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Esko Lehtme

Esko Lehtme

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As a design lead at SEB Baltic, I drive a design area strategy that aligns business objectives with user needs in the financial sector. This approach has resulted in optimized processes, mature design practices within our product development organization, and higher-quality design work.

My writing explores the intersections of design careers, design leadership, and self-development. I share my hard-earned insights from my journey to help others establish effective design processes and build strong teams.

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Recent writing

Three areas that catalyzed UX maturity
Design Leadership
By focusing on three key areas of UX maturity — awareness, processes, and outcome measurement — we created a powerful catalyst for organizational change. This unexpected combination was more effective than a broad maturity approach.
Eliminating waste in UX workflows with lean process mapping
Design Leadership
Process mapping transformed our UX team by revealing inefficiencies, clarifying responsibilities, and enabling strategic planning. By applying lean principles to our workflow, we reduced project setup time by weeks and gained the flexibility to manage multiple projects efficiently.
Impact Day 2024
Design Leadership
Discover how to transform accessibility compliance into meaningful digital inclusivity. Learn practical approaches to create more inclusive digital experiences beyond mere rule-following, as shared at Impact Day 2024.