64: The State of Design Orgs—Growth Paths, Quality Standards, and Empowerment Gaps

Finding Our Way • January 24, 2026 • Solo Episode

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Peter and Jesse discuss findings from Peter's survey of 750 UX pracitioners on organizational health. Designers feel good about their work but struggle with quality standards, staffing, and career growth. Senior practitioners are the unhealthiest group. Reporting structure predicts team health. Consulting teams outperform in-house teams, where visionary design capabilities have atrophied and empowerment remains elusive.

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