Overcoming Setbacks in Your UX Job Search

In this interactive session, we'll dive into the core principles of Product-Led Growth (PLG) and explore how successful products leverage network effects and key product loops to drive exponential user growth and retention. We'll discuss how PLG shifts the traditional marketing-driven growth strategies to a product-first approach, where the product itself is the main driver of acquisition, expansion, and retention. By the end of this session, participants will have a solid understanding of how to apply PLG strategies in their own products, harnessing network effects and designing effective product loops to drive sustainable growth.

Discover how advancing Design Maturity can transform your career and boost your organisation’s success. In this session, we'll break down the stages of Design Maturity, from the early, developing phases to the innovative, visionary level. You'll get practical tools to assess your company's current design maturity and learn how to advocate for improvement. You will hear about the vital roles Design Leaders play at each maturity stage, and explore the exciting career growth opportunities that come with advancing Design Maturity. With practical steps for implementation, tips for overcoming challenges, and inspiring real-world success stories, this session will equip you to champion Design Maturity in your organisation and propel your career forward.

Join a panel of trailblazing female design leaders as they discuss the challenges and opportunities in building an inclusive space where more women can thrive in leadership roles. This session will explore the realities of being a leader in design, from securing stakeholder buy-in to navigating the complexities of advocating for bold product changes. Gain valuable insights into the strategies these leaders use to influence decision-making, foster innovation, and create environments that empower the next generation of women in design. Whether you're aspiring to lead or already at the helm, this conversation will provide inspiration and actionable advice for every step of the journey.

Reflecting on moments in my life and design career, I realised how it has made me more resilient as an entrepreneur. Here I share my lessons to help other designers create their own ventures. You don’t need funding, an MBA, or infinite resources.