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.