Writing ยท Notes on UX & product
Short thoughts on UX, product design, and building better digital experiences.
04 Aug 2026
Author: Viraj Sirimanna
The two roles are closely connected but different in purpose. A guide to what each one does, the skills and tools involved, how they work together as a feedback loop, and how to tell which path suits you.
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01 Aug 2026
Author: Viraj Sirimanna
AI can save a UX designer over 15 hours a week. The productivity trap is spending them on more mockups. This piece argues the saved time belongs to research, strategy, and better decisions, where human judgment still wins the game.
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12 Mar 2026
Author: Viraj Sirimanna
A practical look at product design beyond UI, covering the business, UX, and interface layers that connect strategy to execution. The article explains why strong product design is really about solving the right problem in the right way.
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26 Feb 2026
Author: Viraj Sirimanna
A 2026 guide to UX designer pay by experience and region, the individual-contributor and management tracks, the skills that move you up each level, and the practical moves that raise your salary.
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24 Jan 2026
Author: Viraj Sirimanna
A practical take on why power-user UX is about rhythm, endurance, and reducing friction in repeated workflows. The post compares casual-user and power-user needs across frequency, goals, interaction design, and success metrics.
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08 Jan 2026
Author: Viraj Sirimanna
A long-form reflection on why design systems scale through shared principles, ownership, documentation, and collaboration, not just component libraries and tools. This article covers governance, accessibility, tokens, and the cross-functional rituals that keep systems resilient as organizations grow.
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15 Dec 2025
Author: Viraj Sirimanna
An observation from a Bangkok food court showing how one behavioral intervention improved flow, reduced waiting time, and lowered operational overhead. The piece explores how service design can create measurable impact without large technical investments.
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