Andy BuddHow and Why I Chose to Self-Publish The Growth Equation | Andy BuddBack in 2005, I wrote my first book — and learned the hard way why traditional publishing isn’t for everyone. The book, one of the first…5d ago5d ago
Andy BuddThe Future of Design: How AI is Shifting Designers from Makers to Curators | Andy BuddWhen we think about designers, two main characteristics often come to mind: craft skills and taste. Craft skills are the technical…Nov 1Nov 1
Andy BuddJust Grow Up: Why Design Maturity Models Might be Harming Our Industry! | Andy BuddDesigners often look to design maturity models as benchmarks, comparing their own companies to idealised industry standards and thinking…Nov 1Nov 1
Andy BuddHow Amazon KDP ruined my book cover (and derailed my launch)“I know it’s a long shot” I typed to the CX person in the support chat “but is there anybody at Amazon I could speak to who understands…Oct 256Oct 256
Andy BuddWhy VCs Turn Founders Down (Note: It’s Not Always About the Idea) | Andy BuddLet’s break down some of the most common reasons why VCs pass-and what you can do to improve your chances.Oct 20Oct 20
Andy BuddThe Historical Context of UX, UI and Product DesignThis morning I found myself writing a long response to a question somebody posted on a design leadership Slack about the difference between…Aug 14, 20233Aug 14, 20233
Andy BuddThe Real Reason Why Executives Don’t Want you Involved | Andy BuddWe’ve all been there. You get hired for your expertise in a specific domain, and yet for some reason the powers at be seem to ignore your…May 15, 2023May 15, 2023
Andy BuddMove From “System One” to “System Two” Thinking When Making Product DecisionsEvery day people approach company leaders with problems in need of a quick fix. “The team is going to miss its deadline if we don’t do…May 2, 2023May 2, 2023
Andy BuddEscalating Commitment to a Losing Strategy — Why Founders Refuse to QuitAs a startup founder, shutting down your business will be one of the hardest decisions you’ll ever have to make. However sometimes it’s…Apr 10, 2023Apr 10, 2023
Andy BuddThe End of Design As We Know It? How Automation and A.I. is changing the Face of Design ForeverAs the technology landscape continues to evolve, so does the field of design. The rise of industrialization and automation has led to a…Feb 28, 20233Feb 28, 20233