
We are in the midst of an unprecedented time in the history of the design profession. Businesses are investing in design at rates never before seen—building scaled design teams of hundreds and even thousands of designers, and hiring design leaders into executive roles giving them influence and access at the highest levels. As an executive design leader myself, I’m fascinated by the experience of d... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 28 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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One of the core principles of my leadership courses and coaching engagements is that, as design leaders, we are always agents of change in complex, scaled organizations, always challenging entrenched ways of working and cultural norms, especially in ... more
The practice of civic design is increasingly in the spotlight in the U.S. as dramatic cuts to federal agency staffing and funding resulted in the abrupt elimination of thousands of design jobs earlier this year.
My guest this episode is Ashleigh Ax... more
On this episode, host Doug Powell is joined by Sara Cantor and George Aye, co-founders of Chicago-based Greater Good Studio, a design firm dedicated to the public sector, taking a people-centered approach to their work with non-profits, philanthropic... more
On August 28, I hosted a webinar on Building Diverse Design Teams in which I spoke to some of the top leaders in design about the importance of building a more diverse, equitable and representative profession—and what we as individual leaders can do ... more
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Very thought provoking. Doug chooses speakers with a lot of wisdom and insight. I don’t necessarily come from a “design” background but took a lot from this talks. Would highly recommend giving it a listen!
Get ready for what promises to be a great experience. Doug has been on this journey for over 30 years in the design business and he’s been through transformation many times over. However, none of us have seen anything quite like what’s on the horizon for AI. Indeed, this is going to be very different, and design has an important role to play in this transformation. I’m looking forward to hearing what Doug and his guests have to say about the fast approaching transformation of design in the age o... more
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Focuses on the evolving role of design professionals as they transition into leadership positions within organizations. It tackles the challenges that come with this shift, such as navigating undefined roles and the absence of clear guidance for success. The conversation typically features design leaders sharing their diverse experiences and insights, reflecting on their career journeys and the best practices in leadership in the design sector today. Notably, it emphasizes the impact of design in various industries, making it appealing to listeners who are interested in the intersection of creativity and business leadership.
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