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FIGMACONFIG2024

TLDR – FigmaConfig2024

The FigmaConfig2024 was filled with numerous interactions, learnings, and reflections on the evolving design practice, particularly in light of AI taking more maturity in the digital industry. Indeed, the whole AI thing was a big deal at the event. Some panels focused on how generative AI will help designers make digital products and manage design systems. My key takeaway was that “prompt engineering is the art of getting the right answers by knowing how to ask the right questions“.

I’m not sold on how it’ll change my work yet, but I see similarities between how the mobile-first approach disrupted digital design and what generative AI might bring.

Generative AI that can generate code, designs, and even whole experiences with the proper prompts is cool. It can assist teams in going from ideas to finished products faster than ever. Plus, it makes the whole product design process more accessible for all sorts of people to get involved, not just designers. Generative AI can play a significant role in supporting teams in shipping design that unlocks business value.

MASTERING STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

A (un)comprehensive guide

Effective stakeholder management is a pivotal aspect of any design project. In today’s fast-paced environment, designers must communicate effectively with decision-makers. Stakeholder management ensures that all stakeholders are involved throughout the design process and that their feedback is considered.

ONE DESIGN SYSTEM FOR DIVERSE CORPORATE THEMES

TLDR – One Design System for Diverse Corporate Themes

Delivering a design system is one of the most formidable challenges for any design team committed to delivering digital experiences that unlock business value. This project is even more arduous when the team must adapt the components to multiple and diverse Corporate Identity design languages.

TRANSFORM MY CAREER IN 2024: THREE THINGS I NEED TO IMPROVE

TLDR – Transform my career in 2024: Three things I need to improve

This post is about things I need to improve during 2024. I wanna work on being better at delegating, planning, and making sure the experience design team is delivering a design that unlocks business value.

A few weeks ago, I posted about my design career and my first year as Global Head of Experience Design at Vorwerk International.

When I shared my post on LinkedIn, I received questions about what could have gone better. It made me realise there’s no rose without thorns and invited me to reflect on the bumps in the road of my first year in this new role.

Here are three things that didn’t work out for me during my first 365 days as Global Head of Experience at Vorwerk International.

DESIGN CAREER – GLOBAL HEAD OF EXPERIENCE DESIGN

As my design career stepped into the Global Head of Experience Design role, I realised the incredible impact this type of position can have on a designer. Through my reflections, I identified three key highlights that showcase the transformative power of this role: achieving a harmonious balance between work and personal life, elevating the visibility of design practices in corporate environments, and boldly confronting issues related to toxic positivity. These highlights remind me of the endless potential for growth and positive change that comes with taking on new challenges.