In smaller teams without a pod structure, it can be challenging to shift junior designers from a 'feature factory' mindset.Encouraging new hires to bring feature ideas can help spot talent and provide unique perspectives on product direction.Structuring the workload of junior UI/UX designers involves dissection and exploration of the product.Product dissection helps designers understand the product surface and possible opportunities.Having junior designers diagram the product and discuss their findings with the product team can lead to valuable insights.Exploration involves meeting with leadership and cross-functional teams to address business needs through user research and prototyping.Using both dissection and exploration strategies instills a culture of ownership in the design team.An example of exploration led to a successful feature idea at a weight loss startup, leveraging patient progress photos for organic growth.Sharing features designed by the team allowed the company to use comparison photos effectively on social media without cost.Encouraging exploration and dissection empowers design teams to uncover impactful features for a business.