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Femke.design: The real reason you're not seen as a strategic designer (and how to fix it)

Ever feel like you’re just executing a brief instead of steering the product ship? The shift from order-taker to strategic designer is all in how you show up: jump in early like Steven, ask smarter “why” questions like Miranda, spot the bigger picture, and challenge back when things don’t add up. Paint the impact of your work in clear numbers and stories so you’re seen not just as a doer, but a driver of real value.

Bonus tip: lean into AI tools (Angelina’s secret weapon) to boost speed, clarity, and impact, so you can iterate faster and sell your ideas with confidence. Nail these micro-habits and you’ll stop waiting for strategy to land on your desk—you’ll be the one making it happen.

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