Arty Rivera's guest appearances

Arty Rivera

The Innovation Engine Podcast

Design Thinking 101

Lauren Currie

Laura Vanderkam

Nir Eyal

David Burkus

Laura Roeder

Amy Herman

Teresa Amabile

Denise Ho

Bob Moesta

Doug Powell

Jason Schupbach

Steve Portigal

Golden Krishna

Safi Bahcall

Chris Graham

OwlTail

Today we discuss the transformative potential of design systems and how they can help accomplish alignment and the integration of different silos — key ingredients to any successful transformations or turnarounds. Joining us is Art Rivera, a former member of the 3Pillar UX team and current Director of Product Design for Mobile Posse. In addition to offering his insight on business transformation, Arty shares the story of his personal transformation from designer to design leader to business leader, and what he’s learned along the way.   Resources:  Mobileposse.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/artemiorivera Read:  “Human-Centered Design lets carriers unlock the door to the Experience Economy”    Learn more and get the full show notes at: 3PillarGlobal.com

Today we discuss the transformative potential of design systems and how they can help accomplish alignment and the integration of different silos — key ingredients to any successful transformations or turnarounds. Joining us is Art Rivera, a former member of the 3Pillar UX team and current Director of Product Design for Mobile Posse. In addition to offering his insight on business transformation, Arty shares the story of his personal transformation from designer to design leader to business leader, and what he’s learned along the way. Resources: <ul> <li><a href="https://mobileposse.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mobileposse.com</a></li> <li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/artemiorivera/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.linkedin.com/in/artemiorivera</a></li> <li>Read: <a href="https://www.smartbrief.com/original/2020/01/human-centered-design-lets-carriers-unlock-door-experience-economy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> “Human-Centered Design lets carriers unlock the door to the Experience Economy”</a></li> </ul> Learn more and get the full show notes at: <a href="https://www.3pillarglobal.com/insights/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3PillarGlobal.com</a>

Ep. 161 - The Transformative Potential Of Design Systems  - With Arty Rivera | Transformation Turnaround

Artemio “Arty” Rivera, a former designer at 3Pillar Global and current UX Lead at Capital One as well as a leader at Design Thinking DC, joins me today to talk about the learning experiences that grew his career, his insights from applying design thinking, and much more.   When Arty was a child, he started sketching spaceships, aliens, and dresses. Later, as a teenager in 10th grade, he did a personal project in which he learned to make a website and got his first serious taste of technological design. In college at Stanford, he stumbled into the product design program at the d.school. Upon learning that he could do engineering and sketching in on major, he switched to studying product design.   After graduation, he found a job in DC working as a UX designer. In our conversation, you’ll learn about how the beginning of his career went, and some of the early challenges and achievements he experienced. His first lesson, he explains, is how hard it is to convince an organization that designers and developers need to meet with the people they’re creating software for.   Arty reveals in our conversation that if he could go back in time and give his younger self advice, it would be simply to “be more flexible.” When he first joined 3Pillar Global, he had a fixed idea of what design thinking should look like. Over time, he came to understand that it’s important to be conscious of how you apply the best practices to adapt to the client’s priorities and needs.   We’ll spend some time chatting about the incredible Meetup group Design Thinking DC (or DT:DC) and the Summer of Design, which was created by DT:DC members. Arty will also share his thoughts on key topics such as how to talk to community partners about getting involved with a design project, and what he would tell an organization hiring a designer or design firm for the first time. Tune in to learn all about this, and much more!   Learn More About Today’s Guest  Artemio Rivera on LinkedIn @arty on Twitter   In This Episode [01:20] — Arty starts off the conversation by talking a bit about his background and his path to where he is now. [08:08] — Coming from his perspective, what were some of the early challenges that Arty had to wrestle with in his career? [10:21] — We hear about Camellia George, a fantastic manager who Arty had early in his career. [13:22] — Arty talks about how he grew as a designer from the point he has been describing. [16:00] — How did Arty see the shift in the perceived value of design? He answers, then talks about where he is now. [21:14] — Arty discusses the differences between the way he approaches design now and the way he did earlier in his career. [26:50] — We hear Arty’s thoughts on how to get the needed level of trust and access to sensitive conversations. [32:00] — What message would Arty send to his younger self in terms of what he should expect in terms of applying design, if he was able to? [34:23] — Arty goes into more depth about what Design Thinking DC is. He and Dawan then chat about how they met. [40:55] — We learn about the Summer of Design, and how it came to be. [45:53] — What are some of the key things that Arty would tell someone to make sure they communicate to get a community partner to be involved with a design project? [48:25] — Arty talks about some of the impact that the Summer of Design teams have had in working with community partners. [51:46] — Dawan points out that this is a volunteer activity by the DT:DC leadership. [53:43] — How has Arty seen non-designers or people who are new to design get to the next level? [56:17] — If there were one message that Arty could communicate to any organization hiring a designer for the first time, what would it be? [60:26] — Arty digs deeper into the starting point if you’re already looking at transforming your organization. [63:18] — Where can people find out more about Arty and his work? He talks about his work at 3Pillar, as well as introducing his other project,  ConSpot.   Links and Resources  Artemio Rivera on LinkedIn @arty on Twitter 3Pillar Global Capital One d.school Camellia George  Design Thinking DC Stephanie Rowe Summer of Design Jenn Gustetic Nathan Ritter Design &amp; Thinking documentary  ConSpot yes@designthinking101.com (Dawan Stanford)

Artemio “Arty” Rivera, a former designer at <a href="https://www.3pillarglobal.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3Pillar Global</a> and current UX Lead at <a href="https://www.capitalone.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Capital One</a> as well as a leader at Design Thinking DC, joins me today to talk about the learning experiences that grew his career, his insights from applying design thinking, and much more. When Arty was a child, he started sketching spaceships, aliens, and dresses. Later, as a teenager in 10th grade, he did a personal project in which he learned to make a website and got his first serious taste of technological design. In college at Stanford, he stumbled into the product design program at the <a href="https://dschool.stanford.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">d.school</a>. Upon learning that he could do engineering and sketching in on major, he switched to studying product design. After graduation, he found a job in DC working as a UX designer. In our conversation, you’ll learn about how the beginning of his career went, and some of the early challenges and achievements he experienced. His first lesson, he explains, is how hard it is to convince an organization that designers and developers need to meet with the people they’re creating software for. Arty reveals in our conversation that if he could go back in time and give his younger self advice, it would be simply to “be more flexible.” When he first joined <a href="https://www.3pillarglobal.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3Pillar Global</a>, he had a fixed idea of what design thinking should look like. Over time, he came to understand that it’s important to be conscious of how you apply the best practices to adapt to the client’s priorities and needs. We’ll spend some time chatting about the incredible Meetup group <a href="https://www.meetup.com/Design-Thinking-DC/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Design Thinking DC</a> (or DT:DC) and the <a href="https://www.summerofdesigndc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Summer of Design</a>, which was created by DT:DC members. Arty will also share his thoughts on key topics such as how to talk to community partners about getting involved with a design project, and what he would tell an organization hiring a designer or design firm for the first time. Tune in to learn all about this, and much more! Learn More About Today’s Guest <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/artemiorivera/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Artemio Rivera on LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/arty?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@arty on Twitter</a> In This Episode [01:20] — Arty starts off the conversation by talking a bit about his background and his path to where he is now. [08:08] — Coming from his perspective, what were some of the early challenges that Arty had to wrestle with in his career? [10:21] — We hear about <a href="https://www.camelliageorge.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Camellia George</a>, a fantastic manager who Arty had early in his career. [13:22] — Arty talks about how he grew as a designer from the point he has been describing. [16:00] — How did Arty see the shift in the perceived value of design? He answers, then talks about where he is now. [21:14] — Arty discusses the differences between the way he approaches design now and the way he did earlier in his career. [26:50] — We hear Arty’s thoughts on how to get the needed level of trust and access to sensitive conversations. [32:00] — What message would Arty send to his younger self in terms of what he should expect in terms of applying design, if he was able to? [34:23] — Arty goes into more depth about what <a href="https://www.meetup.com/Design-Thinking-DC/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Design Thinking DC</a> is. He and Dawan then chat about how they met. [40:55] — We learn about the <a href="https://www.summerofdesigndc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Summer of Design</a>, and how it came to be. [45:53] — What are some of the key things that Arty would tell someone to make sure they communicate to get a community partner to be involved with a design project? [48:25] — Arty talks about some of the impact that the Summer of Design teams have had in working with community partners. [51:46] — Dawan points out that this is a volunteer activity by the DT:DC leadership. [53:43] — How has Arty seen non-designers or people who are new to design get to the next level? [56:17] — If there were one message that Arty could communicate to any organization hiring a designer for the first time, what would it be? [60:26] — Arty digs deeper into the starting point if you’re already looking at transforming your organization. [63:18] — Where can people find out more about Arty and his work? He talks about his work at 3Pillar, as well as introducing his other project, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrvRLp_32nmIKWtYSzxhpLw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> ConSpot</a>. Links and Resources <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/artemiorivera/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Artemio Rivera on LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/arty?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@arty on Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.3pillarglobal.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3Pillar Global</a> <a href="https://www.capitalone.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Capital One</a> <a href="https://dschool.stanford.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">d.school</a> <a href="https://www.camelliageorge.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Camellia George</a> <a href="https://www.meetup.com/Design-Thinking-DC/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Design Thinking DC</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanielrowe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stephanie Rowe</a> <a href="https://www.summerofdesigndc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Summer of Design</a> <a href="https://www.jenngustetic.me/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jenn Gustetic</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanritter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nathan Ritter</a> <a href="http://designthinkingmovie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Design &amp; Thinking documentary</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrvRLp_32nmIKWtYSzxhpLw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> ConSpot</a> <a href="mailto:yes@designthinking101.com">yes@designthinking101.com</a> (Dawan Stanford)

A Designer's Pathway, Working with Clients, and Design Thinking DC with Arty Rivera - DT101 E7