Design Director to Founder, Adit Gupta (ex ServiceNow), Founder Bookstates | The Design Podcast

Adit Gupta is a seasoned design leader and entrepreneur with a deep-rooted passion for mathematics and philosophy. For over 15 years, he has driven high-impact design initiatives across a wide spectrum of industries — from education and travel to payments, retail, finance, health, and customer experience. Most recently, he served as Director of Product Design at ServiceNow, where he built and scaled world-class design teams and helped shape products used by millions worldwide.Adit’s approach to design — and to life — is grounded in the belief that truly meaningful products emerge at the intersection of empathy, systems thinking, and a profound respect for the human condition.________________BookStates A personal reading companion for curious minds. Available on iOS, Android, and Web, it helps readers track their reading progress, reflect on their reading patterns, capture highlights, and discover book recommendations tailored to their intellectual journey. More than a tracker, BookStates is designed to reveal what your books say about you — turning reading into a deeper act of self-discovery and connection. Built with intention, it caters to readers who value reflection as much as information.0:20 - Introduction1:39 - How to become a Design Director5:02 - Do you need Degrees to climb up the corporate ladder7:26 - Role of a degree10:13 - How to introduce yourself in a job interview12:08 - How to deal with the constant urge to do something16:30 - A.I. in Design20:42 - Staying up to date with A.I.22:45 - Quality of Ideas25:50 - 'Design Debt' Concept31:33 - Journey to building BoosStates35:52 - Evolution with reading books and BookStates41:22 - Reflective reading in BookStates45:20 - The age of Solopreneurs47:25 - Does Gen Z take risks50:10 - Feeling overwhelmed with switching jobs54:37 - Conclusion________________

Order the book: INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN“Introduction to Design” isn’t just a book; it’s a helpful guide that clears up confusion, busts myths, and shows the way for new designers. With the help of beautiful and simplified diagrams and illustrations, this book makes understanding the design world even easier and more practical, empowering readers to explore their creativity with confidence. Split into four main parts, each one acts like a map, leading you through the world of design. It helps you understand what design is all about and figure out your own path within it. With easy-to-understand writing and detailed illustrations, this book goes beyond just teaching—it becomes a joyful experience, full of knowledge, and a journey of discovery and understanding yourself better.I've been designing for 15 years and if this book had come 15 years ago, I would have achieved all I did till now, in 8 years! Aaquib WaniFounder & Creative Director Aaquib Wani Design________________________________________

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