Design Advocacy
Showcasing UX design by sharing insights and best practice
Overview
Telling design stories internally and externally, sharing insights and learnings, and educating the wider business in design thinking and methodologies.
Telling design stories
I encourage my team to share their progress and knowledge with diverse audiences. This promotes our design craft and contribution to company goals.
Presenting our research findings to the Exec
Showcasing how we solve problems and share best practice
Demystifying the design process for the wider business
Sharing the team's activities with the business.
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Design Newsletter
Share with the entire tech community examples of exemplary design practices, lessons learned, and valuable insights.
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Weekly updates
Usually sent to stakeholders and cross-functional team, this report outlines the designer's progress for the week and plans for the upcoming week.
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Regular meeting with the CTO
A monthly meeting to discuss team contributions to business goals and support needed.
Promoting the UX craft across the business
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Training and Bootcamps
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Pairing with Engineers during the design process
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Design Sprints with stakeholders
Contributing to the Design Community
I’ve organized design events and regularly speak externally to promote our UX design practice and attract potential candidates.