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WHY YOU SHOULD STOP COMPLAINING

whydesignishard.substack.com6 min read

Summary from the TLDR Design newsletter

Designers should stop complaining about dysfunctional organizations and leaders, since decades of complaints haven't solved these problems. Converting complaints into actionable proposals proves more effective, as well-designed complaints transform into pitches, arguments, or plans that drive change. Instead of complaining, designers should pursue three alternatives: seeking power to make decisions, becoming influential advisors, or developing self-awareness about their limitations.