec 2, 2025

Every UX Design Diagram I've Seen Is Overthinking It

Got on a call last month with a potential client. Series A SaaS company, 18 people, looking for design help.

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