Alaine Mackenzie

Head of Design, Employers at @GustoHQ. Before that @Shopify. Tweets about product design, content strategy, and occasional nonsense.

[Alaine Mackenzie @alainemack]

@BrandonMChu @Shopify You’re an absolute legend Brandon. I hope more lucky folks get to learn from your leadership in whatever’s next!

[Alaine Mackenzie @alainemack]

@fahdananta I miss Vault Projects more than I ever thought I could miss software (except Rdio obviously)

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@amythibodeau @Shopify but amy we just need 15 minutes of your E-Commerce Expertise for a client’s research project

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@JordanEllyse Long shot, but: Anything you’re able to share about the decision to reset the “latest” preference? Reported usefulness of home increases over time or some such? (Also thanks so much for posting this!!)

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@imshaughnessyok @joshuamauldin This one makes me physically ill every time

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@amythibodeau If this is true I’m gonna need that skincare routine ASAP

(Happy belated you are a bastion of lightness and joy)

[Alaine Mackenzie @alainemack]

@kevinfinlayson Ahhh congrats pal!! Looking forward to your even more ambitious strava posts

[Alaine Mackenzie @alainemack]

@alsoPatrick @Shopify I had to break out my Ottawa boots in Vancouver yesterday.. PTSD

[Alaine Mackenzie @alainemack]

Well friends, it's time for That Tweet: after juuust shy of 7 years (so close!), December was my last month @Shopify. It's been an absolutely wild ride, and I'm forever grateful for all the learning and growth that's just woven into the fabric of the place.

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@zoltok @Shopify Thanks Christine!! I will miss our chats dearly, I hope I can keep up with your continued amazingness!

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@ow Ahh thank you!! It’s been bittersweet for suuure, Ye Olde Green Bag will be forever in my heart. Plz keep Twitter updated with all your Shopify/BC adventures!

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And lastly, the crucial I'm Hiring! Tweet: my team is looking for senior product designers to help us rethink accountants' experience with @GustoHQ from the ground up. Check out this here JD or just DM me! https://t.co/ZOBzGb9Szg

[Alaine Mackenzie @alainemack]

It's only week one, but I've been blown away so far by the team's kindness, the ownership and strategic involvement of design, and the entire company's commitment to equity and inclusion. It's not just employer PR here, really and truly.

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@j_mcelroy Hear me out: move this False Creek neon piece over to the barge. There, officially art. Barge must stay.

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@elizallen_ @tomcreighton Congrats you two!!

[Alaine Mackenzie @alainemack]

@HappyCamper140 Hey there! You can see our product lead talk about that here:

[Rohit Mishra @rohitmishra]

@rickwatson @Shopify Shopify Markets is separate from our partnership with Global-e, which is a great solution for a subset of merchants looking for high-touch service to meet more complex cross-border needs. Shopify Markets will work for brands of all sizes looking to act on their global aspirations

[Alaine Mackenzie @alainemack]

Absolutely thrilled to see all our work come to life today. This has been our most audacious project.. ever… and was barely a twinkle in our collective eyes less than a year ago. So so proud of everyone that helped make this real 🌎 🌍 🌏

[Alaine Mackenzie @alainemack]

@TallSeller Thank you!! Our product lead talks a bit about that here:

[Rohit Mishra @rohitmishra]

@rickwatson @Shopify Shopify Markets is separate from our partnership with Global-e, which is a great solution for a subset of merchants looking for high-touch service to meet more complex cross-border needs. Shopify Markets will work for brands of all sizes looking to act on their global aspirations

[Alaine Mackenzie @alainemack]

@ow Brought 5 different outfits but somehow no socks on an overnight trip last week, can confirm