DX Perspective: Design Accountability, Building Connections Across Distributed Teams, and Crafting Products For Power Users
Hi all!
Here’s your weekly dose of DX Perspective, a list of what I’m exploring and thinking about. Feel free to forward this along to friends.
kw picks
Sticking with a habit is hard. James Clear’s new Atoms app is here to help
Six years ago, James Clear’s best-selling book, ’Atomic Habits,‘ helped people form new habits. Now, his new coaching app wants you to keep them.
Building team connections in the workplace - MillerKnoll
Author and future of work consultant Brian Elliott dives into the ways organizations can improve connection, both physically and virtually.
What I’m watching + listening to
Interview with Enno Vandermeer - Founder & CEO of Roon Audio
David Hyman's Pioneers of Sonic Excellence series
Emerging Tech
Apple Vision Pro – Tech in the Search of a Market by Steve Blank
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, speaks at the World Government Summit
What I’m reading
Apple Vision Pro: exclusive interview with the Apple Design Team
Wallpaper magazine explores the Apple Vision Pro and speaks exclusively to members of the Apple Design Team about its development and capabilities.
What is design accountable for in a product company?
When I started my first in-house design leadership role, I proudly went to my boss and declared, “the design team is accountable for as-shipped design quality!” She smiled and nodded and moved on to the next topic.
Tools and Resources
🔈Design Leadership at Scale: 2024 — Applications are open.
Design Leadership at Scale is expanding curriculum for 2024. With the success of the alpha and beta cohorts, we’re excited to introduce new DLS levels — Executive and Director+.
// Design Leadership at Scale: Executive
This is an advanced-level, two-week course curated for senior design leaders ready to transform their sphere of influence, amplify their impact, and lead design practices into the future. The 04 cohort will run from May 27 – June 6.
✨To learn more or apply for the Executive course, visit https://maven.com/rachel-kobetz/design-leadership-at-scale.
// Design Leadership at Scale: Director +
Learn the core principles of effective design leadership in scaled enterprises in this rigorous two-week course for established design leaders positioning themselves for future executive roles. The 02 cohort will run from June 10 – 20.
✨To learn more or apply for the Director+ course, visit https://maven.com/rachel-kobetz/design-leadership-at-scale-director
🔉 Upcoming Releases
Design Leadership Playbook
Accelerate Your Growth As A Design Leader. A comprehensive guide for emerging and established design leaders ready to elevate their impact and influence. This playbook is an online course that covers everything from design leadership transitions, to building and leading design teams, to driving design impact, to developing future-facing leadership in the age of AI. Join the waitlist or pre-order here with pre-sale pricing.
The First 100 Days: A Design Executive's Blueprint
New role. New company. So much to do. Where should you focus? How can you have the most impact in your first 100 days? This is the blueprint. Pre-order here.
And please give me feedback. Which bullet above is your favorite? What do you want more or less of? Other suggestions? Please let me know.
Have a wonderful weekend.
— Rachel