302: Design maturity and culture in a company (and how to influence it)

This episode is sponsored by Playbook, which is a collaborative platform for creatives to store, organize, and share their work. It features AI-powered search and integrates seamlessly with design tools, making it a great space to manage all your files and projects. Join the "30 Days of 30 Projects" Challenge with Playbook to elevate your creative skills and unlock your full potential! In this episode, Femke and Charli discuss design maturity within organizations, the importance of establishing a strong design culture, practical advice for implementing changes, and personal experiences of integrating new design practices in the workplace. Time stamps: 0:49 - Introduction 1:23 - Playbook Sponsorship 3:07 - Catch-Up 6:58 - How would you describe the design culture of the places you have worked at so far? 9:21 - What about experience with less mature design companies? How can I evaluate my company's design maturity? 16:15 - Is there a right time to establish design culture and maturity within an organization? 19:57 - Do you have any advice on implementing changes towards better design practices? 21:49 - Have you introduced any new practices or changes to workflows since joining your current workplace? Episode Links: Big thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Playbook! Be sure to check them out and see how they can elevate your workflow Femke’s course “Product strategy for designers” Share your topic suggestions for the show with us at [email protected] ‍