Alignment sounds nice, but translation works.

I’ve stopped believing that alignment means everyone agrees. Most of the time, it just means everyone thinks they understood the same thing. In product conversations, we love to say, “Let’s get aligned.” It sounds mature. Kinda professional as well. But what we’re really saying is, “Let’s make sure we’re not talking about completely different things.” … Continue reading Alignment sounds nice, but translation works. →

Search experience on YouTube

YouTube's primary Search experience is pretty good. They allow the ability to filter on top of the search results based on the video length, quality, duration, upload date, etc. However, they need to handle Search better in other areas within the app. YouTube Channels YouTube offers the ability to search within channels. However, there's a … Continue reading Search experience on YouTube →

Figma – Hiding side panels and toolbar

If users want a distraction-free view that helps them focus on the designs alone, Figma allows hiding the side panels and toolbar. It can be achieved using a keyboard shortcut (Command + \ in Mac and Windows + \ in Windows). The same shortcut can be used to bring back the panels and toolbar. Many users, including PMs, … Continue reading Figma – Hiding side panels and toolbar →