Designing the Future: Insights from Joel Gill of Experience Artisan
From Fireside with Founders & Leaders by rmg digital
November 26, 2025 · 1h 1m · Season 7 · Episode 2
About this episode
Rupert and Joel Gill discuss the journey of design, leadership, and community in the design industry.
Summary:In this episode, Rupert and Joel Gill explore the multifaceted journey of design, leadership, and the importance of community in the design industry. Joel shares his unique path from engineering to design, emphasizing the need for solid leadership and craft legacy in nurturing future designers. They discuss the significance of localization, the role of design tools, and the challenges of managing global teams. Joel concludes with his personal framework for success, emphasizing the need for continuous growth in experience, expertise, and enthusiasm.Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Background03:13 Journey into Design and Engineering09:08 Transitioning to Design and Career Challenges11:56 Design in Finance and Building Capabilities14:20 Establishing a CX Community at Shell17:38 Bridging the Gap in Design Education22:29 Craft Legacy and Leadership in Design27:19 The Role of AI in Design30:43 Elevating Design through Tool Access31:34 Navigating Pushback and Justifying Design Investments34:38 The Role of Design in Organizational Structure36:17 Design Maturity and Digital Ecosystems39:46 Managing Global Teams and Collaboration42:48 Creating Community and Culture in Design47:07…
People in this episode
Guest: Joel Gill
Topics covered
- design
- leadership
- community
- localization
- design tools
- global teams
- career development
- AI in design
- organizational structure
Keywords
- craft legacy
- design education
- design maturity
- digital ecosystems
Mentioned in this episode
Products: design tools
Books & works: Designing the Future
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