Evolution Exchange Denmark Podcast Evo DK #229 - Building A Design Function
Dec 17, 2024
Tim Allison, Senior Product Design Director at Zendesk, Robert Fransgaard, Design Success Consultant, and Louise Agger, Lead UX Designer at Energinet, discuss building high-performing design functions. They share strategies for leading innovative design teams amidst budget challenges. The importance of effective onboarding, proving design value to leadership, and navigating the evolving role of designers in the age of AI are highlighted. They reflect on design's evolution, urging mindfulness regarding data use and societal impacts.
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Early Involvement
- Design leaders without budget control often lack timely access to crucial decision-making.
- Engage your manager to ensure early involvement in budget discussions.
Act Like an Owner
- Act like the owner when making design decisions, considering budget implications.
- This proactive approach demonstrates care and positions you for future budget ownership.
Prioritizing in a Hiring Freeze
- Louise Agger navigates hiring freezes and high UX demand at Energinet.
- She strategically prioritizes projects by urging leaders to "kill their darlings."