Product managers love their designers despite…

Dear PMs, we hear you, we’re sorry, and sometimes we’re just late, lost or laid bare.

You like because. You love despite. And sometimes you tolerate the in-between. An ode to real-life incidents: some mine, a few borrowed, and all slightly exaggerated.

‘I need a PRD’ — the Draw 4 of product conversations

Powerful, but sometimes misplayed

The variations/options look the same, again!

Sometimes we do need those 20 “almost similar” variations to reach the final design. Please bear with us.

Deadlines and Buffer Time

In our defense, we don’t want to disappoint you. You will definitely get it in 3 weeks.

The Secret UX Testing

The Figma Black Hole

Abandon all hope, ye who enter the file.

We promise we’ll get better at this.

Taking one (too many) for the team

We see the hard work you put in, the time you spend understanding us, and how you get completely mortared, pestled, and occasionally grilled between designers, stakeholders, and developers. Somehow, you still keep things moving — and we’re endlessly grateful for that 🙂

Feeling a bit elated now? Here — this will bring you back to earth.
We have a sibling-like relationship, and I take it upon myself to make sure you stay grounded. Start here:

Part II: Designers love their product managers despite… (to be published)

I have had the pleasure of working with amazing Product Managers (PMs) who have had my back, shown me a better way and understood me. Grateful for each of you!

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Product managers love their designers despite… was originally published in UX Planet on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

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Dear PMs, we hear you, we’re sorry, and sometimes we’re just late, lost or laid bare.

You like because. You love despite. And sometimes you tolerate the in-between. An ode to real-life incidents: some mine, a few borrowed, and all slightly exaggerated.

‘I need a PRD’ — the Draw 4 of product conversations

Powerful, but sometimes misplayed

The variations/options look the same, again!

Sometimes we do need those 20 “almost similar” variations to reach the final design. Please bear with us.

Deadlines and Buffer Time

In our defense, we don’t want to disappoint you. You will definitely get it in 3 weeks.

The Secret UX Testing

The Figma Black Hole

Abandon all hope, ye who enter the file.

We promise we’ll get better at this.

Taking one (too many) for the team

We see the hard work you put in, the time you spend understanding us, and how you get completely mortared, pestled, and occasionally grilled between designers, stakeholders, and developers. Somehow, you still keep things moving — and we’re endlessly grateful for that 🙂

Feeling a bit elated now? Here — this will bring you back to earth.
We have a sibling-like relationship, and I take it upon myself to make sure you stay grounded. Start here:

Part II: Designers love their product managers despite… (to be published)

I have had the pleasure of working with amazing Product Managers (PMs) who have had my back, shown me a better way and understood me. Grateful for each of you!

Product managers love their designers despite… was originally published in UX Planet on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

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