Kristin Skinner
Co-author, Org Design for Design Orgs
Kristin Skinner is a design management executive and recognized thought leader in design operations and design program management. She is co-author of Org Design for Design Orgs: Building and Managing In-House Design Teams, the first book dedicated to the organization, management, and operations of in-house design teams. A frequent conference keynoter and workshop leader, Kristin co-created and co-curates the DesignOps Summit series—the foremost design operations event—and has curated the Leading Experience conference. Her executive experience includes senior design management and leadership roles at Chase, Capital One, Adaptive Path, and Microsoft.
Rosenverse talks by Kristin:
" I prefer to shine a light on others rather than be in the spotlight myself. "
Theme 2: Introduction and Provocation
January 8, 2024
" This conference is a polished version of a conversation that's already happening in the world. "
Theme 1 Intro
September 29, 2021
" When we tailor education to individual needs, everyone benefits. "
Five Years of DesignOps
September 29, 2021
" The biggest challenge I see is scaling without losing our humanity. "
DesignOps Community Sensing Session
May 13, 2021
" People spend about 60% of their time on the work about the work. "
8 Types of Measures in Design Operations
April 16, 2020
" Google’s HEART framework is great because different teams—engineering, product, and design—can all use it. "
Group Activity: A Deep Dive Into Value and Outcomes
October 23, 2019
" Design managers make things go; they’re the GPS of the design organization. "
Opening Keynote: Org Design for Design Orgs
November 6, 2017
