This is the question I always get asked during some job interviews, or at work at some companies. To be exact:
“Can you show us any design work, that you are most proud of, that you or your team have shipped?”
I find fallacies in this question. Let me explain.
Shipping or “go-live” is often regarded as getting the piece of software or product out the door to consumers. This means that there is a deliberate decision, often by the team, to make it live and for it to get used by users. In bigger companies, this often includes senior leadership’s decision.
You see, the more complex the organization, the more complex the decision is. You can get to shipping faster if you’re in a smaller company. You can get to shipping faster in a bigger company if the stake is lower, or you can learn immediately, or you’re very brave.
Essentially — nobody wants to ship in a higher stake situation. Hence, MVPs, or w…
