Hey! I'm Jalyn.
I ask why and why not, a lot.
I’ve been a person-of-the-internet since the late 90s, and at the end of 2019, I decided to finally start penning down and publishing my thoughts online.
Right now, I'm on a sabbatical from the corporate world.
I’ve put on many hats in my career so far, straddling across the different domains of product and design (UX, CX, service, research, visual, interaction, service, strategy… the list does go on), and being part of a next-generation leadership team that gave me a front row seat to how a big business operates.
Yet, at the end of 2024, I decided to pull away from what I know best — being a cog in the corporate machine — to ask some Big questions:
What happens when I apply my product design skills inward, treating life itself as my most important project?
Can I decouple my sense of value and impact from productivity at work?
Is “sabbatical” the right word for this phase: a reset, not just a pause?
How can I derive meaning in the pursuit of contentment and joy?
What does it mean to truly live a full stack life?
…Full stack?
As a designer, I’ve always thought about systems and layers. So, I created the Full Stack framework, in an attempt to bring the same intentionality how I approach life.
Strength: Building and maintaining the foundations of my physical, mental, and financial health
Thinking: Working with my brain, not against it; through deeper understanding of mental models and game theory
Alignment: Living true to my values and purpose, even when no one’s looking
Connection: Finding my people and thriving in relationships
Knowledge: My ongoing commitment to learning, building habits, and managing my resources
(Yes, they spell out “stack”.
Yes, I spent a while trying to make it work.
And no, I will not apologize for loving acronyms in frameworks 🫡)
Let's get in touch:
If what I write resonates, I’d love to hear the questions you’re pondering, and the path you’re designing away from the default.
If you’re in 🇸🇬Singapore — hey! I love meeting new people and exchanging ideas and discussions, so if you’d like that over a coffee or another beverage of choice, let’s work something out!
Email: Say hello@jalyncai.com, if you prefer something where character limits are not a thing
Instagram: Slide in @jalyn.cai — I limit myself to 30 minutes a day on social media, so expect some delays!