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Subscribe to YouTube ChannelOn this episode of Design Leader Insights Alex chats with Jason Kopec, Head of Product Design and Research at Fivetran. Jason shares his unique journey from illustration and graphic design to leading UX teams at both startups and tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon. He delves into the complexities of Fivetran's data movement solutions, the importance of transparency for users, and how his team balances long-term design projects with immediate needs. Jason also offers valuable advice for new designers, emphasizing the importance of tackling challenging tasks and being adaptable.
On this episode of Design Leader Insights, Alex chats with Zinnia Sophia Director Content Strategy, CX, at VML. Zinnia, a seasoned UX expert with a decade of experience shares her journey from human-centered design at the University of Michigan to mastering content strategy and communication. Dive deep as she explores the crucial role of storytelling in design leadership, offering best practices on communicating vision, persuasive storytelling, and inspiring others. Learn how to resonate with your audience, simplify complex information, and elevate your design career.
On this episode of Design Leader Insights, presented by Fuego UX, host Alex Smith interviews Karsten Rowe, Director of Product Design & UX Research at Axon. He discusses Axon's impactful work in public safety, including innovations like the Taser and body cameras, and their new AI-driven report writing tool, Draft One. Karsten also offers valuable advice for new designers, emphasizing hands-on experience, building a strong portfolio, and the importance of persistence in job applications.
On this episode of Design Leader Insights, Alex chats with Dr. Ari Zelmanow Head of UX Research, Communications at Twilio. They discuss the five basic research methods every new researcher should master. They also dive into the world of AI, and discuss how how it can level up researchers by allowing them to focus on the more nuanced aspects. They also chat about the democratization of research and how the concept doesn't need to be so polarizing.
On this episode of Design Leader Insights, Alex chats with Ryan Farina, a design leader from Apple, Meta, Snap and more. Ryan reflects on the shifting perceptions of tech and the importance of nurturing creativity beyond the confines of technology. Ryan emphasizes the value of understanding one's strengths and passions in leadership, the importance of process over results, and the need for a supportive creative environment. He offers advice for aspiring designers to stay curious and focus on continuous learning.