The 4 Real Reasons Companies Hire Designers (And How to Prove Your Value) | Part 2

Everyone tells you design is about making things look good. But it is not. Design is about saving time, reducing risk, and creating leverage inside a business. That's what we're talking about in this episode of the Design Table Podcast.

This is part 2 and we cover the overlooked reasons designers get hired and how to turn your work into measurable impact.

We go beyond revenue and look into time savings, operational efficiency, risk reduction, compliance, and long-term brand impact. We share real examples from different industries (construction, pharma, SaaS, and product design) to show you how designers create impact that goes far beyond visuals.

In this episode you’ll learn:
🔸 How design saves time across teams and operations
🔸 Why time saved often turns into revenue and scale
🔸 How UX work can reduce business risk including compliance, errors, and lawsuits
🔸 Real-world examples from construction workflows and pharma packaging
🔸 Why brand, differentiation, and ownership still matter
🔸 The hidden trait that makes designers stand out

⏱ Chapters
00:00 Intro to Part 2
02:00 Reason 3 Designers save time
08:00 Construction workflow example
14:00 Translating time saved into money
18:00 Reason 4 Designers reduce risk
23:00 Pharma compliance example
27:00 Brand, differentiation, and ownership
32:00 Final thoughts

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