Archive - The Cognitive Load

The things we choose to see

A quiet provocation about attention, taste, and how we build our creative selves.

Jul 10 •

A 40-day Duolingo streak

And a few lessons in product design

Jul 1 •

June 2025

May 2025

The 3-minute trick that changed my portfolio

Watch now | Yes, there’s a Figma trick. Also included: portfolio therapy and making your work feel more you (not just pretty).

May 27 •

8:15

So you want to be a product designer?

A field guide to building skill, confidence, and a portfolio that actually works.

May 20 •

The EDC toolkit of a product designer

Free tools that actually work (when your design budget is just vibes)

May 13 •

Uniqlo’s nav got a makeover—Why Tho?

A deep dive into Uniqlo’s navigation redesign—what changed, why they likely did it, and how the current experience can be improved.

May 6 •

April 2025

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