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Nov 2024
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What does it mean to be the Chief Design...

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Chief Design Officer Series: Episode 2
Mark Kawano, Chief Design Officer at Zoom, shared his 25+ years of experience in companies like Apple, Slack, and Adobe and the importance of influencing Design beyond the design organisation.
Join us for the third episode of our Chief Design Officer Series, where we talk to Chief Design Officers from the most forward-thinking companies. 

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