Dive Club 🤿 Anthony Menecola - Insights from a staff designer at Shopify
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Jan 31, 2025 In this engaging conversation, Anthony Menecola, a longtime staff product designer at Shopify, shares invaluable insights on making an impact as an individual contributor. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration between design and engineering, and how coding skills empower designers. Anthony details his journey in leveraging modern tools and strategic relationships to enhance design processes. He also discusses effective communication techniques, including asynchronous video updates, and explores the diverse archetypes of staff designers, all while striving for innovation at Shopify.
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Broadening Your T
- Broaden your impact by looking for opportunities outside your immediate project area.
- Educate yourself on other business areas and build relationships to increase influence.
Figma Office Hours
- Anthony hosts Figma office hours to help others improve their Figma skills.
- Attendees range from designers and PMs to support staff, all seeking to enhance Figma proficiency.
Altitude Matters
- Regardless of specialization, staff designers need a broad perspective.
- Altitude and seeing the bigger picture are crucial for staff designer success.