Cassie McDaniel
VP of Design at Medium with a background in graphic and digital design, leading product and editorial design efforts and advocating for principled, human-centered design within organizations.
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Mar 25, 2026 • 37min
Human Fracking and the Design of Creative Freedom
Peter Schmidt, program director at the Struthers School of Radical Attention and co-editor of Attensity, explores how platforms mine and fragment our attention. Cassie McDaniel, VP of Design at Medium and seasoned product designer, reveals how organizations can protect messy creative work with trust, constraints, and relational leadership. They examine attention extraction, design ethics, and structures that enable creative freedom.
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May 30, 2025 • 27min
Cassie McDaniel: How Medium eliminated its PM function and started moving faster
Cassie McDaniel, Head of Design at Medium, shares insights from her nearly 20 years in design leadership. She discusses Medium's bold move to eliminate product management to enhance speed and efficiency. Cassie emphasizes the importance of diverse skill sets and a culture of experimentation in design teams. She also reflects on balancing thoughtful design with rapid product development, and the vital role writing plays in advancing a design career. Her fresh perspective is a must-listen for anyone in the design field!
Dec 24, 2025 • 27min
Video Rewind: Cassie McDaniel: How Medium eliminated its PM function and started moving faster
Cassie McDaniel, Head of Design at Medium, shares insights from her journey through agencies and tech giants like Mozilla. She discusses the bold choice to eliminate product managers at Medium, resulting in faster workflows and empowered teams. Cassie emphasizes the importance of a craft-driven approach and experimentation in design. She also highlights the role of critique in developing thoughtful design and offers advice on navigating feedback and mentoring. Learn how mastering business basics can help designers make a bigger impact.
