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The Idol & the Sandbag – Why Raiders of the Lost Ark Reminds Us to Test Assumptions Early

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September 10, 2025

One hasty weight-swap, a rolling boulder, and the simplest UX lesson you’ll ever forget.

Great Scott! Product Lessons from Back to the Future

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July 30, 2025

Watching Back to the Future reminded me how small changes can ripple through a product. Here are simple lessons on testing, focus, and planning ahead.

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