Dave Malouf

" The grownups’ table is where we talk about business problems and organizational complexity, not just sketching. "

" Design ops should coordinate initiatives, measure impact, and advocate for designer happiness as a business metric - Peter Bosma. "

" Who is missing from our efforts to make our paths more frictionless? "

" Design organizations customers are their partner organizations, like engineering, product management, marketing, and the executive suite. "

" I don’t prioritize projects, I give frameworks and let stakeholders decide what gets prioritized. "

" We're learning from each other in the community, which is much healthier than going to Google because anything can be on Google. "

" We gather on the traditional land of the Karnasi and the Lonepe peoples, honoring with gratitude those who stewarded this land. "

" Our mantra is tools, not rules. Make it easier for people to do their jobs and they’ll use the design system. "