DX Perspective: Generative Interfaces, The Art of Being Undone, and The Link Between AI and Humanity
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
Issue 1. The leadership art of being undone - by Vlad Zely
As a leader, you constantly face problems, and that’s the essence of the role. The problems come in different shapes and forms, but they are always there: people, processes, products... If there’s one truth I embodied about it, that’s the following: After these problems, The new will come, so you’ll never be “done“.
What I’m watching + listening to
The Sacred Nature of Work: Bill Anderson, CEO of Bayer – One of One podcast
Radically rethink how work gets done at scale as Darren sits down with Bill Anderson, the visionary CEO of Bayer, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical and biotech companies. They discuss the sacred nature of work and the secret ingredient to extraordinary leadership teams.Design leadership to Innovation consulting – Product Powwow, E4
Christine Ruf and Sebastian Stoddart talk to Kevin McCullagh about their move from design leadership to innovation consulting.
Emerging Tech
The evolution of interaction design: Generative interfaces and the future of UX by Christian Eckert
In-car interfaces are undergoing a dramatic transformation as self-driving technology continues to improve and generative AI reshapes the way we design user interactions.AI and the future of design: What will the designer of 2025 look like?
Designers may well provide the missing link between AI and humanity. Artefact’s co-founder, Rob Girling, explores the impact of artificial intelligence on design in this three-part series of articles.
Tools and Resources
My recent articles
Decoding The Future: The Evolution Of Intelligent Interfaces
What happens when we move beyond our screens and unleash computing power, the internet, and AI into the real world? It starts to get interesting.Scaling Quality: 4 Steps To Foster A Culture Of Empowerment And Accountability For Design Excellence
In building design organizations, one of the hardest parts is maintaining quality at scale. When you’re a small team that’s tight on expectations and holding the bar, it’s easier to maintain an understanding of quality. But much like fostering culture, as you grow, keeping that bar for quality becomes a more complex endeavor.10 Truths From Building Design Organizations at Scale
Having the opportunity to build design orgs in some of the world’s largest companies, I’ve observed that even with completely different cultures, org structures, and industries…some things stay the same.Mastering Orchestration: 8 Ways to Drive Business Outcomes as a Design Leader
Connecting competitive advantage and value to customer and business impact.
🔈 Design Leadership at Scale
Whether you're a design leader refining your path or preparing for an executive role, our Design Leadership at Scale courses are designed to equip you (and your team) with the skills, strategies, and insights needed to thrive in today's evolving landscape.
Design Leadership at Scale: Career Strategy
This weekend immersive is your blueprint for success. Over two days, we’ll dive into frameworks and strategies to help you design a career path that aligns with your leadership goals. Whether you're refining your role or preparing for your next big move, this course is perfect for directors and VP-level leaders.
🗓️ 02 cohort: October 19-20
Design Leadership at Scale: Operations (NEW!)
Tackle the biggest challenges in scaling design. This advanced course teaches you how to build the infrastructure needed to maintain quality, culture, and operational efficiency as your organization grows. Ideal for senior and rising leaders.
🗓️ 01 cohort: October 21 – 30
Design Leadership at Scale: Director+
Position yourself for executive roles with this two-week program. Learn the core principles of leadership at scale, designed for experienced leaders who are ready to move into higher-level roles.
🗓️ 03 cohort: November 11-21
Design Leadership at Scale: Executive
New cohorts coming soon! This is our most advanced course for senior leaders ready to lead at the intersection of business strategy, emerging technology, and design innovation. Stay tuned as we prepare to launch new cohorts soon, and get ready to amplify your impact at the highest levels.
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