Ryan Rumsey

Ryan Rumsey, executive leader and author of Business Thinking for Designers, discusses his journey into design, business thinking and design leadership, organization transformation, and the film Flash Gordon.

Ryan Rumsey, author of "Business Thinking for Designers" and a design leader, explains why designers must master business skills to thrive. He discusses how these skills benefit career sustainability and empower designers in corporate settings. Ryan shares insights on overcoming imposter syndrome, the importance of storytelling in portfolios, and how AI can positively shape the future of design. He advocates for junior designers to cultivate a balance between craft and business acumen while engaging in creative exploration beyond job constraints.

Ryan Rumsey, an expert in demonstrating design's impact, discusses the challenges of proving design's value in business. He compares it to the discovery of the Higgs Boson and suggests that companies may overlook the need for design to profit. The podcast explores methods to uncover the correlation between design work and business outcomes, highlighting the importance of persistence and unwavering determination.

Ryan Rumsey, CEO of Second Wave Dive and founder of Chief Design Officer School, shares insights from his impactful keynote at the 2024 ITX Product + Design Conference. He highlights the people challenges in product building, asserting that personal experiences shape these dynamics. Rumsey emphasizes redefining success through emotional connections, shifting focus from traditional metrics. He advocates for the importance of power and influence in design roles, urging a more human-centric approach to creativity and teamwork for true value delivery.

Ryan Rumsey, a former designer at Apple and Nestlé, discusses the vital intersection of design and business. He emphasizes the need for designers to adopt an analytical approach to storytelling, enhancing negotiation skills after pitches. Rumsey introduces concepts like 'unconsulting' to empower teams and advocates for mid-career designers transitioning to leadership. He highlights the importance of understanding business metrics and offers insights from his new book, providing essential strategies for designers to effectively communicate and forge valuable partnerships.