PinnedSam YuaninA Curious PlaceThe power of agencyOver 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…·4 min read·Jul 12, 2023--7--7
Sam YuaninA Curious PlaceThe art of addressing feedbackIt’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…·5 min read·Feb 27, 2024----
Sam YuaninA Curious PlaceThe Design Habit (Part 1)What makes an excellent designer·6 min read·Feb 3, 2024--1--1
Sam YuaninA Curious PlaceHow to prepare for a promotion, part 2All you need is depth, breadth, consistency, and the right mindset·5 min read·Oct 5, 2023----
Sam YuaninA Curious PlaceThe first 4 weeks of a UX managerJoining 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…·6 min read·Jul 26, 2023----
Sam YuaninA Curious PlaceHow to write (good) intended outcomesOne 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…·6 min read·Feb 17, 2023--5--5
Sam YuaninUX CollectiveHow to deal with tech downturnI’ve been feeling heavy-hearted for the past few months. Everywhere I look, layoffs are happening, job hunting is taking much longer than…5 min read·Dec 11, 2022--5--5
Sam YuaninA Curious PlaceWhen comparison may not be a bad thingGrowing 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…·5 min read·Aug 3, 2022----
Sam YuaninBootcampHow to navigate the early days of your careerThe early stage of a new career is a heightened mix of everything: excitement, anxiety, hope, fear, eagerness, and confusion. This is the…·6 min read·Jun 20, 2022----
Sam YuaninA Curious PlaceMore of you, courageously5 Lessons from being an Asian immigrant in Canada·7 min read·May 29, 2022--1--1
