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Product Management
8mo
a product designer
Transitioning from Design to Product Management—Seeking Advice and Guidance
Hi everyone,
I’ve worked as an architect for 2 years, then a year as a furniture designer, and now as a product designer developing new products. Lately, I’ve been considering a career shift into product management and would appreciate advice on making this transition.
Specifically:
1. What skills are essential for moving from design to product management? What gaps should I focus on given my lack of experience with engineers, coding, and IT?
2. What’s the best approach to transition—should I focus on hands-on learning, shadowing PMs, or something else?
3. Any recommended courses, certifications, or resources (books, webinars) for someone with a design background to build a solid foundation in product management?
4. What strong advice would you give to someone aiming to excel in this role with a design-focused background?
Thanks for your insights!

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ps0210
5mo
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I can help and train, you can connect with me on linkedin parth-soni-68a420175

a deputy manager
8mo
Furniture designer ? Is that a designation ? Like what exactly is that, Sounds so cool

a product designer
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8mo
[a deputy manager](username) designing bespoke furniture as per customer needs and ergonomics

dilbert
8mo (edited)
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To look at it one way, Product is a product, so the fundamentals and concepts for product, design, customer centricity and markets mostly remain same, Again there are some differences like what shapes IT product needs and human interaction is different and also the way it’s built and used, and the business model may be. Good to get an understanding n perspective of these and how these products are designed and built.
One easy way is read concise and easy to understand articles from Medium on software product management.

a product designer
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8mo
[dilbert](username) thanks

an assistant manager
8mo
To make the transition smooth, focus on building your technical skills, like understanding market trends and project management. Network with other product managers, think strategically about products and keep learning about the latest industry stuff.

a product designer
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8mo
[an assistant manager](username) I'm looking through most of the articles online but unable to have a good start, felt confusing.

superbblackbird
8mo
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Brother focus on building skills in communication, project management, and technical knowledge along wth seeking mentorship and relevant courses to bridge the gap for your transition to product management. This will help you👍👍 Good luck

a product designer
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8mo
[misskick](username) thanks, there problem here is unable to find out relevant courses and confused between various online certifications Or executive mba course or where to start and how to what's the best way? What are the points I need to keep in mind before taking a course.

curiouscrazy
8mo
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Same here, could we connect in LinkedIn?
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