This week, we answer more listener questions, including what software the industry uses, how to get involved in open-source projects, and how to curate a large portfolio. In News, we compare our scores on a design-based spot-the-difference quiz. And as always, we share a couple cool things, like another Netflix Original and some awesome designer directories. Intro: Wampas are a species of powerful, furred bipeds that dwell in the snowy wastes of the ice world Hoth Tauntauns are a species of snow...
Feb 20, 2019•42 min•Ep. 285
This week, we answer a couple listener questions, including how to reliably align text to a baseline grid, and how to use data to learn from the features you ship. In News, Marshall extols the virtues of a little feature in the recently-released Sketch 53 update. And as always, we share a couple cool things, like a mind-bending Netflix show and an accessibility-focused pull request. Sponsor: This week's episode is brought to you by Abstract Abstract is design workflow management for modern desig...
Feb 13, 2019•32 min•Ep. 284
This week, we look to Twitter for answers to the eternal question: "How do I find time to design despite tons of meetings, context shifting, and an open office layout?" In News, we detail some exciting ideas in an iOS 13 design concept. And as always, we share a couple cool things, like a spiritual successor to MySpace and a rollable television. Sponsor: This week's episode is brought to you by Abstract Abstract is design workflow management for modern design teams. With Abstract, you can bring ...
Feb 06, 2019•33 min•Ep. 283
This week, we review a listener side project called Steady Habit, an iPhone app made by Sandor Gyuris. And as always, we share a couple cool things like painful mouth plastic and some future geographical plans. Sponsor: This week's episode is brought to you by Abstract Abstract is design workflow management for modern design teams. With Abstract, you can bring your design workflow into a single, unified place for designers, developers, and stakeholders to collaborate and keep work moving forward...
Jan 30, 2019•47 min•Ep. 282
This week, we discuss your tweets on how to git gud (and stay gud) at visual design. And as always, we share a couple Cool Things, including a hilarious pop culture reviewer. Sponsors: This week's episode is brought to you by Abstract and Readymag Abstract is design workflow management for modern design teams. With Abstract, you can bring your design workflow into a single, unified place for designers, developers, and stakeholders to collaborate and keep work moving forward. Sign your team up fo...
Jan 23, 2019•40 min•Ep. 281
This week, we discuss performance reviews and promotions, including how to prepare, what to spotlight, and when to self-nominate (along with a few tips and tricks). In News, we talk about Chloe Condon's recent ordeal and how technology affects truth—heavy, sorry—and we look at Twitter's latest threaded replies experiment. And as always, we share a couple cool things like a movie conspiracy theory and a legendary brainstorm transcript. Sponsor This week's episode is brought to you by Readymag Rea...
Jan 16, 2019•54 min•Ep. 280
In this first episode of 2019, Brian explains online security to Marshall as though he is a five-year-old, covering everything from DNSs to VPNs. In Follow-up, we read a few listener tweets, and as always, we share a couple Cool Things, including a misused city simulator and a social network for movie buffs. Sponsor Readymag is a design tool in your browser that lets you draw up any web publication and publish it online without a single line of code. Use it for free as long as you want, with a l...
Jan 09, 2019•54 min•Ep. 279
In this final episode of 2018, we speak with Zack Onisko, CEO of Dribbble, about our speculation regarding signup walls and the future of the platform. In News, we dissect Dark Mode triggering methods. And as always, we share a couple cool things, including a personalized music recap and a YouTube channel that rewrites superhero movies. Follow-up Michael Knepprath asks : "What challenges have you faced due to there being multiple people and a dog that can all trigger your devices?" Video: "Seinf...
Dec 19, 2018•52 min•Ep. 278
This week, we answer three listener questions: one about hidden shortcuts, one about the line between designer and developer, and one about the necessity of a design degree. And as always, we share a couple cool things, like a trailer a few people have seen and a channel that make videos about speedrun progressions. Listener Questions Race Swisher says: "You guys should talk about hidden shortcuts that can be super confusing for users." Article: "This iOS 12 Keyboard Trick for Non-3D Touch iPhon...
Dec 12, 2018•38 min•Ep. 277
This week, Marshall explains his smart home setup to Brian in great detail. In News, Brian reveals an exciting development with Spectrum. And as always, we share a couple cool things, including an Advent calendar for programming puzzles and a thing everybody already knows about. Sponsor: This week's episode was brought to you by DuckDuckGo DuckDuckGo helps you take back your privacy with their private search engine, mobile apps, and browser extensions. And right now they're hiring remote positio...
Dec 05, 2018•58 min•Ep. 276
This week, we discuss sign-in walls and the design patterns behind offering free-ish content on the Internet. In News, we praise Samsung's new One UI for its strict adherence to Fitts' Law. And as always, we share a couple cool things, including a video game competition and a major update to a podcast app. Sponsor: This week's episode was brought to you by DuckDuckGo DuckDuckGo helps you take back your privacy with their private search engine, mobile apps, and browser extensions. And right now t...
Nov 28, 2018•54 min•Ep. 275
This week, we talk about the uncanny sameness of the web and debate uniqueness in site design. In News, we discuss the pros and cons of sharing your early, in-progress work with non-designer colleagues. And as always, we share a couple cool things, including an immersive gaming experience and a new feature proposal for React. Self-sponsor: This week's episode was brought to you by the Spec Job Board If you're a designer or a developer, or if you're looking to hire one, check out the Job Board on...
Nov 14, 2018•48 min•Ep. 274
This week, we debate the use of the term "junior" and look back on Stupid Mountain from the Valley of Doubt. In News, we discuss the announcements from the latest Apple event, including the new iPad Pro product page. And in Cool Things, Brian shares a thorough article on Apple's Maps improvements, and Marshall rants about keyboard shortcuts. Follow-up: The Dunning-Kruger Effect is a cognitive bias in which people of low ability have illusory superiority and mistakenly assess their cognitive abil...
Nov 07, 2018•43 min•Ep. 273
This week, we dive deep on several design principles that will help you make better decisions when creating interfaces and interactions. In Follow-up, we discuss the etiquette of responding to recruiter emails, and in News, we cover Twitter's latest exploration into presence and status. And as always, we share a couple cool things, including an innovative basketball shoe and an updated personal site. Self-sponsor: This week's episode was brought to you by the Spec Job Board If you're a designer ...
Oct 31, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 272
This week, we discuss the tradeoffs of sensor-laden home devices and the future of personalized advertising. We also follow up on Morgan's tweetstorm with a chat about "dream jobs" and navigating workplace politics. In cool things, Brian shares a workout tracking app and Marshall is bullish on shoes. Self-sponsor: This week's episode was brought to you by the Spec Job Board If you're a designer or a developer, or if you're looking to hire one, check out the Job Board on Spec.fm. With listings at...
Oct 24, 2018•45 min•Ep. 271
This week, we discuss Morgan Knutson's tweetstorm regarding his time working on the sunsetting Google+, and we extract some nuggets of wisdom worth exploring, especially negotiating one's starting compensation at a new job. Then we share a couple cool things, including another little Mac productivity utility and a beautifully useful camera app for iOS. Follow-up: Check out the Spec.fm Job Board if you're looking to hire or get hired VSCO is hiring a senior product designer Game Maker’s Toolkit '...
Oct 17, 2018•41 min•Ep. 270
This week, we discuss user preferences and whether a lot is too much. In News, we talk about Sketch's new site, recap the Figma contest fallout, and conduct a requiem for Path. And as always, we share a couple cool things, including a wireless mesh network and tchotchkes in plastic bubbles. Sponsors: This week's episode was brought to you in part by ProtoPie : ProtoPie is a tool that makes prototyping as easy as pie, and they have a special offer for Design Details listeners. Use the code DESIGN...
Oct 10, 2018•49 min•Ep. 269
This week, we look at a few different concepts of what a car could be if you didn't need to drive it. In News, we discuss the new Mailchimp redesign and shout out Design+Code for Framer X. And we share a couple Cool Things, including a few Google app features that are great for travelers and some fancy lights that go behind your television. Sponsors: This week's episode was brought to you in part by ProtoPie : ProtoPie is a tool that makes prototyping as easy as pie, and they have a special offe...
Oct 03, 2018•55 min•Ep. 268
This week, we debate the line between constructive and malevolent criticism, discuss some sunsetting news, and briefly preview the new Sketch beta. And as always, we share a couple cool things, including a Reddit app alternative and a logistical nightmare. Follow-up: "Guidance on the Use of Tactile Paving Surfaces" Here's a great rundown on the experience of eating at Ichiran Ramen (now with two locations in NYC !) Respect to @chrisd008 for beating us at the Helvarial Quiz "Stay warm out there, ...
Sep 26, 2018•48 min•Ep. 267
This week, we're both trotting the globe, so we discuss some interesting accessibility features we've encountered during our travels. And Apple had a event announcing new iPhones and a new Watch, so (of course) we talk about that stuff. Follow-up: Brian owes Marshall a Coca-Cola for losing a bet made at the very end of the previous episode Event Recap: Apple launched new iPhones and a new Apple Watch in their latest event Apple's event invite had Marshall thinking it was a reference to the coil ...
Sep 19, 2018•52 min•Ep. 266
This week, we answer two listener questions about designing for the tech-unsavvy and providing value as an inexperienced designer. In news, we discuss the latest anniversary set from Ugmonk and a new audio-only feature from Periscope. Lastly, we wrap up with cool things, including a ridiculously thorough typeface and a utility that remembers your window layouts. Follow-up: Michael Knepprath’s last name is pronounced kuh-NEPP’-rath with a non-silent “K” The same is true of Morgan Knutson News: Je...
Sep 12, 2018•43 min•Ep. 265
This week, we discuss a bunch of news, including a Twitter reply threading concept, a new Apple Watch face, Principle 4.0, and Chrome with a Material Design 2 overhaul. Then we share a couple cool things: Marshall is hype on an upcoming game, and Brian invites you to test your typography chops. Follow-up: Iheanyi Ekechukwu was our guest last week Thanks to friend-of-the-pod Michael for leaving us a review on iTunes News: Twitter shared a new threaded reply concept A new Apple Watch face Daniel H...
Sep 05, 2018•40 min•Ep. 264
This week, we talk with Iheanyi Ekechukwu about his side project Seeker , starting from scratch at a new gig, and the best advice he's ever gotten. Then we share a few cool things, including a tracing library, a decentralized phone, and a Mac utility. Follow-up: The results of our Twitter poll were... unsurprising. Interview: Iheanyi is @kwuchu Digital Ocean is an infrastructure experience Github is a development platform Go is an open-source programming language React is a Javascript library fo...
Aug 29, 2018•42 min•Ep. 263
This week, Brian and Marshall debate the length of time between whiteboard sketches and high-fidelity mocks. In news, Discord announces a store, Breaker announces a podcast marketplace, and Refactoring UI is going to be a book. Finally, a couple cool things like a wall-mounted home gym and a book about capturing attention. Follow-up: King Midas The Rules of Jinxing Nathan Gathright updated Podlink News: "The Discord Store Beta" Breaker Upstream Steve Schoger and Adam Wathan recently tweeted abou...
Aug 22, 2018•40 min•Ep. 262
This week, Brian explains React to Marshall like he's five, we recap some highlights from the Zeit React meetup, and then discuss the eternal quandary that is password management. Note: Unfortunately, Brian had to record remotely in suboptimal conditions this week, so the quality of his audio ain't great. Our apologies. We'll do better. Probably. Recap: How's our driving? Let us know with one of them sweet, sweet iTunes reviews News: Zeit hosted a React meetup and posted the video Next.js Diana ...
Aug 15, 2018•39 min•Ep. 261
This week, we recap last week's Fight Me poll results, cover some news on React and Firefox, answer a listener question about professional labels, review a listener's side project, and share a couple cool things. Recap: "Stock vs. Third-Party Apps" Poll Results Pocket Casts Overcast Microsoft Outlook News: "How are you getting prepared for Framer X?" from the Spectrum Framer Community React for Designers by Zach Johnston Meng To is considering a sequel to his own React for Designers (no relation...
Aug 08, 2018•52 min•Ep. 260
This week, we debut the new show format! First, Marshall formally introduces himself, and we answer a listener's question about how to get their foot in the UX door. Then we cover a few headlines, fight about stock vs. third-party apps, and share a couple cool things. If you have any feedback on the new format, hit us up on Twitter , because we'd love to hear it :) Listener Question: @RaceSwisher asks: "How do I get my foot in the door in the field of UX?" Got your own questions? Ask us on Twitt...
Aug 01, 2018•39 min•Ep. 259
In this quick episode, we welcome Marshall Bock as a new co-host and offer a sneak peek of the show's future format. Tune in next week for a full episode! Design Details on the Web: Leave us a review on iTunes Follow @DesignDetailsFM Brian is @brian_lovin Marshall is @marshallbock...
Jul 25, 2018•8 min•Ep. 258
Today's episode is our final recording with Bryn, and to send him off we had none-other than our very first Design Details guest, Sam Soffes, back on the show. In this episode we talk about side projects, celebrity, knowing when to stop working on an idea, and what's next for the three of us. Design Details will continue on! Follow us on Twitter for updates in the coming week about new ideas and changes coming to the show. Sam on the Web: Twitter Website GitHub Dribbble YouTube Instagram Sponsor...
Jul 18, 2018•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 257
Today we caught up with Charlie Sutton, a Product Design Director at Facebook currently working on Games and Video, previously working on Social VR. In this episode we dig into the world of gaming and Facebook's involvement in the growing industry, taking on large unknown responsibilities at a young age, sticking around at companies to the bitter end, and so much more. Charlie on the Web: Website Twitter Sponsors Thanks to Abstract for sponsoring today's episode! ✨Abstract is a secure, version-c...
Jul 11, 2018•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 256
