Apr 22

Paul Dichter: Stranger Things writer on why the writers’ room isn’t so different from the design studio

Both Aarron and I are official Stranger Things nerds. We watched the show ourselves when they came out, and again when our kids were old enough. As children of the 80s, the way it captured that particular feeling of freedom — biking with friends through the neighborhood, the movi ... Show More

32m 22s

Apr 16

Tessa Forshaw and Rich Braden: "Innovation-ish" and why most innovation doesn’t have to be a moonshot

We’re all familiar with the tropes around innovation and how it starts. You just need a garage in Silicon Valley, a few geniuses and visionaries, maybe some good snacks. Our guests today help us debunk that myth. Rich Braden and Tessa Forshaw wrote a book called Innovation-ish, a ... Show More

46m 18s

Apr 8

Luis Mendo: Designer turned illustrator on making things that could only come from you

Luis Mendo is a Spanish-born illustrator based in Nagano, Japan, and his work is unmistakably, irreducibly human. His drawings are populated by bespectacled bird-like figures — part alter ego, part philosophical sparring partner — rendered with the kind of warmth and specificity ... Show More

32m 17s

Jan 2024

Jessica Walsh Brand & Design Manifesto for Graphic Designers

<p>We went on a deep dive into Graphic Designer Jessica Walsh's Design Manifesto entitled "10 rules for great branding and design" and THIS is what we learned:<br/><br/>Known for her bold, innovative approach and as a beacon of creativity in graphic design, Jessica ... Show More

40m 2s

May 2022

Designing Instagrammable Spaces with the Architectural Designer Behind Glossier & Studs, Madelynn Ringo

For those of you who may think retail is dead, think again. Today we’re joined by Madelynn Ringo, the designer and founder of Ringo Studios, and the mastermind designer behind stores you’ve seen all over your Instagram like Glossier, Studs, Bala, and more. After getting her Archi ... Show More

32m 36s

Jul 2020

Covid-19 is changing how designers think

With our first episode, we tackle the Covid-19 pandemic question directly: how has it affected designers and the work they do? Our episode explores the changing nature of work from a designer's perspective. We also examine what it means to design during a pandemic - and how our a ... Show More

25m 10s

Nov 2019

A User Guide to Product Design by Director of UX at Google

We all know that product design is very important, but do you actually know how to make UX design and product go hand-in-hand for a win-win situation on both sides, and an overall success of a company? Learn from today's episode with Abigail Hart Gray, Director of UX at Google. G ... Show More

22m 57s

Aug 2020

Episode 185: The Future of Design Education with Ekaterina Solomeina

These days, design roles are becoming more multidisciplinary, while designers are rapidly evolving into leaders. Shouldn’t design education also shift gears, and cater to more inclusive skillsets? Our guest today is Ekaterina Solomeina, creative director, TEDx speaker, and co-fou ... Show More

40m 31s

May 2024

Episode 282: Human Connection in Products with Evelyn Gosnell

What design interventions can help improve human connection in your software product? Our guest today is Evelyn Gosnell, behavior scientist and managing director at Irrational Labs. You’ll learn what behavioral design is, the foundational principles of human connection, how AI pr ... Show More

27m 16s

Aug 2019

310: Work, Culture, and Experimentation at a Product Design Agency (feat. Skyler Balbus)

In today's episode we catch up with Skyler Balbus, the Director of Product Design at Postlight. We dig into what it means to build products within the agency model, the decision to move from working in-house to working with clients, and how to build a culture where designers can ... Show More

53m 49s

Jan 2021

Episode 203: Designing for Financial Services with Rob Gifford

Designing for financial apps hides many UX challenges. Is it all about fancy dashboards? How do you balance simplicity and information density?. Our guest today is Rob Gifford, Managing Director of Experience Design at Mad*Pow. He shares his story in the profession, and provides ... Show More

34m 25s

Aug 2022

425: Overcoming Challenges as Architect Developer with Drew Lang

Drew Lang, founding principal of LANG Studio in New York, shares the challenges of being an architect developer and how many of those challenges were solved with a unique approach to the award-winning development in the Catskills, Hudson Woods. Drew is an active advocate for posi ... Show More

59m 44s

Jun 2020

352: Building a Better Design Industry ft. Maurice Cherry

This week, we caught up with Maurice Cherry to talk about design podcasting, building an agency from scratch, and the current state of diversity in design. Maurice is a designer, podcaster, creative strategist, agency founder, writer, speaker, and much more.Golden Ratio Patrons:F ... Show More

1h 22m

Abigail Hart Gray: Google's Director of ...