Utilizing New Tools in the Design World

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There is a vast selection of valuable design tools available today, and yet many companies struggle to implement the best ones.  In today’s episode, Craig Brown and Thom Singer are joined by an impartial expert who understands the importance of successfully choosing and using the best design tools.  Author and owner of Dezignstuff Matt Lombard started as a musician in the Navy and his career has taken unexpected turns that have led him to work in which he has truly excelled, even if he isn’t exactly passionate about it.  Matt shares some of the reasons that so many companies experience challenges when adopting new tools and how to more successfully implement those tools, as well as valuable career advice about the steps that anyone can take to position themselves as an expert in their field. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On today’s podcast, you will learn about:</span></p> <p><strong>The variety of tools but still an administrative gap</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why are there so many tools to choose from but companies are still experiencing gaps that result in administrative challenges? </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The loyalty of tool producers and their users can create unnecessary challenges when trying to implement the best tools for the job. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">A willingness to embrace change will ease the integration of new products. </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>How to successfully implement new tools</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Expect that the transition will take time to implement.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Recognize the traditional methods that will have to be given up when transitioning a new workflow. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Expand