Thought Partnership

Helping design leaders be more effective

Heads of Design often have no one to turn to—neither their bosses nor peers have design backgrounds. I fill that gap through deep 1-on-1 conversations that help Heads of Design tackle their trickiest challenges.

For quite a few years, I've offered my services as a Thought Partner to VPs and Directors of UX/Design across the globe, running teams as small as 7 and as large as 450, spanning industries including fintech, retail, SaaS, hardware/software, medical device, and even rockets to space!

Here are some topic areas where I've supported clients:

• Map desired organizational structures
• Articulate clear frameworks for quality
• Define their role with clarity and purpose
• Chart UX-specific career pathways
• Advocate for and establish Design Operations practices
• Craft future visions
• Build stronger relationships with peers and executives
• Communicate their value with impact

You can see examples of the work in this video: