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DESIGN EXCELLENCE IS A CHOICE OF EXCLUSION: THE “PIZZA HAWAII” RULE FOR DESIGN GOVERNANCE

Being an Italian expat is a bit of a laugh, but there’s one question that follows me like a bad hangover: “Luigi, mate, what’s the big deal with pineapple on pizza? Why can’t we just have it?” Most people think they’re asking about a topping, but for me, this is the ultimate entry point into the world of Design Governance. They’re asking why I care about Excellence. They’re asking why I have the bollocks to protect a standard when everyone else is happy to settle for a mess. To me, that pineapple isn’t just a fruit—it’s a direct threat to the very logic of how the design practice unlocks value.

THREE LEADERSHIP PATTERNS IN MANAGEMENT AND PARENTING: THE ONLY DIFFERENCE IS THE BUDGET (AND THE LEVEL OF CHAOS)

In this post, I’ll continue to reflect on the leadership patterns in management and parenting that consistently connect these two worlds. Whether you’re overseeing a team of 15 or wrangling two little rascals fighting over a Lego brick, the challenges you face are quite similar: nurturing growth in others while navigating uncertainty.

DESIGNER LOGBOOK 2016

A short retrospective

This is my 2016 designer logbook. Last year, I embarked on an exciting journey into designing digital experiences within the financial sector. So far, it has been a thrilling adventure that has opened up new career opportunities for me in the Fin-Tech industry.

FRONT-END CONFERENCE 2016 – ZURICH

A UX Designer joining a “Front-End” conference is like a motorbike rider joining a gathering of bike riders. Both the motorcyclist and the cyclist wish to drive a handy and fancy vehicle that is also safe during bends and stable when braking. What I brought home from the front-end conference in 2016 in Zurich is a strong feeling that developers, designers, project managers, and unicorns chase each other to design and implement a smooth and frictionless user experience.

UX CAMP 2016 ZURICH, MY TAKEOVERS

I attended the UX Camp in Zurich and will share what I learned and discovered and all my takeovers. In the next few paragraphs, I’ll share my perspective on the value of attending design conferences and highlight how attending conferences can unlock business value.