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5 things I learned as a product designer: a 10-year journey at Amazon, Walmart and startups

UX Collective

This shift in mindset meant embracing feedback, iterating based on insights that went beyond my immediate realm of expertise, such as from Engineering and Product Management teams. Beyond the design team, I came to recognize the vital role played by XFN (cross-functional collaboration). 50% of a designers job is communication.