In this episode, Mehera O’Brien, Head of Creative, New York, at argodesign, discusses her extensive experience in the design industry, the evolution of design consultancies, and the importance of client partnerships. She shares insights on navigating the intersection of creativity and data, the significance of taking leaps of faith in one's career, and how AI is re-shaping the industry.  Listen for advice on: * Finding the balance between risk-taking and data in innovation * Defining success as you progress through your career * The importance and role of Design Ops in the industry * Partnering with clients in a truly collaborative way Learn more: * Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia * Mehera O'Brien (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/meheraobrien/ * Argo Design: https://argodesign.com/ * Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode, Zoia connects with Inna Lobel, Creative Director, Head of Industrial Design, North America at frog, a leading innovation consultancy. Inna discusses the craft, art, and science of innovation, along with her role in enabling Campfire to raise $8 million in funding. Listen for advice on: * The differences and similarities of working in-house vs. agency-side * How to stay user-centric without having all of the data * The skills needed to succeed in innovation * The role of experimentation in building hardware products Learn more: * Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia * Inna Lobel (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/innalobel/ * Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.