What does it mean to build a company culture? What is “meaningful” when it comes to work? When we had the opportunity to speak to Jolene Delisle, Founder and Head of Creative at The Working Assembly, about starting her own agency and building out a team, these two questions centered our conversation.
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Illustration by WNW Member Pierre-Paul Pariseau
I Miss My Desk (and So Should You)
This pandemic has reminded me of a lesson I learned years ago but had since forgotten. The desk is more than a piece of office furniture; it’s an integral part of a designer’s creative life. The desk is a rock of stability, a place to be active, to be still, and to work.
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Illustration by WNW Member Mark Wang
The Villain We Deserve: When Turning a Blind Eye to Hatred Weakens the Critical Gaze
“When design turned up its nose at thoughtful criticism through civilized discourse in favor of strictly 'good vibes', it created a vacuum...All systems require balance and by avoiding this requirement, we collectively created instability.”
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The Brazilian Designers Behind Brooklyn Studio Porto Rocha Make Work that Moves at the Speed of Culture
“Both immigrants ourselves, we founded the studio upon the idea that unique and global perspectives are key to creating work that is both innovative and culturally aware. Through PORTO ROCHA, we see an opportunity to help build brands that are in dialogue with the real world.”
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Booking Escapes Prototype for Booking.com by WNW Member Brandon Burns
On the Hunt: How to Hire a UX Designer with Working Not Working
See the exact, step-by-step process you can take to search through the WNW database, connect with and follow UX designers whose work you love, and create a short job post to attract UX designers.
Read MoreHow to Get a UX Design Job
So how does a UX designer not only get a job but make sure it’s a good one? As you might guess, it requires more than hard skills and proficiency in prototyping tools.
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15 Top Freelancers Who’ve Lent Their Talents to the Nike Creative Team
How Alex Center, Former Design Director at Coca-Cola, Gets Amazing Work from His New Creative Team
In our conversation, Alex Center shared the specific strategies he uses to ensure his CENTER team is able to produce their best work, along with where he finds new creative talent for projects.
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