In the app creation universe, it's crucial to get our creative minds and tech geniuses in sync. Easier said than done, right? This talk delves into the journey of our design studio as we navigated the complexities of integrating design and tech development in the creation of our insurance App. Our designers were crafting concepts in isolation, missing essential technical feedback until their ideas were fully formed, inevitably leading to confusion and a challenging path from concept to execution. Our game-changer? Experimenting with a cross-functional team that mixed and matched talent from all corners client, partner, and our design studio through decomposing and recombining different frameworks and approaches. In this talk, we'll dive into the nitty-gritty of moving from working in silos to becoming a tight-knit crew. We'll share the ups and downs, the aha moments, and how creating a vibe of teamwork and understanding made all the difference. So, if you're curious about how to turn a group of individually awesome people into an even more awesome team, this is for you.