🎙 TDA Talks: Future of Design Thought Leadership Q&A with Aaron Irizarry, Head of Design for Retail Lending at PNC Bank
🚀 In this edition of TDA Talks, our Global Commercial Director, Kimberley Wardle, sits down with Aaron Irizarry, a seasoned design leader with 10 years of leadership experience, to chat about his new role at PNC and the key insights into his design leadership journey.
Aaron reflects on some of the biggest lessons he’s learned along the way and shares his perspective on what makes a strong design portfolio stand out, both in content and presentation. He opens up about what he looks for in a candidate before even speaking to them, and offers practical advice for designers who want to make an impact from the start.
They also explore the evolving role of AI in design, where it’s already making a difference and where it has the potential to go. From elevating design’s role in organisations to the importance of influence and communication, Aaron shares thoughtful and actionable insights for leaders and designers alike.
And of course, the conversation wraps with a fun fact about Aaron you probably didn’t know.
Another must-watch episode packed with honest wisdom from one of design’s most experienced voices.
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