Get to know Heather Jansen, Senior Product Designer in fintech and WILD Programming Co-Lead. Like many, her path through design has been marked with some twists and turns. With a diverse background and a passion for both artistry and problem-solving, she continues to thrive in her chosen field, always seeking new opportunities to make a meaningful impact through design. Heather shares her thoughts on craft, integrity, and going with her gut as a creative leader.| AIGA San Francisco
Isra Safawi, Product Designer at Reddit and WILD Editorial Co-Lead, believes aspiring design leaders should forge their own path. Hers is about asking thoughtful questions, exploring what she really cares about, and finding her own authentic voice in design. Isra’s observations on the challenges designers face and her hopes for the future of design highlight exactly that–an emerging unique perspective in design and leadership.| AIGA San Francisco
Ayesha Mathews, Head of Global Brand Experience @Nium and WILD Editorial Lead, shares her fascinating professional journey toward creating transformative, impactful experiences. We’re inspired by her optimism for the future of design and provoked by her principles for building a meaningful creative career. Throughout her work and her relationships, Ayesha’s passion for people and community sparkles “with love.”| AIGA San Francisco
The AIGA San Francisco chapter had founded the Women in Leadership & Design (WILD) program in 2018. Like many ‘extra-curricular’ activities, it fell dormant during the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the leadership of Rachel Gogel, AIGA SF Board Member and WILD Chair, we set out to re-activate WILD in early 2022. Assembling an ace board of design leaders, the WILD team would engage a new cohort of Bay Area women and non-binary creative professionals.| AIGA San Francisco