Aspiring to become the voice of design at Standard Metrics.
Allow me to share the key processes that have established me as the voice of design during my time at Wells Fargo and HouseCanary. These practices have set me apart from my peers, and I firmly believe they will bring substantial value to Standard Metrics.
Design Roadmapping
I've worked closely with product managers and development partners to determine which features and products will be prioritized for the next two to three quarters. By establishing and maintaining a robust design roadmap document, design has been able to better scope projects and ensure sufficient time for research. This proactive planning has affirmed the role of design from merely fulfilling requests to fostering a strategic partnership.
T-Shirt Sizing
While product managers include the expected success criteria for a new feature or product in their Jira ticket, they may not always provide sufficient context. To address this, I follow a T-shirt sizing criteria to provide additional details within assigned tickets, aiming to answer more of the "why" questions that may not be immediately apparent when considering new designs. Owning this meticulous approach enables me to identify any potential logic gaps not initially thought through.
Laddering Weekly Task to OKRs
At the beginning of the week at HouseCanary, I documented all the tasks I aimed to complete, ensuring the tasks alignment with our quarterly OKRs. Each day, I diligently tracked the tasks I completed, noted the individuals I needed to communicate with, and documented my achievements. This singular practice significantly enhanced the efficiency in setting priorities, how I talked about them, and how I was perceived within the organization.
Sprint Time Boxing
As a fervent advocate of sprint time boxing, I championed its adoption to effectively set expectations with our functional partners. By allocating dedicated time for planning, design, and development, we created a conducive environment for design to fully own and lead the design cycle, enabling us to deliver impactful results.
