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Summary
Ask any DesignOps practitioner to name their “go-to” tool and you’re likely to hear them wax poetically of their love for spreadsheets. We get it – the spreadsheet is a reliable workhorse with a number of tricks up its sleeve. But, it’s not the only game in town. In fact, if you haven’t ventured outside of Excel lately, you may be surprised to learn that there are a number of nifty new tools in town, and we’ve got the perfect opportunity for you to get a taste of what they can do.
Key Insights
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Modern design collaboration requires integrating knowledge management across different practices.
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Excel is increasingly seen as outdated for managing collaborative work in design.
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Notion and Coda provide more advanced functionalities than traditional design tools.
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Relational databases in these tools enhance data management and accessibility.
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Document integration and cross-referencing capabilities allow for better resource sharing among teams.
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Automation features can streamline repetitive tasks and improve efficiency.
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The pricing models of Notion and Coda can facilitate wider adoption within organizations due to their affordability.
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Future design knowledge management may demand skills in tools like Notion and Coda as standard requirements.
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Community contributions can lead to innovative applications and monetization opportunities with these tools.
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The emergence of 'document architects' highlights the specialized role in designing knowledge management systems.
Notable Quotes
"Scott highlighted that tools are on the verge of evolution, stating, 'Our design practice has 65 designers.'"
"Fari noted that peculiarities of existing tools, asserting, 'Sharing files as source files makes collaboration hard.'"
"Scott expressed the functional integration of tools, mentioning, 'Notion becomes that single source of truth.'"
"Fari emphasized the need for evolution, saying, 'Knowledge management should connect all teams in an organization.'"
"'Coda is the perfect solution when you want more than just data,' Scott explained during the demo."
"Fari mentioned, 'The future requires knowledge of tools like Notion and Coda.'"
"Scott noted the importance of team integration, stating, 'Integration helps accelerate work across practices.'"
"Fari indicated that traditional tools fail to provide knowledge sharing, saying, 'There’s a rising risk of error.'"
"'Automating the onboarding process made it a lot more reusable,' Scott stated about using automation."
"Scott pointed out the importance of document architecture: 'Designing interconnected systems is the future.'"
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