Visual-design principles can be applied consistently throughout the process of creating a polished UX map. Start by choosing a tool, then create a visual system, establish the basic layout, and finally add content and make adjustments.
Members of a design team will often argue for different solutions to a UI problem. That's when to say "show me the data" to resolve the debate by empirical insights, rather than who argues the best. 2 min video
UI elements that are close together are perceived as belonging together, whereas users think that things that are apart play different roles in the interaction. 3 min video
What's most useful in building a DesignOps program depends on the level of maturity in the specific organization. In the beginning, focus on pain points. Later, focus on building scale. 3 min video