Allison Shaw

Director of Design for Adobe's Spectrum core design team. She has over a decade of experience in design systems and previously worked at Yelp, Twitter, and Zendesk.

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Oct 15, 2024 • 34min

120. From Designer to Design System Leader: Insights from Allison Shaw's Career Journey

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.