Advocating for Design Maturity as a Leadership & Growth Career Path

Discover how advancing Design Maturity can transform your career and boost your organisation’s success. In this session, we'll break down the stages of Design Maturity, from the early, developing phases to the innovative, visionary level. You'll get practical tools to assess your company's current design maturity and learn how to advocate for improvement. You will hear about the vital roles Design Leaders play at each maturity stage, and explore the exciting career growth opportunities that come with advancing Design Maturity. With practical steps for implementation, tips for overcoming challenges, and inspiring real-world success stories, this session will equip you to champion Design Maturity in your organisation and propel your career forward.

September 18, 2024

11:00 pm

12:00 am

PST

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Career Growth & Leadership

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Angelina Severino

Design Lead, Gamgee

Angelina Severino is an inspirational Design Leader with more than 15 years of combined Branding and Product experience in renowned international agencies as well as various tech companies and startups. Angelina is a Top Design Mentor at ADPList, Career and Leadership Mentor and Advisory Board member at Women in Tech, DEI advocate, and a mom to three wonderful daughters.

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