Slava Shestopalov

Slava Shestopalov — Design Manager, Enablon at Wolters Kluwer. Talks and sessions delivered at UXDX.

Slava Shestopalov

Design Manager, Enablon

Slava Shestopalov is a design leader and public speaker who heads the product design team for Enablon at Wolters Kluwer, focusing on enterprise solutions for health, safety, risk management and sustainability. Since 2010 he has worked across UX, accessibility and complex data-heavy products, and is known for his practical writing, workshops and mentoring.

Past talks

2 talks · 2 events

2026

UXDX Community: AmsterdamOct 2026

Talk

How to Bring Value as a Design Leader Without Getting Hands-On

Moving from individual contributor to manager can create an uncomfortable question: if you are no longer producing the designs, where does your value come from? Slava shares the fears and mindset shifts that accompanied his own transition, then explores practical ways design leaders can improve team performance, consistency, knowledge-sharing and strategic direction without taking the work back from their teams.

Slava Shestopalov

2024

UXDX Community: Integrating Human Insights in AI and Leadership StrategiesJun 2024

Talk

How to Lead the Way as a Hands-On Designer

As a proficient designer handling practical tasks, you might hit a plateau in skill development and professional advancement. While you’ve earned respect from colleagues, maintain clear communication with developers, and consistently deliver high-quality digital solutions backed up by research, you might wonder about further growth opportunities. Must you transition to leadership to progress, or is there a way to elevate your impact while retaining the craft of design? In this talk, Slava will showcase inspiring examples of how individual contributors can boost their design work from good to exceptional without sacrificing hands-on involvement. You will gain insights into practical strategies for expanding your impact, fostering innovation within your design process, and effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Slava Shestopalov