426: Senior++ Designer Expectations

<p>This week, we share some (hopefully) non-obvious paths to level up at work and exceed the expectations for a senior++ product designer. In the Sidebar, we talk about the importance of giving blunt feedback, and share ways to do it tactfully and with kindness.</p><h3><strong>Golden Ratio Supporters:</strong></h3><p><a href="https://createwithplay.com"><strong>Play</strong></a> — Play is the first native iOS design tool made for teams creating mobile products. Design, prototype, and collaborate, directly from your phone. With Play you can experience your design as you create it while taking full advantage of native iOS features not found in other design and prototyping tools. Full access invites available for the first 25 people <a href="https://invite.createwithplay.com/link/kaq6eRiMWRffKhtw8">here</a>!</p><h3><strong>The Sidebar:</strong></h3><p>The Sidebar is an exclusive weekly segment for our Patreon supporters. You can subscribe starting at $1 per month for access to bonus content going forward! Sign up at <a href="https://patreon.com/designdetails">patreon.com/designdetails</a>.</p><h3><strong>Latest VIP Patrons:</strong></h3><ul><li>Derick Anies</li><li>Natalie Helmer</li><li>Toren Jens</li><li>Morgan Quinn</li><li>Sean Kennedy</li><li>Dylan Rose</li><li>Varun Thota</li><li>Fernando Pegorini</li><li>Akshitha Victor</li><li>Marina Broido</li></ul><h3><strong>Main Topic:</strong></h3><p>This week, we share some (hopefully) non-obvious paths to level up at work and exceed the expectations for a senior++ product designer.</p><h3><strong>Cool Things:</strong></h3><ul><li>Brian shared <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Courage-Be-Disliked-Phenomenon-Happiness/dp/1501197274">The Courage to be Disliked</a></li><li>Marshall shared <a href="https://www.powerlanguage.co.uk/wordle/">Wordle</a>, a fun and simple daily word game. Pro tip: start with <i>snail</i> and <i>outer</i>.</li></ul><h3><strong>Design Details on the Web:</strong></h3><ul><li>📻 We are <a href="https://twitter.com/designdetailsfm">@designdetailsfm</a