Amanda Di Dio, VP of Partnerships and Operations at Optimistic Design, discusses the challenge of balancing user needs with technological constraints in product development.
She shares her approach of treating users as active stakeholders, involving them in co-creation and continuous decision-making to shape product visions, prioritize features, and validate solutions.
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Episode highlights
00:03:09 - User needs and technological capabilities
00:07:45 - Example of co-creation with users
00:15:00 - Conversations with users and stakeholders
00:19:06 - Conversations with technical teams
00:22:32 - Lessons from Amanda's practice
00:27:19 - Importance of continuous learning
About our guest, Amanda Di Dio
Amanda is an experienced delivery strategist and program lead known for her expertise in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
She has a proven track record in strategizing, planning, and executing research strategies, as well as designing and delivering digital experiences across multiple industries.
Amanda is currently the VP of Partnerships + Operations at Optimistic Design. Lately, Amanda's focus has been on the education sector, where she has developed key partnerships with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Khan Academy, MDRC, and USC Shoah Foundation.
Additionally, she supports edtech organizations in integrating equity-centered approaches into their product R&D processes, playing a crucial role in their growth, support, and capacity building.
🔎 Where to follow Amanda
LinkedIn
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