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The All-Design Podcast

Jaan Orvet, Jesper Bylunddesignpodcast.org
The All-Design Podcast is back for a 5th season! This is not your usual design podcast. Get an alternate take on all things design, full of surprising insights and unexpected connections. And exploration of theories from first flourish to festive finalé or flounder. Join Jaan Orvet and Jesper Bylund for an All-Design conversation. Send us your comments or questions at hello@designpodcast.org * Previously the 'design, Design, DESIGN, design!' podcast.
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Episodes

Side projects are very very good for you

Side projects are ideally driven by interest and curiosity, and they help us grow as designers. And summer is the best time to start one! Jaan’s side project Fish Boy gets a mention in this episode.

Jun 26, 20255 minSeason 5Ep. 16

Good uses of AI in products vs pointless add-on AI for OKRs

Are companies building AI for true greatness or to hit arbitrary OKRs? A journey in to innovation and brilliance, but also ghost constraints and tacked-on rubbish. The well designed tools delivering real value, as mentioned in this episode: mistral.ai superhuman.com youdistro.com granola.ai findinsight.ai - - - The All-Design Podcast This is not your usual design podcast. Get a quick, spirited and alternate take on all things design. Full of surprising insights and unexpected connections. And ex...

May 07, 202512 minSeason 5Ep. 15

Good design courses. Needle, meet haystack.

How to find good design courses! And why are there so many rubbish ones? - - - The All-Design Podcast This is not your usual design podcast. Get a quick, spirited and alternate take on all things design. Full of surprising insights and unexpected connections. And exploration of theories from first flourish to festive finalé or flounder. Join Jaan Orvet and Jesper Bylund for an All-Design conversation. Say hello@designpodcast.org All seasons, all episodes designpodcast.org Jaan orvet.se Jesper je...

Apr 07, 202513 minSeason 5Ep. 14

Meh.

Mediocrity. What feeds it and what fights it. Also, dinosaurs. - - - The All-Design Podcast This is not your usual design podcast. Get a quick, spirited and alternate take on all things design. Full of surprising insights and unexpected connections. And exploration of theories from first flourish to festive finalé or flounder. Join Jaan Orvet and Jesper Bylund for an All-Design conversation. Say hello@designpodcast.org All seasons, all episodes designpodcast.org Jaan orvet.se Jesper jesperbylund...

Mar 24, 20255 minSeason 5Ep. 13

AI and design, now 10% off!!

Is design worth more or worth less if AI tools are used? - - - The All-Design Podcast This is not your usual design podcast. Get a quick, spirited and alternate take on all things design. Full of surprising insights and unexpected connections. And exploration of theories from first flourish to festive finalé or flounder. Join Jaan Orvet and Jesper Bylund for an All-Design conversation. Say hello@designpodcast.org All seasons, all episodes designpodcast.org Jaan orvet.se Jesper jesperbylund.com M...

Feb 28, 20257 minSeason 5Ep. 12

Self-anchored design (what, why, how!)

Designer, don't forget about yourself! How to stay grounded in who you are and what experience and skills you bring to your work. We call it self-anchored design. - - - The All-Design Podcast This is not your usual design podcast. Get a quick, spirited and alternate take on all things design. Full of surprising insights and unexpected connections. And exploration of theories from first flourish to festive finalé or flounder. Join Jaan Orvet and Jesper Bylund for an All-Design conversation. Say h...

Feb 03, 202512 minSeason 5Ep. 11

Rest and creativity

The Parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems, and neurotransmitters. And why together they can be like leaving hammers, saws, and clamps strewn all over a workbench. Or a path to creativity. - - - We talk 1990s logos on the It'll Be Alright In The Nineties podcast with the lovely Stu and Alex (on Apple , Spotify and everywhere else)! - - - The All-Design Podcast This is not your usual design podcast. Get a quick, spirited and alternate take on all things design. Full of surprising insight...

Jan 20, 20256 minSeason 5Ep. 10

XAI, RAG, RL, HITL, MITL (AI acronyms for designers)

AI-world is heading toward peak acronym! Which ones do you need to know about, and be comfortable using, as a designer? We share our top five! Oh, and… Happy Christmas/Holidays/New Year! Season 5 continues in January! - - - The All-Design Podcast This is not your usual design podcast. Get a quick, spirited and alternate take on all things design. Full of surprising insights and unexpected connections. And exploration of theories from first flourish to festive finalé or flounder. Join Jaan Orvet ...

Dec 19, 20245 minSeason 5Ep. 9

Jaguar divided us

Why does a rebrand and a pink concept car make people (and Jesper) so angry? - - - The All-Design Podcast This is not your usual design podcast. Get a quick, spirited and alternate take on all things design. Full of surprising insights and unexpected connections. And exploration of theories from first flourish to festive finalé or flounder. Join Jaan Orvet and Jesper Bylund for an All-Design conversation. Say hello@designpodcast.org All seasons, all episodes designpodcast.org Jaan orvet.se Jespe...

Dec 05, 202412 minSeason 5Ep. 8

€1 million, on repeat

What will make a client renew their €1m+ contract with your agency over and over and over again? We've been finding out with the help of some past and current clients and colleagues. In this episode, three solid tips for large and small agencies alike. - - - The All-Design Podcast This is not your usual design podcast. Get a quick, spirited and alternate take on all things design. Full of surprising insights and unexpected connections. And exploration of theories from first flourish to festive f...

Nov 04, 202412 minSeason 5Ep. 7

Don't hold back! (It's better for everyone!)

What happens when the client suddenly tells you to go all in, no restrictions? One thing is certain: It's good for absolutely everyone involved, including the client's organisation. Have you been asked to not hold back? Are you about to nudge clients in that direction? Let us know at hello@designpodcast.org - - - The All-Design Podcast This is not your usual design podcast. Get a quick, spirited and alternate take on all things design. Full of surprising insights and unexpected connections. And ...

Oct 21, 20243 minSeason 5Ep. 6

Hoard or heave?

Should a designer save every file and photo, or would keeping less make us better designers? Hoard or heave? Let us know at hello@designpodcast.org - - - The All-Design Podcast This is not your usual design podcast. Get an alternate take on all things design, full of surprising insights and unexpected connections. And exploration of theories from first flourish to festive finalé or flounder. Join Jaan Orvet and Jesper Bylund for an All-Design conversation. Reach us hello@designpodcast.org All ep...

Oct 07, 20245 minSeason 5Ep. 5

Do you mind if I use AI for my art?

Can you make art with AI tools? And what is the act of making art? Where does the artist end and the tool begin? It’s complicated… Your comments are very welcome indeed at hello@designpodcast.org - - - The All-Design Podcast This is not your usual design podcast. Get an alternate take on all things design, full of surprising insights and unexpected connections. And exploration of theories from first flourish to festive finalé or flounder. Join Jaan Orvet and Jesper Bylund for an All-Design conve...

Sep 30, 20246 minSeason 5Ep. 4

They designed what? A jacket button?!!

Love From, – the design firm co-founded by Jonathan Ive – has designed a button for Italy's Moncler. And we are... a bit perplexed. What are your thoughts on this? Send us your comments or questions at hello@designpodcast.org - - - The All-Design Podcast This is not your usual design podcast. Get an alternate take on all things design, full of surprising insights and unexpected connections. And exploration of theories from first flourish to festive finalé or flounder. Join Jaan Orvet and Jesper ...

Sep 23, 20246 minSeason 5Ep. 3

Layout, linearity and AI's lack of context

Layout, what an old dusty word! What is it good for in 2024? And AI's lack of context is its biggest failing. Send us your comments or questions at hello@designpodcast.org The startup Jesper mentioned: frameright.io - - - The All-Design Podcast This is not your usual design podcast. Get an alternate take on all things design, full of surprising insights and unexpected connections. And exploration of theories from first flourish to festive finalé or flounder. Join Jaan Orvet and Jesper Bylund for...

Sep 16, 20246 minSeason 5Ep. 2

Will you use your magic booster pack?

A rested mind is a smart mind! With summer vacations coming to an end it's time to harness all the valuable ideas and insights that have percolated in the minds of your team members over the past few weeks and months. Use these insights to power the rest of your year. It's like being handed a magic booster pack! Send us your comments or questions at hello@designpodcast.org - - - The All-Design Podcast This is not your usual design podcast. Get an alternate take on all things design, full of surp...

Sep 09, 20243 minSeason 5Ep. 1

We're back! (Trailer)

The All-Design Podcast is back for a 5th season! This is not your usual design podcast. Get an alternate take on all things design, full of surprising insights and unexpected connections. And exploration of theories from first flourish to festive finalé or flounder. Join Jaan Orvet and Jesper Bylund for an All-Design conversation. Send us your comments or questions at hello@designpodcast.org All episodes at designpodcast.org Jaan orvet.se Jesper jesperbylund.com Music Claude Signet , Pick Your N...

Sep 04, 202447 secSeason 5Ep. 1

2024 predictions

Let's see what the year has in store for us all; designers, clients and audiences. (This episode is guaranteed to be 100% free from "trends" and "top 5/10/whatever" lists!) The ‘design, Design, DESIGN, design’ podcast is where we – designers Jesper Bylund and Jaan Orvet – poke, prod, analyse and share our opinions on design. The everyday, the mundane as well as the exceptional. We also explore how people affect, and are affected by, design. If you like or love this podcast please do subscribe! S...

Jan 29, 20247 minSeason 4Ep. 5

AI as OS

The way iA Writer 7 treats AI generated content and human collaboration makes Jaan happy. And Jesper makes an excellent case for AI-as-OS. The ‘design, Design, DESIGN, design’ podcast is where we – designers Jaan Orvet and Jesper Bylund – poke, prod, analyse and share our opinions on design. The everyday, the mundane as well as the exceptional. We also explore how people affect, and are affected by, design. If you like or love this podcast please do subscribe! Web: designpodcast.org Jaan: orvet....

Dec 13, 202314 minSeason 4Ep. 4

Coaching designers

How to coach others, and oneself. And why productivity doesn’t matter at all. (Includes untimely and frankly quite cruel references to Summer and warm weather…) The ‘design, Design, DESIGN, design’ podcast is where we – designers Jesper Bylund and Jaan Orvet – poke, prod, analyse and share our opinions on design. The everyday, the mundane as well as the exceptional. We also explore how people affect, and are affected by, design. If you like or love this podcast please do subscribe! Web: designpo...

Nov 06, 202317 minSeason 4Ep. 3

That's niche

What's the most unique, niche design work you can think of? [Listening to you...] Yes that is niche. But not as niche as the design roles we cover in this episode 🤯🤩 The ‘design, Design, DESIGN, design’ podcast is where we – designers Jaan Orvet and Jesper Bylund – poke, prod, analyse and share our opinions on design. The everyday, the mundane as well as the exceptional. We also explore how people affect, and are affected by, design. If you like or love this podcast please do subscribe! Web: d...

Oct 16, 202315 minSeason 4Ep. 2

AI, notes and souls

Welcome to season 4 ! In this episode we planned to explore Notion AI. Instead, our minds wandered and we ended up talking about note taking workflows. And why having three apps to do one job makes perfect sense for us, and probably for you too! The coffee shop reviews are back! Flywheel in San Francisco gets a visit by Jesper. The ‘design, Design, DESIGN, design’ podcast is where we – designers Jesper Bylund and Jaan Orvet – poke, prod, analyse and share our opinions on design. The everyday, th...

Aug 28, 202310 minSeason 4Ep. 1

Be idle

🎧 Why is the human act of being idle, and taking some time off, seen as an expression of subversive counter culture? Jaan and Jesper make a passionate case for the virtues of occasionally doing nothing in order to be a better designer. New You asked for it! In each episode we will highlight a reflection or advice from something we’ve recently encountered in our own work. The coffee reviews are back! But it doesn't start out particularly well when Jesper visits Ritual Coffee Roasters on Haight S...

May 31, 202316 minSeason 3Ep. 13

Coffee shop design

We explore the evolution of coffee shop design. And recall a very kawaii way to serve coffee. The ‘design, Design, DESIGN, design!’ podcast is where we – designers Jesper Bylund and Jaan Orvet – poke, prod, analyse and share our opinions on design. The everyday, the mundane as well as the exceptional. We also explore how people affect, and are affected by, design. If you like our podcast, consider supporting it. It's like buying us a coffee . Web: design.transistor.fm Jaan: orvet.se Jesper: jesp...

May 15, 20239 minSeason 3Ep. 12

(De)fin(d)ing design

(De)fin(d)ing design, including when speaking with team members from other disciplines. Jesper and Jaan find a way to move from the abstract to the concrete. The ‘design, Design, DESIGN, design!’ podcast is where we – designers Jesper Bylund and Jaan Orvet – poke, prod, analyse and share our opinions on design – the everyday, the mundane as well as the exceptional. We also explore how people affect, and are affected by, design. If you like our podcast, consider supporting it. It's like buying us...

Mar 19, 20239 minSeason 3Ep. 11

Bagisode

Don't listen to this episode. Please. Unless you are a committed bag and backpack geek. Or you like deep geekery in general. If so, this is the episode for you! Jesper's most recent bag is from @sandqvistbags Jaan's backpack is made by @timbuk2 The tote maker in Manchester, aka @the_ancoats_bag_company The ‘design, Design, DESIGN, design!’ podcast is where we – designers Jaan Orvet and Jesper Bylund – poke, prod, analyse and share our opinions on design – the everyday, the mundane as well as the...

Feb 22, 20239 minSeason 3Ep. 10

Brutalism. Just say no.

Brutalism in architecture, it's a bit rubbish. So why has it transitioned in to digital design? The answer is simple: Traditional UIs matter less. The ‘design, Design, DESIGN, design!’ podcast is where we – designers Jesper Bylund and Jaan Orvet – poke, prod, analyse and share our opinions on design – the everyday, the mundane as well as the exceptional. We also explore how people affect, and are affected by, design. If you like our podcast, consider supporting it. It's like buying us a coffee ....

Feb 14, 202317 minSeason 3Ep. 9

Spanish design

In last week's episode we predicted that Spanish design will be a major influence, globally, in 2023. Today we start scratching the surface of its attraction, elegance and relatability. As mentioned in the episode: Roberto Paparkone instagram.com/paparkone/ Manera Magazine instagram.com/maneramagazine/ The ‘design, Design, DESIGN, design!’ podcast is where we – designers Jesper Bylund and Jaan Orvet – poke, prod, analyse and share our opinions on design – the everyday, the mundane as well as the...

Jan 25, 20237 minSeason 3Ep. 8

2023 design predictions reviewed!

It's 2023! We review design predictions from around the world for the year ahead. What's next for motion design in Kuala Lumpur? What do the Brits say about horror games? Honey onyx in the Americas? And is 2023 ready to be all about Spanish design? (In this episode we had some issues with the sound when recording. It’ll be sorted out for the next episode.) The ‘design, Design, DESIGN, design!’ podcast is where we – designers Jaan Orvet and Jesper Bylund – poke, prod, analyse and share our opinio...

Jan 11, 202313 minSeason 3Ep. 7

It's the end of year Q&A!

Do the lack of manuals lead to us not knowing what to do with new gear? Does freedom and mobility beat having access to lots of tools when traveling? This and more... it's Q&A time! We'll be back with new design musings between New Year and Lunar New Year. Have a joyful December! The ‘design, Design, DESIGN, design!’ podcast is where we – designers Jesper Bylund and Jaan Orvet – poke, prod, analyse and share our opinions on design – the everyday, the mundane as well as the exceptional. We al...

Dec 20, 202211 minSeason 3Ep. 6
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