Sketching For Communication

I shared some thoughts over on automattic.design about how I use sketching to communicate ideas in my day job working on WordPress.com.

While design tools like Figma make it easy to assemble polished mockups using a design system, high fidelity can sometimes work against you—making ideas feel too refined, and limiting open-ended feedback. Sketching, on the other hand, invites collaboration. A rough, hand-drawn sketch feels more flexible, encourages broader discussion, and often leads to new and unexpected ideas. Here’s how I use sketching to communicate design ideas when working on products at Automattic. Read more