Going from Designer to Design Manager in an Organization with a Low Design Maturity
TLDR: Most designers in organization with low design maturity spend most of their time defending craft decisions and assume the value will be understood. It often is not. Design managers play backup to their designers and more effort is wasted. With the little bandwidth left, design managers must justify the basic value of the team: how and why design should exist within a company. The advanced value of how design can influence the future of the company is rarely realized. Of course, this isn’t something most fields have to deal with to succeed!
Mar 26, 2024
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5
min read
Going from Designer to Design Manager in an Organization with a Low Design Maturity
TLDR: Most designers in organization with low design maturity spend most of their time defending craft decisions and assume the value will be understood. It often is not. Design managers play backup to their designers and more effort is wasted. With the little bandwidth left, design managers must justify the basic value of the team: how and why design should exist within a company. The advanced value of how design can influence the future of the company is rarely realized. Of course, this isn’t something most fields have to deal with to succeed!
Mar 26, 2024
·
5
min read
Going from Designer to Design Manager in an Organization with a Low Design Maturity
TLDR: Most designers in organization with low design maturity spend most of their time defending craft decisions and assume the value will be understood. It often is not. Design managers play backup to their designers and more effort is wasted. With the little bandwidth left, design managers must justify the basic value of the team: how and why design should exist within a company. The advanced value of how design can influence the future of the company is rarely realized. Of course, this isn’t something most fields have to deal with to succeed!
Mar 26, 2024
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5
min read
Sketching the vision
Have you ever wondered what goes into creating the gadgets that make your life easier and more enjoyable? As a freelance product designer, I'm here to pull back the curtain and take you on a journey from the initial spark of inspiration to the final polished product. It all starts with a simple sketch, where ideas come to life on the blank canvas of my notebook.
Refining the concept
From there, it's a whirlwind of refining concepts, prototyping, and collaborating with manufacturers to bring the design to fruition. But it's not just about turning sketches into tangible objects; it's about solving problems and enhancing user experiences. Each decision, from the choice of materials to the placement of buttons, is carefully considered to ensure that the end result is not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional and intuitive.
The reward of creation
So the next time you marvel at a sleek new gadget, remember that behind its shiny exterior lies a story of creativity, dedication, and countless hours of hard work. And for me, that's the most rewarding part of being a freelance product designer — knowing that I've played a role in creating something that brings joy and convenience to people's lives.
Sketching the vision
Have you ever wondered what goes into creating the gadgets that make your life easier and more enjoyable? As a freelance product designer, I'm here to pull back the curtain and take you on a journey from the initial spark of inspiration to the final polished product. It all starts with a simple sketch, where ideas come to life on the blank canvas of my notebook.
Refining the concept
From there, it's a whirlwind of refining concepts, prototyping, and collaborating with manufacturers to bring the design to fruition. But it's not just about turning sketches into tangible objects; it's about solving problems and enhancing user experiences. Each decision, from the choice of materials to the placement of buttons, is carefully considered to ensure that the end result is not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional and intuitive.
The reward of creation
So the next time you marvel at a sleek new gadget, remember that behind its shiny exterior lies a story of creativity, dedication, and countless hours of hard work. And for me, that's the most rewarding part of being a freelance product designer — knowing that I've played a role in creating something that brings joy and convenience to people's lives.
Sketching the vision
Have you ever wondered what goes into creating the gadgets that make your life easier and more enjoyable? As a freelance product designer, I'm here to pull back the curtain and take you on a journey from the initial spark of inspiration to the final polished product. It all starts with a simple sketch, where ideas come to life on the blank canvas of my notebook.
Refining the concept
From there, it's a whirlwind of refining concepts, prototyping, and collaborating with manufacturers to bring the design to fruition. But it's not just about turning sketches into tangible objects; it's about solving problems and enhancing user experiences. Each decision, from the choice of materials to the placement of buttons, is carefully considered to ensure that the end result is not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional and intuitive.
The reward of creation
So the next time you marvel at a sleek new gadget, remember that behind its shiny exterior lies a story of creativity, dedication, and countless hours of hard work. And for me, that's the most rewarding part of being a freelance product designer — knowing that I've played a role in creating something that brings joy and convenience to people's lives.
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