Kristin Skinner
Co-author, Org Design for Design Orgs
Kristin Skinner is a design management executive and recognized thought leader in design operations and design program management. She is co-author of Org Design for Design Orgs: Building and Managing In-House Design Teams, the first book dedicated to the organization, management, and operations of in-house design teams. A frequent conference keynoter and workshop leader, Kristin co-created and co-curates the DesignOps Summit series—the foremost design operations event—and has curated the Leading Experience conference. Her executive experience includes senior design management and leadership roles at Chase, Capital One, Adaptive Path, and Microsoft.
Rosenverse talks by Kristin:

" I don't actually like to be in the spotlight. I much prefer to shine a light on others. "
Theme 2: Introduction and Provocation
January 8, 2024

" The audience tripled from 200 to 600 in the second year, which absolutely blew us away. "
Theme 1 Intro
September 29, 2021

" Real learning happens when students can connect what they learn to real-life situations. "
Five Years of DesignOps
September 29, 2021

" Measurement is never done; it's always an ongoing investigation and refinement process. "
8 Types of Measures in Design Operations (Videoconference)
April 16, 2020

" Operationalizing design means creating the space for the team to do their best work within any constraint. "
Group Activity: A Deep Dive Into Value and Outcomes
October 23, 2019

" Much of what causes designers to stress is a result of flawed operations. "
Opening Keynote: Org Design for Design Orgs
November 6, 2017