4 days agoMember-onlyThe 4 Elements of An Effective BrandAs a Seedcamp VP from a design and product background, I’m regularly asked for hiring advice. Especially from folks who have had an open role for several weeks (sometimes even months), but haven’t been getting the quality or volume of candidates they’ve been hoping for. …Branding3 min read
Jul 23Member-onlyBreaking into the speaker circuitFirst off, breaking into the speaker circuit can feel intimidating. If you look at the line up of most international conferences, they’re packed with veterans speakers from well known brands. It’s easy to feel that the speaker circuit is already locked down and there’s no way to break in. However…Tech9 min read
Jul 13Member-onlyHow to Write Genuinely Helpful Investor Updates (That Don’t Suck)For those unfamiliar with Investor Updates they’re simply an email (or sometimes a Notion page) that gets sent round to your investors every few weeks, letting them know how things are going. While this may feel like a chore to some, it’s a great way of keeping your company at…Startup6 min read
May 10Member-onlyThe Rise of the Multi-Player Web and Why Web 2.0 is Here to StayWhile investors seem to be going all in on Web3 at the moment, I’ve been noticing an interesting trend that has its roots firmly in the Web 2.0 era — namely the Multi-Player Web. …Startups5 min read
Apr 11Member-onlyHow to Write a Job Ad that Doesn’t Suck!As a Seedcamp VP from a design and product background, I’m regularly asked for hiring advice. Especially from folks who have had an open role for several weeks (sometimes even months), but haven’t been getting the quality or volume of candidates they’ve been hoping for. …Recruiting12 min read
Apr 8Member-onlyWhere to Find The Best Design TalentThe design recruitment market is really hot at the moment. Largely because founders and leadership teams are beginning to understand the importance of a well designed and well conceived product. As such I’m constantly being asked by leadership teams to help them find early design hires. Unfortunately there’s a bit…Hiring For Startup4 min read
Apr 7Member-onlyWhy I’m Still on the Fence About Crypto | Andy BuddAs somebody who has been lucky enough to not only experience a number of online trends—early Web adoption, The Web Standards Movement, the emergence of UX Design, Web 2.0, the Mobile Web—but to benefit from them, I can see why folks are excited about the rise of Crypto. It’s a…Crypto3 min read
Published in UX Collective·Updated Apr 9Member-onlyHow to make money as a designerWhile this article is titled “How to Make Money as a Designer” it’s fair to say that it’s really about how people in general make money. It just so happens that I come from a design background, so this article has an inevitable design slant. It’s also safe to say…Design13 min read
Apr 4Member-onlyThe Slow But Inevitable Demise of UX Design | Andy BuddWhen I started Clearleft in 2005, we were arguably the first UX agency in the UK. Sure there were folks practicing various elements of User Centered Design; there were dedicated research agencies, dedicated IA agencies, tons of visual design agencies and even folks partnering on CX. However few if any…6 min read
Oct 29, 2020Member-onlyBeing a Player Coach: Is it the best or the worst of both worlds?At some stage in your design career, you may find yourself at a bit of a crossroads. One path is the path of the craftsperson; a path you’re very experienced and comfortable with. Down the other path is the lure of management, and all the power and riches that entails…Design Leadership5 min read