GSGuy Segal
Founding mentor
Director, Design & Design Systems @ Thomson Reuters
Toronto, Canada Toronto (UTC-4) 15+ yrs in design
About
I am a design leader with over 25 years of experience in the tech industry, specializing in UX, product design, and design ops. My expertise in design leadership and people management has allowed me to foster innovation and collaboration within design teams, establishing robust design practices and leading them to success. In recent years, I've focused on design systems, building and growing teams around the practice, and launching systems that optimize efficiency and enhance user experiences.
How I can help
I'm passionate about design leadership and people management. I want to help managers be better at what they do. Management is a unique skill set that doesn't get the proper support it deserves. Whether you're new to management, thinking of becoming a manager, or have been one for a while, I'm happy to help you unlock the best manager you can be. I'm also happy to talk building teams, hiring designers, design systems, and design ops!
Ask me about
IC to manager
First or only designer
A reorg
Influence without authority
Stakeholder standoffs
Presenting to execs
Imposter syndrome
Building a design system
First design hires
Craft to strategy
Growing into leadership
Expertise
UX Designer
UX Researcher
Product Designer
Design Manager
Design systems
Leadership
People Management
Design Ops
Service design
Building design practices