Michael Hagel

Husband. Father. Design & Product Leader. Opinions are my own.

[Michael Hagel @hagel]

@DevonFrohne I was curious about that too. Downloaded the beta on a test device, and there is a background behind these elements on sites with fixed tab bars.

[Michael Hagel @hagel]

I’ll be in San Francisco next week, attending #Config. If you’re attending, or will be in the area, I’d love to meet up!

[Tim Cook @tim_cook]

Steve showed us that the future isn’t something you wait for—it’s something you build. His memory lives on in the hearts of innovators and dreamers everywhere—at Apple and beyond.

[scott belsky @scottbelsky]

The Dartmouth Scar Experiment (via @SahilBloom newsletter) is a study that showcases the default "victim mentality" many of us have...good reminder to avoid wasting too much energy on perceived obstacles we can't influence and focus on what we can control.

[Michael Hagel @hagel]

A few stats to close out the year. In 2023 I visited 5 countries and 8 states, read 16 books, mentored over 3,000 minutes, advised 3 companies, 3x the Olympus Digital Health Design & UXR team, and lead 4 healthcare products that will launch in 2024.

[Michael Hagel @hagel]

Can anyone recommend a good freelance storyboard artist? Looking for a strong illustrator who can take a vision narrative and create some compelling visuals.

[Michael Hagel @hagel]

@MicrosoftLoop Our team needs the ability to create our own templates. Is this on the roadmap, is there any place to submit feature request such as this?

[Michael Hagel @hagel]

I would appreciated any recommendations for user research recruitment firms/agencies. Specifically companies focused on recruiting healthcare professionals and hospital employees.

[Michael Hagel @hagel]

I’m appalled by the ways some tech companies have been handling layoffs recently. How you off-board your people says as much about your org as who/how you hire and onboard them.

[Michael Hagel @hagel]

@elonmusk True…

[Michael Hagel @hagel]

Just wrapped up my last mentor session of 2022. Thanks @ADPList for providing the opportunity to connect with and mentor designers around the world!

[Roberto Rojas @RobertoRojas97]

And here’s the POV from Andres Cantor of that call

[Michael Hagel @hagel]

Congrats Argentina! Best World Cup final ever. ⚽️ 🇦🇷

[Michael Hagel @hagel]

I’ve been a fan of The Drive podcast for years, happy to see Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity By ⁦@PeterAttiaMD⁩ will be released on March 28! https://t.co/hPCkaOPE4z

[Michael Hagel @hagel]

Wonderful podcast with great insights from @andybudd for anyone moving from an IC to a management role. https://t.co/goIQfnrd5V

[Michael Hagel @hagel]

It’s a bittersweet day, as today marks my last day @whoop. I’m grateful and honored to have played a role in shaping the product, helping build an incredible design team, and getting to work with and learn from everyone there. I’ll be cheering you all on from the sidelines!

[Michael Hagel @hagel]

Do. Fail. Learn.

[Michael Hagel @hagel]

Was great getting to spend a few days face-to-face in NYC with fellow design leaders. Thanks @LDconf for a wonderful event. Hope to see you all again soon!

[Michael Hagel @hagel]

I’m not one for traditional New Year’s resolutions, so here are 10 “life principles” I’ve been striving to over the years:

Family first
Be present
Nature heals
Never stop leaning
Create more, consumer less
Ego is the enemy
Embrace challenges
Lead by doing
Give back
Simplify

[Michael Hagel @hagel]

Happy New Year everyone! Cheers to a great 2022!