What I Didn't Expect When I Signed Up to Organize a Hackathon
I've been to a lot of hackathons. I've hacked at them, competed, shipped, stayed up too late, and felt that particular mix of exhaustion and pride that only comes from building something from nothing in 48 hours. But this was my first time on the other side — and I had no idea what I was walking into.
Claude Cowork GTM Workshop
I attended WorkOS and Anthropic's sold-out Claude Cowork GTM workshop — 900+ on the waitlist, hands-on agentic workflows, and a live demo that confirmed everything I believed about autonomous AI design. Here's what I built, what Lydia Hallie hinted is coming, and why I haven't stopped thinking about automation since.
Claude Code Hack Day at Amazon at AWS Builder Loft
UX designer and strategist Kate Huezo reflects on a focused hack day at the AWS Builder Loft, collaborating with Claude Code and vibe-coding Mindshift, an AI-powered mind mapping tool designed to help people reframe goals, reduce overwhelm, and see their path forward through different thinking lenses.
From Growth Hacks to Growth Love — Night at Notion HQ
Growth isn’t just about viral loops anymore — it’s about love. At Notion HQ, UX strategist Kate Huezo on fireside chat with Elena Verna (Lovable) and Andrew Silard (Notion) to explore how AI, community, and emotion are reshaping what growth means in 2025. How technology meets empathy, why community-driven growth matters, and how KH Creative bridges the gap between innovation and human connection.
I made my mom watch K-Pop Demon Hunters! Or how viral animation is related to UX leadership
Blending K-Pop’s demon-hunting metaphors with real-world UX leadership, this post explores vulnerability, authenticity and the courage to break out of corporate choreography. Learn how embracing your “inner demon hunter” can transform your design practice, build trust with teams and create products that truly resonate.
Creativity: Between Market Need and Boredom
I once heard the phrase “boredom drives creativity.” It stuck with me, but the more I thought about it, the more I realized that boredom is only half of the equation. The other half is market need. Almost everything I’ve built or painted can be traced back to one of these two sources.
Designing in the Age of AI: Reflections from NN/g’s UX Podcast
AI won’t replace designers—but it will redefine what we design. From service blueprints that feel more like movie scripts to words becoming the most critical design skill of the future, we’re stepping into an era where design is less about pixels and more about trust, choreography, and human connection. I wrote about it after listening to the latest NN/g UX Podcast—check it out.