A lunch conversation revealed insights from an accomplished design leader, renowned for managing over 1,000 designers globally. His creativity and experience are unmatched. When asked about current design challenges, he humorously stated concerns about his tomato plants rather than discussing AI or industry disruptions. This shift in focus from design to everyday challenges highlights how even seasoned professionals can prioritize personal interests over industry anxieties, prompting reflection on the balance between innovative thinking and life’s mundane realities.
He is the kind of design leader who doesn't just do design, but he lives it. Ideas poured out of him that were wild, unpredictable, and brilliantly creative.
Honestly? I'm more worried about my tomato plants these days.
The pests, weeds, and that damned squirrel occupied his mind instead of UX, Figma, or AGI.
You spend your life obsessed with the pixel...
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