Trevor Alexander

Trevor Alexander

Trevor Alexander has been an active designer in the tech industry for over sixteen years. During that time he has been a part of three successfully sold start-ups and has had responsibilities ranging from solitary designer, to design lead, to VP of Product. Trevor has had the pleasure of working with, hiring, and managing many designers during the course of his career.

Chapter 19 – Have an Honest Conversation About What You Want

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma — which is…

2 years ago

Chapter 18 – Output Is More Important Than Process

Thinking is easy, acting is difficult, and to put one's thoughts into action is the most difficult thing in the…

2 years ago

Chapter 17 – Don’t Build Yourself Based on an App, OS, or Design System

Technology and tools are useful and powerful when they are your servant and not your master.~Stephen Covey You are a…

2 years ago

Chapter 16 – You Need a Beautiful and Meaningful Portfolio

Bad design is like wearing a rumpled suit. It doesn’t mean you’re a bad person,but it may give people the…

2 years ago

Chapter 15 – The Best Isn’t Always the Best

Be stubborn on vision but flexible on details.~Jeff Bezos You will sometimes know deep in your heart, guided by all…

2 years ago

Chapter 14 – Don’t Let Details Get in the Way of the Big Picture

Focus on the excitement and it will lead you through the obstacles. ~Piya Sorcar There comes a time in every…

2 years ago

Chapter 13 – Learn How to Fight Through Ambiguity

Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what's…

2 years ago

Chapter 12 – Learn to Love and Appreciate Your Coworkers

Coming together is beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success. ~Henry Ford Grab a coffee with anyone…

2 years ago

Chapter 11 – Developers Will Get You More Jobs Than Designers

Developers Will Get You More Jobs Than Designers Developers Will Get You More Jobs Than Designers Developers Will Get You…

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Chapter 10 – Make Developers’ Lives Easier

Chapter 10 Make Developers’ Lives Easier The most fundamental problem in software development is complexity. There is only one basic…

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