DesignOps Island Discs Sheena Lydon - Being a DPM
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Feb 7, 2023 
Sheena Lydon, DPM on Design Systems at Wise, brings her civil engineering expertise to the design world. The discussion covers essential skills for Design Program Managers, emphasizing collaboration and communication in design operations. Sheena dives into upcoming WCAG 3 accessibility standards, innovative plugins for design issues, and the importance of supporting non-designers in teams. Light-hearted banter about personal music favorites adds a fun twist, making for an engaging exploration of the evolving landscape of design systems.
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DPM Role Overview
- A Design Program Manager (DPM) manages design teams and coordinates design processes for projects or products.
- They define project scope, develop plans, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure deadlines are met.
Design Systems' Dual Customers
- Design systems serve two customer groups: end users and internal product teams.
- Success requires balancing usability for both groups to ensure adoption and accessibility.
Collaborate on Workflows
- Build contribution workflows collaboratively with design system designers.
- Use private testing channels to refine workflows before wider rollout.