Robyn JohnsoninIBM DesignCaptain, coach, and counselor: The multifaceted role of a product design leadThe leap from product designer to design lead sounds relatively straightforward. At least, it did to me… until I actually experienced it.Mar 8, 20233Mar 8, 20233
Robyn Johnson“Is this done yet?”A common hurdle in marriage (and any other close relationship) is mismatched expectations. As newlyweds, my husband and I certainly…Feb 21, 2020Feb 21, 2020
Robyn JohnsonHow emotional intelligence can make or break a teamSix years ago, I was a bright-eyed designer just starting my design career. I was the fresh product of an amazing graduate design program…Jan 31, 2020Jan 31, 2020
Robyn JohnsonWhat self-checkouts can teach us about design researchA couple of decades ago, self-checkout stations at grocery stores were a promising new phenomenon. The idea of getting in and out of the…Dec 4, 2019Dec 4, 2019
Robyn JohnsoninIBM DesignBetter Together: Demystifying Designer-Developer CollaborationWhen a team is humming along with healthy designer-developer collaboration, they can do anything! Move mountains! Take on the world!Mar 12, 20193Mar 12, 20193