The Secret Rituals Powering Zalando’s Design Team

Gare Anighoro, Design Ops Manager at Zalando, joins Janine Matos to explore how community-building fuels creativity, connection, and career growth.In this episode, Gare shares how rituals such as “the Design Bonfire” and “Scrappy Demos” create opportunities for inspiration and collaboration. By inviting designers to share unfinished work and offer feedback, organisations can break down internal silos. The conversation unpacks these community initiatives, the importance of collaborative culture in design, and the power of daring yourself to evolve.Meanwhile Gare’s “Pieces of Me” reflect the importance of family and focussing on the here and now.To learn more about the design community and careers at Zalando, visit jobs.zalando.com.