Podcast appearances and mentions of junior designer

This week we're wrapping up season three with an incredible guest. Elizabeth Lawrence's design origin story is one to inspire – rising from intern to partner at one of the most prestigious interior design firms in the country. Originally hailing from Wilmington, Delaware, the classically trained interior designer attended the University of Richmond and then the New York School of Interior Design. After graduation, a coveted internship with Bunny Williams led to a job as a Junior Designer, and she rose through the ranks, from Senior Designer to becoming the firm's first ever Partner – a major accomplishment.Together, Elizabeth and Bunny run Williams Lawrence, the interior design firm formerly known as Bunny Williams Inc., and the firm's product line, Bunny Williams Home. Elizabeth has been honored by the New York School of Interior Design, and her work has been widely published in media outlets including Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, House Beautiful, Veranda, Galerie, Milieu, and others, as well as being featured in Bunny's newest interior design course on Create Academy, “How to Design Your Dream Home.”Thank you again for joining us for this season and stay tuned for season three coming this Spring!

Mike meets with Savannah Kell, Junior Designer at Punchmark, to talk about everything she's done to renovate the Punchmark Instagram account, what goes into managing an account sustainably, and the differences in approach for a B2B account versus a B2C account. Send feedback or learn more about the podcast: punchmark.com/loupe Learn about Punchmark's website platform: punchmark.com

This is the follow up episode to S4 E16, where we discussed the creation process (and mistakes) of our new publication, the Vendor Vault.Now, after the completion of our 3rd issue of the Vendor Vault, Sarah Weekes, Art Director at Punchmark, Savannah Kell, Junior Designer at Punchmark, joins Mike to talk about the things we improved, how we keep innovating, and what is coming in future issues!Read the Vendor Vault here:https://issuu.com/punchmark/docs/vendor_vault_issue_3_finalSend feedback or learn more about the podcast: punchmark.com/loupeLearn about Punchmark's website platform: punchmark.com

This week's Deep Dive features early-career designer, Perry Wang. Previously at Google and now working at Discord. This Deep Dive is a masterclass for junior designers looking to jumpstart their career. We cover a lot

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Tobias Trübenbacher ist mit zwei Geschwistern in dem oberbayerischen Städtchen Bad Reichenhall aufgewachsen, nahe der Stadt Salzburg, inmitten von Bergen und Natur. Nach Absolvieren des Abiturs arbeitete er zunächst am Landestheater Salzburg als Statist und Hospitant, bevor er ein Studium für Industriedesign an der Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften in München begann. Nach fünf Semestern, sowie einem achtmonatigen Praktikum beim Münchner Designbüro Atelier Steffen Kehrle, entschied Tobias die Hochschule zu wechseln und setzte sein Studium an der Universität der Künste (Produktdesign) in Berlin fort. Tobias unterbrach das Studium während der Corona-Pandemie für eine knapp einjährige Tätigkeit als Junior Designer bei Studio Mark Braun, bevor er erfolgreich an der UdK mit seiner Abschlussarbeit PAPILIO absolvierte. Das Projekt wurde mit mehreren Preisen ausgezeichnet — unter anderem dem renommierten Braun Price 2021, dem James Dyson Award, dem Green Concept Award, sowie dem Deutschen Nachhaltigkeitspreis (Laudatio von Dr. Michael Braungart). In der Folge dessen war er als Designer bei Konstantin Grcic Design in Berlin tätig und arbeitete dort an verschiedenen Projekten, unter anderem für Vitra, Alpi, Plank, das Haus am Waldsee und das Concéntrico Design Festival. Um unsere Lebensräume und die damit einhergehenden Konsumgewohnheiten, sowie Material- und Stoffkreisläufe noch umfassender und fundierter (um-)gestalten zu können, absolviert Tobias seit 2022 zwei Masterstudiengänge in Architektur und Urbanistik an der Technischen Universität München. Daneben war er 2022 als Gastdozent an der Burg Giebichenstein tätig und ist 2023 als Gastkritiker in die Lehre an der Angewandten in Wien (Klasse Stefan Diez) involviert. Darüber hinaus arbeitet Tobias neben dem Masterstudium weiter an der Umsetzung und Weiterentwicklung seiner Straßenlaterne PAPILIO. Tobias ist seit 2017 Stipendiat der Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes und wurde durch den Rat für Formgebung als Deutscher Newcomer Designer 2023 ausgezeichnet. Ab 2024 werden ausgewählte Arbeiten in der Ausstellung „Transformers: Design und Energie“ im Vitra Design Museum gezeigt werden.

Tu peux soutenir sur le podcast sur KissKissBankBank ou en mettant 5⭐️ sur Apple Podcasts ou Spotify ! Félix est VP Design chez Lydia. Après son bac, Félix rejoint l'école de design Nantes Atlantique. Il a l'intention d'y devenir designer industriel. Mais durant sa première année, il découvre le design numérique et son potentiel : itérer rapidement et facilement. Il décide de se spécialiser dans cette branche. Durant ses études, il fait plusieurs stages. Un premier stage à New-York, il travaille sur l'ergonomie et l'UX de certains sites vitrines tout en apprenant l'anglais. Après 6 mois, il change d'entreprise et découvre un nouveau terrain de jeu : le mobile. Il a l'opportunité de créer une application iOS de zéro. En même temps, l'App Store et les apps explosent : Félix se spécialise dans le mobile. Malheureusement, l'entreprise n'aura pas le succès escompté et ferme au bout de 6 mois. Félix rejoint alors Lydia. Il commence son aventure dans l'entreprise en tant que Junior Designer. Il y est énormément challengé sur la création de l'application, mais également sur les éléments marketing. On aborde l'ensemble des sujets sur lesquels il a travaillé à cette époque : paiements entre amis, paiements professionnels ou encore cagnotte. Félix nous parle de l'évolution de l'application pour atteindre le succès : une application claire et simple d'utilisation, basée sur l'effet de réseau. Après 2 ans, Félix laisse de côté le Brand Design pour se concentrer uniquement sur le produit. Il devient Lead Product Designer et recrute un Visual Designer. Le champ des fonctionnalités sur lesquelles il travaille s'étend largement. Lydia commence à changer de visage : challenger la banque traditionnelle. Félix revient sur la manière dont il travaillait à l'époque. Il nous explique comment une fonctionnalité était réfléchie, mise en place, testée et améliorée. Il aborde aussi les impacts produit et design suite au changement de paradigme de l'entreprise et la façon de l'aborder par l'équipe. On discute également de l'importance des retours utilisateurs, de la façon de les traiter et d'en prendre compte pour améliorer le produit. En 4 ans, l'application Lydia a été refondue 2 fois. La première fois, Lydia veut remplacer les apps bancaires : on peut retrouver l'ensemble de ses comptes bancaires et gérer l'ensemble de ses virements depuis Lydia. La deuxième, il s'agit de mettre en avant l'ensemble des fonctionnalités de l'application. Tout refaire n'est pas anodin. Félix explique ce qu'il fait pour s'assurer que tout fonctionnera correctement : test utilisateur, recherche et tracking en continu. Il revient aussi sur la réaction des utilisateurs et de ses collègues, ainsi que de la pertinence de refaire l'application d'un point de vue business. Ensuite, Félix change de poste : il devient Product Owner. Il a la volonté de découvrir autre chose, de travailler différemment. Un an après, il passe Head of Design et constitue une équipe, qui comprend aujourd'hui 8 personnes. L'occasion de discuter de ce que Félix recherche chez un designer et comment il mène des entretiens de recrutement. On aborde également l'organisation et des rituels mis en place pour apporter de la cohésion dans son équipe. Aussi, parle-t-on de la mise en place du Design System et des Design Principles de Lydia. Et enfin, on aborde la relation entre l'équipe Product Design et l'équipe Marketing. Pour conclure, on parle du nouveau rôle de Félix : VP Design. Les ressources de l'épisode Lydia Interacful Material Design Components Les autres épisodes de Design Journeys  #6 Jeremy Barre, Head of Design @ Getaround #28 Tiphaine Chouillet, Fondatrice @ La Racine #33 Clément Faydi, Principal Product Designer @ Behance #40 Jordan , Fondateur @ The Design Crew #43 Julien Pelletier, Co-fondateur @ The Design Crew  Pour contacter Félix LinkedIn Twitter

Kevin Tufts is the real deal when it comes to tech and design. With over two decades of experience working across a number of companies in the Bay Area — Lyft, SendGrid, and Twilio, to name a few — he's now a product designer at Meta working on their Creation team. So believe me, we had a LOT to talk about.Our conversation begin with a look at the current climate inside Meta (pre-Threads, FYI), and he gave some thoughts on where the company is going as it approaches its 20th anniversary. From there, Kevin talked about his path to becoming a product designer, and we took a trip down memory lane recalling the early days of web design and what it was like working during such rapidly changing times. He also spoke on what he loves about product design now, and how he wants to help the next generation of designers through mentorship.Kevin's secrets to success are simple: seize opportunities for growth where you can, embrace collaboration, and remain flexible. Now that's something I think we could all take to heart!LinksKevin Tufts' WebsiteKevin Tufts on LinkedInFor a full transcript of this interview, visit revisionpath.com.==========Donate to Revision PathFor 10 years, Revision Path has been dedicated to showcasing Black designers and creatives from all over the world. In order to keep bringing you the content that you love, we need your support now more than ever.Click or tap here to make either a one-time or monthly donation to help keep Revision Path running strong.Thank you for your support!==========Follow and SubscribeLike this episode? Then subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite shows. Follow us, and leave us a 5-star rating and a review!You can also follow Revision Path on Instagram and Twitter.==========CreditsRevision Path is brought to you by Lunch, a multidisciplinary creative studio in Atlanta, GA.Executive Producer and Host: Maurice CherryEditor and Audio Engineer: RJ BasilioIntro Voiceover: Music Man DreIntro and Outro Music: Yellow SpeakerTranscripts are provided courtesy of Brevity and Wit.☎️ Call ‪626-603-0310 and leave us a message with your comments on this episode!Thank you for listening!==========Sponsored by Brevity & WitBrevity & Wit is a strategy and design firm committed to designing a more inclusive and equitable world. They are always looking to expand their roster of freelance design consultants in the U.S., particularly brand strategists, copywriters, graphic designers and Web developers.If you know how to deliver excellent creative work reliably, and enjoy the autonomy of a virtual-based, freelance life (with no non-competes), check them out at brevityandwit.com.Brevity & Wit — creative excellence without the grind.

Publications used to be more common, however they've risen in scarcity as things have shifted to more digital approach in nearly every industry. However, their merits are hard to deny, especially as a way to connect with an audience outside of the comforts of a screen. And, after all, what's old is back in vogue! Punchmark decided to create their own publication, the Vendor Vault, a "Zine" publication intended to showcase the incredible brands and vendors we partner with as a part of our Premium Vendor program. Michael and Savannah, Junior Designer at Punchmark, sit down to talk about the designing process, what they learned along the way, and a few of the hurdles they had to jump over along the way.Send feedback or learn more: punchmark.com/loupeLearn about Punchmark's website platform: punchmark.com Punchmark on Facebook

Today, I'm talking to Catt Small.-Catt, on this day of posting, is on a work sabbatical. Before, Catt worked at All Turtles. an early-stage startup studio, as the Director of Product Design. Before All Turtles, she worked at Asana, Etsy, Soundcloud, and other companies. Also, in 2016, Catt co-founded Game Devs of Color Expo, an organization with a mission to amplify the creative power held by people of color in games.-I first discovered Catt through her wonderfully playful website. And what I discovered was a treasure trove of her blog articles, talks, and resources! To this day, I am still amazed by her willingness to give back to the design community. So, naturally, after spending hours consuming her content, I was like, “I have to reach out to her!” And lo and behold, we're here! And it was an absolute blast. We focused on solely one topic - junior designer. So if you're a junior designer, you'll love this one. So, without further ado, here was my conversation with Catt Small.===Highlights⭐ What makes a junior designer stand out?⭐ How to speak up in meetings⭐ What is one thing that you wished you knew before entering the “real world”?⭐ How to grow as a junior designer⭐ Should junior designers specialize or generalize?===Links

Félix est VP Design chez Lydia. Après son bac, Félix rejoint l'école de design Nantes Atlantique. Il a l'intention d'y devenir designer industriel. Mais durant sa première année, il découvre le design numérique et son potentiel : itérer rapidement et facilement. Il décide de se spécialiser dans cette branche. Durant ses études, il fait plusieurs stages. Un premier stage à New-York, il travaille sur l'ergonomie et l'UX de certains sites vitrines tout en apprenant l'anglais. Après 6 mois, il change d'entreprise et découvre un nouveau terrain de jeu : le mobile. Il a l'opportunité de créer une application iOS de zéro. En même temps, l'App Store et les apps explosent : Félix se spécialise dans le mobile. Malheureusement, l'entreprise n'aura pas le succès escompté et ferme au bout de 6 mois. Félix rejoint alors Lydia. Il commence son aventure dans l'entreprise en tant que Junior Designer. Il y est énormément challengé sur la création de l'application, mais également sur les éléments marketing. On aborde l'ensemble des sujets sur lesquels il a travaillé à cette époque : paiements entre amis, paiements professionnels ou encore cagnotte. Félix nous parle de l'évolution de l'application pour atteindre le succès : une application claire et simple d'utilisation, basée sur l'effet de réseau. Après 2 ans, Félix laisse de côté le Brand Design pour se concentrer uniquement sur le produit. Il devient Lead Product Designer et recrute un Visual Designer. Le champ des fonctionnalités sur lesquelles il travaille s'étend largement. Lydia commence à changer de visage : challenger la banque traditionnelle. Félix revient sur la manière dont il travaillait à l'époque. Il nous explique comment une fonctionnalité était réfléchie, mise en place, testée et améliorée. Il aborde aussi les impacts produit et design suite au changement de paradigme de l'entreprise et la façon de l'aborder par l'équipe. On discute également de l'importance des retours utilisateurs, de la façon de les traiter et d'en prendre compte pour améliorer le produit. En 4 ans, l'application Lydia a été refondue 2 fois. La première fois, Lydia veut remplacer les apps bancaires : on peut retrouver l'ensemble de ses comptes bancaires et gérer l'ensemble de ses virements depuis Lydia. La deuxième, il s'agit de mettre en avant l'ensemble des fonctionnalités de l'application. Tout refaire n'est pas anodin. Félix explique ce qu'il fait pour s'assurer que tout fonctionnera correctement : test utilisateur, recherche et tracking en continu. Il revient aussi sur la réaction des utilisateurs et de ses collègues, ainsi que de la pertinence de refaire l'application d'un point de vue business. Ensuite, Félix change de poste : il devient Product Owner. Il a la volonté de découvrir autre chose, de travailler différemment. Un an après, il passe Head of Design et constitue une équipe, qui comprend aujourd'hui 8 personnes. L'occasion de discuter de ce que Félix recherche chez un designer et comment il mène des entretiens de recrutement. On aborde également l'organisation et des rituels mis en place pour apporter de la cohésion dans son équipe. Aussi, parle-t-on de la mise en place du Design System et des Design Principles de Lydia. Et enfin, on aborde la relation entre l'équipe Product Design et l'équipe Marketing. Pour conclure, on parle du nouveau rôle de Félix : VP Design. Les ressources de l'épisodes Lydia Interacful Material Design Components Les autres épisodes de Design Journeys  #6 Jeremy Barre, Head of Design @ Getaround #28 Tiphaine Chouillet, Fondatrice @ La Racine #33 Clément Faydi, Principal Product Designer @ Behance #40 Jordan , Fondateur @ The Design Crew #43 Julien Pelletier, Co-fondateur @ The Design Crew  Pour contacter Félix LinkedIn Twitter Pour soutenir le podcast, n'hésite pas à mettre ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ sur Apple Podcast ou Spotify pour aider les autres designers à découvrir le podcast 

When did it become normal to set a brief for an interview? Why are agencies ashamed to admit they do it? How much work is too much work? And should it be free?This week, we're discussing Interview Tasks and the effect they're having on hiring in the creative industry. We'll be hearing from Nikky Lyle who is a Creative Recruiter, and hear all the inside info on what these tasks look like and who is setting them. Fauzima Fazilat Rafiq tells us about her relatively positive experience doing one as a Junior Designer, and how it opened doors for her. Whereas Senior Designer Josie Evans relays a pretty terrible interview experience and a task that became very taxing. We'll hear from Luke Woodhouse, Creative Director of Ragged Edge discussing the reasons he'd never set them (and how his mind was changed)A brilliant conversation, interrogating a practice that's becoming commonplace without anyone realising.–Hosted & created by Katie CadwellEdited by James from Be HeardOriginal music 'Theme From NDA' by Jamie Ellul & Toby McLaren Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 27 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen celebrates the end of season one by looking back on the top fan-rated clip from each featured guest on the show! It is hard to believe a year has passed since we initially launched the podcast, and it is really fun to hear the best pieces of advice from throughout the year. It has been quite the ride, and we genuinely hope that you have gotten as much out of it as we have!Over the last year, your support helped us reach over 14,000 downloads, and we have received so many comments on how helpful the conversations on the show have been! You all are the reason we do what we do. Bringing valuable advice to our audience is our number one goal, and it means so much to have all of your support!During this episode, we cover topics including:

Salary expectations you should have for your first job. Strategies to approach salary negotiation as a Junior Designer. What to expect from a salary at different levels (Junior, Middle, Senior) and factors that affect UX design salaries. Types of benefits you get that are included in the salary for a full time position. Top 5 takeaways

Welcome to our sixteenth podcast episode! We're so happy you're here ✨This is a podcast from the perspective of two designers, Kiya and Rach

Welcome to our fifteenth podcast episode! We're so happy you're here ✨This is a podcast from the perspective of two designers, Kiya and Rach

Welcome to our fourteenth podcast episode! We're so happy you're here ✨This is a podcast from the perspective of two designers, Kiya and Rach

Welcome to our thirteenth (our - well Rach's - lucky number) podcast episode! We're so happy you're here ✨This is a podcast from the perspective of two designers, Kiya and Rach

Welcome to our twelfth podcast episode! We're so happy you're here ✨This is a podcast from the perspective of two designers, Kiya and Rach

Welcome to our tenth podcast episode! We're so happy you're here ✨This is a podcast from the perspective of two designers, Kiya and Rach

Welcome to our ninth podcast episode! We're so happy you're here ✨This is a podcast from the perspective of two designers, Kiya and Rach

What is the difference between a Junior and a Senior designer? Don't they essentially do the same job? This week on Design Life we chat about moving up a level in your career and why it means more than just completing the same tasks and responsibilities.

Welcome to our eighth podcast episode! We're so happy you're here ✨This is a podcast from the perspective of two designers, Kiya and Rach

Welcome to our first ever podcast! We're so happy you're here ✨This is a podcast from the perspective of two designers, Kiya and Rach

Welcome to our second ever podcast! We're so happy you're here ✨This is a podcast from the perspective of two designers, Kiya and Rach

Welcome to our sixth podcast episode! We're so happy you're here ✨This is a podcast from the perspective of two designers, Kiya and Rach

Welcome to our sixth podcast episode! Happy new year lovely listeners!! ✨

Welcome to our fifth podcast episode! We're so happy you're here ✨This is a podcast from the perspective of two designers, Kiya and Rach

Welcome to our fourth podcast episode! We're so happy you're here ✨This is a podcast from the perspective of two designers, Kiya and Rach

Welcome to our third podcast episode! We're so happy you're here ✨This is a podcast from the perspective of two designers, Kiya and Rach

Listen to the panel discussion: Decolonisation: practical approaches from other sectors, featuring Aleem Ali, CEO of Welcoming Australia, Natalia Revelo La Rotta, Junior Designer at Colloqate, and Irène Bahati, Teaching assistant at ISP-Bukavu, moderated by Caroline Harper, CEO of Sightsavers, and learn from organisations and initiatives outside the civil society sector that are also attempting to dismantle racist and colonial power structures.

160: Building Profitability Into Your Design Business with Michele Williams When I started my podcast journey in September of 2018, I knew I would only do it if I could have the time and resources to do it well and consistently. I have now wrapped up 3 full years of podcasting and this is the start of year 4. Thank you all for continuing to be willing to listen, share, and talk about the choices that make our businesses and lives profitable. I would love for you to leave a review of the podcast on your favorite listening device. I believe there is more to be done and uncovered – so cheers to the beginning of year 4 of Profit Is A Choice. Topics Mentioned:  Review Profitability Strategic Plan Key Thoughts: In episode 112 I shared 6 ways to remove overwhelm in your business. Two of my favorites are to stop and breathe, then focus on the next ONE thing. The other four ideas aren't too shabby either. Michele (3:24)    Strategic plans are the conversation of the year for me. In episode 129 I share with you why you need one. Actually – I share 5 reasons you need one. Michele (8:48)    Reviewing a year like this really reminds me of the varied experiences in our industry and it allows me to think bigger than I might sometimes think on my own. It can do the same for you.  Michele (19:46)    Contact Michele: Email: Team@ScarletThreadConsulting.com Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL Website: ScarletThreadConsulting.com LinkedIn: Michele Williams   References and Resources: AIM Masterclass - Watch now 7-Figure Case Study Play to Your Strengths - EP 35 with Darren Virassammy Who Should I Hire First: Admin Assistance or Junior Designer? by Michele Williams StrengthsFinder Assessment

157: How to Hire for the Weaknesses in Your Design Firm At some point we all need to consider hiring. But have you considered hiring for the weaknesses in your firm? In this episode we will look at how to identify the weaknesses of your firm, how to use the StrengthsFinder 2.0 assessment tool to gain clarity on what is missing, and how to choose between two weak areas to determine which position to hire for first. Topics Mentioned:  Hiring StrengthsFinder Decision making Key Thoughts: The more stress put on an object, the more the weak areas present. And the same holds true in business. Michele (1:48)    Knowing my weaknesses, has really helped me in hiring people who had a natural ability that I did not, and then create processes and systems to assist me in meeting the needs of my clients and my business for the areas that do not come as naturally to me. Michele (5:49)    Hiring when you're overwhelmed where you can't fully train or onboard could lead to disaster. Make sure that you have a training plan created in advance before bringing on your next team member. Michele (9:44)    Contact Michele: Email: Team@ScarletThreadConsulting.com Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL Website: ScarletThreadConsulting.com LinkedIn: Michele Williams   References and Resources: AIM Masterclass - Watch now 7-Figure Case Study Play to Your Strengths - EP 35 with Darren Virassammy Who Should I Hire First: Admin Assistance or Junior Designer? by Michele Williams StrengthsFinder Assessment

In this episode CEO, Merle Hall, talks to some of our XXEquals team members, Design Consultant, Hayley Maynard, Junior Designer, Alex Dodl, and Marketing Manager, Sorrell Walsh. The team share their inspirations for the XXEquals initiative, what areas they're excited for the team to work on, and what designing with women in mind means to them.

主持：Hanna Wu & Luke Lo 嘉賓：Shun Lee, UX Manager@Accenture Interactive 每位Design Lead都經歷過缺乏經驗時的不知所措。今集Shun Lee向大家分享，他由Junior Designer到Senior Designer再成為 UX Manager，這3個Role之間的分別在哪裡。即使你所工作的公司只有1-2位Designer，也有成為Design Lead的不二門法！ ==== PayPal App課金：t.ly/taA6 Telegram: t.me/uxhongkong Instagram: www.instagram.com/10uxhk/ Podcast music by Joakim Karud --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/10ux/support

這次我們想跟大家聊聊如何從設計師轉資深設計師。因為我們都經歷過這個過程，所以這次我們想以 Chit chat 的方式一起聊聊不同職位的定義，如何克服這些挑戰。並談到一些 Tips 幫助你提升到下一個 level。

Stuart Bache has some tips for designing the perfect cover. As a professional cover artist, he helps traditional and indie authors around the world create covers that are visually appetizing, clearly represent the book’s genre and message, and market themselves well to potential readers. Stuart has been in the field for over a decade and has worked with Mark Dawson, Stephen King, and other big-name authors. He has a number of online resources, including his Books Covered design service and a mini-course on Self Publishing Formula. His book, The Author’s Guide to Cover Design, is also available below.From Amazon.com:With well over a decade of experience in both traditional and independent publishing, Stuart Bache started his career as a Junior Designer for Hodder & Stoughton, worked as Senior Designer for Puffin Books and HarperCollins, and was Art Director of Oneworld Publications. He has worked across every major genre for a whole host of publishers and authors, including Mark Dawson, Stephen King, John le Carré, S. K. Tremayne and the Tolkien Estate. Stuart is now the Art Director and founder of Books Covered, where he continues to create market-leading book covers for authors, agents and publishers. Whether you’re traditionally published or indie, writing a good book is only the first step in becoming a successful author. The days of just turning a manuscript into your editor and walking away are gone. If you want to succeed in today’s publishing world, you need to understand every aspect of the business - editing, formatting, marketing, contracts. It all starts with a good book, then the real work begins. Join international bestselling author J.D. Barker and indie powerhouses, J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon, as they gain unique insight and valuable advice from the most prolific and accomplished authors in the business.In this episode, you’ll discover:How Books Covered was formedWhy more indie authors are caring about their coversHow to formulate research into a designThe importance of strategically marketing your coverHow to compromise with a cover designerLinks:J. D. Barker - http://jdbarker.com/J. Thorn - https://theauthorlife.com/Stuart Bache - https://stuartbache.co.ukBooks Covered - https://www.bookscovered.co.ukCover Design for Authors Course - https://selfpublishingformula.com/designThe Author’s Guide to Cover Design by Stuart Bache - https://mybook.to/coverdesignMusic by Nicorus - https://cctrax.com/nicorus/dust-to-dust-ep Voice Over by Rick Ganley - http://www.nhpr.com and recorded at Mill Pond Studio - http://www.millpondstudio.comContact - https://writersinkpodcast.com/contact/ “Muggable” quote by Harley Christensen - https://www.mischievousmalamute.com/*Full disclosure: Some of the links are affiliate links. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WTH is Agency Life? This week Carli and Noah sit down with Jonathan Alvizo, former UNT alum and current Junior Designer at PMG. We talk about how a coffeeshop helped land Jonathan's job, dive into his favorite parts of the job, and get a sneak peek behind the scenes of some of PMG's amazing clients; all while dishing out some insightful post-grad tips and tricks. Connect with Jonathan on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanalvizoarellano/) and learn more about PMG (https://www.pmg.com/). Like what you hear? Subscribe and follow @UNTAdClub on Instagram and Twitter for the latest and greatest!

Today is the second half of my interview with former HOK CEO Patrick MacLeamy. In this episode of the Business of Architecture podcast, you'll discover how to lead through crises and challenges, as well as the essential building blocks for a long-lived company culture. MacLeamy spent 50 years at HOK, which grew into one of the largest architecture and engineering firms in the world during his time there. MacLeamy rose from Junior Designer to CEO of HOK and witnessed the firm’s growth from a single midwestern office to 27 locations across the globe offering architecture, interiors, engineering, planning and more. MacLeamy joined HOK St. Louis in 1967, after which he helped establish the firm’s San Francisco outpost in 1970 - later becoming managing principal of that office. He joined HOK’s executive committee in 1995 and was named COO five years later. In 2003, HOK shareholders elected MacLeamy Chief Executive Officer. He led the firm for 13 years. In 2016, MacLeamy chose a new CEO for HOK, remaining as Chairman for one more year before retiring —or as he likes to say, “repurposing.” In this episode of Business of Architecture, MacLeamy shares hard-learned business lessons from his time at HOK and the principles that led this company to be the success that it is today.

Today's guest should need no introduction, but you may not have heard of him because the firm he led as CEO from 2003 to 2017, one of the largest and most successful architecture firms in the world, doesn't revolve around the fame of one individual. Our guest is Patrick MacLeamy, former CEO of the firm HOK. MacLeamy just released a book on his experience in leadership and business through his time at HOK titled: Designing a World-Class Architecture Firm: The People, Stories and Strategies Behind HOK. MacLeamy is also the Chairman of buildingSMART International, which works to achieve open standards for the exchange of digital information in the building and infrastructure industries. He was a founding member of buildingSMART, in 1994. He spent 50 years at HOK, which grew into one of the largest architecture and engineering firms in the world during his time there. MacLeamy rose from Junior Designer to CEO of HOK and witnessed the firm’s growth from a single midwestern office to 27 locations across the globe offering architecture, interiors, engineering, planning and more. MacLeamy joined HOK St. Louis in 1967, after which he helped establish the firm’s San Francisco outpost in 1970 - later becoming managing principal of that office. He joined HOK’s executive committee in 1995 and was named COO five years later. In 2003, HOK shareholders elected MacLeamy Chief Executive Officer. He led the firm for 13 years. In 2016, MacLeamy chose a new CEO for HOK, remaining as Chairman for one more year before retiring —or as he likes to say, “repurposing.” In this episode of Business of Architecture, MacLeamy shares hard-learned business lessons from his time at HOK and the principles that led this company to be the success that it is today.   ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Come to my next live, in-person event: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/live Carpe Diem!

Do you find yourself working around  the clock and you are thinking it may be time to hire? I bet you think it should be a Junior Designer or Design Assistant, as that is what is typically done-right? Well when The Productive Designer guest Sara Keeling felt the need to hire-it was not a Design Assistant it was somebody else. Tune into this episode to find out who Sara's first hire was, and how her approach taught her some valuable business lessons we should all learn. We chat with Sara Keeling founder of Custom House Interiors & Co. Since 2005 Sara has been building her design build business and has positioned herself as the go to kitchen design build expert in her area. When not designing and running the kids to their activities, Sara enjoys a fun golf game, (not too serious because her games needs some work) hanging out with her hubby and friends, and travelling.https://www.customhouseinteriors.com/

In this episode, I invited Chloe a young but fast learner designer to join me in a conversation about career growth. We spoke about designers' responsibilities, how to keep up with trends and about corporate clients.

Are you a recent graduate or a junior? In our latest podcast, we discuss our top tips and advice on how to land your big break as a junior designer. Applying for your first role can be a daunting experience, we’re here to help! Tips for junior and graduate designers: - Avoid templates / show your own creative aesthetic - Think of producing your folio work as if your presenting to a client How to get that big break and experience: - Meet Up Dot Com – going to a meet up can lead to a mentor who can be your advocate - The beginning of networking can lead to potential work What can make you stand out? - You don’t need to pretend you know everything, but be proactive, show that you put in that effort - You only way to get better is through critique, take it graciously - Show your ability to up-skill and keep learning - Technology and programs may change over time, be proactive in learning new updates - Have a good attitude – have a positive outlook What to include in your portfolio? - You can show your college work but having some commercial work in your folio is more likely going to get you hired - Internships are really valuable - Get permission for using work in your portfolio - Free work: put value into that work. Work that’s going to add to your experience Final tips: - Be articulate in talking through your work and design process - Be proactive - Ensure you are on LinkedIn as managers and directors are on LinkedIn and may be seeking junior designers to join their agency - If you comment, make it worthwhile and people may start to notice We hope this episode inspires you to be proactive in your job search. If you or a friend is a Junior Designer, please feel free to share this podcast with them. Tune into the full episode and visit www.becomerecruitment.com/podcast for more information and other great episodes.

¡Me complace volver con un nuevo episodio para el podcast! Este en particular va dirigido a aquellas personas que están en el comienzo de su carrera, quienes están ahora mismo trabajando como interns (pasantes/prácticas) o llevan 2-3 años de experiencia en el mundo de agencias y estudios de diseño. Los puntos que escucharán en este episodio son consejos e ideas que a mi me hubiese gustado saber cuando estaba en ese momento de mi vida, sin duda me habrían ayudado a ver desde otra perspectiva las situaciones que viví. Espero sea de beneficio para todos y no duden en dejarme saber sus comentarios o preguntas al respecto, para mi significa mucho el tiempo que le dedican a escuchar lo que tengo que decir y es igual de importante el feedback que puedan darme para seguir mejorando. SIGUENOS: instagram.com/deliandgraphics twitter.com/deliandgraphics facebook.com/deliandgraphics

We get to grips with the Stock market with James Storer – Head of Design at Freetrade. Freetrade is a new London-based startup aiming to disrupt the stock market old guard and make investing affordable and understandable to the masses. We talk about scaling, product approach, designing inclusively and the problem with the title ‘Junior Designer’.

Peter Donegan chats with RHS Young Designer 2018 Finalist Max Harriman, a garden designer with Bowles and Wyer and former student of London College of Garden Design. The Sodshow is available every Friday in Spotify, all good podcast stores and The Sodshow website. Having grown up on an arable farm in Northumberland, Max established a passion for gardening from a young age. His profound fascination with the plant kingdom led Max to study Plant Biology at University where his research touched on agricultural genetics and floral form. Max enrolled at the London College of Garden Design under the tutelage of Andrew Wilson. Upon graduation, in which Max gained a Distinction, he was also awarded the external examiner’s prize for his final project, as decided by James Basson. Since completion of his diploma, Max kick started his career and is currently working as a Junior Designer for the highly acclaimed Landscape Design firm Bowles and Wyer. Max used his experience within the scientific field to explore the research surrounding landscape design and improving mental health. His garden, ‘Calm in Chaos’ which highlights the importance of green space in the urban environment, has been selected to participate in the Young Garden Designer of the Year competition at the RHS Tatton Park Flower Show. Calm in Chaos: Calm in Chaos is a space designed for guests to escape the stresses associated with urban living. The garden has been designed around key elements of the natural environment that have been proven to improve mental well being, and invites the visitor to spend as much time within the space as to reap the restorative benefits. The meandering path increases the sense of scale, whilst the series of timber posts partially obscure the guest’s view creating constantly changing viewpoints and encouraging further exploration into the space. The natural and restrained material palette creates simplicity and a calming atmosphere. Planting in the garden is predominantly green to highlight the importance of green space. The variety in leaf form, shape and size are designed to stimulate the attention of visitors, whilst white and cream flowers bring about a feeling of calm. More info: Twitter: @sodshow facebook: The Sodshow instagram: sodshow

KBIS Show #3 Today in The Lounge, Nick talks with Kimberly Timmons-Beutner from Kimberly Timmons Interiors (KTI) and Steve Waddell, a man who seeks to reinvent the bathroom faucet with his product, Nasoni. Nick learns how Kimberly got her start and how she brought her firm to the list of top fifty designers and architects in Denver. Nick also learns about the functionality of Nasoni and what puts it a step above the traditional bathroom faucet. Nasoni: From Italy to Your Bathroom Nasoni is a water fountain/faucet combination named after the drinking fountains invented by the city of Rome in the 1870s. The idea was conceived when Steve Waddell found himself growing tired of bending down to the faucet to rinse his mouth after brushing his teeth. Nasoni is meant to be a more sanitary way of rinsing your mouth and drinking tap water. The product is not yet on the market, but hopefully will be soon. Find Nasoni at www.nasoni.com or on Facebook and Instagram. Getting to Know Kimberly Kimberly and Nick get to talking over a glass of New Zealand pinot noir. Kimberly is from Denver, Colorado and her favorite place to work was in China on a large golf clubhouse. Her favorite room in her home is the dining room which contains a roundtable brought over from her time in China. She prefers necklaces as her favored fashion accessory. If she could vacation anywhere, it would be somewhere tropical. Drafting Visions of the Future Kimberly's interest in interior design started with a drafting class she took in high school. From there, she went on to attend the Art Institute of Colorado and graduated with honors. She was then offered a position as a Junior Designer and stayed at the firm for ten years. The focus of her first firm was model homes. Sometime after she had been promoted to Design Director, she left to begin her own firm. Her first office was in the guest bedroom of her own house. She reached out to the competitor of her former boss and acquired work with them for twenty years. After acquiring too many staff members to accommodate in her home office, she moved to downtown Denver. Kimberly claims that the hardest part of her journey was staying on track. She says that many other opportunities were presented to her, but she had to follow her gut to decide which ones to decline because they did not suit her preferred working style or vision of her future. KTI Today 2018 marks the twentieth anniversary of KTI's founding. The firm has twenty-three team members in total, ranging from the design team to the marketing team and so on. They have done work in many hospitality spheres such as restaurants, hotels, and clubhouses. They have also worked on interior merchandising and high-end residential spaces. Kimberly attests that networking relationships are vital to the success of a company. She and her firm are currently up for three awards this year which help them get recognized and thus offered more work. As such, Kimberly was drawn to KBIS for its networking opportunities as well as the chance it provides to scout out new products her firm may use in future projects. Kimberly keeps herself involved in every project that goes through her firm by being present during the initial conception and supervision. The Value and Process of Company Growth KTI was able to transition from residential designs to hospitality when they were contacted by ESA to do work on Sheridan and Steamboat, which they have done work on since 2008. She claims from her experience that doing good work on new projects will earn you more projects of the like in the future. Of course, she did not get her firm recognized simply by waiting for others to contact her. She put a lot of energy into marketing her brand through SEO on her website, applying for awards, getting sponsorships, paying for print ads, working with article writers, and hiring a marketing contractor who manages blogs, Facebook posts, etc. She mostly meets editors through networking events such a...

KBIS Show #3 Today in The Lounge, Nick talks with Kimberly Timmons-Beutner from Kimberly Timmons Interiors (KTI) and Steve Waddell, a man who seeks to reinvent the bathroom faucet with his product, Nasoni. Nick learns how Kimberly got her start and how she brought her firm to the list of top fifty designers and architects in Denver. Nick also learns about the functionality of Nasoni and what puts it a step above the traditional bathroom faucet. Nasoni: From Italy to Your Bathroom Nasoni is a water fountain/faucet combination named after the drinking fountains invented by the city of Rome in the 1870s. The idea was conceived when Steve Waddell found himself growing tired of bending down to the faucet to rinse his mouth after brushing his teeth. Nasoni is meant to be a more sanitary way of rinsing your mouth and drinking tap water. The product is not yet on the market, but hopefully will be soon. Find Nasoni at www.nasoni.com or on Facebook and Instagram. Getting to Know Kimberly Kimberly and Nick get to talking over a glass of New Zealand pinot noir. Kimberly is from Denver, Colorado and her favorite place to work was in China on a large golf clubhouse. Her favorite room in her home is the dining room which contains a roundtable brought over from her time in China. She prefers necklaces as her favored fashion accessory. If she could vacation anywhere, it would be somewhere tropical. Drafting Visions of the Future Kimberly's interest in interior design started with a drafting class she took in high school. From there, she went on to attend the Art Institute of Colorado and graduated with honors. She was then offered a position as a Junior Designer and stayed at the firm for ten years. The focus of her first firm was model homes. Sometime after she had been promoted to Design Director, she left to begin her own firm. Her first office was in the guest bedroom of her own house. She reached out to the competitor of her former boss and acquired work with them for twenty years. After acquiring too many staff members to accommodate in her home office, she moved to downtown Denver. Kimberly claims that the hardest part of her journey was staying on track. She says that many other opportunities were presented to her, but she had to follow her gut to decide which ones to decline because they did not suit her preferred working style or vision of her future. KTI Today 2018 marks the twentieth anniversary of KTI's founding. The firm has twenty-three team members in total, ranging from the design team to the marketing team and so on. They have done work in many hospitality spheres such as restaurants, hotels, and clubhouses. They have also worked on interior merchandising and high-end residential spaces. Kimberly attests that networking relationships are vital to the success of a company. She and her firm are currently up for three awards this year which help them get recognized and thus offered more work. As such, Kimberly was drawn to KBIS for its networking opportunities as well as the chance it provides to scout out new products her firm may use in future projects. Kimberly keeps herself involved in every project that goes through her firm by being present during the initial conception and supervision. The Value and Process of Company Growth KTI was able to transition from residential designs to hospitality when they were contacted by ESA to do work on Sheridan and Steamboat, which they have done work on since 2008. She claims from her experience that doing good work on new projects will earn you more projects of the like in the future. Of course, she did not get her firm recognized simply by waiting for others to contact her. She put a lot of energy into marketing her brand through SEO on her website, applying for awards, getting sponsorships, paying for print ads, working with article writers, and hiring a marketing contractor who manages blogs, Facebook posts, etc. She mostly meets editors through networking events such a...

(Click the photo for a before and after!) Bauer Clifton: Big Business in a Small Town Today in The Lounge, Nick chats with Jeremy Bauer and Jason Clifton of Bauer Clifton from Juneau, Alaska. They discuss how Bauer Clifton got its start, the challenges of establishing a design firm in such a remote area, what they love about it, and where they are going in the future. Getting to know Jeremy Bauer Jeremy had been interested in design since childhood. He would build forts and work with his grandpa in his woodshop, and during school he decided to make a career out of his passion. He earned a double major in Engineering and Architecture at Kansas State University and then pursued jewelry for ten years after graduation. After that, he decided interior design was where he wanted to be. The house he and Jason share is from the 1960s with a mid-century modern design that they liked and decided to keep. They remodeled the lower level of the house and upgraded some of the materials, however. Jeremy would still like to renovate the tower room as it is too simplistic and calling for a splash of style. Getting to know Jason Clifton Jason's favorite place to shop is Ted Baker because of their combinations and variety of color. While he loves shoes, lapel pins, and eyeglasses, his favorite fashion accessory is socks. Jason sees bold, brightly patterned socks as a great way to add color to any outfit. He found himself in Alaska after going on a family cruise there during a quarter-life crisis. The majesty of the northernmost United State took his breath away, so upon returning home to Indiana, he began planning his relocation. He moved to Alaska six months afterward. Jeremy had moved there a few months prior and through a statewide network of friends, the two were introduced. After a few months, Jeremy and Jason connected over their shared agricultural, midwestern background as well as their love of design. Bauer Clifton Today Bauer Clifton not only works with design, but with homeowners, contractors, and the final placement of their designs. The office handles all the building materials and furnishings required for projects; something which has always been a part of the firm. They developed a niche market in the design community after founding Bauer Clifton in 2007, where they were the first of their kind in Juneau, Alaska. When they realized they needed more options than what was available at the local lumberyards, they reached out to well-known brands around the world and opened their eyes to the potential Alaskan market. Thereafter they expanded Bauer Clifton into a firm and showroom. This was after disproving to large brands that there wasn't enough of a market in Alaska and convincing others to adjust their minimum requirements to suit the low population in exchange for correct representations of their products. Bauer Clifton now caters to lodges in Yukon and British Columbia, Canada, as well as Seattle, Washington. They experience very little competition from other firms in Alaska and with what competition does exist, there is a respectable split between them. Bauer Clifton's designs primarily target kitchens and baths, but over the years have developed into full home remodeling. They replace many old materials with new ones and due to Jeremy's background in architecture and Jason's in design, they take a holistic approach to their work. They generally work on twelve to eighteen projects at a time, which can be anything from room and paint consultations to remodeling a bath or home. The days between larger projects are used to work on smaller ones. They have other interior designers working with them as well and things are ever-changing. How to Become a Junior Designer for Bauer Clifton As with any job, previous experience from other jobs or internships is preferable. They usually look for college graduates who have worked at other firms before. They look for the applicant's style, what inspires them,

(Click the photo for a before and after!) Bauer Clifton: Big Business in a Small Town Today in The Lounge, Nick chats with Jeremy Bauer and Jason Clifton of Bauer Clifton from Juneau, Alaska. They discuss how Bauer Clifton got its start, the challenges of establishing a design firm in such a remote area, what they love about it, and where they are going in the future. Getting to know Jeremy Bauer Jeremy had been interested in design since childhood. He would build forts and work with his grandpa in his woodshop, and during school he decided to make a career out of his passion. He earned a double major in Engineering and Architecture at Kansas State University and then pursued jewelry for ten years after graduation. After that, he decided interior design was where he wanted to be. The house he and Jason share is from the 1960s with a mid-century modern design that they liked and decided to keep. They remodeled the lower level of the house and upgraded some of the materials, however. Jeremy would still like to renovate the tower room as it is too simplistic and calling for a splash of style. Getting to know Jason Clifton Jason's favorite place to shop is Ted Baker because of their combinations and variety of color. While he loves shoes, lapel pins, and eyeglasses, his favorite fashion accessory is socks. Jason sees bold, brightly patterned socks as a great way to add color to any outfit. He found himself in Alaska after going on a family cruise there during a quarter-life crisis. The majesty of the northernmost United State took his breath away, so upon returning home to Indiana, he began planning his relocation. He moved to Alaska six months afterward. Jeremy had moved there a few months prior and through a statewide network of friends, the two were introduced. After a few months, Jeremy and Jason connected over their shared agricultural, midwestern background as well as their love of design. Bauer Clifton Today Bauer Clifton not only works with design, but with homeowners, contractors, and the final placement of their designs. The office handles all the building materials and furnishings required for projects; something which has always been a part of the firm. They developed a niche market in the design community after founding Bauer Clifton in 2007, where they were the first of their kind in Juneau, Alaska. When they realized they needed more options than what was available at the local lumberyards, they reached out to well-known brands around the world and opened their eyes to the potential Alaskan market. Thereafter they expanded Bauer Clifton into a firm and showroom. This was after disproving to large brands that there wasn't enough of a market in Alaska and convincing others to adjust their minimum requirements to suit the low population in exchange for correct representations of their products. Bauer Clifton now caters to lodges in Yukon and British Columbia, Canada, as well as Seattle, Washington. They experience very little competition from other firms in Alaska and with what competition does exist, there is a respectable split between them. Bauer Clifton's designs primarily target kitchens and baths, but over the years have developed into full home remodeling. They replace many old materials with new ones and due to Jeremy's background in architecture and Jason's in design, they take a holistic approach to their work. They generally work on twelve to eighteen projects at a time, which can be anything from room and paint consultations to remodeling a bath or home. The days between larger projects are used to work on smaller ones. They have other interior designers working with them as well and things are ever-changing. How to Become a Junior Designer for Bauer Clifton As with any job, previous experience from other jobs or internships is preferable. They usually look for college graduates who have worked at other firms before. They look for the applicant's style, what inspires them,

In this episode we talk to Alex Tran about being a Junior Designer and his journey into design

Francesco Aglietti is a Composites Design Engineer with McLaren Racing in Surrey, England. He’s been part of the team for over six years. He pursued engineering in college and after joining an exchange program with Cornell University he got involved with Formula SAE and was able to work on a race car. He was offered an internship with Dallara Racing working on GP2 cars and that experience lead to joining Toro Rosso in Italy, working as a Junior Designer on their F1 Team. Francesco then migrated to Design Engineering where he worked with composites and that opened the door to McLaren.

Laura Roeder joins us on this episode to talk about "the art of the pivot." We start with looking at some of the pivots Laura has made over the course of her career to go from Junior Designer to CEO of Edgar. Edgar's SaaS social media product, available at MeetEdgar.com, allows users to get more mileage out of their social media posts. We also look at the types of questions the leader of a business like Edgar is considering when looking to make a big change in pricing, as recently happened with MeetEdgar.com. On a more micro level, Laura talks about how frequently changes are being made to the end product at MeetEdgar and how involved she is - or isn't - in those decisions. Laura Roeder is the founder of Edgar, a new social media automation tool designed to prevent updates from going to waste. Since 2009, she's been teaching entrepreneurs how to harness the power of social media marketing and create their own fame at LKR Social Media. Laura was named one of the top 100 entrepreneurs under 35 in 2011, 2013 and 2014 and spoke at the White House about the value of entrepreneurship. Laura has spoken at numerous influential industry conferences including, BlogWorld, The South by Southwest Interactive Conference, Real Estate Connect, The Social Communications Summit and Blogher, discussing online marketing, social media, and personal branding. Laura has been seen on Fox News, Forbes.com, CNET, the Los Angeles Times, Fast Company, Mashable, Yahoo Finance and many more influential publications and media channels. Show Notes Hear more from Laura on social media strategy: http://meetedgar.com/edgar-on-air/ Visit the MeetEdgar website: https://meetedgar.com/ Follow Laura on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/lkr Follow MeetEdgar on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeetEdgar

Kate and Laura fight about what makes a designer "senior" other than just years on the job and what that means for hiring people to your design organization.  Intro music: The Future Soon, by Jonathan Coulton Drink Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc

This week on Unfinished Business I’m joined again by Elliott Kember to talk about Speedos, fitness tackers and—one day before Nike announced they’ve stopped making hardware— my Nike Fuelband. We discuss Cennydd Bowles’ Letter to a Junior Designer and if there are differences between designing a website and designing a digital product. I ask if designing with data is just an excuse for not having enough confidence in an idea and suggest that banging on about ‘empathy’ deserves a punch in the face. This week our sponsors are Macrabbit’s Espresso—get 10% off with the offer code unfinished —and Shopify. Join their free partner programme today.