DUE IS MY DELOREAN

Reading Enrico Brizzi’s new book, “Due,” took me back to the vibes of his first novel, “Jack Frusciante è uscito dal gruppo” which came out thirty years ago.

In the next few paragraphs, I’ll dive into how this “time travel experience” brings back memories without making me feel nostalgic. In a way, these books help me evolve as a human and designer that unlocks business value.

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FIGMACONFIG2024

The FigmaConfig2024 was filled with numerous interactions, learnings, and reflections on the evolving design practice. A lot of discussions 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“.

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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.

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THINGS I NEED TO IMPROVE IN 2024

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

This post is about things I need to improve during 2024. I want to work on delegating, planning, and ensuring the experience design team delivers 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.

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MY FIRST YEAR AS THE 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.

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