HOLY MOLY 💯 #100

By Ross Chapman • Issue #100 • View online

100 issues. That’s big! I have never stuck to something like I have with these weekly issues and I hope you’ve got value from it.

It feels like a natural time to stop, take stock and iterate based on feedback. The challenge with that is that feedback is hard to receive on something that you publish, so I’m going to carry on regardless!

In the next few issues, I want to share more examples of how we’re using design sprints (my preferred way of delivering change with design) and to produce some original content, while still sharing the best of the rest 🔥.

Speaking of original content, check out this video to get a taste of the company I keep!

Thank you for following,

thanks, Ross

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Digital product design 👨‍💻

Imposter Syndrome

Bryan, developer at Focus Lab, shares his experience of Imposter Syndrome and how to move past it.

There is a downside to working with such talented, hardworking people. The downside is, they’re all really good at what they do, and sometimes I have no idea how I managed to sneak in among them.

Reminds me also of this article!

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Why is UX Copywriting so Important in Product Design

UX copywriting should be made an integral part of user experience design. The design is not only about visuals, it’s also about creating the right atmosphere.

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Seniority in design

It’s no secret that design is an industry of inflated job titles, but what makes a designer ‘senior’ or ‘mid-weight’?

Something I’ve been massively thinking about recently. So much so, I’ve changed our UX/UI design role about 10 times in the past week!

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Design leadership 📈

From Ford to Intuit, design skills leading to a new wave of success

I’m fascinated when other industries talk design. Importantly though designers are rising to the top jobs as companies rethink how to inspire the consumer.

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A techie’s rough guide to GDPR

The unavoidable topic of GDPR. I’m starting to understand it more and have begun a report that we can start working with partners with on how they’re doing and what they need to consider next.

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Tiny Wins

The big benefits of little changes because sometimes the details define the experience.

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Cycling 🚴

A modern engineer building classic bicycle frames – in pictures

Tom Warmerdam turned his passions for cycling and engineering into a career at Demon Frameworks in Southampton, where he designs and builds unique custom-made steel-frame road bikes

Local news! Great to see Tom making waves.

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Trek-Drops - Molly Weaver: Still I Rise

I love this interview with Molly Weaver. When life makes it hard, rise above.

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Why CEOs Are Cycling

Bankers and professionals are in love with the sport.

Yep. Jump on this bandwagon. I’m considering running some weekly laps in Southampton for this very reason.

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Coolness 😎

I Played 'The Boys Are Back in Town' on a Bar Jukebox Until I Got Kicked Out

One of the best pieces of writing I’ve read in recent months. Hilarious too.

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Nintendo is making a bunch of awesome DIY cardboard toys for the Switch

Nintendo revealed a new initiative dubbed Nintendo Labo, which involves DIY cardboard accessories that can transform the Switch’s Joy-Con controllers into everything from a fishing rod to a piano to a full-on robot suit.

I’d love these not just for myself, but for my children as well.

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