Jess Eddy

Design leader, writer and educator working with founders, and product teams.

Jess Eddy

Design leader, writer and educator working with founders, and product teams.

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Hi, I’m Jess, a designer with over 15 years of experience collaborating with product teams. In this space, I share insights and perspectives on the challenges and opportunities that founders and product teams commonly face.

Founder Series

How do you design a product when requirements are unclear?

How do you design a product when requirements are unclear?

When should a startup hire a product designer?

When should a startup hire a product designer?

UX designer, product designer, or design agency: which is right for your startup?

UX designer, product designer, or design agency: which is right for your startup?

Can you build an MVP without a designer?

Can you build an MVP without a designer?

How long does it take to go from idea to a designed MVP?

How long does it take to go from idea to a designed MVP?

What should I look for in a designer’s portfolio if I’m a non-design founder?

What should I look for in a designer’s portfolio if I’m a non-design founder?

What can a product designer do that AI tools like v0 or Lovable can’t?

What can a product designer do that AI tools like v0 or Lovable can’t?

How do I brief a designer when I don’t know what I want yet?

How do I brief a designer when I don’t know what I want yet?

When should you invest in a design system, and when should you just build fast?

When should you invest in a design system, and when should you just build fast?

How does design affect fundraising?

How does design affect fundraising?