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What does design leadership really mean in today’s AI-driven world?

In this conversation at UX India, Neha Saraswat, Group Product Design Manager at Intuit, shares her journey as a design leader and reflects on impact, influence, women in leadership, and the future of AI in design.

This discussion goes beyond titles and roles. It explores what it takes to lead with purpose, build meaningful teams, and create long-term impact in product design.

In this episode, we discuss:
• What “leading with impact” truly means
• The real responsibilities of a Group Product Design Manager
• How to earn and use your “seat at the table”
• Why leadership is more about listening than speaking
• The realities of women in leadership
• Career trade-offs and difficult choices
• Integrating Generative AI into design workflows
• Using frameworks like Double Diamond with AI
• Why future designers will lead from day one
• How to build influence as a design professional
• The importance of documentation and design frameworks
• Advice for aspiring design leaders
Neha shares honest reflections about career growth, motherhood, corporate systems, and what it takes to sustain leadership over time.
If you are a:
Product Designer
UX Designer
Design Manager
Women in tech
Leadership aspirant
AI-curious creative professional
This conversation will offer practical insight and long-term career perspective.
Design is no longer just about craft.
It is about influence, systems thinking, and building people.
Watch till the end for rapid fire insights on books, habits, and daily practices that shape leadership.

⏱ Chapters
00:00 – Introduction
00:45 – What Does Leading with Impact Mean?
02:00 – Inside the Role: Group Product Design Manager at Intuit
04:20 – Situational Leadership vs Consistent Leadership
05:30 – Getting a Seat at the Table
08:30 – Women in Leadership: The Hard Realities
12:00 – Career Trade-offs & Personal Choices
14:30 – Integrating AI into Design Teams
16:00 – Double Diamond + Generative AI Framework
18:00 – Future of Design Leadership in the AI Era
20:20 – Advice for Aspiring Design Leaders
22:00 – Why Frameworks & Documentation Matter
26:00 – Rapid Fire Round