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latest issue · feb 18, 2026
How I Redesigned My Client Process (and Doubled My Rate)
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6+ years in product.
Writing about what actually works.

I've worked across startups, agencies, and my own consulting practice. After years of figuring things out the hard way — bad client setups, scope creep, undercharging, over-delivering — I started writing about what I wish I'd known earlier.

This isn't theory. Every post comes from real project work, real decisions, and real numbers. If you're a designer trying to do better work and build a sustainable practice, this is for you.

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UX Process #047
How I Redesigned My Client Process and Doubled My Hourly Rate
The exact intake changes, contract structure, and communication shifts — and what happened to my revenue when I made them.
Freelance #046
The Design Projects I Said No To — And Why It Was the Right Call
How I built criteria for which work to take, which to decline, and how that slowly shaped my reputation and rate.
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My Figma Component Library for Early-Stage Products [Free Template]
A practical, opinionated system built for startups moving fast. Zero design debt, full flexibility.

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