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In this episode of Insights Unlocked, host Jason Giles sits down with Alastair Simpson, VP of Design at Dropbox, to discuss his non-traditional career journey, scaling design teams, and the evolution of remote work. Alastair shares key insights on fostering a strong design culture, navigating hypergrowth environments, and leveraging AI to enhance UX research.

Tune in to learn how Dropbox’s Virtual-First model is redefining collaboration, why outcomes matter more than process adherence, and how AI is reshaping design workflows.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode🎨 Alastair’s Unconventional Path to Design Leadership

🏗️ Scaling Design Teams in High-Growth Companies

🌍 Virtual-First Work & Remote Collaboration

🤖 AI’s Role in UX and Research

Key Takeaways & Quotes

💡 “Design is about building strong foundations—color, typography, layout, and interaction design. AI can enhance our workflows, but it doesn’t replace good fundamentals.” – Alastair Simpson

💡 “We don’t focus on efficiency for efficiency’s sake. Instead, we prioritize outcomes and impact.”

💡 “Virtual work doesn’t mean no in-person connection—it means intentional gatherings that matter.”

Resources & Links

📌 Connect with Alastair Simpson on LinkedIn

📌 Learn more about Dropbox Design: Dropbox.Design

📌 Explore UserTesting: UserTesting.com