The Importance of a Design Director Position

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When he returned from his mat leave, it was kind of a clear step into more of a lead position. So then I led a team of front end designers and UX designers. Then when things were shifting around again, within the team, I sort of put my hand up and said, "I really think that this, that a design director position would give ownership to the work"

Cassie McDaniel inspires us to get away from the ‘pick me’ mindset, and to pick ourselves. She challenges us to be willing to kill our darlings so that something better can emerge. She teaches us the importance of knowing our values, but also embracing the fact that they are going to change. She also encourages us to not just do what we’re good at, but do what we enjoy.

Secret Identity (8:27)
Origin Story (20:56)
Being Mozilla Foundation's Design Director (24:09)
Biggest Failure (36:36)
Kill Your Darlings (40:24)
Design Superpower (52:54)
Habit of Success (62:59)
Invincible Resource (67:39)
Best Advice (70:33)

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