Joseph Louis Tan

#350 Jan 7, 2026

Why your design ideas keep getting rejected

I've seen this happen dozens of times: A designer does great work. Clean interface. Good UX thinking. Strong…

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#349 Jan 6, 2026

Something different (6 of us built this)

Hey there, Quick context before I share what's happening: I'm part of a design creator community. Six of us. Different…

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#348 Jan 5, 2026

If you’re sick of updating your portfolio

You’re probably tired. Not tired like “I need a break.” Tired like “I don’t know what else to fix.” You’ve updated…

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#347 Jan 4, 2026

2026 1-on-1 coaching with me

2026 is here. New year. Same broken hiring game. If you’ve been applying for months, tweaking your portfolio, reaching…

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#346 Jan 1, 2026

What 2025 actually looked like for me

(and the 5 rules it left me with)

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#345 Dec 24, 2025

The UX job market isn’t broken. The hiring system is.

I’ve been on both sides of this. Designer and hiring manager.

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#344 Dec 22, 2025

Last call before we move

Last call before we move. If your job search stalled this year, don’t roll the dice again in January. That’s what…

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#343 Dec 22, 2025

Most people leave this too late

Most people leave this too late. They wait until things feel urgent. Then they update résumés. Apply harder. Hope…

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