Beyond The Interface (BTI) Jacalin Ding: Want influence? Prove you understand the business, the market, and the bigger picture.
Feb 4, 2025
Jacalin Ding, a dynamic course creator and speaker, shares her enlightening transition from designer to entrepreneur, emphasizing the vital need for designers to embrace business acumen. She discusses the challenges of side hustles and the role of resilience in entrepreneurship. The conversation explores the intersection of design and strategy, advocating for designers to understand stakeholder needs and engage in strategic thinking. Jacalin also highlights the importance of networking, especially for introverts, and the evolving design landscape influenced by technology.
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Earn Trust By Making Life Easier
- Do make colleagues' lives easier by using your design skills to support their work before asking for strategic influence.
- Prototype support artifacts and quietly help others present ideas to build trust and involvement.
A Seat Means Contribution
- Keeping a seat at the table means contributing to strategy, not just occupying space.
- Constantly show you understand the business, think beyond design, and be a high performer.
Be Clear, Think Ahead, Stay Kind
- Do create clarity and communicate succinctly to stand out as an "A-player" in cross-functional teams.
- Think several steps ahead and be kind, responsive, and long-term focused in networking.