Sentido - Finding Sense and Purpose in Design Leadership

Part-memoir, part-guidebook, an inspiring account of the power of design, diversity, and sisterhood from a seasoned design leader. Rand offers a compelling and inspiring account of how she navigated personal and professional challenges throughout her life, from losing her mother to breast cancer at 16 to battling the stagnation, sexism, and the micro- and macro-aggressions she encountered in the workplace. Throughout the book, she explores the vital importance of resilience, humility, and the power of instincts, providing readers with pivotal and actionable lessons. Written with broad appeal,

Product details

• Authors: John Maeda, Alison Rand
• Assisted by: Maeda John (Foreword)
• Publisher: The MIT Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 16.09.2025
• EAN: 9780262049900
• ISBN: 978-0-262-04990-0
• No. of pages: 176
• Series: Simplicity: Design, Technology, Business, Life
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Interior design, design; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Leadership, DESIGN / History & Criticism, History of art / art & design styles, Social groups, Management: leadership & motivation, Industrial / commercial art & design, Management: leadership and motivation, history of design, Personnel & human resources management, Diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Diversity & Inclusion