

#18: Autodesk VP of Design, Maria Giudice, on taking your shot and the rise of the Design Executive Officer
7 snips Jun 11, 2017
Maria Giudice, VP of Experience Design at Autodesk, shares insights on how artists can become CEOs and the skills designers can develop to become effective leaders. They discuss the misconception that only people with design degrees can be considered designers, the future of interfaces, and the impact of design on our lives and work. They also touch on transitioning to Autodesk and working with Mark Zuckerberg, finding passion in your work, and the concept of the Design Executive Officer (DEO). Finally, they talk about the future of design and the importance of designers being adaptive to new technologies.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Design is a Mindset, Not a Degree
03:38 • 21min
Starting and Scaling a Business
24:49 • 12min
The Future of Interfaces and Impact of Design
36:25 • 7min
Transitioning to Autodesk and Working with Mark Zuckerberg
43:26 • 5min
Finding Passion and Pursuing Fulfilling Work
48:41 • 21min
The Design Executive Officer (DEO)
01:09:17 • 10min
The Future of Design and Emerging Roles
01:19:10 • 3min