I became a better designer when I got in to management and then upper management. I was able to understand systems thinking with regards to our org structure, but also how significantly a business model and culture permeates a product (Conway’s law is extremely accurate).
I’m not rendering pixels so much anymore (except for a few low key side hustles) but I’m a much more capable designer because I’m able to ask wiser questions.
Thank you for sharing, this is a great angle to look at it. Can you recall any specific turning moments when started moving from design to strategy/management?
I became a better designer when I got in to management and then upper management. I was able to understand systems thinking with regards to our org structure, but also how significantly a business model and culture permeates a product (Conway’s law is extremely accurate).
I’m not rendering pixels so much anymore (except for a few low key side hustles) but I’m a much more capable designer because I’m able to ask wiser questions.