Is it just us or has 2023 been a bit of a roller coaster? Riding the upward incline of excitement around AI, bracing for the seemingly endless rounds of tech restructuring, and—amid the constant clacking of the business tracks—designers continue to advocate for investing better in better design.
Our August newsletter covers a whole range of these ups and downs—from a replay of our recent Designing for AI webinar to a flexible framework to help product teams use design more strategically.
Last, but certainly not least, we wanted to take a moment to applaud three of our client partners for their recognition as UX Design Award Nominees: Cisco Meraki, Cisco XDR, and Octave. Besides being super proud of our collaborations, we hope their stories will inspire you to think of new ways to use design as a way to align your team.
We recently hosted a webinar that dives into the intersection of design and AI. From striking the right balance between AI automation and augmentation to decoding AI jargon in UX design, this webinar offers both actionable and future-oriented insights to make sure AI happens with (and not to) you.
The number one concern we hear from design leaders about their teams? A fear that they will go through the motions of design, instead of thinking about where they're trying to get, what's needed, and why they're doing it. Erika Hall inspired us to embrace and untangle (ok, well, maybe tangle a little bit) the complexity and flexibility of "the design process" in our latest blog and download.
We're thrilled to share that three of our collaborations have been nominated for the prestigious UX Design Awards. Take a look at our co-nominee profiles with Cisco Meraki, Cisco XDR, and Octave (and don't forget to vote, if you feel so inclined!).
We know so many folks are still searching for their next great gig, which is why we thought we'd reshare a piece from earlier this year: Leaning On Community Amid Tech Layoffs. In it, we offer a few resources to help those impacted by layoffs search with community support. Don't miss our customizable "career lookbook" template. It's a great jumping off point to go beyond the resume!
There is so much potential and opportunity for the next generation of design leaders. That's why we were so excited to host graduate students from the California College of the Arts Leadership by Design (LxD) program in our studio. It was great to share our experiences getting into the design profession and discuss the future of our field. (Psst...did you know you can book our studio for your next team gathering or networking event?)
Don't be a stranger...we're always up for a chat about the ups and downs of your year! Book time with Audrey, Chuck, or Greg to talk about everything from planning with AI in mind to building a data-driven case for better design investments.
— The DesignMap Team
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