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Seamless by Design: The Production Team That Never Missed a Beat
May 01, 2025

Seamless by Design: The Production Team That Never Missed a Beat

Virtual events can be a nightmare, like building an airplane while you’re already in the air. But not with this crew. We had this beautiful rhythm where everyone played their part perfectly while staying flexible enough to improvise when shit hit the fan.

Rachel Elnar
Rachel Elnar
DesignDesign
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Why “Do What You Love” Is Only Half the Story
Apr 11, 2025

Why “Do What You Love” Is Only Half the Story

Passion without a supportive environment is like having a Ferrari stuck in a mud pit. Performs great, goes nowhere. So here’s to finding not only work that you love, but work that loves you back.

Rachel Elnar
Rachel Elnar
Design LeadershipDesign Leadership
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The Translation Layer
Apr 05, 2025

The Translation Layer

Business leaders and designers often speak entirely different languages—one talks KPIs and ROI, the other design systems and user journeys. Having led creative programs and internal events for Amazon Design, I’ve learned firsthand that building mutual understanding requires intentional translation.

Elysia Syriac
Elysia Syriac
Creative ProcessCreative Process
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The Art of Creative Structure: A Coffee Shop Philosophy
Apr 02, 2025

The Art of Creative Structure: A Coffee Shop Philosophy

Drawing from her journey from barista to digital events producer, Heather Lynn reveals how the perfect balance of reliable systems and creative freedom—much like in a well-run coffee shop—can elevate your work from functional to exceptional.

Heather Lynn
Heather Lynn
Creative CommunityCreative Community
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From Pyramids to Podcasts: Capturing Community Memories In Conversations
Mar 20, 2025

From Pyramids to Podcasts: Capturing Community Memories In Conversations

This article is a behind-the-scenes look at how Cheers & Tiers: Design Leadership Tales Retold came to life—a podcast where my co-host Erik Cargill and I celebrate the bonds, stories, and exciting, tangled adventures of design community leaders.

Rachel Elnar
Rachel Elnar
Creative ProcessCreative Process
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The Power of Pushback: Why Creative Friction Makes Better Work
Mar 03, 2025

The Power of Pushback: Why Creative Friction Makes Better Work

Effective creative pushback isn’t about being a contrarian or just saying no to everything. It’s about caring enough to make something better. Here’s how to do it right.

Rachel Elnar
Rachel Elnar
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