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Finding Our WayAuthor: Jesse James Garrett and Peter Merholz
UX design pioneers and Adaptive Path co-founders Peter Merholz and Jesse James Garrett discuss the evolving challenges and opportunities for design leaders. Language: en Genres: Arts, Design, Technology Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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64: The State of Design Orgs—Growth Paths, Quality Standards, and Empowerment Gaps
Friday, 23 January, 2026
Peter and Jesse discuss findings from Peter's survey of 750 UX pracitioners on organizational health. Designers feel good about their work but struggle with quality standards, staffing, and career growth. Senior practitioners are the unhealthiest group. Reporting structure predicts team health. Consulting teams outperform in-house teams, where visionary design capabilities have atrophied and empowerment remains elusive.











