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I Suppose I Should Introduce Myself

Hi, I’m Tara, and I wrote First Designer In. If you’re wondering why I did so - below is a summary loosely lifted from the book itself.

Minimum Viable Design Team

As the First Designer In (FDI), you’re not just building a Minimum Viable Design Team, you are the Minimum Viable Design Team.

Are You Ready to Be the First Designer In?

Starting a UX design team from scratch is challenging, exhilarating and, frankly, not for everyone. I've compiled some information that will help you decide if you're ready to take on the challenge.

What About The Other Design Books?

“First Designer In isn’t yet another design book, it’s a hyper-practical guide to all the non-design work the role entails.” Let’s dive into that a bit, shall we?

Need More Help?

For Founders & Investors

Companies getting ready to hire first FDI, or with a designer already on board who could use an assist, I can work with you on getting your company set up for success. You can schedule anything from a single AMA call to recurring monthly help. Reach out to tara@firstdesignerin.com

For Designers

I am available on ADPlist for free mentoring (for designers only). Also, if you haven’t bought the book yet, it’s a great low-cost option to get a ton of info and supplemental swipe files.

Need More Help?

For Founders & Investors

For Designers

I am available on ADPlist for free mentoring (for designers only). Also, if you haven’t bought the book yet, it’s a great low-cost option to get a ton of info and supplemental swipe files.

Need More Help?

For Founders & Investors

For Designers

I am available on ADPlist for free mentoring (for designers only). Also, if you haven’t bought the book yet, it’s a great low-cost option to get a ton of info and supplemental swipe files.