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Kathy Zheng - How to make the jump to staff designer

Jun 26, 2024
49:22
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Head of design at Optimism, Kathy Zheng, discusses traits of senior designers at Github, giving ideas a chance to become memes, avoiding conversational spinout, identifying opportunities using systems thinking, and techniques for storytelling. Mentions key figures including Max Schoening and Jack Conte.
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Quick takeaways

  • Staff and senior designers differ in roles and responsibilities at companies like Github.
  • Engaging in open and transparent discussions fosters effective communication and problem-solving within design teams.

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