Interview

A conversation with designer Rachel Chen about building range early in her career, the habits shaping her craft, and what she’s learning through the Silicon Valley School of Design. She shares the choices, challenges, and lessons guiding her as a designer who also engineers.

Paper is a vision for the future of digital design, one that prioritizes creative freedom over rigid systems. In this interview, founder Stephen Haney shares how Paper’s code-native foundation and early features are shaping a new kind of design tool.

Branding isn’t just a visual layer—it’s a competitive moat. In this conversation with Family Style, we explore how product designers can embed a sharp, ownable point of view into digital products, create distinction in startups with little branding, and build long-term competitive advantage.

Evan LaPointe shares insights on leadership, highlighting two epiphanies that reshape how leaders understand and empower teams. Drawing from his journey building businesses, he emphasizes mindset over skills, advocating for intentional, human-centered cultures that drive innovation and growth.