Trigger Strategy
040: Why isn’t [Role] doing what I think they should?
Apr 20, 2024
In this podcast, they discuss the challenges between product managers and designers, the paradox of simplification in different industries, analyzing soft punishment and reward in a workplace setting, navigating workplace expectations and incentives, and the frustrations and challenges in design work. They share insights on team dynamics, organizational complexities, and strategies for managing present situations to shape a better future.
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Quick takeaways
- Misalignment on responsibilities and expectations can lead to frustration among designers and product managers.
- Designers may struggle to balance simplifying product features for user understanding while maintaining necessary complexity amidst market demands.
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Reasons for Designer Frustrations in Companies
Designers in companies often face frustration due to misalignment on responsibilities and expectations. A Reddit thread highlighted a product manager's concern about designers not meeting expectations, leading to various interpretations of the root cause. Possible reasons include hiring criteria focused on UI design over UX skills, designers lacking depth in understanding navigation implications, and conflicts arising from differing levels of expertise in the leadership team.
