The Design Team is growing. It’s getting bigger, more layered, and more diverse. As the team grows, so does the need for off the clock moments where trust and chemistry form. These moments of connection clarify a team’s sense of who it is, and sharpen its vision of who it’s becoming.
Making Space
As the Design Team grows, the importance of connection remains paramount. A night over dinner looks like a social occasion, but really it’s a structural pillar that allows the team to slow down and sync up. It’s an opportunity to connect and learn more about who they’re building with.
Sharing futures
The dinner gathered PD lifers along with new members who were off the clock with their teammates for the first time. Conversation turned to skills people want to build, risks they want to take, and the kind of designers they’re becoming. As Trevor put it, “It’s important to track and take note of the things you’ve worked on throughout the year. They show that PD isn’t just a place to work, it’s a place to grow.”
Health by Design
The walk to dinner and the choice of venue reflected PD’s belief that health and culture are built moment by moment. The night was a chance for newer team members to experience the values, pace, and personality of PD as they connected with colleagues outside of their professional roles.
Conclusion
The 2025 Design Team year-end dinner was about building a vital foundation for team growth. It was a means for teammates old and new to understand not just the projects at hand, but each other. That’s the work too.
