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UX DESIGNMarch 15, 20255 min read

UX Engineer vs UX Designer: What's the Difference?

Most people confuse the two. One designs the experience, the other builds it. I do both — and here's why that matters for your product.

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DESIGN SYSTEMS8 min read

Building Design Systems That Actually Scale

Most design systems die at 20 components. Here's the architecture that keeps them alive at 200.

February 28, 2025
MOTION6 min read

Motion Design Principles Every UI Engineer Should Know

Animation isn't decoration. It's communication. Here are the principles that separate purposeful motion from noise.

February 10, 2025
DESIGN4 min read

Why Brutalism is the Most Honest Design Style

Brutalism doesn't hide its structure. It celebrates it. Here's why that makes it the most authentic approach to UI design.

January 20, 2025