In this episode, we're joined by Michael Holzer, Head of UX (EVP) @ Hubspot. We discuss the importance of building strong relationships with cross-functional partners, and his candid thoughts on the common sentiment among UX designers of feeling undervalued.

In this episode, we sit down with Mig Reyes, Head of Product Design @ Duolingo. We explore Duolingo's innovative approach to hiring and retaining talent. Host: Adam Perlis, CEO at Academy UX 🎧 Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/X9XoiUqqVzs -------------------------------------------- 👉 Want more content like this? Sign Up for the Academy Resources newsletter where we provide tools, resources, and industry expertise on all things UX to help industry leaders, teams, and talent thrive: https://blog.academyux.com/ 👉 Struggling to find the right UX talent? Academy is a product design agency built around flexible resources. Whether you need a studio team, a few resources or want to find a full-time person we are a one stop shop whatever stage you are in. https://academyux.com/ --------------------------------------------

In this episode, we're joined by Frank Yoo, Head of Design & Research @ Nextdoor and previously at Coinbase, Google, and Lyft. We discuss the challenges of navigating cultural shifts and organizational changes, and how design leaders can maintain team stability and align with company values during times of uncertainty and lead with empathy. Host: Adam Perlis, CEO at Academy UX 🎧 Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/b9BFu3114kw -------------------------------------------- 👉 Want more content like this? Sign Up for the Academy Resources newsletter where we provide tools, resources, and industry expertise on all things UX to help industry leaders, teams, and talent thrive: https://blog.academyux.com/ 👉 Struggling to find the right UX talent? Academy is a product design agency built around flexible resources. Whether you need a studio team, a few resources or want to find a full-time person we are a one stop shop whatever stage you are in. https://academyux.com/ --------------------------------------------

In this episode, we sit down with Joel Lewenstein, Head of Product Design @ Anthropic. In this episode, we discuss how AI is changing the way we design and how teams can prove their value to the organization they support. Guest: Joel Lewenstein, Head of Product Design @ Anthropic Host: Adam Perlis, CEO at Academy 1:26 - AI in Design 6:03 - Design Leadership and Strategy 17:42 - AI Integration and Design Approaches 36:21 - Proving Design Value and Scaling Teams Resources mentioned in the episode: • Responsible Scaling Policy - https://www.anthropic.com/news/anthropics-responsible-scaling-policy • Constitutional AI - https://arxiv.org/abs/2212.08073 • Collective Constitutional AI - https://www.anthropic.com/news/collective-constitutional-ai-aligning-a-language-model-with-public-input 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0cAfSJ8X4bUtFHSRQ6okZE -------------------------------------------- 👉 Want more content like this? Sign Up for the Academy Resources newsletter where we provide tools, resources, and industry expertise on all things UX to help industry leaders, teams, and talent thrive: https://blog.academyux.com/ 👉 Struggling to find the right UX talent? Academy is a product design agency built around flexible resources. Whether you need a studio team, a few resources or want to find a full-time person we are a one stop shop whatever stage you are in. https://academyux.com/ --------------------------------------------

In this episode, we sit down with Kevin Wong, Head of Design at Webflow. We discuss how Webflow goes about launching new features for their platform and everything that goes into it. Stay tuned for our chat with Kevin. Looking for great Webflow templates. Check out our article: https://blog.academyux.com/best-ux-portfolio-templates/ Sign Up for Webflow: https://webflow.grsm.io/2fs1y1c0rtbz?ref=blog.academyux.com -------------------------------------------- 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0cAfSJ8X4bUtFHSRQ6okZE?si=6d4e21ef04a3430e 👉 Want more content like this? Sign Up for the Academy Resources newsletter where we provide tools, resources, and industry expertise on all things UX to help industry leaders, teams, and talent thrive: https://blog.academyux.com/ 👉 Struggling to find the right UX talent? Academy is a product design agency built around flexible resources. Whether you need a studio team, a few resources or want to find a full-time person we are a one stop shop whatever stage you are in. https://academyux.com/

In this episode, we sit down with Peter Merholz, the co-author of “Org Design for Design Orgs”, design executive and organizational consultant​, to discuss the challenges of scaling a design team, knowing when to scale and how to structure your team effectively. We also discuss the different types of team structures and their pros and cons. -------------------------------------------- 🎧 Listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbEyqPvZsenzKJErqAQCXqcVbm0Z8KBFU 👉 Want more content like this? Sign Up for the Academy Resources newsletter where we provide tools, resources, and industry expertise on all things UX to help industry leaders, teams, and talent thrive: https://blog.academyux.com/ 👉 Struggling to find the right UX talent? Academy is a product design agency built around flexible resources. Whether you need a studio team, a few resources or want to find a full-time person we are a one stop shop whatever stage you are in. https://academyux.com/ -------------------------------------------- Music by: ELo-Fi Fashion Chill Hip Hop | Vlog by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/GSU8MqZADYw Music promoted by http://onsound.eu/

In this episode, we sit down with Meredith Black, former Head of Design Operations at Pinterest, Founder of DesignOps Assembly and DesignOps Consultant. As a co-author of definitive books in this space, Meredith has become an authoritative figure in the Design Ops community. Together, we'll delve deep into the crucial role of Design Ops in successfully expanding a design team, confront the common challenges, and understand the ideal time to bring on board a Design Ops manager and subsequently scale the function. Links mentioned in the episode: 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/msmeredithblack/ 👉 https://www.designopsassembly.com/ 🔎 https://blog.academyux.com/a-guide-to-creating-a-winning-designops-portfolio/ -------------------------------------------- 🔴 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbEyqPvZsenzKJErqAQCXqcVbm0Z8KBFU 👉 Want more content like this? Sign Up for the Academy Resources newsletter where we provide tools, resources, and industry expertise on all things UX to help industry leaders, teams, and talent thrive: https://blog.academyux.com/ 👉 Struggling to find the right UX talent? Academy is a product design agency built around flexible resources. Whether you need a studio team, a few resources or want to find a full-time person we are a one stop shop whatever stage you are in. https://academyux.com/ -------------------------------------------- Music by: ELo-Fi Fashion Chill Hip Hop | Vlog by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/GSU8MqZADYw Music promoted by http://onsound.eu/

In this episode, we speak with Christina Goldschmidt, VP & Head of Product Design at Etsy. We discuss the nine pillars of scaling your UX team. Christina shares her experiences and insights on how to build a strong design culture, align business goals with design vision, and create high-performing teams. Whether you're a design leader or a member of a growing UX team, this episode offers valuable insights into how to scale your team for success. You can follow along with Christina's work at the following links: 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinagoldschmidt/ -------------------------------------------- 🎧 Listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrlCVsoSF4U 👉 Want more content like this? Sign Up for the Academy Resources newsletter where we provide tools, resources, and industry expertise on all things UX to help industry leaders, teams, and talent thrive: https://blog.academyux.com/ 👉 Struggling to find the right UX talent? Academy is a product design agency built around flexible resources. Whether you need a studio team, a few resources or want to find a full-time person we are a one stop shop whatever stage you are in. https://academyux.com/ -------------------------------------------- Music by: ELo-Fi Fashion Chill Hip Hop | Vlog by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/GSU8MqZADYw Music promoted by http://onsound.eu/