
The Problem with the “Seat at the Table”
Design has been trying to get a seat at the table for as long as I can remember. I’ve started to think the framing itself is the problem. Here’s why influence follows the work, not the invitation.
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Design has been trying to get a seat at the table for as long as I can remember. I’ve started to think the framing itself is the problem. Here’s why influence follows the work, not the invitation.

AI can process 40 interview transcripts in 20 minutes. What it can’t do is tell you whether you asked the right questions, or catch what a participant didn’t say. Here’s where the line actually sits.

The tokens were defined. The documentation was thorough. The Figma library was solid. Six months later, nobody was using it. Here’s why design systems fail, and it has nothing to do with the components.

You spent weeks on the research. The insights were good. The roadmap didn’t move. Here’s why good research gets ignored, and what the research practice can do about it without waiting for the organisation to change.

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By guiding and empowering the next generation of UX designers, we can unlock their full potential and shape a future of user-centred experiences.

Collaboration is key to creating exceptional user experiences. By breaking down barriers and fostering cross-functional teamwork, we can unlock the full potential of design and development synergy.

Trust should be at the heart of any long-term design strategy
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