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Tag Archives: Ideas

Words 140

Ask yourself, can I give more? The answer is usually yes.

Posted byKarsten Rowe27th March 201424th March 2014Posted inWise WordsTags:Attitude, Business, Ideas, Inspiration, Workflow

Words 138

If you’re gonna do a thing, do a great thing.

Posted byKarsten Rowe24th February 2014Posted inWise WordsTags:Ideas, Inspiration

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

Workflow 20

Three blogs that I regularly visit: Creative Review Advertising, design and visual culture. Little Big Details Your daily dose of design inspiration. Signal vs. Noise A publication about the web by 37signals.

Posted byKarsten Rowe22nd January 201420th January 2014Posted inWorkflowTags:Branding, Business, Graphic design, Ideas, Inspiration, Logo design, UI design, Web design, Workflow

Workflow 19

New year, new stuff. Four books I intend to read this year. Ghost in the Wires: My Adventures as the World’s Most Wanted Hacker Kevin Mitnick & Steve Wozniak The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon Brad Stone Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook: How to Tell Your Story in a Noisy SocialContinue reading “Workflow 19”

Posted byKarsten Rowe20th January 201420th January 2014Posted inWorkflowTags:Books, Ideas, Inspiration, Kindle, Knowledge, Reading

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

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Testimonials

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

Karsten is one of the most talented and capable designers I have ever worked with. He’s a natural leader, was always seeking out areas for improvement and required little to no oversight across a huge variety of tasks.

Matthew Anderson
VP of Product

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 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

You repeatedly get unprovoked positive feedback from not only customers but your peers and direct reports. You’re definitely seen as someone that brings everyone and everything together. You work super hard, own things and drive them forward like no other. You are a role model in this area for the team and the wider company.

Craig Trudgeon
SVP of Product

Without you, I don’t think I’d be where I am. Thank you for your never-ending support, recognizing my potential, and encouraging me to push forward.

Zain Adeel
Sr. Product Design Manager

I remember once in a review meeting when our team had fallen short, he stepped in immediately to take full responsibility, as if it was his personal shortcoming, when it was ours—sign of a true leader. 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

He coached the team on strategic storytelling, helping us focus on the customer problem we were solving and the potential ROI. This approach not only elevated our projects but also helped me grow significantly as a designer.

Mario Avalos
Senior Product Designer

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

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

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

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

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

an excellent, honest person who has built a great culture, and I’m reminded of that any time I work with him or one of his team members.

Will Van Eaton
Product Marketing Manager

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