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.
Sep 29
319: Balancing speed and quality in design work
Femke and Charli discuss how to balance product quality with commitments, deadlines, and the pressure to ship quickly. They explore the best approaches to building MVPs and new features, and consider whether AI is influencing the expected pace of work in design.Timestamps:01:14 E ... Show More
39m 17s
Sep 1
317: What it's like to take part in a hackathon
Thank you to our sponsor, Framer. Ready to build a site that looks hand-coded—without hiring a developer? Start free today at framer.link/femkeFemke and Charli discuss various aspects of hackathons, including team organization and timelines, the motivations behind creating dedica ... Show More
29m 46s
Mar 2024
061: How to break through portfolio mindset barriers with CSL Coach, Erin Lindstrom
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, a ... Show More
20m 28s
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
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. SHOW: 867
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33m 55s
Dec 2023
Ep. 4 Unveiling Ultra: behind the curtain of our ultimate plan
What goes into creating and launching top-tier plans?
Tara Massoudi, General Manager for Premium Products at Revolut, takes host Alex Carril behind the scenes to explain what goes into designing and bringing our ultimate plan — Ultra — to market. As a long-time Revoluter, Tara al ... Show More
26m 4s
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