{"id":35104,"date":"2022-05-05T06:52:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-05T13:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/?p=35104"},"modified":"2022-07-29T02:48:11","modified_gmt":"2022-07-29T09:48:11","slug":"designops-vs-design-leader","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/blog\/designops-vs-design-leader\/","title":{"rendered":"DesignOps Leader vs. Design Leader \u2013 What&#8217;s the Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/DesignOps-vs-Design-Leader-1024x512.png\" alt=\"DesignOps vs Design Leader\" class=\"wp-image-35105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/DesignOps-vs-Design-Leader-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/DesignOps-vs-Design-Leader-600x300.png 600w, https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/DesignOps-vs-Design-Leader-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/DesignOps-vs-Design-Leader.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>DesignOps isn&#8217;t a substitute for design leadership; it&#8217;s a separate role with different skills and responsibilities.<\/li><li>Although this separation exists, DesignOps must understand the end-to-end design process. Without this understanding, DesignOps cannot identify problems or implement effective strategies.<\/li><li>Organizations must understand the importance and difference between DesignOps and design leadership to effectively scale design and its supporting infrastructure.<\/li><li>Design leaders need the support of DesignOps to focus on the product and user experience without being weighed down or distracted by operational issues. DesignOps supports design leaders by providing the stepping stones to success.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>DesignOps requires a different skillset to UX design and design leaders, so understanding its role and function are essential for hiring the right people and management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>design leader is responsible for <\/strong><strong><em>&#8220;what&#8221;<\/em><\/strong> the organization is creating (the product), while <strong>DesignOps must focus on <\/strong><strong><em>&#8220;how&#8221;<\/em><\/strong> the company delivers the product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article summarizes part of a webinar UXPin hosted with Patrizia Bertini, Associate Design Operations Director at Babylon-<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qQ2KiI4SPI8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Measuring DesignOps Impact<\/a>. Patrizia explains the difference between DesignOps and a typical design leadership position and how DesignOps functions within the organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Measuring DesignOps Impact Webinar\" width=\"660\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qQ2KiI4SPI8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-designops-role-in-the-organization\">DesignOps&#8217; Role in the Organization<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We published an article answering the question, <em>&#8220;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/blog\/designops\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>What is DesignOps<\/em><\/a><em>?&#8221; <\/em>Summarized in one sentence:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;DesignOps (short for Design Operations) refers to the optimization of design processes, people, and technologies to improve the product&#8217;s design and business value.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DesignOps is an inward-facing operations process that reduces the administrative burdens from designers so they can focus on design and getting products to market quicker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-key-designops-roles\">10 Key DesignOps Roles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Operations management:<\/strong> Creating and managing a design roadmap that aligns with design teams&#8217; goals while identifying skills gaps to achieve those objectives.<\/li><li><strong>Process design:<\/strong> Creating design systems and mapping the tools teams need.<\/li><li><strong>Project management:<\/strong> Design workflows, assign projects, set timelines, and remove any bottlenecks.<\/li><li><strong>Creating a communication strategy:<\/strong> Liaising between the design teams and the organization, including communication channels and file and resource storage.<\/li><li><strong>Onboarding new hires:<\/strong> Hiring, orienting, and training new staff so that they seamlessly integrate with design teams.<\/li><li><strong>Building design team culture:<\/strong> Instilling the company culture with workshops, training, and other team-building events.<\/li><li><strong>Budget allocation and control:<\/strong> Managing the costs associated with running the design team rather than direct product costs.<\/li><li><strong>Legal:<\/strong> Working with legal teams to create NDAs, participant release forms, and other legal documents.<\/li><li><strong>Managing the procurement process:<\/strong> Streamlining and managing purchasing decisions to meet budget constraints which involves connecting with financial departments.<\/li><li><strong>IT and security:<\/strong> Liaising with IT to ensure all tools and processes meet security standards.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/designops-increasing-collaboration-talk.png\" alt=\"designops increasing collaboration talk\" class=\"wp-image-35079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/designops-increasing-collaboration-talk.png 750w, https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/designops-increasing-collaboration-talk-700x280.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>None of these ten roles deal directly with the product or customers, but rather the necessary administrative bureaucracy to get products to market and provide the best customer experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-designops-areas-of-intervention\">DesignOps Areas of Intervention<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qQ2KiI4SPI8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Measuring DesignOps Impact<\/a>, Patrizia separates DesignOps into three <strong>areas of intervention<\/strong>; <em>business operation<\/em>, <em>workflow, and design operation<\/em>, and <em>people operation<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/designops-efficiency-speed-optimal.png\" alt=\"designops efficiency speed optimal\" class=\"wp-image-35077\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/designops-efficiency-speed-optimal.png 750w, https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/designops-efficiency-speed-optimal-700x280.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Business operation<\/strong> is managing budgets, resources, and other business-related design functions. Examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Budget management\/spending optimization<\/li><li>Spending policy overview<\/li><li>End-to-end procurement and 3PRM (practice in performance &amp; reward management)<\/li><li>Contract negotiations<\/li><li>Onboarding vendors and 3P (process, product, people) risk assessment<\/li><li>Spending ROI calculation<\/li><li>Tools ROI\/impact assessment<\/li><li>Resource asks assessment (tools + people)<\/li><li>CW\/FTE sequencing<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/designops-efficiency-person.png\" alt=\"designops efficiency person\" class=\"wp-image-35075\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/designops-efficiency-person.png 750w, https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/designops-efficiency-person-700x280.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Workflow and design operation<\/strong> is a holistic view of the end-to-end design process. How do designers get from concept to final product? Examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>End-to-end design process optimization<\/li><li>Tools ecosystem management<\/li><li>Tools onboarding\/off-boarding<\/li><li>Cross-functional collaboration optimization<\/li><li>Design system management<\/li><li>Data governance<\/li><li>Participant sourcing process management<\/li><li>Research and design asset management<\/li><li>Design standards<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/designops-increasing-collaboration-group.png\" alt=\"designops increasing collaboration group\" class=\"wp-image-35087\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/designops-increasing-collaboration-group.png 750w, https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/designops-increasing-collaboration-group-700x280.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>People operation<\/strong> considers the human aspect of design teams, like skills development, communication, and culture. Examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Career path direction<\/li><li>Skills matrix\/team composition assessment<\/li><li>Development programs and team training<\/li><li>Teams culture<\/li><li>Knowledge &amp; experience training<\/li><li>Streamline ubiquitous cross-functional collaboration<\/li><li>Onboarding\/off-boarding<\/li><li>Internal communication<\/li><li>Change management<\/li><li>Engagement models<\/li><li>Hiring\/job specification\/tasks review<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-designops-leader-skillset\">DesignOps Leader Skillset<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ambitions to become a DesignOps leader, <a href=\"https:\/\/asq.org\/quality-resources\/change-management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">change management<\/a> is the most important skill set. As Patrizia says during the webinar, <em>&#8220;DesignOps changes the existing reality to bring more value. It&#8217;s a very transformative discipline.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further to change management, a DesignOps leader must have a project management background. A DesignOps leader must also have strong business acumen to manage budgets and strategize to meet long-term goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since DesignOps requires cross-functional collaboration, communication and problem solving are vital skills for a DesignOps leader. They must know how to network and become spokespeople for design, drawing attention to significant wins and getting buy-in for important projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can learn more about a DesignOps leader&#8217;s qualities and how to get started with DesOps in your company in our free eBook, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/ebooks\/designops-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DesignOps 101:Guide to Design Operations<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-do-design-leaders-do\">What do Design Leaders do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A design leader is someone who focuses on product design and strategy. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/blog\/persona-great-design-leader\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Design leaders<\/a> look outward to understand design&#8217;s influence on the customer experience and how to create business value. They also coach and mentor designers to improve their skills to facilitate creative thinking and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, design leaders must ensure that design teams meet KPIs and objectives towards the organization&#8217;s business goals and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/blog\/ux-strategy-design-leadership-4-step-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">user experience strategy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-designops-leader-vs-design-leader\">DesignOps Leader vs. Design Leader<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/search-files-1.png\" alt=\"search files 1\" class=\"wp-image-33351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/search-files-1.png 750w, https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/search-files-1-700x280.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As Patrizia puts it in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qQ2KiI4SPI8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Measuring DesignOps Impact<\/a>, the DesignOps leader\/design leader relationship works similar to that of the CEO\/COO. The CEO (design leader) has a vision for the organization (design\/product), and the COO (DesignOps leader) creates the systems and processes to achieve that vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Patrizia uses five bullet points to compare the two roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DesignOps Leader:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Inward looking and process-oriented<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Mission:<\/strong> the <em>How<\/em> \/ the performance<\/li><li><strong>Focus:<\/strong> End-to-end design process &amp; teams<\/li><li><strong>KPIs:<\/strong> Team health, spending, &amp; performance metrics<\/li><li><strong>Deliverables:<\/strong> Ops roadmap &amp; strategy<\/li><li><strong>Skills:<\/strong> Change management<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Design Leader:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Outward looking and product-oriented<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Mission:<\/strong> the <em>What<\/em> \/ the product<\/li><li><strong>Focus:<\/strong> Product\/service vision &amp; individuals<\/li><li><strong>KPIs:<\/strong> Product &amp; experience metrics<\/li><li><strong>Deliverables:<\/strong> Product &amp; design strategy<\/li><li><strong>Skills:<\/strong> Influence &amp; negotiate<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>One quality a DesignOps leader and design leader have in common is a strategic mindset. They must design and implement strategies that take the organization towards its long-term goals. The most significant difference is the <strong>DesignOps leader looks inwards<\/strong> when creating a strategy while the <strong>design leader looks outwards<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-design-program-manager-vs-design-manager\">Design Program Manager vs. Design Manager<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Below each leader position, you have people who execute their directives. These <strong>tactical roles<\/strong> support the leads to ensure vision&#8217;s executed effectively and seamlessly. The design program manager (DPM) reports to the DesignOps leader and the design manager to the design lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can compare these roles using the same five bullet points:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Design Program Manager:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Mission:<\/strong> Execute Ops roadmap<\/li><li><strong>Focus:<\/strong> Align processes to execute<\/li><li><strong>KPIs:<\/strong> Program metrics<\/li><li><strong>Deliverables:<\/strong> Blueprints, project status<\/li><li><strong>Skills:<\/strong> Process &amp; project management<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Design Manager:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Mission:<\/strong> Implement design strategy<\/li><li><strong>Focus:<\/strong> Coordinate and execute design<\/li><li><strong>KPIs:<\/strong> Project tracking metrics<\/li><li><strong>Deliverables:<\/strong> Project status<\/li><li><strong>Skills:<\/strong> Team &amp; project management<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A design manager must have a solid design background and have started as a UX designer or researcher. They must have hands-on experience with design to understand UX and its challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A DPM is more project-based and therefore doesn&#8217;t require the same extensive design experience, but must still understand end-to-end <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/blog\/stages-design-thinking-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">design thinking<\/a> and processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-further-reading\">Further Reading<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-designops-101\">DesignOps 101<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for more DesignOps knowledge and insights, you can also check out our free eBook, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/ebooks\/designops-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DesignOps 101: Guide to Design Operations<\/a>. This free guide features six chapters, each written by DesignOps industry leaders. Topics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>What is DesignOps?<\/li><li>The Importance of DesignOps<\/li><li>The Impact of DesignOps<\/li><li>How DesignOps Works<\/li><li>How to Get Started With DesignOps in Your Company<\/li><li>DesignOps Tools<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DesignOps Pillar: How We Work Together<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Would you like to create a stellar design team? Read our free eBook about the first strategic area of DesignOps, that is managing a design team. Learn about rituals, practices, and processes that will help you grow an amazing design team that&#8217;s happy at their jobs. Follow: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/ebooks\/designops-pillar-people-how-we-work-together\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DesignOps Pillar: How We Work Together<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use UXPin Merge Tech to Scale Design Operations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>UXPin is proud to provide this free content to help develop and evolve DesignOps practices. 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