Best Ux Files Podcasts (2025)

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Content without Compromise – Inside the M-Files & Microsoft Alliance 47:43

5d ago47:43

47:43

Polaris is a production of Synozur – the transformation company. Synozur reimagines business for our clients, navigating the complexities of transformation and strategy with ease. In this episode of Polaris, Chris McNulty hosts Ryan Barry from M-Files and Ian Story from Microsoft to discuss the evolving landscape of content management, particularly…

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From Lean to Lead – A Consultant-Turned-Owner Story – Damien Lacey 34:51

9d ago34:51

34:51

Polaris is a production of Synozur – the transformation company. Synozur reimagines business for our clients, navigating the complexities of transformation and strategy with ease. In this episode of Polaris, Chris McNulty speaks with Damien Lacey, an expert in operational excellence, about his journey from a consultant to a business owner. They dis…

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The King of Data Migration Magic with Jordan (Uytterhagen) 35:47

15d ago35:47

35:47

Polaris is a production of Synozur – the transformation company. Synozur reimagines business for our clients, navigating the complexities of transformation and strategy with ease. In this episode of Polaris, Chris McNulty speaks with Jordan Uytterhagen, CEO of Cadence Solutions, about the critical role of data migration in the age of AI. They discu…

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UX Marks the Spot – Navigating the Customer Journey with Ginny Delaitre 28:48

20d ago28:48

28:48

Polaris is a production of Synozur – the transformation company. Synozur reimagines business for our clients, navigating the complexities of transformation and strategy with ease. Summary In this episode of Polaris, Chris McNulty interviews Ginny Delaitre, founder of VDS Digital Agency, discussing the critical role of user experience in marketing. …

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Synergy over Silos – the New Age of Knowledge 38:31

27d ago38:31

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Polaris is a production of Synozur – the transformation company. Synozur reimagines business for our clients, navigating the complexities of transformation and strategy with ease. In this conversation, Chris McNulty and Gabriel Karawani discuss the challenges of fragmented information in digital workplaces and the introduction of Atlas, a knowledge…

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Two Miles High and Rising - Kelly Schuknecht 35:34

1M ago35:34

35:34

Polaris is a production of Synozur – the transformation company. Synozur reimagines business for our clients, navigating the complexities of transformation and strategy with ease. In this episode of Polaris, Chris McNulty speaks with Kelly Schuknecht, CEO of Two-Mile-High Marketing, about the importance of thought leadership in marketing. They disc…

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The Introvert’s Guide to Influence - Crissy Conner 34:45

2M ago34:45

34:45

Polaris is a production of Synozur – the transformation company. Synozur reimagines business for our clients, navigating the complexities of transformation and strategy with ease. In this episode of Polaris, Chris McNulty speaks with Crissy Conner, founder of the Visible CEO movement, about the complexities of developing leadership careers for wome…

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Building Delight: Inside Microsoft Product Management 41:26

2M ago41:26

41:26

Polaris is a production of Synozur – the transformation company. Synozur reimagines business for our clients, navigating the complexities of transformation and strategy with ease. In this episode of Polaris, Chris McNulty speaks with Sean Squires, Principal Product Manager at Microsoft, about the evolving landscape of software development, particul…

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Not Too Big, Not Too Small – TechCon is Just Right - David Wilhelm 30:21

2M ago30:21

30:21

Polaris is a production of Synozur – the transformation company. Synozur reimagines business for our clients, navigating the complexities of transformation and strategy with ease. Summary In this conversation, Chris McNulty and David Wilhelm discuss the challenges of AI adoption in enterprises, emphasizing the importance of training and expertise. …

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Bots to Books to Bucks – The AI Revenue Flywheel - Zack Zeller 41:37

3M ago41:37

41:37

Generative AI is reshaping the business world by accelerating sales and customer engagement. In this episode of Polaris, Zack Zeller shares how thought leadership and engaging content can fuel the AI-powered revenue flywheel. From practical frameworks to emotional resonance in marketing, Zack explores how AI can amplify authenticity, streamline con…

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The Wonderful World of Mark Kashman 43:29

3M ago43:29

43:29

Polaris is a production of Synozur – the transformation company. Synozur reimagines business for our clients, navigating the complexities of transformation and strategy with ease. Summary In this episode of Polaris, Mark Kashman and Chris McNulty explore the evolution of the Microsoft 365 community, emphasizing the importance of personal engagement…

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Strategy Unplugged: Dialogues with Dr. John Hillen 47:22

4M ago47:22

47:22

Polaris is a production of Synozur – the transformation company. Synozur reimagines business for our clients, navigating the complexities of transformation and strategy with ease. In this episode of Polaris, Chris McNulty engages with Dr. John Hillen, author of 'The Strategy Dialogues', to explore the complexities of business strategy. They discuss…

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Transform the Future at The M365 Community Conference - Jeff Teper 41:40

4M ago41:40

41:40

Join us as Jeff Teper and Karuana Gatimu discuss how to transform your future at the Microsoft 365 Community Conference (“M365CC”), highlighting key innovations and offering insights into what attendees can expect at this year's event. Polaris is a production of Synozur – the transformation company. Synozur reimagines business for our clients, navi…

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The Productivity Paradox: Handling More with Less - Mr. Productivity 39:47

4M ago39:47

39:47

Polaris is a production of Synozur – the transformation company. We reimagine business for our clients, navigating the complexities of transformation and strategy with ease. In this episode, Mark Struczewski, known as Mr. Productivity, discusses the challenges of maintaining focus in a world filled with distractions, particularly the impact of atte…

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AI Realities: More Than Meets the Avatar - Michael Cutajar 34:24

4M ago34:24

34:24

Polaris is a production of Synozur – the transformation company, navigating the complexities of strategy and planning with ease. In this conversation, Chris McNulty and Michael Cutajar explore the transformative potential of AI-powered interactive avatars in business. Michael is the CEO and founder of InteractiveAvatars.AI. They discuss the current…

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Project Runway: The Path to Delivery Excellence with Michelle Boyd 38:44

5M ago38:44

38:44

In this episode of Polaris, Chris McNulty and Michelle Boyd discuss the importance of delivery excellence in project management. They explore the definitions of projects and delivery management, common misconceptions, and the significance of methodologies like Agile and Waterfall. The conversation highlights the role of kickoff meetings, tools, and…

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“So A Lawyer Walks Into a Podcast Studio” with Dennis Meador 36:58

5M ago36:58

36:58

Polaris is a production of Synozur - an advisory agency focused on transforming business for our clients, navigating the complexities of transformation and strategic planning with ease. In our latest episode of Polaris, we sit down with Dennis Meador, CEO of the Legal Podcast Network. Dennis has a front-row seat for the evolution of modern marketin…

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AI and the Digital Workplace with Ed Rogers from Akumina and Michelle Caldwell 15:47

5M ago15:47

15:47

Polaris is a production of Synozur - an advisory agency focused on transforming business for our clients, navigating the complexities of transformation and strategic planning with ease. Welcome to a special episode of Polaris Pulse, where we’re joined by Ed Rogers of Akumina and Michelle Caldwell to explore the transformative impact of AI on digita…

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Digital Workplaces in 2025 - Ed Rogers and Michelle Caldwell 37:58

6M ago37:58

37:58

Polaris is a production of Synozur - an advisory agency focused on transforming business for our clients, navigating the complexities of transformation and strategic planning with ease. In this episode of Polaris, Chris McNulty is joined by Ed Rogers (CEO of Akumina) and Michelle Caldwell (CEO of Synozur) to explore the evolving landscape of digita…

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AI Predictions for 2025 - Chris McNulty 14:44

6M ago14:44

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In this episode of Polaris, Chris McNulty shares predictions for AI in 2025. He shares insights on the wide-scale adoption of AI, its impact on the workforce, and the rising trends in AI technology. Tune in to hear Chris' predictions about Omni AI, sustainable green AI, workforce disruptions, the rise of personal knowledge chatbots – and even Super…

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Fractional CxOs Get Our Undivided Attention - Michelle Caldwell 32:37

6M ago32:37

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In this episode of Polaris, Chris McNulty and Michelle Caldwell discuss the emerging trend of fractional leadership, particularly the role of fractional CxOs. They explore the reasons behind the rise of these roles, including the impact of the pandemic, the mass resignation trend, and the increasing acceptance of remote work. Michelle shares insigh…

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Holiday Reflections from Synozur: A Dynamic 2024 37:08

8M ago37:08

37:08

In this special holiday episode of Polaris, guests from Synozur reflect on the past year, discussing significant events, innovations in technology, and personal highlights. They explore the impact of AI on businesses and the community, share memorable pop culture moments, and make predictions for 2025, emphasizing the importance of adapting to chan…

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Company Operating Systems - CoS it's Thanksgiving - Matt Shaffer 41:13

8M ago41:13

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In the latest episode of Polaris, Matt Shaffer delves into the concept of Company Operating Systems (CoS), exploring its framework, key components, and the importance of documentation and communication in achieving business goals. We discuss the distinction between strategic and operational focuses, the difference between strategy and planning, and…

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CIAO means goodbye, but say hello to the CAIO - Andrew Borg 46:49

10M ago46:49

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Today we examine the emerging role of the Chief AI Officer (CAIO) and its growing importance within organizations. While the CAIO may not be necessary in every company, particularly those in the early stages of AI adoption, their role becomes increasingly vital as AI adoption matures. We outline the key responsibilities and benefits of a CAIO, incl…

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CIAO means goodbye, but say hello to the CAIO - Preview 13:32

10M ago13:32

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Today we examine the emerging role of the Chief AI Officer (CAIO) and its growing importance within organizations. While the CAIO may not be necessary in every company, particularly those in the early stages of AI adoption, their role becomes increasingly vital as AI adoption matures. We outline the key responsibilities and benefits of a CAIO, incl…

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Sneak Peek into Figma files of top designers for FREE 1:17

1y ago1:17

1:17

Here's the stellar lineup of companies and designers featured in Sneak Peek season 1: - Henry Modisett from Perplexity - Cecilia Uhr from Bezi - Dion Chooi from LottieFiles - Loren Baxter from Felt - Darshan Gajara from Hygraph - Charlota Kolář Blunárová from WE3 🫣 Sneak Peek into Figma Files of top designers for FREE: https://www.sneakpeek.design/…

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Harmonising Business and Creativity in Product Leadership 1:22:26

1+ y ago1:22:26

1:22:26

Have you ever wondered how product managers turn chaos into a symphony? Our latest episode, featuring the perspicacious Simon Berry who shines a light on the crucial role these maestros play in harmonizing user needs with project realities. From the stormy beginnings of a product's life to its standing ovation in the market, we chat about everythin…

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Designing for AI 38:36

1+ y ago38:36

38:36

🧠 WHAT WILL YOU LEARN IN THIS INTERVIEW? 1. Challenges of designing for AI 2. How to get a job as an AI Designer 📢 WHY IS HENRY MODISETT A ROCKSTAR? Henry Modisett is the Head of Design at Perplexity AI. Previously he worked as a designer at Quora and Google. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Interview trailer (01:39 )Why designers should not use Dribble for d…

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Designing the Facebook Like Button 53:29

1+ y ago53:29

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🧠 WHAT WILL YOU LEARN IN THIS INTERVIEW? 1. How the iconic Facebook like button was designed? 2. How a designer invested early in startups like Figma, Framer and Diagram? 📢 WHY IS SOLEIO CUERVO A ROCKSTAR? Soleio Cuervo is a software designer turned investor. He led early design efforts at Facebook, Messenger, then Dropbox. Now he invests in extrao…

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AI and UX | The UX Designer's Guide to AI 45:32

2y ago45:32

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In this episode of "Faster Horses," the hosts, Paul and Mark, delve into the world of AI and UX. They discuss how AI has become increasingly prevalent in various industries and platforms, with a particular focus on social media. Paul shares their experience in creating their own AI tool, GhostPosts.ai, with the aims to assist users in generating be…

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Transitioning from Design Manager to IC Designer 37:43

2y ago37:43

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🧠 WHAT WILL YOU LEARN IN THIS INTERVIEW? 1. How to transition from a Design Manager to IC Designer 2. Why Design Managers make great IC designers 📢 WHY IS MAHEEN SOHAIL A ROCKSTAR? Maheen Sohail is a Staff Product Design Lead at Meta focused on building Generative AI experiences. As a former Design manager, Maheen has experience managing large desi…

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Spatial Design is the Future 31:49

2y ago31:49

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🧠 WHAT WILL YOU LEARN IN THIS INTERVIEW? 1. Why the future of product design is 3D and not 2D 2. How to find startup ideas while working at FAANG/MAMA 📢 WHY IS JULIAN PARK A ROCKSTAR? Julian Park is the co-founder and CEO at Bezi, a collaborative spatial design tool. Built on the web, Bezel enables design teams to easily turn concepts into 3D desig…

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The Ultimate Guide for Investing in Startups as a Designer 43:05

2y ago43:05

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📢 WHY IS DANIEL SCRIVNER A ROCKSTAR? Daniel is the Head of Design at Class Dojo and General Partner at VC firm Ligature. 🔥 ARE YOU A FOUNDER LOOKING TO PARTNER WITH A DESIGN-FOCUSED VC FIRM? Check out Ligature - https://www.ligature.vc/ INTERVIEW VIDEO: https://youtu.be/8q4PEh8uSK8 ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A KICKASS RESEARCH WORKSPACE FOR YOUR TEAM? Che…

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Why Designers Need to Learn About Business 35:45

2y ago35:45

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Om is a designer by profession and entrepreneur by aspiration. Today, he's the Director of Product design at DISQO by day and CEO, co-founder of Personify by night. INTERVIEW VIDEO: https://youtu.be/asEjJAov3nU ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A KICKASS RESEARCH WORKSPACE FOR YOUR TEAM? Check out Personify - https://personifyhq.com/ CONNECT WITH OM SUTHAR Linke…

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Mistakes First Time Design Managers Make - Kyle Turman (Director of Product Design @ Retool) 53:16

2+ y ago53:16

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Kyle Turman is the the Director of Product Design at Retool and previously led design teams at Slack, Dropbox, and Etsy. He is a world wide web mad scientist who designs software work a bit better for people and tries to help people work a bit better together. INTERVIEW VIDEO: https://youtu.be/CPnSHrk9e6U CONNECT WITH KYLE TURMAN LinkedIn -https://…

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Taking a Sabbatical - Ben Huggins (Design @ Retool) 36:22

2+ y ago36:22

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Ben Huggins is a Product Designer at Retool. He’s spent his career applying fresh thinking to stale problems and he’s gotten the chance to do this with concepts like software development at Retool, HR at Humu, TV at YouTube and thermostats at Nest. He also serves on the board for the graduate UX program at Bentley University and spends free time ex…

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Transition from Graphic Design to UX - Colton Schweitzer, Ludovic Delmas (Cofounders at Kickass UX) 47:16

2+ y ago47:16

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Colton Schweitzer and Ludovic Delmas are the cofounders of Kickass UX which helps creatives build a kickass UX skillset and supercharge their careers. Previously, Colton worked before in the enterprise design space while Ludovic was a senior designer at Smartsheet. INTERVIEW VIDEO: https://youtu.be/KI8kcRcqAu8 ARE YOU LOOKING TO GROW YOUR UX SKILLS…

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Design Exec Role Sneak Peek - Gordon Ching (Founder @ Design Executive Council) 40:08

2+ y ago40:08

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Gordon Ching is the founder of Design Executive Council (DEC) building the network dedicated to advancing the design executive profession in Silicon Valley and beyond. Through the DEC, Gordon is partnering with chief design officers and design executives of the world’s most successful public companies and venture-backed startups to advance the rela…

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Leveling Up as a Founding Designer - Jared Erondu (VP of Design at Lattice) 53:27

2+ y ago53:27

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Jared Erondu is a design & product leader, investor, and advisor. He's currently the GM of Performance and VP of Design at Lattice. Before Lattice, Jared led design at Teespring and was an early designer at both Obvious Corp and Omada Health. He's also founded two companies and consulted for others like Y Combinator, MIT Media Lab, Google, Front, a…

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Becoming T-shaped Designer - Joshua Philippe (Head of Design @ Strike) 36:41

2+ y ago36:41

36:41

Joshua Philippe is the Head of Design at Strike, a service that leverages Bitcoin’s open payment network to offer users the first global peer-to-peer payments app and a novel bitcoin-native neobanking experience. He has spent a decade working with clients like Apple, Dolby, Chevrolet, Intel, Lincoln Jaguar Land Rover, Stanford Health, Steinway & So…

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Designing Authentic Relationships - Mindaugas Petrutis (CEO @ Coho) 38:50

2+ y ago38:50

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Mindaugas Petrutis builds relationships, connects the dots between humans, systems, problems and simplifies complex ideas. Often mistaken for a designer. He is currently the CEO at Coho which is The Direct To Experience ™️ Learning Network for professional growth. INTERVIEW VIDEO: https://youtu.be/wgIaGMa-Dw8 ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A HIGHLY CURATED DE…

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Becoming Design Partner at VC Firm - Jeff Veen (Design Partner @ True Ventures) 1:02:04

2+ y ago1:02:04

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Jeff Veen is design partner and head of platform at True Ventures. He brings his design and product experience, management skills of large-scale programs, and common sense knowledge of being a founder to the mission and initiatives of True’s Founder Platform. Jeff was the vice president of design at Adobe after the company acquired Typekit, the sta…

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How to Get Promoted as Designer - Lily Konings (Product Design Manager @ Instagram) 53:50

2+ y ago53:50

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Lily Konings is a Product Design Manager at Instagram with previous roles at Messenger, AngelList, and IBM Watson. She is also an avid startup advisor, helping founders build 0→1 products and scale their design team. Lily is passionate about helping people advance their career, most notably by writing her advice column newsletter called Welcome Des…

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Breaking Into Design Ops - Adam Fry Pierce (Chief of Staff @ Google) 57:39

3y ago57:39

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Adam Fry-Pierce is a career long community builder and design operator. He is currently the Chief of Staff at Google where he manages strategic programs for Google's UX leadership. Previously he was leading DesignOps at DocuSign, and involved in Design Education programs at InVision. Adam has a non-linear career and has had multiple businesses over…

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Growing a Bootstrapped Design Business - Ran Segall (CEO @ Flux Academy) 33:37

3y ago33:37

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Ran Segall is the founder and CEO of Flux Academy. INTERVIEW VIDEO: https://youtu.be/1APN2MHdxnY ARE YOU LOOKING TO LEARN THE ART & BUSINESS OF WEB DESIGN? Check out Flux Academy - https://www.flux-academy.com/ CONNECT WITH RAN SEGALL Twitter - https://twitter.com/ransegall Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ransegall/ LinkedIn - https://www.lin…

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Is a design system a product? 1:32:38

3y ago1:32:38

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It seems that people are very often confusing a Design System with a component library. The differences are nuanced, drawing the line between those two will be hard, and there’s no right or wrong — but maybe this story might help us understand those differences a little bit better, and maybe it will help us understand the effort it takes to build a…

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Designer's Path to Becoming CEO - Murat Mutlu (CEO @ Marvel) 1:03:10

3y ago1:03:10

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Murat Mutlu is the cofounder & CEO of the design platform Marvel and research platform Ballpark. INTERVIEW VIDEO: https://youtu.be/iXv4tqlL6vc ARE YOU LOOKING TO JOIN A ROCKETSHIP STARTUP IN THE DESIGN SPACE? Check out Careers at Marvel - https://marvelapp.com/about-us#openpositions CONNECT WITH MURAT MUTLU Twitter - https://twitter.com/mutlu82 Lin…

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Designing Company Culture - Pieter Omvlee & Emanuel Sa (Cofounders @ Sketch) 52:36

3y ago52:36

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Pieter Omvlee & Emanuel Sa are cofounders of Sketch. By trade Pieter is a developer while Emanuel is a designer. INTERVIEW VIDEO: https://youtu.be/7SFix4Sakt8 ARE YOU LOOKING TO JOIN A ROCKETSHIP STARTUP IN THE DESIGN SPACE? Check out Careers at Sketch - https://www.sketch.com/careers/ CONNECT WITH PIETER & EMANUEL Twitter - https://twitter.com/pie…

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What should go into a design system? 1:12:22

3y ago1:12:22

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Design systems have become a key part of user experience, design and development, but what should it consist of? We have a good old poke around, question atomic design, figure out audiences and how to effectively communicate what the core concept of design systems are, why we use them and is Brad Frost right. Should print and digital guidelines fit…

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Design Language vs Tone of Voice 1:08:06

3y ago1:08:06

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So what’s the difference between design language and tone of voice? Where are the boundaries between the tone of voice and design language, and who leads the strategy of these? Are they interchangeable? In literature, the Tone of Voice refers to the author’s feelings towards the subject, as expressed through the writing itself. Writing for the web …

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