Design Dive With Doyin

❓#QuestionTuesday Hello Divers 👋 Its another editionn Yesterday, we explored how business concepts can shape design. Today, let’s reflect on ways to embed these ideas in our work and engage better with stakeholders. Questions to consider: - Do you ask about business KPIs or success metrics at project kick-off? - How would understanding trade-offs or profit margins shape your design decisions? - Can you think of a recent design that would have benefited from considering the business goals? In conclusion, by embracing business language and KPIs, our designs become purposeful, delivering creative and quantifiable outcomes. Read more in our latest Medium article here[https://lnkd.in/dRGCMH67] #QuestionTuesday #BusinessAndDesign #StrategicDesign #BusinessThinkingForDesigners #designdivewithdoyin

🧠 #KnowledgeMonday Hello everyone 👋👋 Trust you had an amazing weekend. Last week, we started unpacking the value of business knowledge in design. Today, we’re taking it further by looking at essential business concepts and the vocabulary that drives impact beyond aesthetics. Learning these basics can help us connect with cross-functional teams and make a meaningful difference. Rightly said: "To succeed in business, it’s important to speak the language. For designers, this means more than aesthetics. it’s about understanding how design drives the bottom line." As designers, embracing business terms and ideas strengthens our influence, enabling us to align our creative work with core business objectives. This mindset transforms design into a strategic advantage, positioning us to drive both creative and measurable success. Catch the full story in our latest Medium article here: [https://lnkd.in/dRGCMH67] #KnowledgeMonday #BusinessThinkingForDesigners #DesignDiveWithDoyin

🎨 #ShowYourWorkFriday Hello everyone 👋👋 Happy new monthhh It’s another fridayy and we are here againn We worked on some text animation this weekk Welldone Adeniyi Obalowose and Oyeniyi Adedoyin We are proud of our journey so farr 👏 Super grateful to Mathew Oyeniyi always coming throughh. You can check out our youtube channel to follow alongg on this journey; https://lnkd.in/dW9J5KGE Cheers to the weekend 🤩 #ShowYourWorkFriday #designdivewithdoyin #MotionDesign

❓#QuestionTuesday Hello Divers 👋 Its another edition today Yesterday, we took a closer look at the intersection of business strategy and design, uncovering the value of aligning our creative work with business impact. By understanding the goals and metrics that define success in our organizations, we can design solutions that drive real results. Today, let’s reflect on practical ways to embed this mindset into our daily design practice. Questions to consider: - How can you proactively integrate business metrics into your design decisions? - When working on a project, do you ask stakeholders about the business KPIs and goals that your design can impact? - Can you recall a recent project where a deeper understanding of business objectives could have influenced a different design approach? In Conclusion, embracing a business lens in design doesn’t dilute creativity, rather it amplifies its purpose and power. By taking steps to align our designs with clear business outcomes, we increase the impact and relevance of our work. Missed out on our medium article, catch up here [https://lnkd.in/dVBTvq-j] #QuestionTuesday #DesignAndBusiness #BusinessThinkingForDesigners #StrategicDesign #designdivewithdoyin

🧠#KnowledgeMonday Hello everyone 👋👋 Trust you are as pumped as we are for this week 🥳🥳 Welcomeee once againn Last week, we began exploring how business understanding shapes our role in design. This week, we’re digging deeper into what it means to be both a designer and a business thinker especially in terms of the way we define and measure the success of our projects. Rightly said by Steve Johnson - "Design that doesn’t take business impact into account is just decoration." As designers, we have the opportunity to align creativity with strategic thinking, driving value and growth through intentional design choices. This perspective not only broadens our influence but solidifies our place in business conversations. Check our latest medium article to dive into how business-minded design leads to powerful, purpose-driven work here; https://lnkd.in/dVBTvq-j #KnowledgeMonday #designdivewithdoyin #BusinessThinkingForDesigners #Business

🎨 #ShowYourWorkFriday Hello everyone 👋👋 Better late than neverr Sharing some goodies we worked on for this weeks edition of show your workk Welldone Adeniyi Obalowose Aishat Dosunmu Oyeniyi Adedoyin This is incredible work 🎉🎉 We celebrate these submissions 👏 Super grateful to Mathew Oyeniyi You can check out our youtube channel to follow alongg on this journey; https://lnkd.in/dW9J5KGE Cheers and see you next week 🎉🎉 #ShowYourWorkFriday #designdivewithdoyin #MotionDesign

❓#QuestionTuesday Hello Divers 👋 Its another editionn Yesterday, we dove into the importance of understanding business as a designer. As we continue to evolve in our roles, it’s crucial to align our design efforts with business outcomes. This alignment not only strengthens our impact but also establishes our voice in strategic decisions. Today, let’s reflect on how to put this into practice. Questions to consider: - How can business knowledge help elevate your design work? - Are your design decisions influenced by business metrics, or are they guided solely by aesthetic principles? - Can you identify any recent projects where understanding the business objectives might have improved your design approach? - What steps can you take this week to better align your design work with the goals of the business? Consider starting with a conversation with your stakeholders about their KPIs or success metrics. In conclusion, the integration of business understanding with design leads to more powerful, informed decision-making. When we start thinking like business owners, our designs don’t just look good but that they create tangible results. We covered a lot in our medium post; https://lnkd.in/dR6KWStY #QuestionTuesday #designdivewithdoyin #BusinessThinkingForDesigners #Business

🧠#KnowledgeMonday Hello everyone 👋👋 Trust you had an amazing weekend. We are starting a new book read; Business Thinking for Designers by Ryan Rumsey and we want to explore the impact of design on businesses in the coming weeks As designers, our creativity alone isn’t enough. To truly drive change, we must learn how to align our designs with business goals. Design can enhance customer experience, but when it ties into business objectives—like increasing revenue or reducing churn—its impact multiplies. Rightly said by Steve Jobs – Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works. Developing business acumen helps designers move from creatives to strategic partners. In conclusion, The real power of design is unlocked when we combine creativity with business insight. By mastering this, we can shift from design contributors to strategic leaders in our organizations. Curious to learn more? Continue reading on Medium [https://lnkd.in/dR6KWStY]. #KnowledgeMonday #designdivewithdoyin #BusinessThinkingForDesigners #Business

Looking even better sensei 🙌 🙌

🎨 #ShowYourWorkFriday Hello everyone 👋👋 It’s another fridayy and we are here againn Here's what we worked on this weekk Welldone Adeniyi Obalowose, Oyeniyi Adedoyin and Aishat Dosunmu 👏👏 We are thankful for the progress we have made so farr. Once again, we are grateful to our sensei Mathew Oyeniyi for continually showing us the ropes Thank you too for following our journeyy Cheers to the weekendd 🤩 #ShowYourWorkFriday #designdivewithdoyin #MotionDesign