This article won't start out well, because I'm sort of at rock bottom in my career and it seems that I'm projecting my frustrations of the industry out in the open. But I promise you, my rants are merely neutral observations and opinions. I love talking to people, and over the last 2 months of unemployment (I am now employed), I called upon designer friends all in Asia and Europe to get their opinion
Many designers are hearing statements like these from their bosses, and it's not a suggestion. It can be challenging to know how to respond to leaders who present you with unreasonable demands based on following trends (or untested concepts). You're faced with what feels like an impossible choice: either follow orders and build something you know will fail, or risk your job by saying "No."
Many in the design industry have been inspired by design leaders who created environments that enabled their teams to succeed, grow, and make a positive impact. However, many of our peers, clients, and colleagues have been frustrated, burned out, and held back by leadership, which can have more negative effects.
In a world where design is in constant flux, how do you stay relevant? Meet Sahil Pandita, a prominent design leader at Google, whose journey exemplifies adapting, innovating, and prioritizing human connection in a rapidly changing landscape.
