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Tools and frameworks for designing smarter, scaling faster, and building with intent.
Automating a Scalable Design System
How I used Figma tokens and prompt engineering to automate design system delivery and streamline developer handoff.
Project Planning with the Efficient Frontier
A simple, adaptable matrix for prioritizing tasks and forecasting effort across any project scope.
Product Comparison: PostHog vs. Matomo
A practical comparison of PostHog and Matomo, with a focus on UX measurement, compliance, and product alignment.
Turning Chaos Into Structure With Atomic Design
How Atomic Design enabled a scalable, organized design system for a SaaS platform built from the ground up.
Product Comparison: Adobe XD vs. Figma
How transitioning tools helped us build a scalable design system aligned with leadership’s vision and business needs.
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