Design

Working with Nina

my design leadership goals

Work: how to get it when you haven’t done it

The beginning of a design career is so hard. You have good taste, huge potential, and you’re even scoring a few exciting interviews where you’re an obvious culture fit. But they say you’re too junior, need more experience, and should get back in touch…

5 ways design managers can nurture growth outside the levels

Managing growth: run a lightning round of feedback

Short iteration loops are just as essential for your designers as it is for the products they design. Frequent, kind, and actionable insights can accelerate your designer’s growth and strengthen your relationship together. With this method…

Advocating for your designers to the business

A design leader lives in two worlds: product design and the business. It’s your job to mediate when the needs of designers and the needs of the business compete.

The very first one-on-one

Setting up your new design hire for success

New jobs are exciting, hopeful, and a little nerve-wracking. Set a positive and safe tone in the very first one-on-one with your new designer. You are the guide through their first time…