Chief Design Officers at Work

Meet the creative minds shaping our world in Chief Design Officers at Work, the captivating new addition to the acclaimed At Work series from Apress. Explore the realm of design management, unveiling unique perspectives, strategies, and innovative approaches to building businesses with design in mind.

Through a collection of insightful interviews, gain an illuminating glimpse into the daily lives, challenges, and triumphs of prominent design executives from various industries, spanning zero-to-one products to established brands. 

Each of these design experts have played a pivotal role in shaping design-driven approaches, leading to groundbreaking industry evolutions and market disruption. The remarkable stories and insights from these visionaries reveal how design-led thinking can be a powerful catalyst for driving bottom line success. From building user-centric products to creating cohesive brand experiences, these design leaders demonstrate the transformative impact design can have on business outcomes.

Readers who are design practitioners, launching their own startup, revitalizing an existing product, or established executives will find invaluable lessons and inspiration within these pages.

What You Will Learn

How design leaders navigate complex business landscapes to craft compelling user experiences and brand strategies

Valuable insights and practical advice that can elevate their own practice

How to make a lasting impact in your industry as a designer

Who This Book is For

Whether you’re a seasoned executive seeking fresh inspiration or an aspiring design practitioner eager to glean wisdom from the best in the field, Chief Design Officers at Work is an indispensable guide for anyone in the design field.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Anand Jha

Chapter 2: Andrea Mangini

Chapter 3: Anita Patwardhan Butler

Chapter 4: Baylie Brenner-Bruzgis

Chapter 5: Bernadette Irizarry

Chapter 6: Chooake Wongwattanasilpa

Chapter 7: Chris No

Chapter 8: Christie Fremon

Chapter 9: Courtney Allison Brown

Chapter 1 0: Daisuke Sakai

Chapter 11: Geunbae “GB” Lee

Chapter 12: Gianluca Brugnoli

Chapter 13: Helena Seo

Chapter 14: Joann Wu

Chapter 1 5: Josh Mahoney

Chapter 16: Linda Sum

Chapter 17: Lissette Sotelo Parr

Chapter 18: Michael Nitsopoulos

Chapter 19: Mig Reyes

Chapter 20: Mohammed Adib

Chapter 21: Olatunji Saliu

Chapter 22: Payam Tabrizian

Chapter 23: Ruchi Batra

Chapter 24: Rufei Fan

Chapter 25: Ryan Leffel

Chapter 26: Saurabh Soni

Chapter 27: Temilola Oyenuga

Chapter 28: Uday Shankar

Chapter 29: Wendy Owen

About the Author

For over 18 years, Jaleh Afshar has been responsible for shipping large-scale mobile, web, voice, and AR experiences and leading product design teams. Currently a Director of Design at Meta, she has taught courses, led workshops, and published on various creative industry topics. She lives in Menlo Park, California.