BEN GEORGE

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BEN GEORGE

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BEN GEORGE

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My reflections on product & design—akin to a periodically updated diary. They are drawn from firsthand experiences and everyday observations. They can be subjective but I hope to offer a candid avenue for getting practical and honest advice.

My reflections on product & design—akin to a periodically updated diary. They are drawn from firsthand experiences and everyday observations. They can be subjective but I hope to offer a candid avenue for getting practical and honest advice.

If you'd like to chat or share a different perspective, reach me on Twitter or Linkedin

If you'd like to chat or share a different perspective, reach me on Twitter or Linkedin

Articles

The first 90 days

4 minute read ・ February 8, 2024

My 2023 annual review

6 minute read ・ January 3, 2024

Navigating a layoff

4 minute read ・ November 21, 2023

How to be a better mentee

5 minute read ・ November 14, 2023

Crafting a memorable portfolio website

6 minute read ・ November 1, 2023

Giving a great portfolio presentation

5 minute read ・ October 25, 2023

Understanding customers

4 minute read ・ September 30, 2023

Principles for designing great products together

3 minute read ・ August 24, 2023

Crafting purposeful 1:1s that helped me as a designer

6 minute read ・ July 21, 2023

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Twitter threads

Ben George

@uxbengeorge

I've been getting many questions about how I built my portfolio website on Framer. Here's how:

11:05 AM · Nov 11, 2023

Ben George

@uxbengeorge

Presenting your portfolio in an interview can be daunting, even more so in a room full of strangers. Here are 10 practical tips you can use 🧵

12:45 AM · Oct 27, 2023

Ben George

@uxbengeorge

Find out how 1:1s with your manager and peers can help you build trust, unlock opportunities and plan for success. 🧵

4:42 AM · Feb 27, 2022

Ben George

@uxbengeorge

I view a lot of design presentations both within and outside my job. Most presentations typically tend to be very plot-oriented. They describe a sequence of actions that generally follow a predictable outline. Discover → Ideation → Design → Validation. 🧵💬

11:00 AM · Mar 28, 2022

Ben George

@uxbengeorge

A visual thread about psychology principles and laws that apply to UX. 🧵

12:00 PM · Mar 8, 2022

Ben George

@uxbengeorge

The single most underrated ability for product designers is asking good questions. It is part art and part science. Some reflection and frameworks that have helped me ask better questions. 🙋‍♀️

4:42 AM · Feb 27, 2022