Awkward Silences

#184 - Use Context For More Influence with Kristen DeLap of Econify

March 3, 2026·39 min·6-min readinterviewtechnology
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A designer's craft remains essential, but influence in today’s tight business climate comes from understanding organizational context, decision-making dynamics, and storytelling that connects product roadmaps to real user emotions. Kristen DeLap emphasizes that designers must move beyond ar

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Kristen DeLap

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Kristen DeLapBen

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EconifyCrate & BarrelHerman Miller

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FigJamDreamweaver

Topics

Career DevelopmentLeadershipProduct Management

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