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Well said 🔥👏 An incredible team to be proud of #DesignABetterWorld #Design

Help needed! So many design leaders are struggling out there in their job search I can see from conversations that many aren’t really talking about it / sharing their challenges and worries They internalise, feel alone and often in a hole. I’d love to try and help (hence this post) But need your help also 👉 If you are (or know of someone that is) looking for a Head of Design, Design Director, VP etc please send me a message. I’ve got a bunch of amazing leaders I’d love to connect you with! 👉 Please like // comment // tag // share this post and get the message out 👉 I’m starting to look at creating spaces / conversations for leaders currently out of work to come together. If you are interested in being a part of it, please let me know There is power (hopefully!) in community 💪🙌 ———— P.s I am aware it is not just design leaders struggling, this is just written off the back of them being the primary group I engage with week to week EDIT: Form link now in the comments if you are a Design Leader looking to be involved :) #Design #Leadership #DesignLeadership

Introducing Sasha Castleman to Design Tea 👏🎬 Sasha recently joined me to spill the tea and share • her dislike of the title ‘designer’ • issues she see around the lack of business knowledge • what she refers to as ‘the ceiling for design’ Honestly could probably make another episode from just the bits I had to cut from this one. It was a conversation full of little tidbits So get those cups of tea brewing and give it a watch As always, let us know what you think (please) #Design #DesignTea #FearlessTeam

First ever official podcast 🫣 — and it was ‘big time’ on Beyond UX Design…. Scary but a lot of fun! Credit for the latter has to go to Jeremy Miller though for making me feel at ease from the minute we started (for the second time!) Appreciate you inviting me on to talk about career direction Please take the time to listen and support Jeremy Also me let know what if there was anything that stood out from our conversation! Anything you liked or didn’t agree with?? I’m all ears :) #Design

A conversation about Product x Design ….. with a twist We had a really great time last week bringing the Fifty members together for a panel event around Product x Design. A common topic these days but we wanted to mix it up and move away from the typical conversation that is often ‘moany and cyclical’. So we focused on two things: 1. Understanding causes 2. Means of moving forward with positivity If you want a sneak peek into some of the chat, give the carousel a cheeky swipe 😊 #Fifty #DesignLeadership #Design #DesignCommunity #DesignLeaders

Congratulations! You did it!! 👏 Doesn't matter what it was. Nailing a presentation Getting a stakeholder on board Attending all your meetings on time Remembering to feed the cat. We're here to celebrate all your wins with you - no matter how big or small 🥳 Tell us your wins this week ⬇️

Time to think differently… Lots of designers want to work for companies that are already ‘good’ at design You know - the ones that look super sexy on your CV Each to their own but I honestly think that the most interesting companies for Designers are the ones that are under the radar. The ones that aren’t know for being ‘good’ for design. These are the companies where designers really have the opportunity to shape and leave a mark. To be part of something bigger. Sure the risk might be higher but so is the reward. You will likely also have less competition 👀 Where do you sit? #Design #Designers #Hiring

To all the juniors / grads looking for a first role remember attitude is key. Employers will know they can train you in design tools and processes. The candidates that shine through are those that can communicate their strengths, their weaknesses and why they want to be a part of what you are building. Keep going - you will find your place 💪 #Design

You can't build a successful design team in silo. It's a bit like trying to push a shopping trolley with a dodgy fourth wheel; without understanding what the other wheels are up to, you'll waste a lot of time and energy trying to make progress - and inevitably end up facing the wrong direction. #Design

I’m looking for a Mid-Senior Service Designer Key things to know: ⚉ You will work as part of a team of Service Designers ⚉ 2 days a week at client’s office in London ⚉ Initially about 3 months of work ⚉ FTC / inside IR35 contract ⚉ Mid to end of March start date If you are interested, message Jake Harber (with a CV / folio) If you know someone that might be, tag them below! (Always appreciate a share / repost also 😊) #Design #ServiceDesign #Talent #Hiring