In this episode of the Design30 Podcast, I discuss the infamous Design Pivot. One of the most common experiences for a designer is change and how you handle this change will determine the success of your projects and products. I provide some practical advice on how to analyze a design pivot and how to deal with the frustrations that will inevitably come with it. | Become a free subscriber to access and read all of my Substack articles (subscribe here:https://design30.substack.com). Subscribe to the Design30 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi2eKOkU66wUXSs1LCc7Swg | "Design more. Despair Less." Trademark of Design30 LLC.Copyright 2023 Design30 LLC.
In this episode I discuss why I believe design is a skill that can be learned. I then go into some practical ways to improve this skill based on some processes and suggestions from one of my favorite books, Creative Confidence. | Show Notes - Creative Confidence: https://a.co/d/3XiY9tW | Become a free subscriber to access and read all of my Substack articles (subscribe here:https://design30.substack.com). Subscribe to the Design30 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi2eKOkU66wUXSs1LCc7Swg | "Design more. Despair Less." Trademark of Design30 LLC. Copyright 2023 Design30 LLC.
In this episode of the Design30 Podcast I discuss the curious comeback of Crocs. What is the story of these controversial shoes? Why have they made a huge comeback in recent years? | Show Notes - All of the references from todays episode: https://www.themodestman.com/crocsreview/ https://medium.com/throughdesign/footwear-that-follows-function-41da62c16acb https://www.footart.co.uk/crocs-croslite https://footwearnews.com/shop/shoes-guide/crocs-history-1203220484/ https://www.crocs.com.sg/company/about-crocs.html https://www.crocs.com | Become a free subscriber to access and read all of my Substack articles (subscribe here: https://design30.substack.com). Subscribe to the Design30 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi2eKOkU66wUXSs1LCc7Swg | "Design more. Despair Less." Trademark of Design30 LLC. Copyright 2023 Design30 LLC.
In this episode of the Design30 Podcast, I discuss the new Apple Vision Pro headset that was released this last week. I discuss the mindset we should have with new technology, the design of the headset and how Apple applied different design principles, what are the potential applications of this AR headset as well as for augmented reality in general, and then finally why we should be patient with new technology. | Become a free subscriber to access and read all of my Substack articles (subscribe here: https://design30.substack.com). Subscribe to the Design30 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi2eKOkU66wUXSs1LCc7Swg | "Design more. Despair Less." Trademark of Design30 LLC. Copyright 2023 Design30 LLC.
Another Fake FAQs from Design30! In this episode I answered the following questions: 1) What is the best movie you've seen in the past 1-2 years? 2) Have you thought about doing a video podcast? 3) Are you going to do interviews on the podcast at some point? 4) What are your initial thoughts on the new Apple Vision Pro's? | | Read my new Substack article here: https://open.substack.com/pub/design30/p/leaders-create-clarity?r=1ki4fl&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web Become a free subscriber to access and read all of my Substack articles (subscribe here: https://design30.substack.com). Subscribe to the Design30 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi2eKOkU66wUXSs1LCc7Swg | "Design more. Despair Less." Trademark of Design30 LLC. Copyright 2023 Design30 LLC.
In this episode of the Design30 Podcast, I discuss 1) why I make this podcast 2) I have a new Substack post out and 3) what is a design engineer? Design engineering is an exciting field of work that I have loved for the past 5 years and I think this episode will help you see why! | Read my new Substack article here: https://open.substack.com/pub/design30/p/leaders-create-clarity?r=1ki4fl&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web Become a free subscriber to access and read all of my Substack articles (subscribe here: https://design30.substack.com). Subscribe to the Design30 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi2eKOkU66wUXSs1LCc7Swg | "Design more. Despair Less." Trademark of Design30 LLC. Copyright 2023 Design30 LLC.
What actually is product design? You hear this term used all over the place but what actually defines product design and what skills make somebody a good product designer? I discuss all of that and more on this episode of the Design30 Podcast. | Become a free subscriber to access and read all of my Substack articles (subscribe here: https://design30.substack.com). Subscribe to the Design30 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi2eKOkU66wUXSs1LCc7Swg | "Design more. Despair Less." Trademark of Design30 LLC. Copyright 2023 Design30 LLC.
In this episode of the Design30 Podcast I describe a simple strategy that we all need to implement ASAP to stop missing project deadlines. How often in a project do we simply blow past our idealized schedule and end up pushing out timelines, going over budget, and burn ourselves out with 80 hour weeks? All of the time, right? Well, with this simple strategy you will plan better projects, be much more likely to hit your budget, and, best of all, actually meet your project deadlines! | Become a free subscriber to access and read all of my Substack articles (subscribe here: https://design30.substack.com). Subscribe to the Design30 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi2eKOkU66wUXSs1LCc7Swg | "Design more. Despair Less." Trademark of Design30 LLC. Copyright 2023 Design30 LLC.
In this episode of the Design30 Podcast I go into the details of A/B Testing. What is it? When should you use it? And, perhaps more importantly, when should you NOT use it? | Show Notes - Universal Methods of Design: https://a.co/d/fM4Em33 The Lean Product Playbook: https://a.co/d/7YETeFJ Creative Selection: https://a.co/d/bhdVjz1 | Become a free subscriber to access and read all of my Substack articles (subscribe here: https://design30.substack.com). Subscribe to the Design30 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi2eKOkU66wUXSs1LCc7Swg | "Design more. Despair Less." Trademark of Design30 LLC. Copyright 2023 Design30 LLC.
Welcome to a Fake FAQ's episode on a Friday! In this episode of the Design30 Podcast I answer 5 Fake Frequently Asked questions so that you can learn a little bit more about me as the host of the Design30 Podcast. I answer: What does the 30 mean in Design30? Do you actually use risk maps? What's the best book you've read this year? Do you call yourself a designer? How important is writing to a designer? | Become a free subscriber to access and read all of my Substack articles (subscribe here: https://design30.substack.com). Subscribe to the Design30 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi2eKOkU66wUXSs1LCc7Swg | "Design more. Despair Less." Trademark of Design30 LLC. Copyright 2023 Design30 LLC.