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How did a company acquisition feel like for a product designer
- Three years ago, during the hard Covid lockdown in The Netherlands, the news arrived at our company; we were going to be acquired by a competitor.
- The acquisition brought changes to the team structures which had better representation at the leadership level with individual leaders for each function.
- During the acquisition, there was acquisition bias in decision-making leading to difficulties finding joint solutions later.
- Collaborating with people outside of the immediate reach brought up critical aspects in the user experience that were missed initially.
- Employees tend to speculate about the consequences of the acquisition but that should not hinder their work.
- Presenting products flows to the team of the acquiring company was the big part of the product designer's work in the beginning.
- Merging two design teams brings up different approaches to their role in the company and the need for a strong leader with a vision.
- Designers should embrace the change and take the opportunity to influence it early on, and try to understand what the acquisition means for them.
- Having a sense of values, maturity and a backup plan helps maintain mental and professional health.
- The experience of an acquisition may have its challenges but it is an opportunity to grow professionally and contribute to building something new.
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