Keynote
Sep 12
14:20
30 min
Dome Stage
About this Session
Designers know the industry is shifting — but do they know *why*? In this keynote, Ryan Scott goes beyond the usual headlines to unpack the hidden macroeconomic forces driving change across the design world. From post-pandemic inflation to the end of zero-interest money and global trade tensions, Ryan connects the dots between high-level economic shifts and the real-world challenges designers face in their careers. This is a talk for designers who want to see the full chessboard — and make smarter moves because of it.
For nearly 20 years, Ryan has run multiple businesses, coached hundreds of designers, and led numerous cross-functional teams to launch some of today’s most recognisable products.His perspective on design leadership is shaped by his experience in-house at startups of every scale. He was one of the first designers at DoorDash, as well as leading multiple cross-functional teams to redesign and rebuild Airbnb's most business-critical products.Ryan teaches and coaches experienced designers in the business skills necessary to excel at the leadership level.
