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Modus Operandi – Episode 6 - Whisper Gallery – Noelle Lansford
Modus Operandi – Episode 6 - Whisper Gallery – Noelle Lansford
Summary
In this episode of the Modus Operandi podcast, hosts Naresh Shan and Noelle Lansford delve into the complexities of collaboration between designers and developers, highlighting the challenges of communication, onboarding, and the impact of daily design changes on development processes. They discuss the importance of understanding MVP in product management, the need for governance in product backlogs, and the role of UX in product strategy. The conversation emphasizes the necessity for designers to learn to say no, the value of data-driven decisions, and the future of UX in organizations, particularly at the C-suite level.
Takeaways
· Collaboration issues between designers and developers stem from cultural differences.
· Onboarding processes are often inadequate, leading to confusion and inefficiency.
· Effective communication is crucial for successful handovers between design and development teams.
· Daily changes in design can complicate development processes and lead to scope creep.
· Learning to say no is essential for designers to maintain project integrity.
· Understanding the concept of MVP is critical for product managers and designers alike.
· Governance in product backlogs can help streamline processes and improve outcomes.
· UX should be recognized as a vital component of product strategy at the C-suite level.
· Data-driven decisions can enhance the influence of design in product development.
· The future of UX may involve more strategic roles within organizations.
Chapters
01:23 - Introduction to Unscripted Conversations
01:44 - Collaboration Challenges Between Designers and Developers
05:29 - The Importance of Onboarding in Design and Development
07:58 - Communication and Handover Processes
11:29 - Managing Design Changes and Scope Creep
17:25 - Setting Boundaries in Design
23:54 - Understanding MVP vs. MDP
30:54 - Governance in Product Backlogs
32:47 - Governance and Lead Time in Product Development
34:58 - The Cost of Pivoting and Its Cultural Implications
38:52 - Using Numbers Wisely in Design
41:58 - The Role of Product Managers and Long-Term Strategy
45:55 - The Gap Between Design and Business Strategy
49:58 - The Need for Dedicated UX Product Teams
55:53 - The Importance of Proving UX Value to the C-Suite
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