What can we learn from the new generation of designers?
summary
Argues for hiring juniors and shows concrete practices: a design team across three countries runs regular retreats and weekly one‑on‑ones, anonymous surveys and shared mood boards, and uses Figma (slides on the Figma Community). Claims that juniors challenge assumptions — a marketing hire without a portfolio rejects minimalism and forces a revision of visual standards — and reports success: that hire thrives and a partner moves from junior to product designer. Emphasizes hiring junior designers and psychological safety as operational goals.
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chapters (6)
- 0:00Introduction
- 2:57Setting the scene
- 7:33“Good design”
- 11:20Inclusivity
- 15:29Representation
- 22:14Conclusion
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