A few musings…
The Case for Adding DesignOps to Your Org Chart
In this First Round Review feature I unpack how Design as a function is really starting to mature in organizations of all sizes. It’s reached a tipping point where companies need to think about how they can scale their design process — and that’s the sweet spot for DesignOps to come in and make magic happen.
The 14 Most Influential DesignOps Leaders in 2020
Featured along with 13 other Design Ops leaders.
How to run remote design sprints and design reviews
In this bonus episode of Design Better, we focused on remote teams, and more specifically on best practices for facilitating remote design sprints, building trust between teams in a remote environment, and running effective critiques and design reviews remotely.
Why we need to rethink what “belonging” actually means this Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month
I’ve been thinking about what this all means for me as a Latina leading in this industry. What responsibility do I have to help my industry address their most pressing organizational blind spots? Is it my responsibility to help them design their internal cultures to be more reflective of the realities—and idealities—of the outside world?
Designer Confidential: How do I create a healthy team culture when my own boss is toxic?
A response to: As a manager, I’m constantly striving to empower my designers and provide a motivating and inspiring environment for them to flourish. On the downside, my own manager is completely demotivating and discouraging. Do you have any tips to help deal with the lack of leadership support and to stay driven?
The 30 Best Pieces of Advice for Entrepreneurs in 2020
Based off the article focusing on my work as a Design Operations leader with a focus on the Walt Disney’s triumvirate model; The Dreamer, The Realist, and The Critic.