Best Designpodcast Podcasts (2025)

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The Art of Balancing Client Work and Passion Projects, Lisa Quine | Passion Behind The Art 195 34:58

2M ago34:58

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In this engaging conversation, Lisa shares her journey from being a hand lettering artist to becoming a successful muralist. She discusses the importance of saying yes to opportunities, balancing client work with personal projects, and the significance of building strong client relationships. Lisa emphasizes the power of networking, the mental chal…

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Building Community Through Creativity with Joanna Waterfall | Passion Behind The Art 194 39:24

3M ago39:24

39:24

In this engaging conversation, Joanna Waterfall shares her creative journey from childhood through her education in art and graphic design, to her current role at Flowdesk. She discusses the importance of community, the challenges she faced in her career, and how she found her identity beyond her professional successes and failures. Joanna also ref…

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The Art of Branding: Insights from Tom Cox | Passion Behind The Art 193 42:14

4M ago42:14

42:14

In this engaging conversation, Tom Cox shares his extensive journey in branding and design, detailing his experiences from working at Coca-Cola to launching his own book, 'What the Hell is This? Creativity and Brand Growth.' He discusses the importance of understanding the 'why' behind design, the creative process he employs, and how he collaborate…

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Navigating the Creative Landscape: Tree's Artistic Journey | Passion Behind The Art 192 31:14

4M ago31:14

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In this engaging conversation, Tree shares his multifaceted creative journey, from his early influences in illustration and comic books to his transition into music and the impact of COVID on his artistic direction. He discusses the importance of support systems, the significance of maintaining a sound mind, and his current projects, including a gr…

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From Hobby to Profession: Crafting a Unique Style with KDP Letters | Passion Behind The Art 191 50:49

5M ago50:49

50:49

In this conversation, Kristen shares her creative journey in lettering and calligraphy, detailing how her passion for art evolved from childhood to a professional career. She discusses the pivotal moment that sparked her interest in lettering, the transition from traditional to digital mediums, and the importance of finding a unique style. Kristen …

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The Drive Behind Crafting a Unique Client Approach with Jeremy Slagle | Passion Behind The Art 190 1:00:27

5M ago1:00:27

1:00:27

In this engaging conversation, graphic designer Jeremy Slagle shares his journey in the design industry, discussing his unique approach to client relationships, the debate around retainers, and the importance of understanding client needs through immersive experiences. He emphasizes the significance of problem-solving in design and the necessity of…

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Building a Children's Book Empire: Roxy's Story | Passion Behind The Art 189 39:16

5M ago39:16

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In this engaging conversation, Roxy shares her transformative journey from a busy entrepreneur to a dedicated mother and creative publisher. She discusses the challenges and triumphs of launching her own children's book publishing company, Oddbird Books, and the importance of outreach in getting her books into stores. Roxy emphasizes the need for c…

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Finding Purpose in Creative Work with José Miguel Portillo | Passion Behind The Art 188 44:05

5M ago44:05

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In this conversation, José Miguel Portillo shares his creative journey, starting from his early experiences in radio storytelling to his current role in media management for major food franchises in Honduras. He discusses the challenges he faced in pursuing a creative career, the support he received from mentors and family, and the fears he overcam…

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Make a Living Designing Logos with Ian Paget (LogoGeek) | Passion Behind The Art 187 51:44

1+ y ago51:44

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JOIN THE COMMUNITY: http://passionbehindtheart.com Host Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dpcreates Podcast Instagram: http://bit.ly/pbtaInstagram Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/PbtaPodcast LEARN MORE ABOUT LOGOGEEK: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/logogeek/make-a-living-designing-logos IG: @logogeek THIS WEEK'S EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO …

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Jimmy Bryant (AtomicChild®) | Passion Behind The Art 186 44:57

1+ y ago44:57

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JOIN THE COMMUNITY: http://passionbehindtheart.com Host Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dpcreates Podcast Instagram: http://bit.ly/pbtaInstagram Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/PbtaPodcast LEARN MORE ABOUT JIMMY BRYANT: https://atomicchild.com/ IG: @atomicchilddesign THIS WEEK'S EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ARCWORTH:Help us take the podca…

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Alejo Porras | Passion Behind The Art 185 42:28

1+ y ago42:28

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JOIN THE COMMUNITY: http://passionbehindtheart.com Host Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dpcreates Podcast Instagram: http://bit.ly/pbtaInstagram Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/PbtaPodcast LEARN MORE ABOUT Alejo Porras:https://www.alejoporrasart.com IG: @alejoporrasart THIS WEEK'S EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ARCWORTH:Help us take the pod…

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001 Innovating Med-tech with Vishnu MS 52:26

2y ago52:26

52:26

001 Innovating Med-tech with Vishnu MS In this episode of Design Innsaeit, we embark on a fascinating journey through the world of innovative Med-tech product design with our guest, Vishnu MS, an Engineer with a PG in New Media design from NID and the co-founder of Evelabs. His background in engineering and design has led to numerous groundbreaking…

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Design Innsæit Podcast Trailer 2:10

2y ago2:10

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Design Innsaeit is a podcast on helping designers on their journey to finding their niche in design through insightful conversations with designers from different domains. You must be wondering what's INNSAEIT or why it is spelled weird, so here is a bit of trivia for you. The word "Innsaeit" is a blend of the Icelandic word "Innsaei", meaning intu…

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Torrey Dawley - Solopreneur 1:11:59

2y ago1:11:59

1:11:59

SOLOPRENEUR OG Today on Obsessed Show I’m chatting in person with one of my best friends of all time, Torrey Dawley. This is my second in-person interview in a row, as well as another amazing creative professional from Indianapolis. Torrey started his own brand and design business back in 2006 called Sandpaper Studio. Today he’s scaling down client…

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Samuel E Vázquez, Part II 1:09:55

2y ago1:09:55

1:09:55

Today on Obsessed Show we have a long-overdue part II episode with my friend, Sam Vázquez. You may remember Sam from Episode 15 of the show. Seven years later, we’re catching up with Sam about his work in graphic design, fine art, music, and now, teaching. So without further ado, please enjoy this conversation with Sam Vázquez. (I was trying a new …

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Brett Andersen - Focus Lighting 46:59

2y ago46:59

46:59

Today on Obsessed Show, I’m excited to chat with the Principal Designer of Focus Lighting, Brett Andersen. Focus Lighting is an award-winning professional architectural lighting design firm located in New York City. The Focus Lighting team’s creative process is informed by a combined experience in theater, architecture, and design and they create l…

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Marketing for Local/Small Business | Co-Host: Cas Thompson | Passion Behind The Art 184 44:21

2+ y ago44:21

44:21

In episode 184, we talk with Atlanta-based business owner and multifaceted entrepreneur Cas Thompson about a variety of topics, including finding the balance between work and family, the challenges (and opportunities) facing businesses following the COVID lockdown, restaurant ownership, and more. Cas provides valuable insight into general business …

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A Look at Agency Life and Why is Design Important to Marketing? | Co-Host: Heather Waldron | Passion Behind The Art 183 32:49

2+ y ago32:49

32:49

In this episode, Darold catches up with his friend and former colleague, Heather Waldron. Heather serves as Art Director at M&R Marketing, a full-service marketing agency in Macon, GA. She also uses her artistic gifts in various freelance art and design projects. Darold and Heather discuss the importance of design in advertising, the differences be…

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173 - Bill Mandara, AIA 46:31

2+ y ago46:31

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Today on Obsessed Show, I’m excited to chat with the CEO and Co-owner of Mancini Duffy, Bill Mandara, Jr, AIA. If that firm sounds familiar, it’s probably because we interviewed the other co-owner and “anti-architect” Christian Giordano & Jessica Mann Amato. I’m excited to learn more about Bill’s role in the firm, a massive project they’re working …

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An Inside Look at the World of Digital Art and Content Creation | Co-Host: Anderson Bluu | Passion Behind The Art 182 45:34

2+ y ago45:34

45:34

In this episode, we chat with artist, content creator, and sneakerhead Anderson Bluu. Anderson breaks down his rise on TikTok (where he now has over 1 million followers) during and after the pandemic, his approach to art and content creation, and his collaborations with industry leaders like GaryVee, Jeff Staple, and Spotify. In our discussion, And…

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Why Everything Matters When You’re an Artist with Olga Muzician | Passion Behind The Art 181 42:49

2+ y ago42:49

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In episode 181, we catch up with Olga Muzician almost 2 years to the day after our last conversation with her. Olga is a talented artist and typographer who specializes in creating unique, breathtaking murals for businesses, townships, and more. However, her artistic skills extend well beyond that, and include digital work for major companies like …

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172 - Carlos Musquez Part II 59:59

2+ y ago59:59

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CARLOS MUSQUEZ, EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR, CATALYST MARKETING AGENCY Today on Obsessed Show I'm chatting with Carlos Musquez, Executive Creative Director at Catalyst Marketing Agency bringing his brand of creative excellence to the B2B branding space, something that is near and dear to my heart… You may remember Carlos from episode 143, when Carl…

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Von Glitschka | Passion Behind The Art 180 1:11:44

2+ y ago1:11:44

1:11:44

LEARN MORE ABOUT Von Glitschka: http://glitschkastudios.com/ THIS WEEK'S EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ARCWORTH: Help us take the podcast to the next level: ► https://www.arcworth.co INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/dpcreates TWITTER:: https://twitter.com/dpcreates SUPPORT THE SHOW! I would love to hear from you. Take a picture of the episode you're…

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Enon Avital - Dapper Notes Rebrand | Passion Behind The Art 179 1:00:19

3y ago1:00:19

1:00:19

LEARN MORE ABOUT Enon Avital: https://shop.dappernotes.com/ THIS WEEK'S EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ARCWORTH: Help us take the podcast to the next level: ► https://www.arcworth.co INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/dpcreates TWITTER:: https://twitter.com/dpcreates SUPPORT THE SHOW! I would love to hear from you. Take a picture of the episode you're …

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DAMEON WILLIAMS | Passion Behind The Art 178 1:01:11

3y ago1:01:11

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LEARN MORE ABOUT DAMEON WILLIAMS: https://linktr.ee/dameon_williams THIS WEEK'S EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: ARCWORTH ► https://www.arcworth.co INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/dpcreates TWITTER:: https://twitter.com/dpcreates SUPPORT THE SHOW! I would love to hear from you. Take a picture of the episode you're listening to and tag the podcast on …

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Debbie Clapper - Operating in Grace | Passion Behind The Art 177 56:59

3y ago56:59

56:59

LEARN MORE ABOUT DEBBIE CLAPPER: https://gneural.com THIS WEEK'S EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ARCWORTH: Help us take the podcast to the next level: ► https://www.arcworth.co INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/dpcreates TWITTER:: https://twitter.com/dpcreates SUPPORT THE SHOW! I would love to hear from you. Take a picture of the episode you're listeni…

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Alexus Roberts - Creating Opportunities for Yourself | Passion Behind The Art 176 57:13

3y ago57:13

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LEARN MORE ABOUT Alexus Roberts: https://www.trellvisionstudio.com NEW Project: https://www.flyteddie.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/dpcreates TWITTER:: https://twitter.com/dpcreates SUPPORT THE SHOW! I would love to hear from you. Take a picture of the episode you're listening to and tag the podcast on Instagram or Twitter at @dpcreates, #pb…

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171 - Could Design Prevent the End of the World? 58:09

3y ago58:09

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On January 13th, 2018 at 8:08 am, an alert was issued to the 1.4 million citizens of Hawai'i, ‍BALLISTIC MISSILE THREAT INBOUND TO HAWAII. SEEK IMMEDIATE SHELTER. THIS IS NOT A DRILL. Today on Obsessed Show, I’m excited to chat with the creative team behind the immersive and creative new VR film, “On the Morning You Wake (to the End of the World).”…

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Talking Crypto and NFT with Hank Washington Creator of Fuzzies | Passion Behind The Art 175 33:06

3y ago33:06

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LEARN MORE ABOUT Hank Washington: https://www.hankdesigns.com / https://www.fuzzies.co SPONSORED BY: Fly Teddie Project: ► https://www.flyteddie.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/dpcreates TWITTER:: https://twitter.com/dpcreates SUPPORT THE SHOW! I would love to hear from you. Take a picture of the episode you're listening to and tag the podcast…

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170 - What the HECK is a SNASK? Obsessed Show 53:04

3y ago53:04

53:04

Fredrik Öst & Erik Kockum Today on Obsessed Show, I’m excited to chat with the founders of creative agency, SNASK, Fredrik Öst & Erik Kockum. "Freddie" was adopted from South Korea and raised in Northern Sweden after being found outside a police station. Erik is a confused and misunderstood misfit genius who believes that the feeling of freedom and…

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169 - The Anti-Architect on reinventing a 100-Year-Old Firm 52:42

3+ y ago52:42

52:42

Today on Obsessed Show, I’m excited to chat with the president and co-owner of NYC tech-first architecture and design firm Mancini Duffy, Christian Giordano and co-owner and design principal, Jessica Mann-Amato. Christian has dubbed himself and his podcast "The Anti-Architect" and I’m excited to dig into that statement alone…and learn more about th…

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Talking Crypto and NFT with Visionnaire | Passion Behind The Art 174 37:31

3+ y ago37:31

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LEARN MORE ABOUT Visionnaire: https://www.vsnaire.com Fly Teddie Project: ► https://www.flyteddie.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/dpcreates TWITTER: https://twitter.com/dpcreates SUPPORT THE SHOW!I would love to hear from you. Take a picture of the episode you're listening to and tag the podcast on Instagram or Twitter at @dpcreates, #pbtashow…

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Talking Crypto and NFT with Scotty Russell from Perspective Collective | Passion Behind The Art 173 40:20

3+ y ago40:20

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LEARN MORE ABOUT Scotty Russell: https://www.perspective-collective.com Fly Teddie Project: ► https://www.flyteddie.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/dpcreates TWITTER:: https://twitter.com/dpcreates SUPPORT THE SHOW! I would love to hear from you. Take a picture of the episode you're listening to and tag the podcast on Instagram or Twitter at @…

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Sarah Kaufmann, Model and Actress from ABC's "The Goldbergs" | Passion Behind The Art Show 172 28:20

3+ y ago28:20

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LEARN MORE ABOUT SARAH KAUFMANN: https://www.instagram.com/sarahkaufmannofficial https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11279227 THIS WEEK'S EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU FLY TEDDIE: ► https://www.flyteddie.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/dpcreates TWITTER:: https://twitter.com/dpcreates SUPPORT THE SHOW! I would love to hear from you. Take a picture of the …

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168 - Hosting HGTV and Designing for #Vanlife 48:25

3+ y ago48:25

48:25

Today on Obsessed Show I'm chatting with interior designer, writer, and TV personality, Kimberley Seldon. Based in Los Angeles and Toronto, she founded Kimberley Seldon Design Group in 1991. Kimberley is also the Founder of Business of Design - an online learning platform for independent designers, as well as a recurring on-air design expert for Ci…

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Ian Allen, actor from Shaping David | Passion Behind the Art 171 38:00

3+ y ago38:00

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LEARN MORE ABOUT IAN ALLEN: https://www.shapingdavid.com https://eminentworship.org https://www.facebook.com/eminentworship THIS WEEK'S EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ANCHOR: ► https://www.flyteddie.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/dpcreates TWITTER:: https://twitter.com/dpcreates SUPPORT THE SHOW! I would love to hear from you. Take a picture of…

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Servando Sanchez, Creative Director at Regex SEO, talks about SEO and the business of web design 10:32

3+ y ago10:32

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This week we speak with Servando Sanchez, Creative Director at Regex, SEO talks about SEO, web design, and what it takes to be a self-made designer in our industry. We also looked at his early beginnings with MySpace and how that grew into a real job. About the hosts Mustafa Kurtuldu is a UX lead on install-ability on Chrome and Design Advocate at …

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167 - Blu Dot 47:31

3+ y ago47:31

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Today on Obsessed Show I'm chatting with the founders of modern home furnishings and design brand, Blu Dot: John Christakos & Maurice Blanks. Based in Minneapolis, Blu Dot has 12 locations across the US (with new stores in Miami, San Francisco, and more on the way). You may know Blu Dot from their gorgeous mod pieces that are all over Instagram, or…

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James Sommerville, ex VP Coca-Cola, speaks about setting up the agency Attik& designing the Love can and Known Unknown 43:11

3+ y ago43:11

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James is the Founder and Chief Designer of Known Unknown, a global design community. James is a brand design and marketing aficionado. As former VP of Global Design for The Coca-Cola Company, James has spoken at 200+ events in 30 countries about design, brand strategy, entrepreneurship and company culture. Those also happen to be 4 of the most requ…

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NFT Deep Dive with Anderson Bluu | Passion Behind The Art 170 1:18:03

3+ y ago1:18:03

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LEARN MORE ABOUT ANDERSON BLUU: https://bluudreams.com https://www.instagram.com/anderson_bluu Fly Teddie NFT Project: ► https://www.flyteddie.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/dpcreates TWITTER:: https://twitter.com/dpcreates SUPPORT THE SHOW! I would love to hear from you. Take a picture of the episode you're listening to and tag the podcast o…

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Welcome to the MetaVerse, what is it and why is Facebook doing it? 28:28

3+ y ago28:28

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Facebook has gone all Meta, but what does this mean for the company and how does its brand connect Facebook's other products? Listen to this episode to learn more. https://www.inputmag.com/culture/facebooks-new-name-is-meta About the hosts Mustafa Kurtuldu is a UX lead on install-ability on Chrome and Design Advocate at Google. His skills include u…

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166 - A/J JACKSON - SAINT MOTEL & AVIEW EYEWEAR 48:21

3+ y ago48:21

48:21

Today on Obsessed Show, we’re continuing an unexpected trend of interviewing another lead singer. Today I’m chatting with A/J Jackson; songwriter, director, and perhaps best known as the lead singer of the international platinum-selling rock band Saint Motel… they’ve played Coachella and toured with Imagine Dragons, but imagine my surprise that the…

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Apples $19 polish cloth and Salt Bae's $1500 steak, genuis or ridiculous? 27:41

3+ y ago27:41

27:41

This week we are covering the Apple launch event, the good, the bad and the downright silly. We also ask if a $19 polish cloth is a branding marvel or just plain ridiculous. About the hosts Mustafa Kurtuldu is a UX lead on install-ability on Chrome and Design Advocate at Google. His skills include user research, interviews, surveys, usability revie…

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Talking NFTs with Pyrilis | Passion Behind The Art 169 46:35

3+ y ago46:35

46:35

LEARN MORE ABOUT Pyrilis: https://twitter.com/diepyrilisdie NEW Project: https://www.flyteddie.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/dpcreates TWITTER:: https://twitter.com/dpcreates SUPPORT THE SHOW! I would love to hear from you. Take a picture of the episode you're listening to and tag the podcast on Instagram or Twitter at @dpcreates, #pbtashow …

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What are super apps, and why have they taken Asia by storm? 31:52

3+ y ago31:52

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In this episode, we look at super apps, which is an app that includes many functions all rolled into one—for example, having your streaming service, food delivery, and payments app collected together. Some popular ones include China's WeChat and AliPay, India's Paytm, Singapore's Grab, Indonesia's GoTo, Vietnam's Zalo, and South Korea's Kakao. But …

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What makes a great UX portfolio, Top 21 UX Designer Portfolio Websites in 2021. 40:44

3+ y ago40:44

40:44

This week Ryan and Mustafa look at UX portfolios and take a look at some of the best of 2021. They also cover tips on what to focus on and how you can scale your skillset. Top 21 UX Designer Portfolio Websites in 2021 https://www.casestudy.club/journal/ux-designer-portfolio Sites reviewed http://www.jonathanpatterson.com/ http://lifeofpai.com/ http…

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165 - They Might Be Giants - John Flansburgh 1:13:18

3+ y ago1:13:18

1:13:18

Today on Obsessed Show I’m honored to be chatting with John Flansburgh, ½ of the dynamic duo that is They Might Be Giants. As you can only imagine my response when I received the email… “Hey, this is John F. from TMBG, and we’d like to share our Book with you in hopes that we can figure out a chat on your podcast.” Well spoiler alert, I was pretty …

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How to run an effective design sprint or UX workshop 35:36

3+ y ago35:36

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The sprint is a five-day process for answering critical business questions through design, prototyping, and testing ideas with customers. Developed at GV, it’s a “greatest hits” of business strategy, innovation, behavior science, design thinking, and more—packaged into a battle-tested process that any team can use. See the GV site for more details:…

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How to make your UX design resume standout and top design interview tips 34:00

3+ y ago34:00

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This week we cover tips and tricks on excellent UX design CVs, looking at some brilliant examples of a designer who designed their resume to look like Spotify when applying for a job there. We cover customization, format and also go into things to look for in a job interview. About the hosts Mustafa Kurtuldu is a UX lead on install-ability on Chrom…

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David Martin - How to build a successful web design business, UX audits, and UX hacks to consider 47:55

3+ y ago47:55

47:55

David Martin is obsessed with websites. Making them functional. Making them beautiful. Making them fast. But most importantly, making them profitable for the people who run them. After nearly a decade building online businesses for others, he founded UXHACKS - a consultancy that builds and optimizes websites to maximize their traffic's potential an…

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