I'm Allie DeCastro: an interdisciplinary design leader with a wide variety of interests.

Here, I share the things I've learned (and the things I'm learning) about seeking high performance while rebuking burnout.

My Favorite Interview Questions (and What They Actually Reveal)

I love a good interview, not just because it’s a chance to evaluate someone’s skills, but because it’s a rare opportunity to glimpse the...

Aug 73 min read

Below, you'll find a list of the minimum heuristic principles a design must satisfy to be, in my opinion, high quality. On my team, we...

Jun 304 min read

This is the final section of a five-part series on Self Charters , an exercise in self-management and personal accountability. In this...

Jun 273 min read

This is Section Four of a five-part series on Self Charters , an exercise in self-management and personal accountability. In this series,...

Jun 273 min read

This is Section Three of a five-part series on Self Charters , an exercise in self-management and personal accountability. In this...

Sep 14, 20243 min read

This is Section Two of a five-part series on Self Charters , an exercise in self-management and personal accountability. In this series,...

Sep 9, 20243 min read

This is Section One of a five-part series on Self Charters , an exercise in self-management and personal accountability. In this series,...

Sep 9, 20242 min read

Welcome to a five-part series on Self Charters , an exercise in self-management and personal accountability. In this series, we'll...

Sep 9, 20242 min read

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