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Decision Velocity: How Senior ICs Lead Teams Without a Title
For mid-career designers who lead by influence, not org charts.
Sep 22
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Krispin Dolbear
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Proving the Value of Brand Expression
How to test the business impact of photography, copy, helpful content, and design craft.
Sep 15
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Krispin Dolbear
1
Sit With It, Literally, To Gain Insight
Part 2 of 2 on Tapping into Your Inner Wisdom
Sep 9
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Krispin Dolbear
August 2025
Freewriting as a Tool for Career Clarity
Part 1 of 2 on Tapping into Your Inner Wisdom
Aug 18
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Krispin Dolbear
Generative Tools as Design Assistants
A grounded guide to using AI as a force multiplier in the design process
Aug 11
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Krispin Dolbear
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A Designer's Weekly Blueprint to Turn Chaos into Clarity
Plan with intention. Build for impact. Lead by example.
Aug 4
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Krispin Dolbear
July 2025
Peer Leadership: Influence Without Authority
Why learning to lead across builds trust, reputation, and career momentum.
Jul 10
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Krispin Dolbear
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Invisible Skills That Make or Break Design Careers
The most critical skills for advancing in UX and design leadership don’t show up in your portfolio — but they show up everywhere else.
Jul 7
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Krispin Dolbear
June 2025
From Burnout to Boundaries: How to Redesign Your Role Before You Quit
You’re not broken, but maybe your role alignment is.
Jun 30
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Krispin Dolbear
No Post This Week, and That’s the Point
A weekend of fatherhood, family, and fulfillment — and why stepping back is sometimes the most forward move you can make.
Jun 16
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Krispin Dolbear
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The Anti-Fragile Design Career
Growth doesn’t just survive challenge — it feeds on it. Here’s how to build a creative career that gets stronger under pressure.
Jun 9
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Krispin Dolbear
5 Mistakes Designers Make in 1-on-1s with Their Manager
And how to use that time to move your career forward, not just stay afloat
Jun 3
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Krispin Dolbear
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