The place of communities in co-creation
B.
Designers rated the role of formal design communities/associations in their careers as average, with a score of 5 out of 10
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25.9% of respondents are members of design communities or associations
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The most frequently named communities the surveyed participate in
8.
While some of the respondents rate formal design communities as highly impactful, the survey shows that only 9.7% rely on them during a job search
9.
Ways to work better in a team
C.
Shared team goals minimize misunderstandings and chances of misalignment and foster a collective sense of ownership.
Ultimately, this unity around a vision not only improves the quality of the final design but also nurtures a collaborative culture where every team member is motivated to contribute their best efforts.
Korie Cull,
Art Director at Apple
The main drivers of successful collaboration
10.
A great leader strives to create a respectful work environment for everyone. If there’s mutual respect for every individual’s talent and skill set, the team is bound to succeed.
I think it’s essential to educate staff and colleagues on the value of collaboration and its positive impact on both an individual and team level. This education can take various forms, including workshops, training sessions, and team-building exercises that emphasize the benefits of collective thinking.
Anant Ahuja, Cofounder and Managing Partner at Irregulars Alliance
Korie Cull,
Art Director at Apple
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Although designers attend an average of 3 meetings per week, only half of them believe that all of these meetings are necessary