Stop Burning Out Designers - Creating Supportive Workplaces in Tech

Watch a conference talk from the Hatch Conference where a global product design executive shares personal insights and practical strategies for combating designer burnout in the tech industry. Learn about the rising stress levels affecting workers globally, with special attention to the unique challenges faced by parents and caregivers in fast-paced tech environments. Discover actionable steps for creating supportive workplaces, managing workload effectively, and implementing leadership practices that prevent team exhaustion. Drawing from 20 years of industry experience building successful design practices at companies like Hot Studio and Autodesk, explore the critical balance between productivity and well-being through topics including burnout recognition, workplace changes, design-specific stressors, personal control factors, workload management, and essential guidance for managers.