Act 02
Scene 31 – Featuring Alex Christian
Alex Christian, a seasoned UX leader with two decades of experience across global markets, sits down with Naresh Shan to unpack the evolution of design through the lens of culture, process, and ambition. He reflects on the shift from agency experimentation to structured product environments, and now, into a future shaped by AI.
- Exploring how creative ambition must evolve within the structure of business environments
- Revealing the cost of ignoring strategy in favor of purely aesthetic or conceptual work
- Understanding how reliance on rigid process can limit innovation and dilute design impact
His insights challenge designers to think beyond execution. To become translators of creativity into value. To articulate their decisions not just beautifully, but persuasively. To resist complacency and embrace growth, even in uncertain times.
For those navigating a career in a competitive landscape, this episode offers clarity. For those working within process-heavy teams, it proposes balance. And for those feeling stuck in execution, it presents a path forward.