Leadership By Design Recordings

We’ve gathered the insights and experiences shared by renowned experts from across the UX design industry and leadership spectrum, where the wisdom of design leadership converges.

Leadership By Design is more than just a conference; it’s a curated journey into the heart of design leadership. Our speakers, handpicked for their expertise and impact, explore topics that are at the forefront of UX design and leadership. You’ll find thought-provoking discussions led by pioneers and influencers in the field, offering a wealth of knowledge and inspiration.

Whether you’re looking to hone your leadership skills, gain insights into the latest design trends, or seek inspiration from industry trailblazers, these recordings are your resource. They encapsulate not just the theories of leadership but the practical, real-world applications that can transform your approach to design and leadership.

Dive into our collection and join us on this journey of learning and empowerment. With each session, we aim to broaden perspectives, ignite new ideas, and foster a community of leaders who are ready to shape the future of UX design.

Amy Jiménez Márquez: Picking Up the Pieces of a Toxic Work Environment

Leadership By Design 2023 Picking Up the Pieces of a Toxic Work Environment Toxicity in the workplace didn’t start with any of the crises that have happened since early 2020. People have been dealing with work-induced trauma for a long...

3 Min Read

Design Thinking! Making of the Comics

Leadership By Design 2023 Making of the Comics Design Thinking will be here to talk about what it means to make a comic, where the inspiration comes from, and how many UX practices go into making something so funny look...

2 Min Read

Eytan Mirsky Desktop Concert

Leadership By Design 2023 Interstitial: Desktop Concert Eytan joined us for the Leadership By Design interstitial regaling us with his original music and a few sing-a-long cover songs.

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Karen VanHouten: Designing Serendipity – Intentionally Crafting Our Success

Leadership By Design 2023 Designing Serendipity – Intentionally Crafting Our Success The best creative teams often appear, from the outside, to be driven by luck; their success seemingly the result of a series of happy accidents, coincidence, and a few...

3 Min Read

Steven Kellert: Morning Wake Up!

Leadership By Design 2023 Morning Wake Up! Steven Kellert joins us as a refreshing and fun wake up to Leadership By Design 2023, serenading us with his ukulele and a variety of pop hits across many decades and, dare we...

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Christina Goldschmidt: The New Innovation Toolkit

Leadership By Design 2023 The New Innovation Toolkit With the magical promise of Design Thinking starting to lose its shine, as Design Leaders how are we to help our teams – and ourselves – solve problems, build products and get...

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Brad Nunnally – Growing Better Design Careers

Leadership By Design 2022 Growing Better Design Careers One of the biggest challenges to retaining employees is the lack of value or growth they perceive in their current position. To solve this, design leaders need to provide a clear understanding...

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Carol J. Smith – Ethics & Trust for Emerging Technologies

Carol J. Smith – Ethics and Trust for Emerging Technologies Carol J. Smith Senior Research Scientist, Human-Machine Interaction Carnegie Mellon University Carol Smith has been has been improving the human experience across industries for 20 years and working to improve...