Allison Shaw, Director of Design for Adobe's Spectrum core team, shares her transformative journey in design systems. With a background at Yelp, Twitter, and Zendesk, she discusses the shift from designer to design leader, emphasizing the importance of humility and mentorship. Highlights include her role in shaping Adobe's cohesive branding, the evolution of design strategies from HTML to mobile, and the challenges of navigating management transitions. Allison's insights provide a roadmap for aspiring design leaders tackling complex organizational dynamics.
