Preparing for a feature launch as a designer is such an exciting time! To see your work come to fruition brings with it a fantastic feeling, but it's not always plain sailing. In this episode we discuss the highs and lows of working on feature launches as a designer.
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
Sep 2020
362: What Do Designers Even Do All Day?
This week, we try to answer one very simple question: what do designers even do all day? In The Sidebar, we discuss when and where to use system defaults versus creating a custom UI.Golden Ratio Patrons:Keep track of who's working on what and plan your team's time, from anywhere! ... Show More
31m 40s
Apr 2020
343: Over and Undervalued Design Skills
This week, we introduce a new supporter-only show segment, The Sidebar. Each week we'll be sharing a story, pro-tip, shortcut, or design-related cool thing. Supporters on Patreon will hear the first story today!
We also discuss the most over and undervalued design skills, includi ... Show More
36m 17s