Why Figma Shouldn't Be Your Only Source of Truth: Insights from Ryan Lucas, VP of Design at Rippling

In this episode of Executive Function, Brett interviews Ryan Lucas, VP of Design at Rippling, about the evolving role of design leadership. Ryan, with a background in industrial design and startup founding, shares his unique perspective on how modern software design is shaped beyond tools like Figma. The discussion highlights the importance of delegation as a key design skill and touches on the broader implications for leadership in design teams.