I don't care about titles either, Happy to refer to myself as a Designer. But contextually within tech, this means UI.

From my experience, this is a perception that can only be overcome from within, when you win people over. But today, Designers can't get past the portfolio to get in the door.

Instead of waiting for FEMA assistance, the people in those states should protest ICE. He'll have the National Guard down there in no time.

Bothers me that designers, especially early-career designers, have not learned how to present their design. Figma has made it seem normal to fly around artboards but it would be a million times better for the viewer if they simply did a click-through prototype which is more like a presentation

Thank you for taking the time to say that. Helps more than you know.

My heart breaks for what has become of tech leadership. The only vision anyone has now is money.

Real Genius is so often overlooked. And of course, I was an early-teen boy when Top Gun! came out so that was the most hilarious thing in the universe.

Me too, that first receipt is usually it. The rejection letter is also telling as it appears to be written by the same person across multiple companies (AI)