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Discovering Design

Matthew Voshellanchor.fm
Welcome to Discovering Design! A podcast featuring a different guest each episode recounting their initial attempt at a career, how they ignited their passion for the creative arts, and what it takes to grow your curiosity into a career in User Experience. Want to share your story? Complete this application for a chance to be our next guest! https://forms.gle/McoY9SGxhSq5Q58S9 Cover art by Jasmine Orange | https://www.jasmineinux.com
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Episodes

Michael Yang | Chef

Our guest for this episode is Michael Yang. A former Chef in NYC's fine dining scene and current Lead User Experience Strategist at Cohley where they are helping the world’s best brands generate the content they need. We'll learn about growing up in NYC, what really happens when you win two Michelin stars, and why you should ensure you have a healthy work/life balance, emphasis on the life part.

Dec 13, 202124 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Bodhi Stewart | Radio Station Membership Director

Our guest for this episode is Bodhi Stewart ( https://www.bodhidovestewart.com/ ); A former Radio Station Membership Director for KDNK in Carbondale, Colorado and current Senior UX Designer, Experiences at REI where they are enabling the world to go back outside with REI Adventures. We'll learn about growing up in Colorado, Wacky radio contests, and why grabbing a cup of coffee could change your life forever.

Dec 06, 202120 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Jessica Tremblay | Choreographer

Our guest for this episode is Jessica Tremblay (http://www.jessicatremblay.com); A former Choreographer and current Designer and Program Manager for Racial Equity in Design at IBM where they are collaborating with workstream leaders to deliver programming and initiatives to ensure Black Designers can bring their full, authentic selves to work. We'll learn about growing up in Texas, what it takes to inspire the next generation, and why you should never stop asking yourself if what you're doing no...

Nov 29, 202127 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Luca Orio | Drummer

Our guest for this episode is Luca Orio ( http://lucaorio.com/ ); A former Musician, Luca was the drummer for Italian hardcore band Upon This Dawning and is currently a Design Systems Manager at Netflix where they are helping the world find content that matters most to them. We'll learn about growing up in Italy, How answering yes to a total stranger can be the golden ticket to travel the world, and why you should embrace your curiosity and never abandon your true passion....

Nov 22, 202128 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Albert Foo | Fabricator

Our guest this episode is Albert Foo ( https://tinyurl.com/h6fcajbs ), a former Fabricator and current Product Designer at Homebase where they are helping make work easier for 100,000+ small businesses with everything they need to manage an hourly team.

Aug 24, 202117 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Luke Montgomery | Marketing Manager

Our guest this episode is Luke Montgomery (http://www.helloimluke.com/), a former Marketing Manager and current Senior User Experience Designer at Amazon where he is helping create cool supply chain products. Luke's journey was a sobering reminder that when you truly dedicate yourself to a singular goal you'll do just about anything to get there; But with determination, persistence, and hustle, anything is obtainable.

Aug 22, 202120 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Toby Silverman | Photojournalist

On this episode of Discovering Design our guest is Toby Silverman ( http://tobysilverman.com/ ); a former Photojournalist and current Lead Product Designer at Formation where they are creating a virtual fellowship to help ambitious software engineers find impactful roles at the most innovative companies in the world. VICE Article: https://www.vice.com/en/article/4w74g9/for-350-tata-will-slap-your-face-until-your-pretty

Aug 19, 202121 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Xin Koepsell | Licensed Mental Health Therapist

On this episode our guest is Xin Koepsell (https://xinkoepsell.com/), a former Licensed Mental Health Therapist and current Director of Product Design at Limbix where she is helping deliver mental health treatment to young people who need it most. Her story is an example of how serendipitous life can be when you share not only the same home with someone but, as but we find out, the same career.

Aug 14, 202124 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Case Ronquillo | Software Sales Representative

On this episode of Discovering Design our guest is Case Ronquillo (https://www.caseronquillo.com/), a former Software Sales Representative and current Product Designer at SaverLife where he is helping inspire, inform, and reward the millions of Americans who need help saving money.

Jan 04, 202121 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Bethany Riebock | Speech-Language Pathologist

On this episode of Discovering Design our guest is Bethany Riebock ( bethanyriebock.com ), a former Speech-Language Pathologist and current Principal UX Researcher @ Capital One where she is transforming their enterprise and operational risk management experience.

Jan 02, 202120 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Joel Cox | Writer

On this episode of Discovering Design our guest is Joel Cox (http://www.jjjoooeeelll.com/), a former Writer and current Senior UX Designer at Reonomy where he helps create products that leverage big data, partnerships and machine learning to connect the fragmented, disparate world of commercial real estate.

Dec 29, 202022 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Flora Sarder | Attorney

On this episode of Discovering Design our guest is Flora Sarder (https://www.florasarder.com/), a former Corporate Litigator and now Lead Product Designer at UrbanLeap where she helps local govt leaders transition to smart cities.

Dec 24, 202021 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Yan Grinshtein | Interior Designer

On this episode of Discovering Design our guest is Yan Grinshtein (https://www.yangrinshtein.com/), a former Interior Designer who is now a Head of Design, HCI and Accessibility Certified Design Leader, Speaker and Mentor.

Nov 23, 202032 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Jasmine Rosen | Teacher

Our guest for this episode is Jasmine Rosen (https://www.jasminerosen.com/); A former science teacher and current Senior User Experience Designer at Autodesk Construction Solutions where they are helping change how the world is designed and made. We’ll learn about growing up in San Francisco, why teachers are woefully underpaid, and how a career in design can have a truly positive effect on your personality!

Oct 22, 202021 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Tony Daussat | Actor

Our guest for this inaugural episode is Tony Daussat ( https://www.tonydaussat.com/ ); A former Actor and current Managing Experience Designer at Bottle Rocket where they help provide businesses with strategy, product, design and technology services. Tony also co-hosts a podcast called, Liftoff! where they discuss business transformation, product growth, leadership and everything in between. We'll learn about growing up in Grapevine, Texas, what it’s like to be passed over for a role by a person...

Oct 12, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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