03 — Writing
Notes on
Design &
Technology
A collection of posts on design process, technology, and productivity.
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Introducing Web3 Design Pal
If you design Web3 interfaces in Figma — portfolio dashboards, token list and table, transaction histories — this plugin was built for frustration that came along building it. Designing for crypto mea
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OKLCH, explained for designers
OKLCH is a new color space that improves design and development with a wider color gamut. Learn why it's the new standard for web colors.
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Thanks to Figma Plugins, Automated Work Spares More Time For Design
Introducing Figma Plugins, third-party support the up-and-coming interface and prototype design tool that can speed up your design workflow.
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Design with Data — Why should you design with real content?
We have a lot of assumptions in the process of creating wireframes and mockups for websites & apps. As wireframes & mock-ups are not dynamic, it is easy to aware various scenarios when dummy content o
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2025 Wrapped
Reflecting on 2025, there's steady progress in the places that mattered: career transition, community, and staying physically active. Here's what I did, what I'm proud of, and what I'm taking into next year. After leaving OKX at the end of last year, I took a month-long break. I attended World Cafe on Career Break, which gave me a lot of insight into what a break could really mean. During that period, I traveled, read, went on random adventures with my camera, and did quite a lot of journaling,
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Things I Built 2025
The 2025 survey by Lenny Rachitsky is full of fascinating insights—but one thing stood out to me: designers remain the least represented group in AI adoption. While PMs are using AI to automate documentation, and developers rely on it to speed up coding, designers’ use of AI still feels… ambiguous. I've joked about losing my job to AI for a while. But honestly? The real question is: how do we co-exist and leverage AI for design and how would the paradigm shift in product world? Each project I b
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Use Raycast Like a Pro: Tips for UI/UX Designers
Constant context switching—jumping between tools and repetitive tasks—used to break my focus and slow me down. That changed when I started using Raycast daily; its powerful features, rich third-party integrations, and easy customization have replaced many of the small utility apps I relied on. While Raycast does offer impressive AI tools, today I want to share some small habits and tips that have truly streamlined my workflow and kept me in the creative zone as a product designer. ➡️ Extension L
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Mapping Variable Modes with Component Variants
Last year, Figma introduced a new way to handle light and dark modes: Variable Modes. The promise was clear - design once, switch between modes seamlessly. No more maintaining separate dark mode screens. It is also a scalable system to support breakpoints or event languages. When variable modes launched, I was so excited for the new dawn and say goodbye maintaining two sets of designs. But I faced immediate challenges at work. My Figma used a mix of legacy components, that does not support vari
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2024 Wrapped
Kicking off the new year with a review! For the first time, I'm posting my annual review right on Jan 1st. This tradition, which I started way back in 2019, marks its fifth year - we're halfway through to a decade of annual reflections! Friends of Figma Hong Kong had its biggest year yet, with our events bringing together more designers in Hong Kong than ever before. Thanks again to my amazing fellow moderators (Michelle, Arthur and Joey), we have organised 4 all in-person events with record-br
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2023 Life Review
Welcome to 2024! As I embark on this new year, I find it important to take a moment to reflect on the past and the things that have brought me joy and fulfillment. In 2023, I made a conscious effort to prioritize my health and physical activity. I started going to the gym at first but settled to learning tennis instead. In terms of my career, I have accomplished a few notable things. I successfully completed IDEO U's certificate on Human-centered design and Activating Strategy. Additionally, I