Design Meets Business

Jamie shares with us his thoughts on the evolution of the design role, the need to be a good storyteller, and about staying an individual contributor vs. moving into management.Connect with JamieLinkedIn, ADPlist

Get your notebooks out for this conversation, because Alex is sharing all about his experience leading design organisations, and about his management style, and about how to frame design at the C-level.Connect with AlexLinkedIn, Website, MediumSelected links from the episodeThe value of design at the C-level

Dean shares with us his thoughts on how you can put your best foot forward during your job search and how you can make design more transparent through relationship building and collaboration.Connect with DeanLinkedIn, Instagram

On this episode I talk to Ioana about the importance of speaking your stakeholders' language, how you can learn from her career trajectory, and about design education.Connect with IoanaLinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, Mento Design Academy, Honest UX Talks Podcast, TikTokSelected links from the episodeUX RescueDemocracy Lab

Roger shares with us the value framework his team uses to quantify design and talks about the 'invisible' work of a design leader.Connect with RogerLinkedInSelected links from the episodeBrian Pagan

This is an insights-packed conversation around how to build better relationships at work, how to use data to your advantage, and about design ethics.Connect with LeonardoLinkedIn, Instagram, Website, ADPlistSelected links from the episode99% Invisible Podcast

Megan shared how the entire 99designs team is involved in research, the challenges of designing for a global audience, and parallels between sports and work.Connect with MeganLinkedIn, Website, Twitter, ADPlistSelected links from the episodeDovetail

Ed talks about the behind-the-scenes work of a design leader, ways of building relationships, and his thoughts on design education.Connect with EdLinkedIn, Website, Medium, ADPlistSelected links from the episodeUndercover User Experience DesignThe Five Dysfunctions of a TeamDaring GreatlyThe Coaching HabitThe Heart Tree Start frameworkThe People Paradox: Human Nature's Impact on Digital TransformationShape Up by BasecampGoogle's HEART frameworkUXClub.comSpotify's Failed #SquadGoals

Our conversation was centered around linking Design with the wider business efforts and round hiring – how to stand out, how to create a better portfolio, and what to ask in interviews. Connect with NatiLinkedIn, Website, MediumSelected links from the episodeThings I wish UX candidates would ask me during interviewsKnowing the business: A must skill for young designers

David shares with us his framework for experimentation and how to build trust with your product team. We also talk about the crossover of skills between entrepreneurs and designers.Connect with DavidLinkedIn, WebsiteSelected links from the episodeArticle on experiment maps