Design Life

302: Design maturity and culture in a company (and how to influence it)


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In this episode, Femke and Charli discuss design maturity within organizations, the importance of establishing a strong design culture, practical advice for implementing changes, and personal experiences of integrating new design practices in the workplace.

Time stamps:

0:49 - Introduction

1:23 - Playbook Sponsorship

3:07 - Catch-Up

6:58 - How would you describe the design culture of the places you have worked at so far?

9:21 - What about experience with less mature design companies? How can I evaluate my company's design maturity?

16:15 - Is there a right time to establish design culture and maturity within an organization?

19:57 - Do you have any advice on implementing changes towards better design practices?

21:49 - Have you introduced any new practices or changes to workflows since joining your current workplace?

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