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Words 137

The first time experience with an interface is crucial. The state in which nothing yet has occurred should not be a blank canvas, it should provide the user with direction and guidance to get up to speed. http://emptystat.es/

Posted byKarsten Rowe20th February 20143rd February 2014Posted inWise WordsTags:Empty state, Ideas, Inspiration, Web design, Zero state

Words 136

A great logo isn’t going to make a shitty product any less shitty, any more than a hard worker is going to make a bad boss a compelling leader.

Posted byKarsten Rowe3rd February 201427th January 2014Posted inWise WordsTags:Graphic design, Ideas, Inspiration, Leadership, Logo design, Product design

Words 135

Minimalism is not a lack of something. It’s simply the perfect amount of something.

Posted byKarsten Rowe1st February 201427th January 2014Posted inWise WordsTags:Ideas, Inspiration

Words 134

Interesting things never happen to me. I happen to them.

Posted byKarsten Rowe29th January 201427th January 2014Posted inWise WordsTags:Ideas, Inspiration

Words 133

To create a memorable design you need to start with a thought that’s worth remembering.

Posted byKarsten Rowe28th January 201427th January 2014Posted inWise WordsTags:Ideas, Inspiration

Words 132

“Good Morning!” said Bilbo, and he meant it. The sun was shining, and the grass was very green. But Gandalf looked at him from under long bushy eyebrows that stuck out further than the brim of his shady hat. “What do you mean?” he said. “Do you wish me a good morning, or mean thatContinue reading “Words 132”

Posted byKarsten Rowe14th January 201420th January 2014Posted inWise WordsTags:Ideas, Inspiration, The Hobbit, Tolkien

Words 131

I’m not inspired all the time but push yourself everyday and once in a while something will happen.

Posted byKarsten Rowe14th January 201412th January 2014Posted inWise WordsTags:Ideas, Inspiration

Words 130

Try to be inspired by something every day. Try to inspire at least one person every day.

Posted byKarsten Rowe13th January 201412th January 2014Posted inWise WordsTags:Art, Foals, Ideas, Inspiration, Music

Words 129

The way you treat people, the way you treat yourself, the choices you make, your stress level, what you care about, how tolerant you are of others – these make you, uniquely you.

Posted byKarsten Rowe9th January 20147th January 2014Posted inWise WordsTags:Ideas, Inspiration

Words 128

Invest in knowledge not pensions.

Posted byKarsten Rowe8th January 20147th January 2014Posted inWise WordsTags:Ideas, Inspiration, Knowledge, Workflow

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Testmonials

Karsten had a sharp eye for individual strengths and created space for each of us to lead high-impact projects that aligned with our growth. He also set examples by building strong relationships with our user researchers and technical writers, which greatly elevated the quality of our work.

Anh Quan Huynh
Senior Product Designer

The relentless drive and passion for the work you do—it’s infectious. Your team is producing a lot of great work and having a great time doing so.

Daan Lindhout
VP of Product Design

Karsten also had a major impact on my growth as a designer—I always appreciated his candid, thoughtful feedback and the way he supported his team.

Nick Stoermer
Senior Product Designer

That was stellar leadership, owning the miscommunication (or shortfall, or whatever you’d call it). Hats off to you. Mark of a good leader.

Eric Muench
Senior Technical Writer

It’s not just the British charm or accent, or even his impressive pixels, but his authenticity and hard work. Karsten is a man of deadlines and diligence.

Andrew Sardone
VP of Engineering

The primary reason why I joined KeepTruckin and left a big company like LinkedIn was because of Karsten.

Richard Bustos
Design Engineer

You made sure the team had everything they needed to succeed. You made time for each one of us every single week.

Ahmad Abdul Rauf
Product Designer

He is able to prototype flows, and communicate the design thinking behind them effortlessly.

Phillip Wilt
Sr. Software Engineer

You’ve been phenomenal at bringing value to the team since the day you joined. Amazing at getting things rolling and getting projects over the finish line.

Khushnood Qadir
Head of Design

The personal relationship he has with every single colleague and the occasional tough love he provides lighted a fire in me. He made me and every member of the team a better designer, professional, and person.

Awais Imran
Product Design Manager

A rare talent — someone who was incredibly talented and creative himself, but also interested in the values and talents of others.

Chris Mounsey
Head of UX

Combined with his competence, design taste, and attention for detail, what makes Karsten truly special is the care and energy he dedicates to the individuals on his team and their personal goals.

Robin Cruz
Product Designer

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