Beyond the Wireframe

""Paul's book takes readers on a journey through his career, sharing a variety of stories and learnings along the way. This makes it more than just a list of tactical frameworks; it's a collection of relatable stories that shed light on the challenges design leaders face. Each chapter concludes with a leadership toolkit, providing actionable insights and tactical approaches to apply immediately. Additionally, Paul includes reflection questions to help readers reflect on their design leadership roles. I found this format incredibly easy to read and a great reference for my leadership journey. Whether you're a new design leader or a seasoned professional, I highly recommend this book. You're guaranteed to walk away with valuable insights and actionable steps to improve your design leadership skills."" S Williams, Head of Design Systems Founder, Design Systems Collective ""Reading Beyond the Wireframe felt like a series of generous conversations with a grounded mentor who knows what it means to lead with intention and clarity. Paul Dering speaks to those working at the intersection of creativity, systems, and human complexity in this book. As a professional who supports neurodivergent individuals, I found deep resonance in Paul's emphasis on psychological safety, purpose-driven leadership, and the structures that make meaningful work possible. This book is the perfect fit for changemakers creating spaces for both leaders and creatives to intentionally thrive."" A Dabu, ICF-accredited ADHD Coach ""What's always made Paul different is how he connects everything: people, ideas, products, and purpose. Paul builds things that last - teams, products, and ideas. This book nails it. It's full of the kind of thinking you wish more leaders had. You'll see why once you dive in."" S Jobling, Engineering Manager, podcaster & community advocate ""Beyond the Wireframe addresses a pervasive problem in the industry; that of different stakeholders becoming entrenched in their opposing views based on their different understandings of what makes a good product. By proposing ways to tackle this divide collaboratively rather than oppositionally, Paul Dering shows a path forward for organizations to build better products that provide more value for both users and the business. By seeing business and technical constraints as design parameters and as a challenge to address, UX teams can create solutions that get buy-in from executives and business leaders. Filled with specific examples from his career, Beyond the Wireframe made it easy to implement these ways of working in my own design practice."" C Nixon, Senior User Experience Researcher