Problem Solving in Design Strategy with Brian OKelley

Brian OKelley is the Founder, President, and Chief Strategist at Futuredraft, an innovative product design agency that centers its work around problem solving. A problem solver by nature, Brian and Nadia discuss how to help stakeholders and leaders better understand the value of emerging technologies, creativity in roadmapping, finding mentors to grow your career, how to overcome differences of opinion through testing & validating ideas, and so much more.

Here’s a look at our discussion:

• 0:01 : Web3 and design

• 10:00 : How to sell stakeholders & leadership on emerging technologies

• 12:30 : The creative nature of roadmapping and vision work in design

• 21:00 : Having passion to solve problems as an early designer & the value of gaining experience

• 29:00 : The importance of having mentors throughout your career & how to find them

• 35:30 : Validating ideas as a means of solving problems or overcoming disagreements

• 44:30 : The future of IT culture & service-based architecture

• 49:00 : Finding ways to connect with other designers

• 54:30 : How to get in touch with Brian

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Brian’s LinkedIn Profile

• Futuredraft Website

• Brian’s Email