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On today's episode of The Design Systems Podcast, Allison Shaw, Director of Design at Adobe, shares insights from her expansive journey in design systems. From her early days modernizing Yelp’s desktop experience to her pivotal roles at Zendesk and Adobe, Allison talks openly about transitioning from a designer IC role to management, the power of humility, and the importance of fostering strong mentor relationships. Check it out!

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Guest
Allison Shaw is the Director of Design for Adobe's Spectrum core design team. With over a decade of experience in design systems, Allison has been instrumental in driving integrated brand expression across Adobe's products. She previously worked at Yelp, where she helped modernize the desktop web experience, and has held roles at Twitter and Zendesk. Allison's passion for design systems began in her early career and has evolved into a leadership role, managing teams and processes to scale impactful, cohesive design solutions.

Host
Chris Strahl is co-founder and CEO of Knapsack, host of @TheDSPod, DnD DM, and occasional river guide. You can find Chris on Twitter as @chrisstrahl and on LinkedIn.

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Sponsored by Knapsack, the design system platform that brings teams together. Learn more at knapsack.cloud.

#120 From Designer to Design System Leader: Insights from Allison Shaw's Career Journey

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#120 From Designer to Design System Leader: Insights from Allison Shaw's Career Journey