XD Ideas / Design Circle / Design CircleDesign CircleThe Design Circle is a collaboration of design leaders working together to drive positive impact on business, society, innovation, culture and design careers.This group will provide leadership insights, valuable content, and advocacy on industry issues that matter most to designers and teams. These will be featured in authored pieces and webinars on this site, and at community events. We also strive to create more visibility for design as a career path and opportunities for youth entering the field, and have launched a scholarship and mentoring initiative to support this goal. Leadership InsightsUnlocking Design’s Full Business PotentialBy ForresterForrester Guest Speaker Gina Bhawalkar will discuss the Benefits for Investing in a Design System. Leadership InsightsFor Design’s Sake: New Approaches for Recruiting and Fostering Diverse TalentBy Fura JohannesdottirEnsuring diversity in teams starts with who and how you hire. Design CircleThe Power of a Military Mindset: Lessons in Coping During Difficult TimesBy Sarah BrooksHear from U.S. Veterans on how a military mindset can help you cope during difficult times, and overcome challenges. Leadership InsightsHow to Build a Successful Design Team — Part 3: Structure & StrategyBy Conor WardConor Ward talks about how structure and strategy contribute to a design team’s success. Social ImpactAnnouncing the Winners of the Adobe Design Circle ScholarshipBy Khoi VinhMeet the winners of Adobe’s 2020 Design Circle Scholarship. Each will receive up to $25,000/year. Leadership InsightsHow to Build a Successful Design Team — Part 2: New Decade, New PerspectivesBy Andy VitaleAndy Vitale shares key principles you can adopt to help build thriving teams in a changing world. Leadership InsightsHow to Build a Successful Design Team — Part 1: Effective LeadershipBy Robert BrunnerRobert Brunner shares the principles & habits of leaders who manage successful design teams. Social ImpactOur First Virtual Meet-Up with the Design CommunityBy Kari NorderDesigners came together virtually to share best practices on collaboration, remote work, and creativity in the time of COVID-19. Leadership InsightsMission Accomplished? The Hard Work of Design Is Still Ahead of UsBy Daniel BurkaThere is a huge world out there where design isn’t embraced or prioritized. What does it mean to really have a seat at the table? Leadership InsightsLeading Through Crisis: What Signals Are You Giving and Receiving Right Now?By Andy BuddWith the pandemic underway, it’s a challenging time for leaders. So how can we ensure we’re leading effectively? Leadership InsightsEmpathy & Resilience in the Wake of the Coronavirus PandemicBy Sarah BrooksIn a post-Coronavirus world, our lives may not resemble what came before, but may be better versions. Leadership InsightsOpt In: Insights on Leadership in Extraordinary TimesBy Albert ShumOpt In presents a collection of essays from the design’s leading voices about the meaning of leadership. Leadership Insights5 Principles for Better Designer-Developer CollaborationBy Fabricio TeixeiraIn product design, the only certainty is change. 5 timeless principles for improving designer-developer communication & collaboration. Design SystemsSecrets of Successful Design Systems: From Leaders Who’ve Learned the Hard WayBy Patrick FallerDesign leaders from Adobe MAX share how they approach challenges & opportunities that lead to successful design systems. Load More
