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The power of agency

Over the past few years, I have slowly come to grips with a difficult aspect of myself. As I confronted it, I began to recognize it in…

Jul 12, 2023

Two lego figures of batman and superman

Jul 12, 2023

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A Curious Place

Finding strengths within

Confidence, doing hard things, & imperfection

Sep 14

An illustration of a woman with light behind her and clouds forming her hair

Sep 14

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A Curious Place

The art of addressing feedback

It’s a part of designer life to receive feedback. How do you usually react to it? Do you nod along but secretly ignore the feedback? Do you…

Feb 27

A metal house that has “information” written on the front.

Feb 27

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A Curious Place

The Design Habit (Part 1)

What makes an excellent designer

Feb 3

A photo of a library that illustrates system and the habitual behaviour of reading and acquiring knowledge.

Feb 3

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A Curious Place

How to prepare for a promotion, part 2

All you need is depth, breadth, consistency, and the right mindset

Oct 5, 2023

A wooden rubics cube on a table

Oct 5, 2023

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A Curious Place

The first 4 weeks of a UX manager

Joining a new team as a UX manager can be daunting. There is a lot to learn and to do. It’s also one of the best times to practice being an…

Jul 26, 2023

A road leading into rolling hills with lush trees growing on both sides

Jul 26, 2023

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A Curious Place

How to write (good) intended outcomes

One of my least favorite things to do at work used to be writing intended outcomes. Twice a year, I would sit down and try to cobble…

Feb 17, 2023

A photo an ice sculpture in number 1

Feb 17, 2023

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UX Collective

How to deal with tech downturn

I’ve been feeling heavy-hearted for the past few months. Everywhere I look, layoffs are happening, job hunting is taking much longer than…

Dec 11, 2022

Person climbing up a mountain under clear blue sky

Dec 11, 2022

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When comparison may not be a bad thing

Growing up in Asian culture, I often witnessed and experienced a standard parenting technique called “Other People’s Children (别人家的孩子).” It…

Aug 3, 2022

When comparison may not be a bad thing

Aug 3, 2022

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Bootcamp

How to navigate the early days of your career

The early stage of a new career is a heightened mix of everything: excitement, anxiety, hope, fear, eagerness, and confusion. This is the…

Jun 20, 2022

How to navigate the early days of your career

Jun 20, 2022

Sam Yuan

Sam Yuan

I help tech leaders and high performers bring their career to the next level | UX Manager @Shopify, Coach | samyuan.me

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