Abbey Smalley
Former Head of Design Programs, Amazon
Abbey Smalley, former Head of Design Programs for Amazon Design Leadership, is a seasoned Product Design (UX) and Design Programs Leader with 15+ years experience. She has launched over 400 experiences in the Retail, Healthcare, Fitness, eCommerce, Food and Manufacturing industries. Abbey considers herself an empathetic "Creative Scientist" who thrives on finding the intersection of solving problems for users and providing business value through the orchestration of people partnerships, effective processes and clear design strategy.
Rosenverse talks by Abbey:
" I got a no. The message I was hearing was, scale the best you can with what you have and make it work. "
Scaling UX Past the Size of Your Team
January 8, 2024
" Sharing research should take more time than actually conducting it because socializing insights drives impact. "
Theme 4: Discussion
January 8, 2024
" Almost no current roles in 2023 are looking for someone with zero years experience, highlighting an entry-level gap. "
Today’s Design Ops and Programs Landscape & Career Paths
October 4, 2023
