This week on Design Life we’re chatting about learning throughout different stages of our design careers, and how our approach to learning has changed over time.
Nov 10
322: Our approach to side projects in 2026
Charli and Femke discuss their evolving perspectives on side projects, preferred platforms and content formats, and how these have changed throughout their careers, while also sharing their current goals—Charli opening up about her book writing journey and Femke explaining how he ... Show More
37m 9s
Oct 27
321: Knowledge-sharing in a design team (the wins and the failures)
Femke and Charli discuss how to foster a culture of knowledge sharing at a workplace. They explore how to structure language-sharing sessions, whether these should focus on work-related topics or personal expertise, how to encourage team members to participate, and what roles lea ... Show More
33m 41s
Oct 13
320: The struggle with staying up-to-date with new design tools
Femke and Charli discuss the challenges of staying up-to-date with AI tools, the importance of developing horizontal skills rather than just tool-specific knowledge, integrating AI into your workflow, the financial and environmental impacts of AI and strategies for keeping up wit ... Show More
30m 16s
Mar 2024
061: How to break through portfolio mindset barriers with CSL Coach, Erin Lindstrom
<p>In today's episode, CSL Coach, Erin Lindstrom, takes over the podcast to dive into the common mindset challenges that arise when professionals start working on their portfolios. Erin discusses the emotional and psychological barriers that can make the process feel overwhelming ... Show More
22m 10s
Jun 2021
Retail Product Management in a Global Pandemic (with Rhiana Matthew, Senior PM @ Publicis Sapient)
An interview with Rhiana Matthew. Rhiana is a Senior Product Manager at Publicis Sapient, a product consultancy that aims to help other companies build products better and set their teams up for success. She works in omnichannel retail product management, and saw her product stra ... Show More
35m 4s
Oct 2024
A Modern Approach to App Modernization
<p>Edward Hieatt (@edwardhieatt, Chief Customer Officer @mech_orchard) talks about the challenges of app modernization, leveraging AI, and the process to succeed from legacy to modern. <b><br/><br/>SHOW: 867<br/><br/></b>Want to go to <a href='https://2024.allthingsopen.org/'>All ... Show More
33m 55s
Jun 2025
How to build a team that can “take a punch”: A playbook for building resilient, high-performing teams | Hilary Gridley (Head of Core Product, Whoop)
Hilary Gridley is the Head of Core Product at WHOOP and a passionate thought leader in leveraging AI to elevate product teams and management practices. With extensive experience tackling challenging problems in regulated industries and high-stakes environments, Hilary emphasizes ... Show More
1h 54m