Episode 29 - Bridging the Gap: Design for Users, Win for Business w/ Gabriel Inyamah

In this episode, we're joined by Gabriel Inyamah, a seasoned product designer. We discuss his career trajectory and the range of industries he has worked in.

We also discuss balancing business goals and users' needs when building products.

Most importantly, Gabriel points out the risks involved when companies make assumptions about users' needs instead of carrying out research.

You can reach out to Gabriel on Twitter @seektheinyamah.

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Show Notes & Resources

(03:04) - Guest introduction

(03:15) - Gabriel introduces himself

(04:09) - How did he get into tech?

(08:55) - What industries does he find most interesting to work in as a digital product designer?

(12:16) - How does a designer align the company’s goals with the users’ needs?

(16:55) - Does it get difficult to align stakeholders?

(21:44) - When should you redesign your product?

(26:31) - How can designers build for potential users?

(28:54) - The Peer closing down - https://techcabal.com/2024/04/22/the-peer-will-return-350000

(30:57) - Gabriel’s top 3 best products