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Discover what makes good games click through user experience design decisions with host Demetruis Vassar.

Demetruis Vassar


    • May 19, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 13m AVG DURATION
    • 121 EPISODES


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    123: Time to Hadouken

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 14:24


    Demetruis has an exciting topic that is a spin on the Time to Value (TTV) into the Time to Hadouken (TTH) on reducing the barriers to do your product's cool stuff.   References: Pavel Samsonov's Post on LinkedIn Rodrigo Alem Fernández on Twitter (can not find a replicant on Bluesky sadly)   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    122: Be Back Soon!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 1:40


    Demetruis has been quite busy! Definitely check out the interview I had with Brian! I hope that the file is updated on your airwaves! Thanks!   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    121: Shifting Systems

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 13:08


    More of a lighthearted yap episode over social media after a really awesome interview episode! Please give it a listen if you missed the last episode!   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    120: Unlocking The Secrets of Strategic Play, with Brian Reynolds

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 76:11


    Welcome the the very first interview episode with Brian Reynolds of The Bridge Teachers!  His focus on logical problem-solving and building strong communicates aligns great with what Draw Two Design discusses, and we are very excited to discuss his insights into the mental dexterity involved in mastering bridge with important game design decisions. For those interested in improving your game with a very interesting game, Brian Reynolds has an incredible resource at The Bridge Teachers!   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    119: Conversation Still Brewing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 2:03


    Just a friendly reminder episode before the next episode featuring this podcast's first interview! Thanks for your patience as Demetruis continues to navigate life's hectic activities!   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    118: Conference Refresh

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 14:50


    Back from his time with Convey UX, Demetruis talks about some personal takeaways gathered from the conference.   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    117: Still Under The Weather...

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 1:40


    Another short episode since I am still in recovery mode from the post-flu infections. We will be back in March!   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    116: Under The Weather

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 0:51


    Short episode due to Demetruis battling with the flu. Shall be back soon!   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    115: Your Third Places

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 13:48


    Today's episode is discussing the importance of how your third places can improve your communications through some personal introspection   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    114: A Bit Of Catch Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 14:23


    Welcome to 2025! I hope that your year is going well so far. Today's episode is a bit of a catchup episode explaining where Demetruis has been and what content has been consumed.   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    113: Happy New Year 2025!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 0:52


    Happy New Year! Demetruis is still on break! Thank you so much for your support and see you in 2025!   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    112: Encore - What Is Your Story?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 16:15


    Demetruis will be away for the rest of the year! Please enjoy this encore episode from the vault being episode 59: What Is Your Story? Thank you so much for your support and see you in 2025!   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

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    111: See Ya Next Year!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 1:31


    Demetruis will be away from for the rest of the year! Thank you so much for your support and see you in 2025!   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    110: Ol' Faithful

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 23:05


    Demetruis rambles about how onboarding works from his experiences playing Mario Party games. Resources: New Player Guides & Resources Are So Important - Sajam   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    109: Short Episode and Go Vote

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 7:14


    Demetruis talks about the new player/designer experience and just a friendly reminder for American listeners to go vote soon.   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    108: Social Media Feedback

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 5:30


    Demetruis is so into Metaphor: ReFantazio that this will be a short and sweet episode in regards to player feedback.   Resources: Keeps His Distance From User Feedback To Spare His Mental Health - Automaton Media Original Famitsu   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    107: Times Are Tough, Hang In There

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 15:45


    Demetruis gets a little personal about the job market.   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    106: Jet Lag Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 1:26


    Demetruis is still recovering from his travels so he shall return soon! Thanks for tuning in!   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    105: Shall Be Back Soon!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 1:19


    Demetruis is currently taking a much needed break and will be back in the next two weeks to talk about his adventures from it!   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    101: Reflection

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 10:17


    A short reflection about the podcast since there has been over 100 episodes now. Thank you so much for listening!   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    100: Mr. 100

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 2:25


    Wow. Hitting Mr. 100?! Crazy. Continuing with the short episodes this time as I am still having strong commitments to real life work transitions. Thanks for listening!   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    99: Growth Means Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 4:27


    Continuing with the short episodes this time around as Demetruis gives a little life status update. Thanks for listening!   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    98: Hey, What Are You Playing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 7:39


    As more personal details keep coming up in my life, we have another short episode this time around. Thank you so much for your continued support.   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    97: Its Tough Out There

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 5:57


    Another short episode this time around. Thanks!   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    96: Impromptu Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 1:44


    No new episode due to some impromptu life plans. We shall be back in the next two weeks! Thank you!   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    95: Different Motivations of Players

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 22:57


    Demetruis brought back a fresh spin on a topic discussed at the beginnings of this podcast concerning player motivations.   Resources: Timmy, Johnny, and Spike - Mark Rosewater Timmy, Johnny, and Spike Revisited - Mark Rosewater The Science of Gamer Motivation - Quantic Foundry   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    94: Clearing the Backlog

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 3:13


    Just a short and sweet announcement about revisiting some previously discussed topics with a new perspective.   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    93: Ladder Learning

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 19:57


    Rio is working through trying to climb through the TFT ladder and has made some observations to listen to.   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    92: Spring Forward

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 3:10


    Dealing with an injury so a short episode for you all.   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    91: The Friend Who Pesters

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 19:26


    Ever had that friend who keeps pressuring you to try out a new game? I am that friend. Enjoy this episode of me admiring the interesting UX techniques of one of my favorite games.   Resources: How Slay the Spire's Original Interface Almost Killed the Game - Ars Technica How Synergies Make Slay the Spire Fun - Game Maker's Toolkit     The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    90: Delightfully Distracted

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 4:05


    Was definetely distracted this weekend, but I can explain with a nice short & sweet episode for you all!   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    89: Presenting With Intention

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 16:36


    Already a wild year so far. Demetruis talks about presenting design work through storytelling. Be sure to check out the resources below for excellent information.   Resources: Designercize - Random Prompt Generator for Whiteboard Design Practice How to Speak - MIT OpenCourseWare Long Story Short: The Only Storytelling Guide You'll Ever Need - Margot Leitman Talk Like Ted - Carmine Gallo   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    88: Hey, What Were You Doing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 16:45


    2024 is here and Demetruis has a lighthearted storytime episode to tell you about his break. Thanks again for your support.   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    87: Happy New Year 2024!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 0:49


    Friendly reminder that we will be back later this month! Thank you so much again for the support for the past three years!   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    86: Happy Holidays!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 0:49


    Draw Two Design will be back in 2024! Thank you so much for the support!   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    85: Things To Look Out For in 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 24:05


    On this week's episode, Demetruis talks about the State of UX 2024 by the UX Collective   Resources: Enter Late-Stage UX - UX Collective Trends   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    84: Learning Is Not Easy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 19:32


    On this week's episode, Demetruis talks about his process on how he enjoys learning.   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    83: Be Back Very Soon!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 2:44


    Demetruis shall be back in the next two weeks! Thank you so much for the support!   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    82: Communication Skills Are Important

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 18:06


    On this week's episode, Demetruis talks about the importance of communication in design.   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    81: Gushing About Risk & Reward

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 17:42


    On this week's episode, Demetruis gushes about F-Zero 99's risk and reward system.   Resources: F-Zero GX: Speedrun (Very Hard) - CrazyGameNerd   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    80: Recovering Body & Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 1:31


    Demetruis had an intense week so he is currently working on some great content to talk about in the next two weeks! Thanks!   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    79: Having Fun Getting Humbled

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 24:25


    On this week's episode, Demetruis talks about having fun playing stressful games and gushes about some past memories that shoves him to think that way.   Resources: It's okay to be bad at games - Interview at Vulture   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    78: Back to Work, 621

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 1:04


    Busy, busy times going on, we will be back in the next two weeks!   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    77: Some Thoughts With Burnout

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 9:06


    On this week's mini episode, Demetruis have a few comments on the high levels of burnout seen lately.   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    76: Traits to Look For

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 16:15


    On this week's episode, Demetruis revisits some podcast classics on what to look for in UX designers.   Resources: Sensitivity of infrared sensor faucet on different skin colours and how it can potentiall effect equity in public health - Environmental Health BCIT Shool of Health Sciences   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    75: Thinking About Lenticular Design

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 22:44


    We are back! On this week's episode, Demetruis talks about Mark Rosewater's Lenticular Design design philosophy.   Resources: Lenticular Design - Mark Rosewater   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    74: A Brief Reprieve

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 1:19


    On this week's episode, Demetruis continues this break due to a lot going on in life. Apologizes for the lack of content for the past month!   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    73: Recognizing A Lot Going On This Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 4:02


    On this week's episode, Demetruis takes a short break by recognizing a lot of the causes going on during the month of June.   Resources: Slavery Didn't End On Juneteeth. What You Should Know About This Important Day - NPR The new Juneteeth federal holiday traces its roots to Galveston, Texas - NPR A beginner's guide to inclusive UX design - Trina Moore Pervall 6 Design Failures That Could Have Been Avoided with Inclusive UX Research - Jacquelyn Iyamah When Equal Isn't Equitable - Microsoft Design The Urgency Of Intersectionality In Product Design - Christopher Badaoui Giving A Damn About Accessibility - Sheri Byrne-Haber   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    72: There Is Only One Way To Eat An Elephant

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 15:29


    On this week's episode, Demetruis discusses a podcast classic with goal setting.   Resources: Getting Good At Guilty Gear Strive - GekkoSquirrel   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    71: Respect Your Ingredients

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 18:53


    On this week's episode, Demetruis discusses how many things we enjoy are just like how we cook meals where we have to know the fundamentals before we can break them.   Resources: Designing Marvel Snap - GDC 2023, Ben Brode Timmy, Johnny, and Spike - Mark Rosewater   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

    70: Hold On, Let Him Cook

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 1:55


    On this week's episode, Demetruis is busy cooking up an episode, but he shall provide a fresh episode for you in the next two weeks! Thanks for your support!   The Sideboard: The Sideboard is an exclusive weekly Bottom of the Deck segment for Patreon supporters. You can subscribe through Rio's Tip Jar for access to bonus content! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/demetruis   Asset Credits: Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22   Get in Touch: I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign, support me through Ko-Fi, or reach out privately through email!

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