PinnedJorge ValenciainUX PlanetWhy designers fail to integrate into Agile teamsPrescriptive Agile frameworks make it hard for designers to add valuable contributions to the team. Without discovery practices as part of…Feb 1224Feb 1224
PinnedJorge ValenciaThe case against assertiveness and the beauty of “I don’t know”Exploring the beauty of ‘I don’t know’ & the pitfalls of assertiveness. Embrace curiosity and humility for growth.Sep 1, 202317Sep 1, 202317
Jorge ValenciainUX PlanetYou can’t systematize creativityEfficiency and creativity run on different operating systems and require different software.Sep 34Sep 34
Jorge ValenciainUX PlanetI’m done talking about MVP, let’s talk about real productsThe concept of MVP is so ambiguous it leads to confusion in product design conversations.Apr 28Apr 28
Jorge ValenciainUX PlanetAncient Greek philosophy for modern product designThe ancient Greek philosophers were the designers of their time. Their teachings have been invaluable throughout my career. Here are the…Mar 17Mar 17
Jorge ValenciainUX PlanetPlanning is procrastination, just do the thingPlanning is a useful tool but it can become an excuse to delay execution. You don’t need a detailed plan, what you need is to get to work.Jan 212Jan 212
Jorge Valencia9 non-design related books to elevate your product design skillsGrowing as a designer requires going beyond traditional design literature.Jan 8Jan 8
Jorge ValenciainUX PlanetA deep dive into meeting culture and an antidote to its toxicityThe managers, the format, and the attendee overload turn meetings into unproductive wastelands. Let’s explore 5 unintuitive hacks to fix…Oct 10, 202313Oct 10, 202313
Jorge ValenciainUX Planet7 lessons learned in my painful transition from IC to managerI never wanted to be a manager, and after 8 years, I’ve gained insights I would have liked to know before diving into the role.Sep 25, 20231Sep 25, 20231
Jorge ValenciainBootcampCensoring ambiguity: A radical approach to effective design conversationsDecoding ambiguity can be as challenging as deciphering an alien language. We should eliminate vagueness with precision in our speech.Sep 18, 20231Sep 18, 20231