Anfisa Bogomolova shares her journey from traditional “pixel pusher” to UX Strategist, how teaching makes you a better designer, and the pros and cons of being a Freelancer vs working at a 9-5 job. Join the Design Huddle community and follow us on Instagram at @Ryan.Warrender & @BrandonGroce. Become a supporter of this podcast: bit.ly/support-designhuddle . ★ J oin the conversation on Discord : https://discord.gg/XEsKbd9 ★ The opinions stated here are our own, not those of our companie...
Sep 30, 2019•47 min
User Experience, or UX for short, is the term used to describe an innovation process that uses a deep understanding of user needs to help create products and services that provide meaningful experiences to our customers. UX uses a set of design methods to unlock actionable insights that help to define products. It takes these insights to design and develop the behavior of the products we create, organize the workflow for interacting with them, and to connect them with our brand. User exper...
Sep 24, 2019•13 min
Brandon discusses some common mistakes people make when designers apply for new jobs. Instagram: @Ryan.Warrender & @BrandonGroce Support this Podcast: bit.ly/support-designhuddle ★ Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/XEsKbd9 ★ The opinions stated here are our own, not those of our companies.
Sep 16, 2019•25 min
On this episode Ryan discusses how to start a podcast, why podcasting is growing, and learnings from starting Design Huddle. Instagram: @Ryan.Warrender & @BrandonGroce Support this Podcast: bit.ly/support-designhuddle The opinions stated here are our own, not those of our companies....
Sep 10, 2019•23 min
In the episode of Design Huddle we talk with Goldie Chan the Oprah of LinkedIn.
Sep 02, 2019•54 min
In this episode of Design Huddle the mastermind behind UXGoodies on Instagram (Ioana Adriana Teleanu) discusses UX best practices, how to get started, and how to grow your Instagram channel. Featured Guest : Ioana Adriana Teleanu, UXGoodies ! Instagram : @Ryan.Warrender & @BrandonGroce Support this Podcast : bit.ly/support-designhuddle Topics: Growing on Instagram , UX Design, FinTech, Career Advice, Research The opinions stated here are our own, not those of our companies....
Aug 29, 2019•46 min
In this episode we discuss our first jobs, how to kickstart your design career, and how to be more teachable. Jesse Showalter is a full stack designer who focuses on providing thoughtful solutions to user based problems. He specializes in brands, web design, UI and UX design and of course... front-end development. He is one of the most personable and down-to-earth designers out there. Please subscribe and leave us a review! Make sure you follow Jesse on YouTube and help him get to 10...
Aug 26, 2019•39 min
Brandon and Ryan discuss the growing need to prioritize a work-life balance. They discuss how social media can impact your mental wellbeing, hustle culture, and ways to become more productive.
Aug 19, 2019•36 min
In this episode Ryan discusses 8 ways to be a more effective project manager. The primary challenge of project management is to achieve all of the project goals within the given constraints. This information is usually described in project documentation, created at the beginning of the development process. The primary constraints are scope, time, quality and budget. The secondary – and more ambitious – challenge is to optimize the allocation of necessary inputs and apply them to meet p...
Aug 05, 2019•10 min
In this episode Brandon and Miriam Issac discuss UX careers and prototyping best practices. Let's be friends. Connect with us - @misaac85, @Ryan.Warrender & @BrandonGroce. If you got any value from this podcast share it with a friend or become a supporter: bit.ly/support-designhuddle. The opinions stated here are our own, not those of our companies.
Jul 29, 2019•46 min
In this podcast we discuss UX Prototyping best practices. A prototype is an early sample, model, or release of a product built to test a concept or process or to act as a thing to be replicated or learned from. It is a term used in a variety of contexts, including semantics, design, electronics, and software programming. There are many kinds of materials that can be involved during this iterative phase, from whiteboards to paper prototypes. As the interaction framework establishes an over...
Jul 22, 2019•24 min
UX writers write the words we read or hear when we use a digital product. Every user needs some help while using a website, an app, or a software. UX writing bridges a gap between the visual layout and the usability, between the product and its users. On this episode we dive into what UX writers actually do and tips on you can be a more effective UX writer. Let's be friends. Connect with us - @Ryan.Warrender & @BrandonGroce. I If you got any value from this podcast share it with a frie...
Jul 15, 2019•18 min
On this episode we talk to Zach Hill about design sprint best practices and how to become a more thoughtful designer. A design sprint is a time-constrained, five-phase process that uses design thinking with the aim of reducing the risk when bringing a new product, service or a feature to the market. Zach is a passionate design centered strategist that combines an obsession for user experience, product strategy, and process with a foundation in visual communication. Zach uses the exper...
Jul 08, 2019•41 min
What's the definition of “success” for a product/feature? Sometimes it can be hard to prove the value of your work. It is common to hear things like "user experience is hard to measure" or "how do we know if this design is working". On this episode we discuss some quantitative and qualitative ways to measure UX success. We cover frameworks, questions to ask, and breakdown some of the most common web metrics that you should monitor. Join the Design Huddle community and follow us on Instagra...
Jul 01, 2019•25 min
The 80/20 rule, also known as the Pareto Principle, states that 80% of results in a system come from 20% of the causes. Its origins stem back to Vilfredo Pareto, an economist who noticed 80% of Italy's land was owned by 20% of the population. The original observation was in connection with population and wealth. Pareto noticed that approximately 80% of Italy's land was owned by 20% of the population. He then carried out surveys on a variety of other countries and found to his sur...
Jun 24, 2019•11 min
A UX design process typically follows something similar to a design thinking approach, which consists of five basic phases: Empathize with the users (learning about the audience) Define the problem (identifying the users' needs) Ideate (generating ideas for design). The UX process is an iterative method that helps you to continuously improve and polish your designs with user feedback. Also, one thing you should know is: A UX process can be different from one UX designer ...
Jun 17, 2019•16 min
User experience (UX) is all aspects of the end user’s interaction with the company, its services, and its products. Customer Experience (CX) is how customers perceive their interactions with your company. In this ep we discuss the difference and why they matter more than ever. Join the Design Huddle community and follow us Instagram at @Ryan.Warrender & @BrandonGroce. Become a supporter of this podcast: bit.ly/support-designhuddle . The opinions stated here are our own, no...
Jun 10, 2019•21 min
In this episode of Design Huddle we discuss the business side of design, ways to uplevel your personal brand, and some career advice from our amazing guest - Michael Janda. Michael Janda is an executive-level creative leader with more than 20 years of experience in both in-house creative departments and agencies working with some of the greatest brands in the world. He has earned some of the most coveted awards in the industry including Webbys, FWA, Awwwards, AIGA and Ad...
Jun 03, 2019•41 min
One of the most popular UX Instagram handles - UX Bites explains his brilliant content strategy. We discuss how to grow your Instagram account and how to create better content that people will share. @uxbites is based on a devoted product designer’s finding in UX design. You can find UX Research, learn about the process of an efficient UX design, find out more about user testing in daily bite sized form. + Some fun stuff along the journey. If you have requests of new files, want to chat about yo...
May 27, 2019•28 min
It is easier than ever to pivot from being a graphic designer to a UX designer. Join the Design Huddle community and follow us Instagram at @Ryan.Warrender & @BrandonGroce. Become a supporter of this podcast: bit.ly/support-designhuddle . The opinions stated here are our own, not those of our companies....
May 20, 2019•23 min
Brandon and Ryan reflect on the Entrepreneur article: " 10 Lessons From Billion-Dollar 'Unicorn' Startups - Entrepreneur ". Join the Design Huddle community and follow us Instagram at @Ryan.Warrender & @BrandonGroce. Become a supporter of this podcast: bit.ly/support-designhuddle . The opinions stated here are our own, not those of our companies....
May 13, 2019•35 min
Ryan has created this reading list for anyone that works on a product, at a start-up, or is simply looking to get inspired. This list includes some classics and some of the newest books out in 2019. Happy reading! Full List: Read Now Kit: Additional Books to Read Instagram: @Ryan.Warrender & @BrandonGroce Support this Podcast: bit.ly/support-designhuddle Recommended Reading : Don't Make Me Think Send us feedback and help us become the Best Des...
May 06, 2019•17 min
In this episode Ryan discusses practical ways to prepare for jobs of the future. He discusses soft skills that can accelerate your career and jobs of the future. Join the Design Huddle community and follow us Instagram at @Ryan.Warrender & @BrandonGroce. Become a supporter of this podcast: bit.ly/support-designhuddle . The opinions stated here are our own, not those of our companies....
Apr 29, 2019•22 min
On this episode we guess Roque's journey of becoming a rockstar designer. Roque is a designer from Bogota, Colombia and now living in New York City. Before starting his own company Roque worked on the Google Translate app and the Facebook Messenger app. He tells us about his career, passions, and things he has learned along the way. Our Featured Guest: Roque - @thisisroque Instagram: @Ryan.Warrender & @BrandonGroce Support this Podcast: bit.ly/suppo...
Apr 15, 2019•53 min
Ran Segall is a full stack designer who helps early stage startups with everything from branding, product design, video and investor decks. He has worked with top teams working across a variety of B2C & B2B industries in Israel and across the globe. He is a conference speaker, Youtuber, and a rockstar designer. In this episode we discuss how to become a full stack designer, work life balance, and owning your own career path. Follow us on instagram at @RanSegall @Ryan.Warrender & @Brandon.Groce. ...
Apr 01, 2019•56 min
Storytelling describes the social and cultural activity of sharing stories , sometimes with improvisation, theatrics, or embellishment. Every culture has its own stories or narratives, which are shared as a means of entertainment, education, cultural preservation or instilling moral values. Instagram: @Ryan.Warrender & @BrandonGroce Support this Podcast: bit.ly/support-designhuddle Recommended Reading : Don't Make Me Think Send us feedback and help us beco...
Mar 18, 2019•37 min
User research focuses on understanding user behaviors, needs, and motivations through observation techniques, task analysis, and other feedback methodologies. Ryan and Brandon discuss the best questions to ask and how to establish more empathy for your users. Instagram: @Ryan.Warrender & @BrandonGroce Support this Podcast: bit.ly/support-designhuddle Recommended Reading: Don't Make Me Think Send us feedback and help us become the Best Design Podcast - desi...
Mar 11, 2019•10 min
Anchor allows anyone to record or upload high-quality audio, host unlimited episodes, and distribute everywhere with just one click. On this episode we talk to the most down to earth CEO of all of time...Michael Mignano. Michael tells us how him and his co-founder took the idea of Anchor and developed it into a multi-million dollar startup. We were also joined by Anchor's brilliant lead product designer Emmi Hintz. Emmi tells us how she prioritizes a users needs, tells us about the most importan...
Mar 04, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Matthew Encina is a creative director and brand strategist at Blind . He has created interactive experiences & video content for brands, tech, and video games. He is also a content creator at The Futur, where he teaches about creativity, pitching and motion design . He creates videos regularly on their YouTube Channel and writes articles on Medium . He's had the privilege to share his story as a speaker around the world. Including a TEDx talk about the interactive music video he created for ...
Feb 25, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Brittni Bowering is the head of media at AJ & Smart. AJ & Smart helps companies build better products faster. Brandon and Brittni discuss creative advertising strategies, creating a brand, and social media growth. AJ&Smart started with the philosophy “Solve Problems, then Decorate.” As the antithesis of the traditional Design Agency, AJ&Smart has been lean and digital from day one. AJ&Smart is dedicated to creating the best products and services, without wasting th...
Feb 18, 2019•1 hr
