Craft & Systems

Craft inspires. Systems deliver.

Hard-earned lessons in product design and software leadership.
One thoughtful post each month.

Why Shipping Faster Quietly Degrades Product Experience

Every few years, companies rediscover the same idea: “Let’s bring product and design closer together.” Sometimes that means tighter collaboration, which is good! Sometimes it means…

Dan Sauvé

7 min read

March 31, 2026

Leadership

Org Design Is a Living System

Most organizations treat org design as an event. A reorg happens, reporting lines shift, teams are restructured, a new operating model is presented, and there is a short period of optimism.…

Dan Sauvé

4 min read

February 25, 2026

The Hardest Part of Design Leadership (That No One Teaches You)

There is a persistent idea in tech that design leadership is a softer form of leadership. Less political, less exposed, and more vibey. Design organizations are often seen as places where…

Dan Sauvé

5 min read

January 28, 2026