Author
Justin Dauer
Justin is an internationally renowned design leader, author, and speaker from Chicago.
A perpetual student of design, Justin is ever-evolving in his craft and its infusion into the digital landscape. Medium-agnostic in approach, he leverages the same core set of values across practice (culture), process (craft), and product (output)—with the belief that “connection” is at the heart of it all.
He speaks internationally on culture and design, including keynotes at the UXPA International Conference, Midwest UX, and St. Louis Design Week. Justin is also the writer of the celebrated books Creative Culture, & Inspiration and In Fulfillment: The Designer’s Journey, a former VP of Design at CVS Health, and current founder of agency Anomali by Design.
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In a world where AI can generate good-looking work instantly, “good” can’t carry the weight it used to carry in design conversations. What can carry that weight are language and actions that reflect what design has always been at its best: goals-aligned, research-informed, constraints-aware, and outcomes-focused. Returning ALA author Justin Dauer explains.
As Justin Dauer contends in this excerpt from his latest book, In Fulfillment: A Designer’s Journey, being willing to evolve is the hallmark of a good designer.
Companies often tout their "culture" as a reason to you should consider working there, but often what they pass off as culture amounts to little more than a foosball table and free snacks. In this excerpt from Creative Culture, Justin Dauer draws direct connections between an organizations’ true culture and the design work that it does.
When we prioritize billable hours over people, our work environments can take a turn for the tense. Some agencies try to combat low morale with foosball and fancy perks, but what really matters is investing in people: fostering a workplace that supports dialogue, collaboration, and professional development. From onboarding new hires to ongoing engagement, Justin Dauer shares some starting points for a healthy office dynamic and confident, happy employees.
It’s no secret that pixel art is experiencing a resurgence—just look at video games like Mojang’s Minecraft and Superbrothers’
Sword & Sworcery. Justin Dauer of The Dead Pixel Society invites you to join the fun of exploring this old-meets-new medium.
