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Join us as we talk with Nir Sadeh, Head of Product at Wix Studio, about the platform designed specifically for web professionals. Nir breaks down how Wix Studio differs from the traditional Wix editor by offering advanced capabilities for agencies and freelancers. Learn about their newest feature—AI-powered visual sitemaps and wireframes—that helps designers quickly create site structures and get client approval. We also explore how Wix balances no-code solutions with developer flexibility, their approach to responsive design using AI, and opportunities in the Wix app marketplace. Nir shares valuable insights about product development, user research methods, and his perspective on the impact of AI on the future of web design.Show Notes00:00 - Intro01:00 - Journey to becoming Head of Product01:48 - Transition from individual contributor to manager02:21 - Team structure at Wix03:42 - Goal setting and KPIs04:36 - Overview of Wix Studio06:08 - Web-based application functionality07:03 - Code editing experiences in Wix Studio08:07 - Client control and access capabilities09:02 - New features: Visual sitemap and wireframes10:57 - AI integration points in Wix12:35 - AI generating layouts and websites14:50 - Upcoming roadmap items15:54 - User creativity surprises16:12 - Wix app marketplace17:34 - Design trends and components18:59 - User research approach20:57 - Data-driven decision making22:16 - Balancing user preferences with brand goals24:02 - Career advice for aspiring product managers25:40 - Balancing customization and consistency26:44 - Mobile responsiveness and browser support28:06 - Native apps and business management28:37 - SEO tracking and analytics29:45 - Picks and PlugsLinks and ResourcesWix Studio - The professional website creation platform discussed throughout the episodeVelo by Wix - The robust code solution mentioned at 06:45Visual Sitemap and Wireframes - The new AI feature launched by Wix StudioWix App Market - The marketplace where developers can build and sell appsVS Code integration with Wix StudioWix Studio AI Assistant - Mentioned as a coding help featureFigma to Wix - Mentioned as having import capabilities to Wix StudioPicks:Severance (TV Show) - Nir's pickRemix Dev Tools (becoming React Router DevTools) - Brad's pickAeroPress - Amy's previous pick (referenced)Prismo filter - Amy's previous pick (referenced)Milk frother - Amy's current pick
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Eliot Brooks is the CEO and co-founder of Cocoon. Cocoon is driving the industrial circular economy, starting with a process that helps the steel industry continue supplying a critical feedstock for cement production. This feedstock is increasingly at risk as steelmaking transitions from coal-based blast furnaces to lower-emission electric arc furnaces. Cocoon was founded on the realization that as industries decarbonize, certain process changes disrupt circular supply chains. The connection between the slag byproduct of steelmaking and the demands of cement production is their starting focus. Earlier this year, Cocoon announced a $5.4 million pre-seed round led by Wireframe, Gigascale, SOSV, and Celsius Industries.In this episode, we cover: [1:33] Introduction to Cocoon[3:13] The challenge steel decarbonization poses for the cement industry[9:56] Cocoon's process for transforming steel slag into a cementitious material[10:51] Eliot's background and journey to working on this technology[15:46] Cocoon's business model and go-to-market strategy[19:43] Decarbonization pathways for steel and the role of electric arc furnaces[21:10] Cocoon's current technology readiness and near-term deployment plans[22:05] Building industrial expertise at Cocoon[25:07] Comparing the US and Europe as initial target markets[27:57] Cocoon's recent $5.4 million pre-seed funding round[30:00] Eliot's perspective on bringing expertise from other industries to address challenges in steelmakingEpisode recorded on Nov 20, 2024 (Published on Jan 16, 2025) Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at info@mcj.vc.Connect with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant
The ZENERGY Podcast: Climate Leadership, Finance and Technology
Welcome to The Zenergy Podcast! Today, Karan sits down with Paul Straub, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Wireframe Ventures. To start, Paul shares his journey to co-founding Wireframe Ventures and the learnings they had while building their very first fund. He then discusses how they were able to raise a fund at a time when clean tech 1.0 had just happened, how raising funds has evolved over time, and where the landscape of the VC climate funds is headed. Karan and Paul also talk about how Wireframe Ventures sources opportunities, what the company looks for in founders, and how they determine if an investment opportunity is right for them. Lastly, Paul shares his advice for early career professionals looking to get into the VC climate space. If you haven't subscribed to the podcast yet, be sure to do so, and follow us on all the socials. New episodes go out every Thursday. Listen to The Zenergy Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5HEZXoEfuDa548Ty81gBWN Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-zenergy-podcast-climate-leadership-finance/id1556215421 Follow The Zenergy Podcast on all the socials: X (Twitter): @TakharK2 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Znrg.org Instagram: @zen_rgy LinkedIn: ZNRG YouTube: ZNRG – The ZENERGY Podcast Connect with Paul: https://www.wireframevc.com/ Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:55 - Welcome 2:30 - What is Wireframe Ventures? 2:50 - Paul's journey to co-founding Wireframe Ventures 6:20 - What Paul learned from Clean Tech 1.0, and why he thought there was still potential after the crash 13:50 - How Paul raised his fund in 2016 and 2022 18:30 - How Paul sources investment opportunities 22:15 - How Paul evaluates investment opportunities 27:00 - How does Paul see climate investment evolving over the next few years? 31:45 - How young people can break into venture capital 34:45 - Paul's best piece of advice
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It's another dual-topic episode where we answer questions, give advice, and look at some recent news stories. We start with some questions debating User Stories vs Wireframes, how to break an Epic into User Stories, and whether you can be a Product Manager and be liked. And then we dig into the latest ways AI is enabling humans to do terrible things, including a start-up that wants to scan your junk for STIs in a medically inaccurate way, an eastern European candidate who possibly lost his election thanks to an AI Deep Fake, and the US House of Representatives blocking access to Microsoft's Copilot AI before it could accidentally leak government secrets. Also, Zuckerburg tried to hack your phone to snoop on Snapchat. Join the discussion on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AcceptanceCriteria/ And on the Discord: https://discord.gg/2Tyj8H9MFF The post E021: Crafting better User Stories, battling AI deep fakes, and more… first appeared on Acceptance Criteria.
Season 2 is almost here! In the Making explores the challenges and rewards of working in the creator economy. Subscribe now to join host Teresa Au as she talks to creatives, soloprenuers, and experts to find out how they thrive at work–and how you can, too!Teresa Au (@tautastic) is an executive for community engagement at Adobe, where she focuses on empowering creatives and students via workshops, panels, and podcasts. On creating In the Making, Teresa says “I knew I wanted to amplify the incredible personal stories of the talented and unique humans I've been meeting online and at our Create Now events across the world.”In the Making is made possible by Adobe Express, the all-in-one content creation app included in your Creative Cloud membership.Learn more about this podcast, and find transcripts and links, at adobe.ly/inthemaking. Want to leave us a voicemail? Go to https://www.speakpipe.com/inthemakingDesign flyers, TikToks, resumes, and Reels with the new, all-in-one Adobe Express. Create video, marketing, and social content. Edit photos and PDFs. Make it all in one app, including generative AI tools from Adobe Firefly and easy, one-click tasks like removing backgrounds.Adobe Creative Cloud provides apps, web services, and resources for all your creative projects — photography, graphic design, video editing, UX design, drawing and painting, social media, and more. Learn more about the apps in Creative Cloud
Teresa Au chats with Emmy-winning design superstar Chris Do about his pivot from design to teaching, his education platform The Futur, and all the things he didn't learn in design school. You'll hear all about how Chris' 2M+ social followers inspire his content, and Chris answers questions from design students. Plus, Chris opens up about why now is the time for him to share his personal story as a refugee, what really fuels his work, and how he recharges.We want to hear from YOU, our listeners, so we put together a brief survey as we look ahead to season two: https://adobe.ly/podcastsurveyTo thank you for your feedback, we're giving away two 12-month memberships to Creative Cloud (valued at $659.88 each). Enter for your chance to win one of the two Creative Cloud licenses by completing the survey form from December 7 at 9pm PT to November 30 at 5pm PT. Winners will be drawn at random and notified at December 14 at noon PT. Valid one license per winner. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 years or older to enter. Please see Terms and Conditions on our website for full details. https://adobe.ly/podcastsurveyWhat you'll hear in this episode:How Chris' company The Futur is making education equitable for students and teachersThe breakthroughs that came with teachingLearning how to really readWhat you don't learn in design school about businessThe Futur's business modelCreating content to market a product vs creating content to help peopleCommunity and Chris' cult-like following of design fansWhy Chris spends 6 hours a day talking with his online communityWhy now is the time for Chris to share his story of coming to the US as a refugee from VietnamA little inspiration from Aaron DraplinPersonality tests and what it means to be an ambivertHow Chris rechargesWhy Chris gets his inspiration from friction with his audienceConflict becomes contentThe story behind Chris Do is a Fraud, featuring BeepleChris answers questions from students at the Adobe Creative RetreatIs design exploitation?Should your first job out of design school be in-person or remote?Why Chris started his own firm–the short answer and the real answer.Chris' One Word for 2024Chris Do is an Emmy award-winning designer and director, and the founder of The Futur—an online education platform with the mission of teaching 1 billion people how to make a living doing what they love. In his near-30-year career, he has served on boards for organizations such as the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation, AIGA Los Angeles, and the Emmys Motion & Title Design Peer Group. He taught Sequential Design for over 15 years at ArtCenter College of Design as well as Otis College of Art and Design. Chris has lectured at universities and conferences worldwide, including Adobe MAX. His firm's work has been recognized by industry organizations such as the Emmys, the Clio awards, and numerous design publications. Teresa Au is an executive for community engagement and driving customer empathy at Adobe. Her career spans diverse creative fields, primarily in New York's fashion industry, as well as architecture firms, and now Silicon Valley tech companies. She has always prized working with distinctive design and the interesting people behind it–from designer Elie Tahari to start-up CEOs. Find transcripts and links at adobe.ly/inthemaking. Past episodes of Wireframe can still be found in the show archive within this feed, or online on Behance. Design flyers, TikToks, resumes, and Reels with the new, all-in-one Adobe Express. Create video, marketing, and social content. Edit photos and PDFs. Make it all in one app, including generative AI tools from Adobe Firefly and easy, one-click tasks like removing backgrounds.Adobe Creative Cloud provides apps, web services, and resources for all your creative projects — photography, graphic design, video editing, UX design, drawing and painting, social media, and more. Learn more about the apps in Creative Cloud.
In today's fast-paced digital landscape, where every click counts, crafting compelling copy and designing user experiences that resonate with your audience can be the difference between stagnation and skyrocketing success. For today's episode, Jaryd Krause has invited Chris Silvestri to share his expert advice in copywriting and UX that creates exceptional profits. Chris is the founder and conversion copywriter at Conversion Alchemy, a company specializing in assisting SaaS and ecommerce businesses in converting website visitors into loyal customers. His professional journey has taken him from a background in software engineering in industrial automation to copywriting and UX design at a usability testing startup. As a "conversion alchemist," Chris leverages his diverse skill set to help clients achieve growth and success. They talked about digital psychology. How much work goes into research when creating clever copywriting and user experience? How does Chris separate the research into three different areas? What are they, and why does he do that? They also dive into constructing a homepage that your audience loves and wants to take the next step with you. Why is good copywriting not about fancy words and the actual writing itself? And what good branding can do, examples of good branding and how to use these strategies for yourself? There's so much value in this episode that it's something you definitely won't want to miss. Tune in now! Episode Highlights 03:27 What is digital psychology? 09:08 The 3 important areas for copywriting and UX research 12:22 Proper implementation of collected data 20:29 CTAs depend on the type of decision makers 34:40 How to be good at copywriting? 37:36 How can businesses set themselves apart from the competition? Key Takeaways ➥ Chris explains that digital psychology is his branded way of defining his services, aiming to be more specific than traditional copywriting. It involves understanding people, and research is a significant part of it, making up about 70% of his work. He dives deep into understanding the thought processes, decision-making, and knowledge gaps of potential and existing customers, using this research to inform his copywriting work. ➥ In homepage development and testing, Chris specializes in user-centric strategies. One of his key focuses is on homepage positioning, which begins by addressing the immediate needs and thoughts of visitors, aligning with their intent and concerns. Furthermore, he tailors the placement of Call to Action (CTA) elements based on user types, distinguishing between fast and slow decision-makers. Chris relies on data-driven insights to inform the precise positioning of CTAs. The testing process is divided into several stages, starting with usability testing, an initial phase involving real users to identify usability issues. Wireframes and mockups come into play for early usability testing, and high-fidelity mockups are subjected to further validation. This meticulous approach extends into the development phase, ensuring that the website engages users effectively and guides them seamlessly through their online journey. ➥ Chris highlights the significance of understanding a client's brand personality and using it consistently in messaging, which builds trust and allows for artistic expression while staying on-brand. They discuss how creativity can set businesses apart, even in perceived "boring" industries like SaaS B2B, by giving them a unique voice and angle on their value proposition. About The Guest Chris Silvestri is the founder and conversion copywriter at Conversion Alchemy, where they help SaaS and ecommerce businesses convert more of their website visitors into loyal and excited customers. He went from software engineer in industrial automation to copywriter, then to UX designer at a usability testing startup. As a conversion alchemist, he combines everything he learns along the way to help his clients grow. Connect with Chris Silvestri ➥ Website - https://conversionalchemy.net/ ➥ Newsletter - https://christophersilvestri.com/newsletter/ ➥ Twitter - https://twitter.com/SilvestriChris Resource Links ➥ Sell your business to us here - https://www.buyingonlinebusinesses.co/sellyourbusiness ➥ Buying Online Businesses Website - https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com ➥ Download the Due Diligence Framework - https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com/freeresources/ ➥ Semrush (SEO tool) - https://bit.ly/3lINGaV➥ Non Agency (SEO Audit) - https://bit.ly/3EPd7OZ ➥ Market Muse (Content Marketing Software) - https://bit.ly/3Me39L0 *This post may contain affiliate links, so we may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through links on our site/posts at no additional cost to you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Inspiration is on tap as Teresa Au speaks to graphic designer, entrepreneur, and author Aaron Draplin. Known as much for his warm and direct personality as for his signature thick lines design style and ample use of Pantone Orange 21, Aaron is beloved by designers everywhere. Aaron shares lessons gleaned from his midwestern upbringing, nearly 20 years in business on his own, and creating his Field Notes and DDC branded merchandise.What you'll hear in this episode:What Aaron wishes he knew when he went out on his ownBe professional on your way out of a role or projectWhy a job transition should be an overlap, not a hard stopGetting financially prepared for going into business for yourselfWhy you should take every job that comes your wayA note on taxesLessons learned from challenging jobs and peopleThe difficulties of the corporate environmentHow to control your own timeThe value of keeping your wordWhat you can learn from your clients that can help you in your own businessUse merchandise to make your business look as big–or as small–as you wishHow Aaron started the Field Notes brandFinding inspiration in your collectionsWhen it's time to bring in a teamIs passive income actually passive?Taking on big jobs allows Aaron to do little things to help his friend and familyCorporate clients don't have to mean endless meetings and emailsA big client can also be a passion jobWhy Aaron is sometimes the invisible designerGive clients what they need, not necessarily what they think they wantAaron's book tourNo one has to know which jobs have big paychecks and which ones you do for nothingWhich design students make the best audiencesThe people you meet when you travel, for better and worseWhat's special about driving through AmericaWhat Aaron learned from his DadThe importance of appreciating the people who help you get your work doneHow to celebrate someone you've lostAaron's dream gigPlanning a follow-up book to Pretty Much EverythingAaron's list of words for 2024Aaron Draplin is founder of the Draplin Design Co. a shop specializing in Print, Identity and Illustration. His clients include Coal Headwear, Union Binding Co., Richmond Fontaine, Esquire, Nike, Wired, Dinosaur Jr, Timberline, Chunklet, Eaux Claires Music Festival, Poler, Incase, Sub Pop Records, Fender, Marc Maron, Cobra Dogs, Jill Soloway, Thing Festival, Jack White, Old 97s, Jason Isbell, Nixon Watches, Bernie Sanders, Patagonia, Target, Chris Stapleton, NASA/JPL, John Hodgman, Timex, Ford Motor Company, Woolrich and even the Obama Administration. He co-created Field Notes brand with Jim Coudal, and their memo books are sold the world over, with limited-edition special editions shipped quarterly to a booming subscriber list. He is the author of eight Skillshare classes, and his first book, Pretty Much Everything is in its twelfth printing. His DDC Merch line is a cult favorite, featuring 300+ products. You'll find Aaron in his backyard studio in Portland, Oregon, or crossing the US in his orange van, putting on “speaking fiascos” for audiences ranging from Adobe MAX to vocational school students.Teresa Au (@tautastic) is an executive for community engagement and driving customer empathy at Adobe. Her career spans diverse creative fields, primarily in New York's fashion industry, as well as architecture firms, and now Silicon Valley tech companies. She has always prized working with distinctive design and the interesting people behind it–from designer Elie Tahari to start-up CEOs. We want to hear from YOU, our listeners, so we put together a brief survey as we look ahead to season two: https://adobe.ly/podcastsurvey To thank you for your feedback, we're giving away two 12-month memberships to Creative Cloud (valued at $659.88 each). Enter for your chance to win one of the two Creative Cloud licenses by completing the survey form from November 7 at 9pm PT to November 30 at 5pm PT. Winners will be drawn at random and notified at December 1 at noon PT. Valid one license per winner. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 years or older to enter. Please see Terms and Conditions on our website for full details. https://adobe.ly/podcastsurveyLearn more about this podcast, and find transcripts and links, at adobe.ly/inthemaking. In the Making is brought you by Adobe Express and Adobe Creative Cloud. Past episodes of Wireframe can still be found in the show archive within this feed, or online on Behance. Design flyers, TikToks, resumes, and Reels with the new, all-in-one Adobe Express. Create video, marketing, and social content. Edit photos and PDFs. Make it all in one app, including generative AI tools from Adobe Firefly and easy, one-click tasks like removing backgrounds.Adobe Creative Cloud provides apps, web services, and resources for all your creative projects — photography, graphic design, video editing, UX design, drawing and painting, social media, and more. Learn more about the apps in Creative Cloud
This episode is sponsored by Riverside, your all-in-one podcast and video platform. Go to https://creators.riverside.fm/Anna and use the code MSM23 for 15% off. This episode is also sponsored by PDCflow, payment management made easy. Visit pdcflow.com/flow-billing to learn more. It's Season 4 of the Modern Startup Marketing podcast and this episode is me continuing to share MaaS (Marketing as a System) which is the systematic approach to marketing that I built over almost 4 years of working with VC-backed early stage startups. In this episode I cover Step 6 + 7: Homepage wireframe + design including What it is, Why it's important, Who should own this work, and How to do it right. I'll be mixing in some more MaaS-focused episodes over the course of the season. For more content, subscribe to Modern Startup Marketing on Apple or Spotify or wherever you like to listen, and don't forget to leave a review if you're lovin' the show! I would love that so much. And whenever you're ready, there are 3 ways I can help you: 1. fractional head of marketing and advising for early stage startups >> www.furmanovmarketing.com 2. sign up to get my monthly early stage startup marketing newsletter where I'm sharing playbooks and insights and cracking some jokes 3. Sponsor my Top 5% podcast and get startup founders, marketers and VCs hearing about your brand >> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anna-furmanov You can also find me hanging out on LinkedIn, definitely say hello >> www.linkedin.com/in/annafurmanov --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anna-furmanov/message
In this episode of Product Thinking, product experts Ellen Chisa, Partner at boldstart ventures, and Leon Barnard, Education Team Lead at Balsamiq, join Melissa Perri to discuss the importance of wireframing in product development. They explore the collaborative power of wireframes in product teams, using wireframes as conversation starters, and the benefits of designers having front-end coding knowledge for efficient product outcomes.
What's it like to pay off $50,000 in debt, ditch your 9-to-5, travel the world, create educational content, and build community in the process? Teresa Au speaks to Financial Hype Woman and content creator Berna Anat about how she did all that and how she's planning for tomorrow. Berna also shares how our emotional relationship with money impacts our decisions, her strategies for budgeting, saving and retirement, and what to do when the creator life doesn't love you back.What you'll hear in this episode:Learn why Berna told the world she was $50,000 in debtShame about debtWhy Berna decided in 6th grade not to be self-consciousBerna's background as a child of immigrantsWhy DMs are like a secretThe age at which our emotional relationship to money is formedWays in which we indirectly understand our family's financesThe paradox of the Frugal-Flex mentalityWhy Berna wanted to write a fun book about moneyHow your emotional relationship to money shapes your behavior todayFinancial basics vs social media buzzBerna's leap to becoming a solopreneur, via Zanzibar How Berna found her sweet spot as a content creatorFinances as a means of activism and empowermentBudgeting on an unpredictable income Retirement planning for creatorsWho's on your money squad?Getting the most out of working with an accountantWhat an agent can do for youA fun trick to help you negotiate better dealsThe traditional dead season for brand partnershipsFinancial worry and the creator lifeRecent changes in the creator economyMeasuring your impact rather than your incomeWhy it's so important to celebrate your money winsBerna's One Word for 2023Berna Anat is an author, producer, Rich Auntie in Training, and award-winning Financial Hype Woman, which is her made-up way of saying she creates financial education media that lives at @HeyBerna all over the Internet. After slaying her $50,000 debt, she saved up to quit her 9-to-5 and has been traveling the world trying to make money fun again ever since. Berna's 2023 debut book MONEY OUT LOUD: All the Financial Stuff No One Taught Us, is a Bookshop.org Bestseller and has received starred reviews from Kirkus and Booklist.Teresa Au (@tautastic) is an executive for community engagement and driving customer empathy at Adobe. Her career spans diverse creative fields, primarily in New York's fashion industry, as well as architecture firms, and now Silicon Valley tech companies. She has always prized working with distinctive design and the interesting people behind it–from designer Elie Tahari to start-up CEOs. Learn more about this podcast, and find transcripts and links, at adobe.ly/inthemaking. In the Making is brought you by Adobe Express and Adobe Creative Cloud. Past episodes of Wireframe can still be found in the show archive within this feed, or online on Behance. Design flyers, TikToks, resumes, and Reels with the new, all-in-one Adobe Express. Create video, marketing, and social content. Edit photos and PDFs. Make it all in one app, including generative AI tools from Adobe Firefly and easy, one-click tasks like removing backgrounds.Adobe Creative Cloud provides apps, web services, and resources for all your creative projects — photography, graphic design, video editing, UX design, drawing and painting, social media, and more. Learn more about the apps in Creative Cloud
Hosts Dan Ivovich, Owen Bickford, and Sundi Myint kick off the 11th season of the Elixir Wizards podcast. This season's theme is “Branching Out from Elixir,” which expands the conversation to compare notes with experts from other communities; they discuss their experiences with other languages like JavaScript, PHP, Python, Ruby, C#, Go, and Dart before and after learning Elixir. This season's conversations will illuminate how problems are solved in different languages vs. Elixir; upcoming episode topics teased include education, data processing, deployment strategies, and garbage collection; the hosts express excitement for conversations analyzing similarities and differences between communities. Topics Discussed in this Episode Season 11 branches out from Elixir to compare notes with other programming communities Sundi, Owen, and Dan introduce the season theme and their interest in exploring these conversations The hosts compare their experiences with PHP, JavaScript, Python, Ruby, C#, Go, Dart and Elixir The Wizards compare and contrast differences in their personal experience building similar things with different languages Dan dreams in Ruby and uses it for quick prototypes Comparing problem-solving approaches across languages will reframe perspectives Upcoming episodes explore data processing workflows, machine learning, and game development Pop Quiz: Who's that Pokémon... or language, or framework? Links Mentioned https://smartlogic.io/ https://codepen.io/ https://i.redd.it/0lg7979qtr511.jpg
In this episode of SaaS Fuel™, Jeff Mains dives into the world of wireframing and design with Leon Barnard, the design education lead at Balsamiq and author of the book, "Wireframing for Everyone" and offers advice on maintaining a healthy work-life balance in remote work environment. With over 10 years of experience in UX design, Leon shared valuable insights into the world of wireframing and its role in the design and development process. He also highlights the key principles and techniques of wireframing, emphasizing the need for simplicity, ideation, and collaboration.Tune in to discover how wireframing can transform your design process and fuel your SaaS success.Key Takeaways[00:01:27] - Sharing a corporate vision.[00:05:33] - Simplify your vision, engage emotions, foster open dialogue[00:09:03] - Wireframing in design and development.[00:16:20] - Understand your audience before designing[00:19:12] - Design and user understanding.[00:24:05] - Wireframing for everyone.[00:28:13] - UX/UI design trends.[00:30:18] - Balsamiq's unique wireframing focus.[00:34:07] - Mistakes in SaaS wireframing.[00:38:21] - Maintaining work-life balance.[00:41:26] - The importance of building relationships.Tweetable Quotes"I felt like wireframe and low fidelity is a good way to have conversations with the right people." - 00:09:07 Leon Barnard"As much as it is nice to think of the idea of having one tool that does everything, I think that there's still a place for tools that just do one thing well." - 00:31:42 Leon Barnard"I think one is we just don't want to wireframe to feel so intimidating or even design or UI design overall to feel intimidating." - 00:24:05 Leon Barnard"I think wireframes are meant to be very approachable, something that anybody can do. - 00:11:30 Leon Barnard“Facts tell, but stories sell. And we all remember stories. And why is that? It's how we connect. It's how we share experiences. And our experiences, well, that is our story.” - 00:03:52 Jeff MainsSaaS Leadership LessonsSimplify to Amplify. When communicating your vision, it is crucial to keep it simple and easily understandable. Avoid complex explanations that may confuse or overwhelm your team. By simplifying your vision, you increase the chances of it being remembered and shared effectively.Engage the Emotions. Facts tell, but stories sell. Craft a narrative that hits the heart and makes your team see themselves as the heroes of the story. By making your team the hero, you create a sense of purpose and alignment that motivates them to execute the vision with enthusiasm.Foster Open Dialogue. Communication is a two-way street. Create a no-judgment zone for brainstorming and idea sharing. By fostering open dialogue, you empower your team to contribute their ideas and perspectives, leading to better alignment and collaboration.Start with Wireframing. Wireframing is like a digital sketch, a visual representation of your ideas. It's a powerful tool that anyone can use, not just designers or developers. It helps you flesh out your ideas and iterate before diving into UI design.Remote Work Culture. Remote work is here to stay, and companies need to adapt. Embrace collaborative tools and asynchronous workflows to replicate in-person experiences. Set boundaries and prioritize work-life balance to prevent burnout.Guest ResourcesLeon Barnard (Twitter): https://twitter.com/leonbarnardLeon Barnard (Linkedin):
Whether it's leaving the comfort of a steady paycheck to pursue photography, or checking out the possibilities of AI, sometimes the greatest rewards lie on the other side of fear. Teresa Au speaks to photographer Tobi Shinobi about his first career in law, making a name on Instagram, and why drone photography is so peaceful. Tobi also shares his perspectives as a brand strategist, advising the same types of corporate clients who hire him for their shoots.What you'll hear in this episode:Learn about Tobi's upbringing in East LondonWhy practicing law and photography are so oppositeThe importance of being exposed to the artsHow the shift from law to photography was both a jump and a pushThere's no time for fear when you're so busyGrowth and progress are not linearProfessionalism as a means to creativityListening to clientsWhat Tobi loves about photographyThe best way to shake a bad moodHow the AI revolution is like the Industrial RevolutionThe difference between fear and respectControversy over AI use in photographyThe AI we're already using without realizing itTobi's “real life” Photoshop techniqueWhat makes you more or less of an artist?The thing that makes both AI and photography excitingHow creative strategy is like storytellingWhy storytelling is so essential to human beingsAre you cut out for working with brands?Brand safety and authenticityTobi's one word for 2023 (and 2024)Tobi Shinobi is an award winning photographer and videographer based between London and Chicago who was just named one of Adobe's 2023 Firefly Creators to Watch. His work encompasses high profile events, product photography, architecture, and interviews. An early Instagram star, he has over 200,000 followers across online platforms. Tobi finds beauty in often gritty urban landscapes and his distinctive focus on detail, perspective, geometry, and symmetry allows for a new appreciation of architecture. Tobi provides social strategies for an array of digital content from video to photos for brands. He regularly works for clients such as Audi, Adidas, Coca-Cola and Samsung. He is an alumnus Adobe Lightroom Ambassador and Sony Global Imaging Ambassador. His first solo photo book, Equilibrium, is available now, and he starred in the award-winning documentary, I Take Photos. He is currently showing work in Brazil and in Chicago, some of which was recently selected as part of the 2023 MvVO awards. Teresa Au (@tautastic) is an executive for community engagement at Adobe. Her career spans diverse creative fields, primarily in New York's fashion industry, as well as architecture firms, and now Silicon Valley tech companies. She has always prized working with distinctive design and the interesting people behind it–from designer Elie Tahari to start-up CEOs. Learn more about this podcast, and find transcripts and links, at adobe.ly/inthemaking. In the Making is brought you by Adobe Express and Adobe Creative Cloud. Past episodes of Wireframe can still be found in the show archive within this feed, or online on Behance. Design flyers, TikToks, resumes, and Reels with the new, all-in-one Adobe Express. Create video, marketing, and social content. Edit photos and PDFs. Make it all in one app, including generative AI tools from Adobe Firefly and easy, one-click tasks like removing backgrounds.Adobe Creative Cloud provides apps, web services, and resources for all your creative projects — photography, graphic design, video editing, UX design, drawing and painting, social media, and more. Learn more about the apps in Creative Cloud
When is it better to keep your side hustle on the side, and stay with your day job? Teresa Au speaks to UX designer-by-day, illustrator-by-night Miranda Wong about the pros and cons of working a second shift in a creative field. Miranda shares her strategies for time management, why her illustration business makes her better at her day job, and the hidden rewards of meeting customers and vendors in real life. What you'll hear on this episode:How Miranda's creative process has changed since graduating college and starting a jobHer thoughts on how to be creative in a time crunchUse your body to inspire your creativity–take a walk or dance to a songThe interplay between UX design and having your own businessMiranda's new confidence at her day jobA professional breakthrough from speaking her mindGaining support at work from early-career colleaguesThe benefits of finding a mentorWhy time management is also about attitudeCreativity flows at nightPrioritizing self care and restWhy she started Mando's Bake Shop in the pandemicGiving to worthy causes is part of the business, not an afterthoughtResponding to Black Lives Matter and Stop Asian HateShould Miranda take Mando's Bake Shop full-time?Thoughts on future expansion and employee number one: her momBreaking down creative vs. administrative timeHow Miranda learns from her vendors by visiting them in personPosting on social shouldn't be a choreThe importance of creating a consistent brand onlineWhat are the most successful posts?Choosing self-expression over what's popular with your followersThe popularity of fan artInspiration from Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way and Tiffany Tan aka Apple CheeksWork/life balance? Be sure to know your purposeDo your co-workers know about your side hustle?What success looks likeMiranda's One Word for 2023Miranda Wong is a Chinese-Filipino American illustrator and designer based in California. Her illustrations are inspired by everyday life, memories, food and desserts, or anything that celebrates her Asian background and culture. She sells illustrated stationery and decor products online at Mando's Bake Shop.Teresa Au (@tautastic) is an executive for community engagement at Adobe. Her career spans diverse creative fields, primarily in New York's fashion industry, as well as architecture firms, and now Silicon Valley tech companies. She has always prized working with distinctive design and the interesting people behind it–from designer Elie Tahari to start-up CEOs. Learn more about this podcast, and find transcripts and links, at adobe.ly/inthemaking. In the Making is brought you by Adobe Express and Adobe Creative Cloud. Past episodes of Wireframe can still be found in the show archive within this feed, or online on Behance. Design flyers, TikToks, resumes, and Reels with the new, all-in-one Adobe Express. Create video, marketing, and social content. Edit photos and PDFs. Make it all in one app, including generative AI tools from Adobe Firefly and easy, one-click tasks like removing backgrounds.Adobe Creative Cloud provides apps, web services, and resources for all your creative projects — photography, graphic design, video editing, UX design, drawing and painting, social media, and more. Learn more about the apps in Creative Cloud
For small business owners and creators, building your brand is the way to show the world what makes you great and why they should care. Teresa Au speaks to personal branding expert and content creator Phil Pallen about developing an authentic and consistent brand that will help you reach your goals. Phil explains why branding isn't just about looking pretty on the internet, how your brand can help you stand out in a crowded marketplace, and the best reason to build a branded website. Plus, Phil gives tips on all things Instagram, from what you shouldn't worry about when you post, practical tips for efficient posting, and how to make posting a growth experience.How Phil got his start in brand marketing thanks to a controversial Hollywood starThinking about what your audience is getting out of your social postsWhat is a brand?The importance of consistencyDefining and positioning your brandLogos and brand identityIs there a difference between marketing companies and people?The power of strategic distractionBranding vs marketingWhat makes for great photos for your personal brandPhil's advice to the camera-shy creatorHow Phil went from brand strategist to content creatorThe nuts and bolts of brand partnershipsSelling via social media is a rapidly growing market segmentDo you need a website if you do business on social media?What building a website really does for youAll things Instagram–how much should we post, when should we post, and why should we postTimesaving tools for Instagram–Adobe Express templates and Adobe Express SchedulerWhy content creation is a learning opportunitySurprising information about when it's best to postInstagram hashtags vs SEO termsGetting caught up chasing likes can be bad for businessPractical tips for growing your social media audienceGen AI ideas for small businessesPhil's One Word for 2023Phil Pallen is a brand strategist and keynote speaker who helps people and companies position, build, and promote their brands. He founded Phil Pallen Collective in 2011 and has worked with hundreds of brands across all industries, including a Shark on Shark Tank, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, politicians, and some of the most important names in entertainment. He frequently speaks at conferences in cities all over the globe, including London, Tokyo, Dubai, São Paulo, Medellín, Auckland, Helsinki, and Los Angeles. Phil's insights have been featured in media outlets around the world, including CNN, Access Hollywood, Entertainment Tonight, and The Daily Mail, to name a few.Teresa Au (@tautastic) is an executive for community engagement at Adobe. Her career spans diverse creative fields, primarily in New York's fashion industry, as well as architecture firms, and now Silicon Valley tech companies. She has always prized working with distinctive design and the interesting people behind it–from designer Elie Tahari to start-up CEOs. Learn more about this podcast, and find transcripts and links, at adobe.ly/inthemaking. In the Making is brought you by Adobe Express and Adobe Creative Cloud. Past episodes of Wireframe can still be found in the show archive within this feed, or online on Behance. Design flyers, TikToks, resumes, and Reels with the new, all-in-one Adobe Express. Create video, marketing, and social content. Edit photos and PDFs. Make it all in one app, including generative AI tools from Adobe Firefly and easy, one-click tasks like removing backgrounds.Adobe Creative Cloud provides apps, web services, and resources for all your creative projects — photography, graphic design, video editing, UX design, drawing and painting, social media, and more. Learn more about the apps in Creative Cloud
When a new creative venture is percolating in your mind, it might make sense to move to a more affordable or more nurturing area. Teresa Au speaks to Shannon Maldonado, who quit fashion design and New York to head home to Philadelphia and start her business YOWIE–it began as an online shop, and is now a design studio, store, and hotel. Shannon shares her strategies for finding and fostering community while you grow your creative business.What you'll hear on this episode:Why Shannon named her company YOWIEThe beginnings of YOWIE: pop-up shops and unique merchandiseCreating YOWIE vs. working in corporate fashionThe dream of a gift shopHow Shannon quit her 9-to-5Serendipity and PinterestLessons from fashion on building a brandHow Shannon researched her new business venturePhiladelphia vs New York City for creative businessesWhy a sense of place is so important to ShannonThe connection between community and designHumility as a brand ethosHow to surprise your customer but also establish a recognizable brandThinking of how you do business as an additional creative outletPlanning ahead vs taking one decision at a timeHow big dreams can turn into reality, even if it's not exactly what you've hoped forSocial connections can lead to new opportunitiesImagining a new life for a historic propertyBrand extension ideasHow being part of a team helps Shannon take on new projectsThe importance of nurturing employees to take ownership of different aspects of the businessWhy Shannon started her web TV show Small EnoughThoughts on finding personal time and work/life balance when you love your creative businessHow social media can lead to in-person communityThe role of AI at YOWIEHow Shannon defines successShannon's One Word of 2023Shannon Maldonado (@helloyowie) is Founder and Creative Director of YOWIE, a creative platform, storefront and design studio based in Philadelphia. After over a decade working in design for brands like Ralph Lauren, American Eagle, Urban Outfitters and Tommy Hilfiger she moved back to Philadelphia to launch YOWIE. Since 2016 YOWIE has been a brand built on community and one-of-a-kind products, events and service. YOWIE is a hotel, shop, and cafe located in Philadelphia. Founded in 2016 and named “The Coolest Shop in Philadelphia” by Bon Appétit in 2019, the YOWIE brand has extended its outreach to include interactive design workshops, creative/art direction, product design, and interior design consulting for hospitality clients that include Ethel's Club in Brooklyn, NY and The Deacon in Philadelphia and Dye House in Providence, RI.With the recent launch of its hotel, YOWIE is cementing itself as a design destination in Philadelphia and beyond. Nestled on a sunny corner of South Street, a block rich in the history of music, art, and makers, YOWIE is a new place to shop, eat, stay and explore the city of Brotherly Love from an insider's point of view. Philadelphia native and co-founder Shannon Maldonado hopes guests will venture to the different neighborhoods and cultural spaces across the city and feel grounded in the space when they return at the end of their day.Teresa Au (@tautastic) is an executive for community engagement at Adobe. Her career spans diverse creative fields, primarily in New York's fashion industry, as well as architecture firms, and now Silicon Valley tech companies. She has always prized working with distinctive design and the interesting people behind it–from designer Elie Tahari to start-up CEOs. Learn more about this podcast, and find transcripts and links, at adobe.ly/inthemaking. In the Making is brought you by Adobe Express and Adobe Creative Cloud. Past episodes of Wireframe can still be found in the show archive within this feed, or online on Behance. Design flyers, TikToks, resumes, and Reels with the new, all-in-one Adobe Express. Create video, marketing, and social content. Edit photos and PDFs. Make it all in one app, including generative AI tools from Adobe Firefly and easy, one-click tasks like removing backgrounds.Adobe Creative Cloud provides apps, web services, and resources for all your creative projects — photography, graphic design, video editing, UX design, drawing and painting, social media, and more. Learn more about the apps in Creative Cloud
This is Episode 12 of the Mini Series The '90-Day Website Mastery Podcast'Introduction:Welcome to the '90-Day Website Mastery Podcast'!Hosted by Jonny Ross and Pascal Fintoni.Celebrating the launch of the new program and the completion of the Website Best Practice Webinar Series.Rediscover pride in your website with expert insights and advice.Segments:1. You Ask, We Answer:Addressing community questions and online queries.Question for this episode: "What are websites wireframes and do they really help?"Pascal and Jonny explore the significance of wireframes in website design.Highlighting wireframes as crucial tools for planning website layout and structure.2. Website Stories:Reviewing an informative article/podcast/video.Discussing Neil Patel's video on "SEO Techniques to Boost Organic Traffic."Actions highlighted: Quarterly content updates, creative link building, partnerships, and hyperlocal targeting.3. The Website Engine Room:Recommended apps and tools for website management and content creation.Pascal's recommendation: Perplexity AI - Structuring long-form content effectively.Jonny's recommendation: Framer - Interactive UI/UX design with AI integration.4. The Website Call To Action:Practical action points for immediate website improvement.Jonny's advice: Thoroughly test website forms, validation, and user experience.Pascal's tip: Audit inbound links and collaborate for content amplification.Reflection and Roundup:A recap of the episode's key takeaways.Emphasis on teamwork, investment, and continuous improvement for website success.Invite listeners to share their experiences and implement insights.Outro:Thank you for tuning in to Episode 11 of the '90-Day Website Mastery Podcast.'Visit 90daymarketingmastery.com for more information and book your discovery call.Stay connected by sending questions and updates.Join us for the next episode, and remember, your website's transformation journey starts here!Hosts:Jonny RossLinkedIn: Jonny RossWebsite: jonnyross.comPascal FintoniLinkedIn: Pascal FintoniWebsite: pascalfintoni.comExplore our 90-Day Website Mastery Programme:90daymarketingmastery.comTimeStamps:Wireframes: The Importance of Planning [00:02:44]Explains the significance of wireframes in website design and how they help in visualizing the layout and user journey.Content Recency and Link Building [00:09:58]Neil Patel discusses the importance of updating content regularly for both user engagement and search engine optimization, as well as creative ways to build links to drive...
Whether you want to score brand influencer deals or promote a small business, a successful social media strategy needs to reach your audience in their favorite places. Teresa Au speaks to marketing expert and creator Jon Youshaei for tips on making social media content creation pay off for you. Jon shares insights from his years working for YouTube and Instagram and now running his own new media studio. Hear what Jon says is most important for creators to focus on, where the algorithm can help you, and the power of engaging your following. And if you want to go viral, Jon tells you how to plan for it–and what to do before and after.What you'll hear on this episode:How the pandemic made Jon question his career planThe importance of taking your destiny into your own handsThe definition of “influencer”--and knowing what you can and cannot influenceJon's goal: to create the best educational content on YouTubeWhat Jon learned at YouTube and Instagram that he can finally shareHow to manage social media in 2023Yes, you can plan to go viral–but should you?The importance of also making content that is not meant to go viralThe best way to grow your audience is to poll your audienceYour audience is your focus groupWhy it's so powerful to bring your audience along with you as you createCreate goals based on what you can control, not what you hope will happen Tips on how not to get caught up in chasing “likes”What makes metrics most meaningfulBehind every great creator is a great partnerHow Jon diversifies his revenue streamThe difference between Stephen Colbert and James Corden on YouTubeThe importance of trying new thingsPutting the algorithm to work for youHow to determine the best platforms for your contentThe hot features within Instagram and YouTubeBeing realistic about how much content you can produceLooking outside your feed for inspirationOn creating the viral “24 Hours with Danny Duncan” YouTube videoWhat makes for the best interviews with famous and not-so-famous peopleKnowing exactly what your goals are vs. not knowing how high your ceiling isJon's unexpected next big projectHow Jon is using Gen AI via Adobe Photoshop's Generative Fill feature to streamline his workflowThe best ways to use AIJon's One Word for 2023Jon YoushaeiOne of few marketers to work at both YouTube and Instagram, Jon Youshaei has been featured in Business Insider, Time, and Inc Magazine for "cracking the code to going viral.” During five years at YouTube, Jon was Head of Creator Product Marketing where he worked with YouTube's top creators and brands to grow their audience and their incomes. During his three years at Instagram, Jon helped build their creator team to empower even more creators to grow and monetize.Now a creator himself, Jon has garnered 500K+ followers, 300M+ views, and has interviewed Logan Paul, Paris Hilton, Terry Crews, Charli D'Amelio, Danny Duncan, Mark Rober, and more. He is also a sought-after advisor, investor, and speaker who serves as a Head Creator Advisor for TubeBuddy (analytics platform used by 9M creators), and was recognized by NPR as one of the best commencement speakers since 1774 alongside Steve Jobs, Oprah and John F. Kennedy. He has also been Forbes 30 Under 30 and LinkedIn named him as one of their Top Voices on the platform.Teresa Au (@tautastic) is an executive for community engagement at Adobe. Her career spans diverse creative fields, primarily in New York's fashion industry, as well as architecture firms, and now Silicon Valley tech companies. She has always prized working with distinctive design and the interesting people behind it–from designer Elie Tahari to start-up CEOs. Learn more about this podcast, and find transcripts and links, at adobe.ly/inthemaking. In the Making is brought you by Adobe Express and Adobe Creative Cloud. Past episodes of Wireframe can still be found in the show archive within this feed, or online on Behance. Design flyers, TikToks, resumes, and Reels with the new, all-in-one Adobe Express. Create video, marketing, and social content. Edit photos and PDFs. Make it all in one app, including generative AI tools from Adobe Firefly and easy, one-click tasks like removing backgrounds.Adobe Creative Cloud provides apps, web services, and resources for all your creative projects — photography, graphic design, video editing, UX design, drawing and painting, social media, and more. Learn more about the apps in Creative Cloud
In this episode, our host Prashant interviews Allie Mullen, the Director of Platform at Wireframe Ventures, to explore the ins and outs of the 'Platform' role in VC. Here's a sneak peek of what we discussed: Main Topics Discussed: - What exactly is Platform in venture capital? - How does it operate and vary across different firms? - Who is best suited for this role and how can one break into it? Key Takeaways and Lessons: - The responsibilities and tasks of a platform manager at Wireframe Ventures - Tips and insights for individuals looking to enter the platform industry - Surprising aspects of working in VC in the Platform role The Platform role in venture capital is a non-investor position that plays a crucial role in supporting portfolio companies. It encompasses various responsibilities such as marketing, investor relations, HR and recruiting, operations, and more. As you'll learn from the episode, Platform professionals often come from diverse backgrounds and possess a wide range of skills. Allie Mullen, our guest for this episode, shares her journey into the Platform role and offers valuable advice for those interested in pursuing a career in Platform. She emphasizes that a background in VC is not essential and that individuals from various backgrounds can excel in the Platform role. Throughout the episode, Allie provides insights into the day-to-day tasks of a Platform manager at Wireframe Ventures, a Pre-seed/seed stage fund. She also shares her experiences and highlights the importance of building a strong Platform team to support founders and enhance the overall efficiency of the firm. If you're interested in learning more about the Platform role in venture capital, this episode is a must-listen! You'll gain valuable insights, tips, and inspiration from Allie's experience. To listen to the full episode, visit our website or your favorite podcast platform. And don't forget to check out the show notes for additional resources and links mentioned during the conversation. As always, we appreciate your support and feedback. If you have any suggestions for future episode topics or guests, feel free to reach out to us. Links mentioned: Allie's newsletter - https://soyouwanttoworkinplatform.beehiiv.com/subscribe Follow Allie on Twitter - https://twitter.com/allieallieM Follow Allie on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alliemullen/ Wireframe Ventures - https://www.wireframevc.com/ Follow Wireframe on Twitter - https://twitter.com/WireframeVC Hosted by Prashant Choubey - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab/ Don't forget to subscribe to the channel for future episodes!
As a creator, sometimes you can be your own worst enemy! Perfectionism, negative self-talk, and fear block the creative process and keep you from doing your best work. Teresa Au speaks to writer and illustrator Misha Blaise, author of the books This Phenomenal Life and Breathe Deep, for guidance on how to keep perfectionism at bay. Misha shares how an unexpected crash course in the fundamentals of breathing helped her learn to control her nervous system and create a space for creativity. Misha's practical advice for shifting your attitude, making room for play, and tapping into the power of your breath can help you access your most creative self.What you'll hear on this episode:Misha's unconventional career path and the Chicago arts sceneWho designs the wall art sold in big box stores?Misha's transition to writing books and finding an agent and publisherA hybrid workflow, combining painting and Adobe PhotoshopRainn Wilson says Misha's books are filled with wonder and curiosityA family health crisis leads to an unexpected deep dive on breathingThe problem with mouth breathing and how to overcome itWhy the breath is so fascinatingHow breathing is the key to your nervous systemBreath as a symbolThe connection between breathing and creativityHow “fight or flight” mode physically affects the bodyWhy it's impossible to create and play in “fight or flight” mode The importance of play for adultsA guided breathing exercise: The Physiological SighTeresa and Misha bond over the burden of perfectionism“Regular” perfectionism vs. moral perfectionismHow breath and nervous system work can help in troubling timesWhy perfectionist energy is at odds with creativityRedefining success in your careerMisha is inspired by the musician Anthony VincentWhat it felt like to go viral, and will it happen again?The advantages of having a smaller online followingHow Misha is experimenting with AI in her workflowMisha's One Word for 2023Misha Blaise (@mishablaise) is an author-illustrator of several books related to the theme of our interconnection with the universe. Her book This Phenomenal Life which was translated into six languages and was a bestseller in China. She served as a jury member for the 2017 Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition inShanghai and her work can be seen on the walls of the acclaimed Austin Central Public Library. She lives in Northwest Arkansas.Teresa Au (@tautastic) is an executive for community engagement at Adobe. Her career spans diverse creative fields, primarily in New York's fashion industry, as well as architecture firms, and now Silicon Valley tech companies. She has always prized working with distinctive design and the interesting people behind it–from designer Elie Tahari to start-up CEOs. Learn more about this podcast, and find transcripts and links, at adobe.ly/inthemaking. In the Making is brought you by Adobe Express and Adobe Creative Cloud. Past episodes of Wireframe can still be found in the show archive within this feed, or online on Behance. Design flyers, TikToks, resumes, and Reels with the new, all-in-one Adobe Express. Create video, marketing, and social content. Edit photos and PDFs. Make it all in one app, including generative AI tools from Adobe Firefly and easy, one-click tasks like removing backgrounds.Adobe Creative Cloud provides apps, web services, and resources for all your creative projects — photography, graphic design, video editing, UX design, drawing and painting, social media, and more. Learn more about the apps in Creative Cloud
When it's time to make a change in your creative career, how do you figure out what you want to do next? Can you start your own business? What are your deal breakers and dealmakers? Use the principles of design to create a career you love. Teresa Au speaks to Puno, a web designer, content creator, and the founder of online education platform ilovecreatives, for guidance. Puno shares her journey from working on the Call of Duty video game, to taking a “gap year” to explore her creative muse, to building both a design studio and a trade school for digital design. Puno's practical advice for taking a thoughtful, iterative approach to career building can help you take your next step.What you'll hear on this episode:Why Teresa loves Puno's Webby Award Honoree reel “Compressed PDF - Even Cat Can Do It"Puno's marketing degree leads to her first, failed business attempt–which then leads to her first jobA peek at Puno's work at Activision on Call of DutyWhat burnout looks likeThe financial aspect of quitting your job before you find a new oneWhy it's OK not to know what you want to do, and not have a planAnalysis paralysis–why thinking is no substitute for doingWhat Puno did on her creative “gap year”The importance of skill-buildingTurning your most personal and creative projects into incomeWhat is a slashie? And how was Benjamin Franklin the first slashie?The power of iterative thinkingThree questions to ask yourself each dayPuno describes what inspired her to start ilovecreatives, an educational and community platform for digital creativesThe mistakes people make when quitting a jobDesigning a new career with intentionHow Puno defines success nowPuno's one word for 2023Puno (@punodostres) is the Founder of ilovecreatives (@ilovecreatives), an online trade school where designers, illustrators, and animators can build their skills and find community. She is also Executive Creative Director of ilovecreatives.studio, a boutique design agency. She loves writing and directing funny videos and doing photoshoots with her Persian cat, the Instagram starlet Muad'Dib (Muad'Dib).Teresa Au (@tautastic) is an executive for community engagement at Adobe. Her career spans diverse creative fields, primarily in New York's fashion industry, as well as architecture firms, and now Silicon Valley tech companies. She has always prized working with distinctive design and the interesting people behind it–from designer Elie Tahari to start-up CEOs. Learn more about this podcast, and find transcripts and links, at adobe.ly/inthemaking. In the Making is brought you by Adobe Express and Adobe Creative Cloud. Past episodes of Wireframe can still be found in the show archive within this feed, or online on Behance. Design flyers, TikToks, resumes, and Reels with the new, all-in-one Adobe Express. Create video, marketing, and social content. Edit photos and PDFs. Make it all in one app, including generative AI tools from Adobe Firefly and easy, one-click tasks like removing backgrounds.Adobe Creative Cloud provides apps, web services, and resources for all your creative projects — photography, graphic design, video editing, UX design, drawing and painting, social media, and more. Learn more about the apps in Creative Cloud
Khoi Vinh, host of Wireframe, hands over the Adobe podcast feed to Teresa Au, host of the new podcast In the Making. Khoi and Teresa talk about finding great stories in design, the rise of the creator economy, and what even is a slashie?Learn more about this podcast, and find transcripts and links, at adobe.ly/inthemaking. In the Making is brought you by Adobe Express and Adobe Creative Cloud. Past episodes of Wireframe can still be found in the show archive within this feed, or online on Behance. Design flyers, TikToks, resumes, and Reels with the new, all-in-one Adobe Express. Create video, marketing, and social content. Edit photos and PDFs. Make it all in one app, including generative AI tools from Adobe Firefly and easy, one-click tasks like removing backgrounds.Adobe Creative Cloud provides apps, web services, and resources for all your creative projects — photography, graphic design, video editing, UX design, drawing and painting, social media, and more. Learn more about the apps in Creative Cloud
What's a proven and tested means of creating a dashboard wireframe that aligns your data with the needs of the business, meets user goals and achieves actionable outcomes? Here are some tips and best practices shared by Nicholas Kelly, Author, Instructor, and Creator of the Dashboard Wireframe Kit.
It's May the Fourth and so HHE Podcast is celebrating Star Wars with a trip to a galaxy far, far away to look for all things Wood during the time of the High Republic! Learn what use a Wroshyr tree has for a Wookie. Learn why the dark side of The Drengir is something to be feared. And hear from the man who has given voice to a younger version of Yoda (and we don't mean Grogu). Stay in formation as we enter Hyperspace and feel the Force flow through you on this extra special Star Wars episode of History Happened Everywhere! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:53 Orientation to the Star Wars Galaxy 08:38 Confused Timelines 13:35 History of the Star Wars Galaxy 30:10 Wood in Star Wars 33:06 Kashyyyk & Burryaga Agaburry 41:35 The Drengir 47:17 Comic Book Lettering 01:00:36 Derzolation 01:02:38 Outro Thanks: Disney, Lucasfilm, George Lucas, Kathleen Kennedy, Dave Filoni, Jon Favreau and all of the other incredible creatives involved in the making of Star Wars! Special thanks to our incredible guest, comic-book letterer - Jake M. Wood! Read Jake's comics: Star Wars High Republic Adventures - https://tinyurl.com/43ayx2h7 Transformers: King Grimlock - https://tinyurl.com/y6m9ptkk Crashing - https://tinyurl.com/2s3558rf Listen to Jake's music: Wireframe, Decide To Stay (EP) Bandcamp - https://tinyurl.com/5n99fams Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/ytvr32ec Recipe for Bantha Milk (Blue Milk): Ingredients: ½ cup Rice Milk ½ cup Coconut milk 2 tbsp Cream of coconut 1 tbsp Sugar 1 cup Watermelon juice ¾ cup Pineapple juice 2 tbsp Lime juice ½ tsp Dragon-fruit flavouring Blue food colouring (Spirulina) Optional: White rum Preparation: First, make the Milk Base by mixing: Rice Milk, Coconut Milk, Cream of Coconut, Sugar, then store chilled Second, make the blue flavour syrup by mixing: Watermelon juice, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice, Dragon Fruit Flavouring, Blue Food Colouring, then store frozen How to serve: Add 1 serving of liquid milk base and frozen flavour syrup in a blender; blend until smooth, thick slush and serve immediately For alcoholic version: Add 2 shots of White Rum to 1 serving of Blue Milk Links: Star Wars Main Theme - https://youtu.be/_D0ZQPqeJkk Galactic Republic Anthem - https://youtu.be/aQ_zW_PgWeA Star Wars Cantina Theme - https://youtu.be/JaPf-MRKITg Star Wars the High Republic Era Soundtrack - https://youtu.be/NgrKHQhB-gQ Starlight Beacon - https://youtu.be/iy66w5h5mWA The Imperial March - https://youtu.be/-bzWSJG93P8 Theme from Our Tune - https://youtu.be/C6ZDsUGiGqM Mean Green Mother From Outerspace - https://youtu.be/nSyv1IVBmFM Star Wars VII The Force Awakens Trailer Theme - https://youtu.be/pcegZZfjx4U Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com
Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalkSupport the show at patreon.com/creativepeptalk!Transcripts available at creativepeptalk.com/episodes!_________SHOW NOTESProductivity for Students: Study Smarter, Not Harder - Skillshare ClassHilton Carter and Kyle Webster Help Plant Man P Design for a Split Audience - Wireframe Podcast EpisodeBig Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear - Book by Elizabeth Gilbert_________CALL TO ADVENTURETen times the time.Take what's burning within you that no one seems to care about as much as you, and boil it down into something concentrated with your skillset._________SPONSORSSKILLSHAREThere's nothing better than getting better. Accomplishing growth is extremely satisfying, and online classes from Skillshare make it possible. Learn about illustration, design, photography, productivity, and marketing. With Skillshare's short classes, you can move your creative journey forward without putting life on hold. So explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/CreativePep where our listeners get a free trial of Premium Membership.ADOBE WIREFRAMEThis episode is supported by Wireframe, an original podcast from Adobe. The show is for small business owners who handle all the branding, content and design on their own for their business. Each episode features one small business owner, we pair them with a mentor who has built their own successful brand and then a designer to help them execute a plan to solve their problem. Click here to check out Adobe Wireframe and listen to the new season now!
Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalkSupport the show at patreon.com/creativepeptalk!Transcripts available at creativepeptalk.com/episodes!_________SHOW NOTESGet the Creative Career Path e-Handbook by signing up to our newsletter!The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers - Book by Christopher VoglerThe Hero With a Thousand Faces - Book by Joseph CampbellDesign for the Job You Want: Personal Projects to Build Your Portfolio - Skillshare Class by Alison KoehlerPhilip Wang and Karlei Ayers Help Hangover Coffee Personalize Their Brand - Wireframe Podcast Episode_________CALL TO ADVENTUREThe deep cut is the firstest.Go deeper in your research, what are the obscure deep cuts that only the true fans know about?_________SPONSORSSKILLSHAREThere's nothing better than getting better. Accomplishing growth is extremely satisfying, and online classes from Skillshare make it possible. Learn about illustration, design, photography, productivity, and marketing. With Skillshare's short classes, you can move your creative journey forward without putting life on hold. So explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/CreativePep where our listeners get a free trial of Premium Membership.ADOBE WIREFRAMEThis episode is supported by Wireframe, an original podcast from Adobe. The show is for small business owners who handle all the branding, content and design on their own for their business. Each episode features one small business owner, we pair them with a mentor who has built their own successful brand and then a designer to help them execute a plan to solve their problem. Click here to check out Adobe Wireframe and listen to the new season now!
Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalkSupport the show at patreon.com/creativepeptalk!Transcripts available at creativepeptalk.com/episodes!_________SHOW NOTESGet the Creative Career Path e-Handbook by signing up to our newsletter!The Obstacle is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph - Book by Ryan HolidayHero on a Mission: The Power of Finding Your Role in Life - Book by Donald MillerThe Hero With a Thousand Faces - Book by Joseph CampbellThe Hero's Journey - Book by Joseph CampbellThe Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers - Book by Christopher VoglerInvisible Ink: A Practical Guide to Building Stories that Resonate - Book by Brian McDonald_________CALL TO ADVENTURETranslate your obstacle into a dream brief.What are the non-negotiable deliverables for this obstacle?_________SPONSORSADOBE WIREFRAMEThis episode is supported by Wireframe, an original podcast from Adobe. The show is for small business owners who handle all the branding, content and design on their own for their business. Each episode features one small business owner, we pair them with a mentor who has built their own successful brand and then a designer to help them execute a plan to solve their problem. Click here to check out Adobe Wireframe and listen to the new season now!
This week TK is joined by Writer, director, and actor, James Morrisoni. They talk about his new movie I Love My Dad. A film inspired by experiences in his real life. Follow James: jamesmorosini Follow Taylor: @tksjuicypolls Follow the Podcast on Insta: @makingmovespod_ Thanks to my Sponsors: Search for Wireframe in your podcast player. https://link.chtbl.com/wireframe?sid=podcast.MakingMoves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome to the UX/UI and Wireframing series, where we explore different tools that Product Managers use in the design process, either on their own or with the help of a UX/UI Designer. In this episode, Matt and Moshe had the pleasure of speaking with Sufian Siddiqi, Lead Product Manager at Lucid Motors, about the tool Balsamiq. Sufian has been using it for years now, since it was in beta. He loves the simplicity of the product, especially at the early stages of a product ideation.In the episode, Sufian talks about:Why he uses Balsamiq How using a more designer oriented system runs the risk of skipping the wireframing step Collaboration and prototyping with BalsamiqUsing templateLearning how to wireframe with Balsamiq's resources And so much more!To learn more about Balsamiq:https://balsamiq.com/Connect with Sufian:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sufian/Connect with Matt and Moshe on LinkedIn:*Matt - www.linkedin.com/in/mattgreenanalytics*Moshe - www.linkedin.com/in/mikanovsky *Note: any views mentioned in the podcast are the sole views of our hosts and guests, and do not represent the products mentioned in any way.Please leave us a review and feedback ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
It's hard to believe we're halfway through October series. But fear not, this episode is full of terrifying tales guaranteed to keep you from a good night's sleep. This week we've got killer clowns, a ghost out for blood and strange voices in the attic. Light some candles and pull up a blanket, you're going to need it. Thanks to our Sponsors: Shop the most protective and sustainable phone cases at CASETiFy. Check out http://cst.fyi/1IMi4 to get 15% off on your cases! Code 15advice Search for Wireframe in your podcast player, https://link.chtbl.com/wireframe?sid=podcast.UnsolicitedAdvice Visit Indeed.com/UNSOLICITED to start hiring now Follow the Podcast on Insta: @UnsolicitedAdvicePod Follow Ashley: @AshNichole Follow Taryne: @TaryneRenee To watch our podcast on YouTube: http://bit.ly/UAPodcastYouTube Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: http://bit.ly/UnsolicitedAdvicePodcast If you want to support the show, and get all our episodes ad-free go to: https://unsolicitedadvice.supercast.tech If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/UnsolicitedAdvicePodcast To send us your questions/stories, email us at: AdviceUnsolicitedPod@gmail.com To check out our UA MERCH: https://bit.ly/unsolicitedadvicemerchandise To check out Parallel Apparel: https://www.parallelapparel.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalkSupport the show at patreon.com/creativepeptalk!Transcripts available at creativepeptalk.com/episodes!_________SHOW NOTESGet the Creative Career Path e-Handbook by signing up to our newsletter!Hero on a Mission: The Power of Finding Your Role in Life - Book by Donald MillerKeep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad - Book by Austin KleonThe One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results - Book by Gary Keller and Jay PapasanCreative Transformation: 9 Exercises to Draw, Write, and Discover Your Future - Skillshare Class by Mari AndrewDeja Foxx and Carly Ayres Help Avie Daisy Designs Launch a Rebrand - Wireframe Podcast Episode_________CALL TO ADVENTUREFind people to learn from who have already solved your problem!_________SPONSORSSKILLSHAREThere's nothing better than getting better. Accomplishing growth is extremely satisfying, and online classes from Skillshare make it possible. Learn about illustration, design, photography, productivity, and marketing. With Skillshare's short classes, you can move your creative journey forward without putting life on hold. So explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/CreativePep where our listeners get a free trial of Premium Membership.ADOBE WIREFRAMEThis episode is supported by Wireframe, an original podcast from Adobe. The show is for small business owners who handle all the branding, content and design on their own for their business. Each episode features one small business owner, we pair them with a mentor who has built their own successful brand and then a designer to help them execute a plan to solve their problem. Click here to check out Adobe Wireframe and listen to the new season now!
This week on Making Moves, TK is Joined by Lauren Giraldo! The queen and founder of the 12-3-30 Workout. Not only is she an icon in the gym, but she a Youtuber and influencer girlie. They discuss fashion, motivation in the gym, and the chaos that can be creating YT Thumbnails. Follow Lauren: @laurengiraldo Follow Taylor: @tksjuicypolls Follow the Podcast on Insta: @makingmovespod_ Thanks to my Sponsors: Search for Wireframe in your podcast player. https://link.chtbl.com/wireframe?sid=podcast.MakingMoves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalkSupport the show at patreon.com/creativepeptalk!Transcripts available at creativepeptalk.com/episodes!_________SHOW NOTESChris Do and Elaine Lopez Teach Juliana Cifuentes How to Educate Homebuyers - Wireframe PodcastThe Energy Clock: 3 Simple Steps to Create a Life Full of ENERGY - and Live Your Best Every Day - Book by Molly Fletcher_________ASK DR. PIZZAhttps://www.creativepeptalk.com/ask_________SPONSORSADOBE WIREFRAME This episode is supported by Wireframe, an original podcast from Adobe. The show is for small business owners who handle all the branding, content and design on their own for their business. Each episode features one small business owner, we pair them with a mentor who has built their own successful brand and then a designer to help them execute a plan to solve their problem. Click here to check out Adobe Wireframe and listen to the new season now!ASTROPAD DARKBOARDDarkboard is a new ultra-light ergonomic drawing surface for iPad. It's developed by the creators of Astropad Studio, long-time friends of the podcast.They created Darkboard to fix some of the most common pain points of artists — like hand cramps, bad posture, and being stuck at your desk. The Kickstarter to fund the creation of the Darkboard is LIVE NOW!! The first backers get the best rewards - so go check it out at darkboard.com
Join me on your next coffee break while we chat what it's like to go through a quarter life crisis with motivation to make it through. My biggest surprise while collecting thoughts and points for this conversation is just how common it is to go through this experience in your 20s-30s. I'll be sharing some of my own personal experiences with it throughout the chat. To check out the great new podcast "Wireframe", click on: https://link.chtbl.com/wireframe?sid=podcast.KalynsCoffeeTalk If you want early access to videos, bonus checklists, join the yoga studio, come to community events, enter monthly challenges or have more cozy/motivational content be sure to join the All Things Koze channel & become a member. To watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/KalynsCoffeeTalkYT Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: http://bit.ly/KalynsCoffeeTalk If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/KalynsCoffeeTalk All Things Koze Blog & Shop ▹ https://allthingskoze.com/ All Things Koze Instagram ▹ https://www.instagram.com/allthingskoze/ Koze Flow Instagram ▹ https://www.instagram.com/kozeflow/ Kalyn's Instagram ▹ https://www.instagram.com/kalynnicholson13/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalkSupport the show at patreon.com/creativepeptalk!Transcripts available at creativepeptalk.com/episodes!_________SHOW NOTESHuman Rhythms Series: Part ThreeWireframe Podcast - Courtney Quinn and Brandon Groce Help Will on a Whim Rethink His Website_________CALL TO ADVENTURECraft your own long-gamer's guidebook to your creative practice.1. Secret Items2. Side Quests3. DLC_________SPONSORSADOBE WIREFRAMEThis episode is supported by Wireframe, an original podcast from Adobe. The show is for small business owners who handle all the branding, content and design on their own for their business. Each episode features one small business owner, we pair them with a mentor who has built their own successful brand and then a designer to help them execute a plan to solve their problem. Click here to check out Adobe Wireframe and listen to the new season now!
Mickaela Allison-Aliifua has big plans to grow her brand beyond just pet collars. Check out her work on Facebook and Instagram, and watch how she evolves her design and product line from “Avie Daisy Designs” to “Keiki's Collection”.We pair Mickaela with Deja Foxx, a fierce and inspiring online activist, strategist and influencer. Deja talks about her own rebranding efforts for GenZ Girl Gang, an online community of young women. Deja talks about the value of engaging customers in Mickaela's rebranding work, and encourages her to be fearless in expressing her heritage, her pride, and her voice in rebranding Avie Daisy. Follow Deja on Instagram, TikTok.Then, designer and creative director Carly Ayres guides Mickaela through a core values exercise to help her find design inspirations for her rebrand. Carly draws from her experience supporting the redesign of Google's logo.This season of Wireframe is supported by Adobe Express, a new web and mobile app that helps anyone create great content from thousands of templates. Learn more about this podcast at adobe.ly/wireframe. (Most of the guests appearing in this season are part of Adobe's CoCreate program.)Find a transcript of this episode here.
Natalie Ma and Melody Jung are roommates-turned-business partners who founded Hangover Coffee. Find the brand on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.They're big fans of Philip Wang, so we bring him in to offer advice. He's the co-founder of Wong Fu Productions and owner of Bopomofo, a bubble tea cafe in San Gabriel, California. They talk about the benefits of bringing the co-founders' personality into their brand content, and about how to own their power as AAPI creators. Karlei Ayers is the designer-at-large in this episode. She borrows from her decade-long experience of working as a designer at coffee shops, and suggests exercises to draw out Hangover Coffee's brand voice and personality. Find Karlei on Instagram.This season of Wireframe is supported by Adobe Express, a new web and mobile app that helps anyone create great content from thousands of templates. Learn more about this podcast at adobe.ly/wireframe. (Most of the guests appearing in this season are part of Adobe's CoCreate program.)Find a transcript of this episode here.
This episode profiles Jon Perdomo, co-founder of Plant Man P, as he tries to marry his two seemingly disparate passions and audiences: street wear and houseplants. You can find Jon on Instagram and YouTube. Jon is paired with his hero in the plant styling space: Hilton Carter. Hilton talks about his own journey of starting out, and how he navigates the challenge of engaging two distinct audiences: those interested in interior decor, and those craving houseplant content. Hilton also impresses upon Jon the importance of auditing the design of other brands, like Supreme. Find Hilton on Instagram and TikTok.Adobe designer Kyle Webster encourages Jon to take risks and experimentat in his design work. Kyle references his own experience designing for streetwear brand The Hundreds, and uses some of those lessons to guide Plant Man P's branding and messaging. Find Kyle on Twitter and Instagram.This season of Wireframe is supported by Adobe Express, a new web and mobile app that helps anyone create great content from thousands of templates. Learn more about this podcast at adobe.ly/wireframe. (Most of the guests appearing in this season are part of Adobe's CoCreate program.)Find a transcript of this episode here.
In this episode we answer questions submitted by founders just like you, including:What corporate structure should you have? Does it matter?How do you scale hiring?How do you resolve co-founder disagreements?You can submit questions for us to answer on our website https://www.thestartuphelpdesk.com/ or on Twitter @thestartuphd - we'd love to hear from you!Episode Notes:Q1: What corporate structure should you have? Does it matter?If you intend to raise venture capital: If you're building a startup and you want to raise money, you'll want a DE Corp. Lots of people want to wait on raising $$ before switching from an LLC or a foreign entity to a US parent but need to think other way round. Do this 1st to get the investors interested.There are great tools available: Stripe, Atlas, AngelList StackClean cap table with co-founders getting roughly the same equityEarly on you usually only issue shares to the founders, on a vesting schedule with cliff - very important. And all money you raise would be debt on a vehicle like a SAFE or convertible note.Random advisors, departed founders or former employers with double digit stakes will kill chances of fundraising before you get going.If you do not fit into the DE C Corp bucket (perhaps you don't intend to raise venture capital or your company is a small business), then you may consider another company type. Consult an attorney.Q2: How do you scale hiring?Spend more time on it. Recruitment is one of, if not most important job at the company. Likely 1 cofounder almost 100% on it. And yes, that means delegationFind candidates wherever you can - post your jobs on social media and angellist, community boards, use the marketplaces, make sure your investors have your logo on their site, and of course - contingency fee recruiters - there are downsides, but most startups use them to fill their pipeline.Get an In house recruiter. If you have 3+ job openings it's time. You can start by getting a contractor to embed with your team but given the importance of this job, you'll want someone on the full time and equity based compensation.You also need to establish a consistent hiring/interviewing process so that many different members of your team can act as hiring managers. The most important thing you can do is to focus on ensuring everyone understands what your criteria is and why. Otherwise, they will just add their own criteria and hiring will get unreliable and inconsistent. Q3: How do you resolve co-founder disagreements?You need to invest in your co-founder relationship long before you have a disagreement. Build trust, do things together outside of work and make sure you have open and honest discussions. Remember, if you and your co-founder have different expectations it will result in conflict.If you do have a disagreement, start by identifying the differences and understand why they exist. Do you disagree on facts, or weigh risks differently? Build lists of pros and cons and see if there is a way to agree. If necessary, consult someone outside such as a board member or advisor. In the end, make a decision and commit to it even if you disagree. For many decisions…You can use data to inform the decision. Let's say you are debating a new product feature. Wireframe it and interview 10 customers. Analyze the results to make a decision.Some decisions will fall into a specific co-founder's bucket. Give each co-founder authority over certain domains: product, technology, sales, marketing, etc.That being said, there will be plenty of decisions that demand real debate. If you are in a real gridlock, change your “battle arena”. To introduce a new perspective, take your debate for a walk or to a new venue.
For some content design tips, we pair Juliana with Chris Do. He's a podcaster, and the founder of The Futur Academy—an online education platform with the mission of ‘teaching 1 billion people how to make a living doing what they love.' Watch his videos on YouTube, and find him on Instagram and Twitter. Elaine Lopez brings pro designer knowledge to the episode too. She's a designer, researcher and educator in the faculty of Communication Design at Pratt Institute School of Design. Elaine talks about how typeface, color and composition can help Juliana cut through clutter and design educational content that's simple, accessible and consistent. You can check out Elaine's work on her website. And you can follow Juliana's design journey on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.This season of Wireframe is supported by Adobe Express, a new web and mobile app that helps anyone create great content from thousands of templates. Learn more about this podcast at adobe.ly/wireframe. (Most of the guests appearing in this season are part of Adobe's CoCreate program.)Find a transcript of this episode here.
Design plays a big role in shaping how we buy, how we sell, and how we support the businesses we believe in. Meet six young entrepreneurs struggling to brand their small business. We pair them with successful creators who share secrets to designing content that gets noticed. Then we meet a professional designer who offers design tips and advice to empower our entrepreneurs and listeners level-up their design chops.
Wireframe Ventures backs early-stage founders focused on the health of people and the planet. Co-founders Harsh Patel and Paul Straub make initial investments of $500K to $2m at the seed or pre-seed stage, and then work closely with founders to turn their world changing ideas into scaled companies. For example, Wireframe led the seed round in Span.io, to reinvent the hundred year old electric panel, and has since raised over $120M to bring his vision from concept to commercial deployment, and frequently makes early investments in companies at the forefront of scientific innovation like Mammoth Biosciences, co-founded by Trevor Martin and Nobel Prize winner Professor Jennifer Doudna.
Listen to learn how to develop software according to what an Investor really wants - Prototype, Requirements Document, Wireframe, Figma or MVP - Minimum Viable Product. Edie Woelfle, Founder of KeiBoarder, joins Karen Rands on this episode of the Compassionate Capitalist Show(tm) to share her insights to help eliminate some of the confusion on the value and functional purpose of these 5 elements of the design and development of a software solution. Edie and Karen also delve into the value of software to automate internal processes for established companies seeking to remove bottlenecks, improve efficiency and increase profit. Stick to the end to hear their fun banter over 'Scrum Ceremony and Backlog Grooming'. Edie Woelfle graduated summa cum laude with a BS in Game Design and Development from Rochester Institute of Technology, and started her career as a game developer. With experience large corporation application development, Edie's experience includes software development and project management for ground-floor startups launching software applications into the market, to Fortune 500 companies needing internal software automations and commercialization of software solutions. Edie, as a skilled solutions architect with a passion for implementing the highest quality solutions for startups and emerging growth companies, she started KeiBoarder to directly impact and help bring innovation to market. Get your Gift: http://keiborder.com Karen Rands, is the leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement™ and author of the best selling financial investment primer: Inside Secrets to Angel Investing. She is an authority on creating wealth through investing and building successful businesses that can scale and exit rich. Visit http://Kugarand.com to learn how to hire her firm to identify the red flags of deal before you invest or try to raise capital. watch https://youtu.be/A_7ZOEZc-6Q
Let me ask you something. How confident would you be buying a meal from a food truck that is so rusted and smoke-stained that you can't make out its name on the side? Or how confident would you be staying at a motel where the paint was peeling off the doors, siding was missing on the building, and duct tape held the cracked windows together? Or how confident would you be buying a car from an auto dealer whose windows were so dirty you couldn't see through them and whose sign was missing a couple of letters? I bet your confidence wouldn't be very high in those situations. How do you think a client would feel if they came across a website that contains errors while looking for a designer? I bet they wouldn't feel too confident in hiring that person. That's what I want to talk about today, making sure your messaging doesn't contain errors. Let me give you a bit of background here. I decided to talk about this today because someone sent me a message earlier this week. Now, if you've ever contacted me for whatever reason, there's a good chance I looked at your website. It's just something I do. Any time someone emails me or contacts me on social media, I'll try to find their website to see how they present themself. So, someone sent me a message earlier this week, and when I found their website, the first thing I saw was a spelling mistake. The very first line of the website was “I Designs Websites.” Other places on the website included passages that lead me to believe this person is not a native English speaker. But I'll touch more on that later. And even though it was a beautifully designed website, and this person had a fantastic portfolio, those spelling and grammar mistakes made me question the quality of this person's work. Now imagine I was a client looking for someone to build a website for my new business. Those errors may be enough to make me second guess this person and move on to another web designer. Be careful with jargon. But it's not just spelling or grammatical errors that can hinder your chance of landing clients. Another section of this same website described their services and how they work. They mention that the first thing they do is build a wireframe to show the client before making their website using WordPress. Elsewhere on the site, it said their web hosting includes a CDN. You probably understand what I just said if you're familiar with websites. Imagine a client with no knowledge of websites other than knowing their business needs one. “Wireframe,” “WordPress,” and “CDN” don't mean anything to them. Reading these things may cause them more confusion, which may make them look elsewhere for a web designer. I talked about Jargon in episode 217 of the podcast. Jargon is common terminology in specific industries but maybe not so common outside of them. I'm a web designer, and I remember wondering what wireframes were the first time I heard someone use that term. It wasn't until I understood what a wireframe was that the word became part of my vocabulary. I'm not saying you shouldn't use these jargon terms in your communication. But if you do, you should add some clarity for anyone unfamiliar with them. For example: “We start by building a wireframe, a mockup layout of your website for you to approve before we start building the real thing in WordPress, a popular website platform, powering over 60% of the world's websites.” “Our web hosting includes a CDN, a content delivery network that improves the efficiency and speed of your website and helps you rank higher in search engines.” Even if a client doesn't recognize the jargon, they can still understand what you're saying because of the descriptions. A designer's job is communication. As designers, people think our job is to make things look good. And in part, it is. But more importantly, a designer's job is to ensure a message is told clearly and understandably. Design is about communication. And if the communicated message is confusing, then the person, company or organization behind that message will appear less competent. But what can you do? The first suggestion I have is simple. Spell and grammar check your work. A spell and grammar checker can help eliminate most problems, but only to an extent. They can identify misspelled words but are not as good at finding incorrect or better words. For that, I use a tool called Grammarly. I've been using Grammarly for years. Not only does it find spelling and grammar errors, but it helps improve my writing by suggesting alternatives. It helps me be a better writer by making me sound better. It's well worth the small price. Be wary of mistakes in headlines. I read a report that said there were more errors per capita in newspaper headlines than in the body copy. It said that, on average, there was one error for every 1000 words of body copy compared to four errors for every 1000 words of headline copy. Most people don't read headlines; they skim them—even the proofreaders whose job it is to find errors. Don't only rely on spell checkers. The other thing about spell checkers is they won't help you identify jargon. For that, you need to have someone else read over your text and tell you if there are problem areas. We do this all the time in the Resourceful Designer Community. People share their work, and others point out any problem areas they detect. Then the designer can choose whether or not to make a change. Having someone else read your work is especially important for anyone where English isn't their first language. This is probably the case with the website I looked at this week. The person wrote the copy themself to the best of their ability, but the fact that they are not native English speakers is evident. And this may turn away potential clients. The more precise and accurate your writing, the more professional you'll sound, and the more willing clients will be to work with you. Different dialects for different regions. And it goes beyond just language. Regional dialects also come into play. For example, if you're targetting clients in North America, you may say something such as. “I design custom logos.” However, if you're targetting clients in Europe, you may want to write “I design bespoke logos.” Both words mean the same thing, but “Custom” is more common in North America, whereas “Bespoke” is used more often in European countries. Colour is another example. You're going to spell it c-o-l-o-r if you're talking to Americans and c-o-l-o-u-r for most other parts of the world. I'm in Canada. And any time I'm looking for a printer or supplier, I'll take note of the spelling on their website. If I see "color," I'll know it's an American company, and I may continue my search to find someone in Canada. Make it count. You only get one chance to make a first impression. And if you fail at that first chance because of poor writing, there's not much you can do to regain someone's trust. So I suggest you take some time and closely go over your website and other marketing material. Or have someone else do it for you. Identify any problem areas or areas that could be improved and make changes. The better you sound, the more professional you'll appear, and the better the chances are that a potential client will hire you. Don't lose out because of poor writing.
WBSRocks: Business Growth with ERP and Digital Transformation
Most companies might start selling on the website without going through the structured thinking of enabling user experience and mapping customer journeys. They may also start coding without going through the design process and wireframing the ideas. Wireframing plays a vital communication tool to align the expectations and test if the design is aligned with the user's expectations. But how to start on the journey of wireframing? What do you need to have before starting on this journey? What tools are available to help you with the wireframe? These are the questions you will have if you are thinking of re-platforming your current eCommerce experience or maybe opening a new eCommerce channel.In today's episode, we invited a panel of cross-functional experts for a live interview on LinkedIn who brings significant expertise to discuss strategies for creating wireframes. We discussed various topics as they relate to wireframing, including its importance and the role of testing. Finally, we discussed the difference between low vs. high fidelity wireframes and the various tools that can be used to help with the wireframing process. For more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs.rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform.