The craft of design

Mark Aquino, a Group Design Manager at Deel, began his career with a psychology background before transitioning into design. His entry into the field was unconventional, stemming from an entrepreneurial venture in electronic dance music (Echo Drop Entertainment). After selling the business, he moved to agency consulting, which eventually led him to work with design teams. He played a pivotal role...

1. Career Roots & Startup Speed After growing frustrated with the slow pace and rigid stakeholder approvals at enterprise giants like British Telecom (BT), Muhammed Salim pivoted to hyper-growth startups where speed and autonomy are prioritized. 2. The Revolute Era: Grinding to a "Super App" The Culture: Salim highlights an autonomous, high-grit environment where design teams routinely worked...