Evolution Exchange Denmark Podcast Evo DK #244 - From Designer To Design Leader
Feb 28, 2025
Join design visionaries Liu Halei, User Experience Lead at A.P. Moller, Robert Fransgaard, VP of Design at Pleo, Katja Egmose, founder of Resort.ooo, and Regine Johanne Banke, Head of Digital Experience at Milestone Systems. They discuss their journeys from designers to leaders, tackling challenges of empowering teams and navigating the complex landscape of UX leadership. The importance of trust in delegation and the impact of cultural differences on design are explored, alongside strategies for nurturing future leaders in the industry.
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Shifting Deliverables
- A key difference between designers and design leaders is the deliverable.
- Designers have portfolios; leaders facilitate team outcomes, making individual contributions less clear.
Context Switching vs. Focus
- Design leaders constantly switch contexts, unlike designers who focus on single tasks.
- This difference is highlighted in the "Makers versus Managers Schedule" article.
Hands-on Leadership
- Embrace opportunities for "hands-on" work in design processes, tooling, or career frameworks.
- This indirect approach benefits individual designers while satisfying the urge to create.