Dave Rino

Design studio LoveFrom has completed a rebrand for William Stout Architectural Books in San Francisco, including a custom typeface, logo and a suite of whimsical illustrations for decorating bookmarks and other paraphernalia. #rebrand #jonyive www.dezeen.com/2025/05/18/w...

Android’s new design language. #Material #Android #Design www.theverge.com/news/664316/...

May the 4th be with you. #MayThe4th @starwarsunofficial.bsky.social

Happy Easter and may the force be with you. #Easter2025

Looking for inspiration? Try “Creative Confidence” by Tom & David Kelley. It’s packed with insights on building creativity. #ProductDesign #DesignBooks #Creativity www.amazon.com/Creative-Con...

Feedback isn’t persona.Your team’s input will only make your designs stronger. #FeedbackCulture #ProductDesign #ProductDesign

Document everything. A solid design spec saves time and confusion for your devs. #DesignOps #UXCollaboration #ProductDesign

Over-communicate. Keep stakeholders updated throughout the design process to avoid surprises. #UXTeams #Collaboration #ProductDesign

Stay sharp with Figma plugins. Check out Stark for accessibility checks. It’s a lifesaver! #UXDesign #AccessibilityTools #accessibility #ProductDesign

You should document everything as a designer. A solid design spec saves time and confusion for your devs. #DesignOps #UXCollaboration #DesignDocumentation #ProductDesign designstrategy.guide/design-docum...

Cross-functional teams FTW. Designers, PMs, and devs working together create magic. Align early, align often. #UXTeams #Collaboration #ProductDesign #ProductManagers

Agile design. Work in sprints, test often, and pivot as needed. Collaboration > perfection. #AgileUX #ProductDesign #Agile #UX

Expand your mind. Read “Sprint” by Jake Knapp to learn the Google Ventures 5-day problem-solving framework. #DesignThinking #UXBooks #DesignSprints #GoogleVentures #Google www.thesprintbook.com

Start with the “Why”. Understand the problem before jumping to solutions. Lean on frameworks like JTBD for example. #DesignThinking #UXMethods #JTBD #UX #UXResearch #ProductDesign

Miro for workflows. Perfect for user journey mapping, brainstorming, and team collaboration. #DesignTools #ProductDesign miro.com

Keep it organized. Figma’s auto-layout feature is a game-changer for scalable design systems. #FigmaTips #DesignTools #AutoLayout #Figma #ProductDesign

FigJam is my jam. Perfect for brainstorming, wireframing, and team collaboration. What’s your favorite design tool? #DesignTools #UXDesign #FigJam #Design #ProductDesign www.figma.com/figjam/

“Don’t Make Me Think” by Steve Krug is a must-read for every designer. What’s your go-to design book? #UXDesign #DesignBooks #ProductDesign

Follow up after an interview and send a thoughtful thank you email summarizing your interest and fit. It’s a simple touch. #UXInterviews #CareerTips

Tip: Leverage LinkedIn. Share your designs, write articles, and engage with industry leaders. Visibility is key. #DesignJobs #Networking #LinkedIn #Design #ProductDesign

Ask about culture. A great design job isn’t just about tools—it’s about collaboration. Ask how teams work during interviews. #UXCareers #DesignCulture #Design #ProductDesign

Side projects = gold. Can’t find real-world experience? Build a project you’re passionate about! It shows initiative. #DesignCareers #PortfolioTips #Design #ProductDesign #SideProjects #UX

Case studies win. Employers want to know how you solved problems. Walk them through your design process. #ProductDesign #UXInterviews

Portfolio > Resume. Your portfolio tells your story. Showcase your thinking process, not just the final results. #DesignPortfolio #UXCareers

Data + empathy. Numbers are important, but stories build understanding. Balance qualitative with quantitative research. #UXResearch #HumanCenteredDesign #UX #ProductDesign

Test extremes. When user testing, include edge cases—your insights will multiply. #UserTesting #ProductDesign #UX

Prototype early. A quick prototype can validate ideas fast. Don’t wait for pixel perfection. #Prototyping #UXResearch #UX #ProductDesign

Interview smartly: Open-ended questions unlock insights. Ask “why” and “how,” not just “what.” #UserResearch #UXDesign #ProductDiscovery #ProductDesign

Avoid assumptions. Your users will always surprise you. Watch how they use your product before making decisions. #UXResearch #UserTesting #ProductDesign

Default settings matter. Thoughtfully selected defaults reduce cognitive load and drive better user experiences. #UXBestPractices #DefaultDesign #ProductDesign #UX

Account for failure. Users make mistakes. Design forgiving systems that allow recovery with minimal effort. #ErrorRecovery #UXDesign #UX #ProductDesign

Be consistent with feedback loops: Notifications, tooltips, and badges should align with the user’s mental model. #FeedbackDesign #UXTips #UX #ProductDesign #MentalModels

Reward good behaviour. A little confetti animation or congratulatory message can keep users engaged. #DelightfulUX #UserExperience #UX #ProductDesign

Prioritize onboarding, A clear, intuitive onboarding experience sets the tone for user retention. #UXDesign #Onboarding #ProductDesign #UX

Iterate based on data. Use analytics and heatmaps to refine your design after launch. #DataDrivenDesign #UXTips #Analytics #UXResearch #ProductDesign

Test in the wild. A design that works in the lab might fail in real-world use. Observe your product in action. #UXResearch #FieldTesting #UX #ProductDesign #UXUI

Whitespace is powerful. Don’t be afraid to leave space empty. It improves readability and focus. #UXDesign #VisualClarity #WhiteSpace #ProductDesign #UXUI

Icons should speak to your users. Do you best to ensure every icon is universally understandable. Tooltips can help if they’re not. #UXPrinciples #VisualDesign #Icons #ProductDesign #Usability #UIUX

Try to anticipate user needs. Predict what users might need next and provide shortcuts or suggestions. #ProactiveDesign #UserExperience #UX #ProductDesign

A solid design system keeps your product consistent, scalable, and developer-friendly. #DesignSystems #UIUX #UX #ProductDesign

Think global: Design for localization—date formats, currencies, and languages vary across regions. #GlobalUX #InclusiveDesign #UX #ProductDesign #Localization #Languages

Try to avoid dark patterns. Never trick users into actions they wouldn’t choose willingly. Build trust, not frustration. #UXEthics #ProductDesign #ProductDesign #UX #Trust #Design #UIUX

Try to utilize visual cues in your designs. Arrows, highlights, or animations can gently nudge users toward key actions. #UXPrinciples #DesignClarity #Usability #UX #ProductDesign

Make decisions simple for users. Use defaults, pre-filled options, or recommendations to reduce decision fatigue. #UXTips #SimplifiedDesign #ProductDesign #Usability #UX

Remember to design for edge cases. Your product should perform well for every user, even in rare scenarios. #UXDesign #EdgeCases #ProductDesign #UX #UIUX #EdgeCase

Design for multitasking. Users often switch tasks or apps. Save their progress or make resuming easy. #UXDesign #UserFlow #Usability #ProductDesign #UX

Error states equal opportunities. A well-designed error message can guide users back on track (and keep them happy). #ErrorDesign #UXTips #UX #Usability #ProductDesign

Dark mode matters. Ensure your UI works well in both light and dark modes—contrast and legibility are key. #DarkMode #ProductDesign #UX #UI #UIUX #Design

I try to balance aesthetics with function. Beautiful designs fail if they’re not intuitive. Keep form and function in harmony. #DesignThinking #UXBestPractices #ProductDesign #Design #UX

Prioritize speed. Users will abandon slow-loading screens. Optimize images and reduce complexity. #UXPerformance #FastDesign #ProductDesign #UX #Speed