Liftoff by Bottle Rocket: Recent Episodes
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Brought to you by Bottle Rocket, ‘Liftoff’ is a podcast about experience. We talk business transformation, product growth, leadership and everything in between. It’s about real people, real advice and real conversations that lead to actionable insights for your business. Bringing together years of strategy and design experience, co-hosts Tony Daussat and Peter Klayman highlight the challenges facing today’s business professionals. Featuring conversations with other professionals, Tony and Peter discuss physical, digital and human experiences and the role they play in our lives. Liftoff was born as an evolution and extension of the podcast, Experience Design with Tony Daussat.
This week marks a very special episode for Liftoff. Join Peter and Tony for some big announcements, our Summer retrospect, and a look into the future.
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Our guests today are Will Coleman and Jonathan Campos, the founding CEO and CTO of Alto.
Alto has created a product and service company in a space dominated by tech platforms. They offer members safe, predictable, and professional on-demand rides—where user set the vibe.
As founders life and business get complicated. As non-founders, we can also agree. So how do you balance the two? And how do you balance… the balance?
Check out Alto: https://www.ridealto.com/
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Our guest today is Michael Stutts, a Transformation-Driven Leader with a focus on all things Customer - how they make selections, how to reach them, and how to profitably turn transactional relationships into true loyalty.
He’s also a cool cat we’ve had the pleasure of partnering with in the past.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelstutts/
Email Michael: michaelstutts@gmail.com
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Adam Greco is a Product Evangelist @ Amplitude, helping teams build better products through workshops, blogs, videos etc. Speaking of blogs… He’s written over 200 blog posts related to Adobe Analytics and as an analytics industry veteran, he authored the definitive book on Adobe Analytics. And in 2020, our guest founded the Search Discovery Education Community (SDEC) to provide free digital analytics education to the masses.
Play the Monte Hall game: https://math.andyou.com/tools/montyhallsimulator/montysim.htm
Connect with Adam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamgreco/
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Our guest this week is Doina Harris. She is the Chief Product Officer at Simon Data where she drives continuous improvement of the Simon Platform. For those that don’t know, Simon is a customer data platform that helps organizations unlock the power of customer data and put it to good use. Prior to joining Simon, she had multiple roles at Google and App Nexus. She’s passionate about all things technology and advertising and has scaled multiple organizations and Business units.
Connect with Doina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doina-harris-28b22a/
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Tim Duncan is a technology and growth thought leader specializing in creating and managing growth programs that combine data analysis, product ideation and hypothesis testing to optimize customer experiences and expand revenue. He is also a colleague of ours!
Follow Tim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-duncan1/
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Tristan Pelloux decided after over 5 years in Corporate Strategy at Virgin Money UK in London, to launch Strategwhy to provide independent guidance and advice to business leaders and founders across the world. He is also the Founder and Chief Pencil Officer at Fintech Review, where he writes about a range of topics around business, finance, economics.
Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristanpelloux/
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Our guest this week is Harini Gokul.
With a 20-year history of progressive leadership roles at Microsoft, Amazon and IBM, our guest has built, grown, and scaled cloud businesses, and served as a key force in helping drive cloud strategy, adoption, and enablement on a worldwide basis for customers, ranging from Fortune 500 enterprises to startups. In addition to her primary focus on customer success and go-to-market strategy, she has led numerous policies, programs, and outreach efforts aimed at building trust in the cloud and addressing data privacy, ethics, and security challenges associated with these emerging technologies.
Engage with Harini on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harini-gokul/
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Richard Thalheimer is a bestselling author and visionary businessman with an unprecedented talent for knowing what products consumers will clamor for—that’s how he Founded and led The Shaper Image to success during his 30 years as CEO. That talent is also what led him to invest in Tesla when he first learned of the company back in the early 2000s—when Tesla stock was trading at about $10 per share.
Learn more about Richard Thalheimer and get his book here: https://www.richardthalheimer.com/-
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Our guest today is Will Rush, the CEO & Founder of Stack, a crypto investing platform designed to make modern finance approachable to teens. Built at the cross-section of video game culture and financial education, Stack is reshaping an entire generation’s approach to digital assets, NFT’s, and blockchain tech.
Discover more about Stack: trystack.io
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Chase J Thompson is the CEO and co-founder of Arena, and began his career working in emerging markets selling consulting projects and services in the Caribbean, Middle East, and Southeast Asia. In 2010, he founded his own consultancy firm called The Prospect Group, which he actually stepped away from in 2014 to scratch his newest itch: Crypto… which—was just the beginning.
Follow Chase on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasejthompson/
Check out Arena: https://arena.gl/
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From college dropout to Head of Design at Square and Digit, to General Partner at Stratos and a Mighty Fund...Daniel Scrivner’s path to success has been anything but typical.
Learn more about Daniel: https://www.danielscrivner.com/
Connect with Daniel: https://twitter.com/danielscrivner/
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It's that time of year when we are given the opportunity to reflect on the tailwinds and look toward the headwinds. Join Tony and Peter as they round out the year one-on-one.
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Our guest this week is Eli Harris, a Forbe’s 30 under 30 Entrepreneur, driven by an unwavering work ethic and desire to change the world for the better, he’s worked for leading hi-tech companies around the world and launched two successful startups. Now as President and co-founder of R-Zero, he’s taking on his most ambitious challenge yet: tackling the transmission of pathogens in the COVID-19 era and beyond.
Check out R-Zero: https://rzero.com/
Connect with Eli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eli-harris-6a262164/
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Our guest today is Chris HUll, the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Otus, a Chicago-based edtech company serving 160 unique school districts with over 1,000,000 monthly users and has grown revenue by 300% annually.
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Our guest today is the Global CEO of Ogilvy Experience. He is passionate about all things “experience” and has a great lens as to how the world of digital is evolving and how large enterprises are adapting to that change. Prior to Ogilvy Experience, he was a Partner in the Marketing & Sales Practice at McKinsey & Co., and prior to that, was a Managing Director and Practice Leader at Deloitte Digital.
Connect with Steve and Ogilvy Experience:Steve's LinkedIn
OgilvyExperience website-
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Pilar McDonald and Lola McAllister are the founders of Project Matriarchs—An organization working to provide meaningful virtual childcare support to working mothers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Find out more about Project Matriarchs: Here
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Our guest today is Dr. Jeffery Magee. He has been called one of today's leading "Leadership & Marketing Strategists." He works with C-Suite, Business Leaders, Military Generals & CEO2CEO Peer Groups across America and is the Author of more than 20 books, three college graduate management text books, four best sellers, and is the Publisher of P360 Magazine, former Co-Host of the national business entrepreneur program on Catalyst Business Radio, and a Human Capital Developer.
Discover more:
https://www.jeffreymagee.com/
https://professionalperformancemagazine.com/
Follow Jeffrey on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjeffspeaks/
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Brant Cooper is the New York Times bestselling author of ‘The Lean Entrepreneur’ and CEO of Moves the Needle. With over two decades of expertise helping companies bring innovative products to market, he blends agile, design thinking, and lean methodologies to ignite entrepreneurial action within large organizations.
Get his new book, ‘Disruption Proof’! https://brantcooper.com/
How to be “Disruption Proof”
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Our guest today is Brendan Kiernan, the CEO and co-founder of Hēlō, a studio creating moving experiences that connect brands with their consumers by bringing together the best in creative strategy, storytelling, production, and event design. Their list of awards is nearly endless, including, in just within their first 3 years of business winning 13 Cannes Lions.
HELO creates moving experiences that connect brands with their consumers by bringing together the best in creative strategy, storytelling, production, and event design. They've worked with top brands to include Amazon Studios, Hulu, Comcast, Budlight, and Santander.
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Our guest this week is Eddy Badrina, the CEO of Eden Green Technology. A socially responsible company that provides food security and jobs in low-income neighborhoods. He is also a board member at Seed Effect, the micro-lending non-profit focused on fostering economic stability in the South Sudan and Uganda.
Before shifting his primary focus to human service and food security, our guest co-founded BuzzShift and served as their president for over 11 years.
Check out Eden Green Technology: https://www.edengreen.com/
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Our guest today is Bryan Clayton: the CEO and co-founder of GreenPal an online marketplace that connects homeowners with local lawn care professionals. GreenPal has been called the “Uber for lawn care” by Entrepreneur magazine and has over 200,000 active users and doing 20m a year in sales.
He also founded Peachtree Inc. one of the largest landscaping companies in the state of Tennessee growing it to over $10 million a year in annual revenue before it was acquired by Lusa holdings in 2013.
Check out GreenPal: https://www.yourgreenpal.com/
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Terri Casterton is a growth, product and healthcare specialist with over 15 years in the healthcare space. Most recently she had served as Senior Director of Innovation and Virtual Health at SCL Health. Terri is a a master facilitator, thought leader, celebrated speaker and of course we’re most excited to mention, she is now the Director of Product and Strategy for our Healthcare practice here at Bottle Rocket. -
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Welcome back to LIFTOFF by Bottle Rocket.
This week is different for us...because we have no guest. This episode is all Peter and Tony. Join us as we riff on a post-pandemic life, working from home forever, and the impact this year has had on our lives both professionally and personally.
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Our guest this week is Gail Seanor, an award winning marketing and technology executive with a long history of innovative digital transformation initiatives. She has successfully developed and implemented comprehensive marketing strategies to drive brand recognition, cultivate strong business partnerships, increase revenue, and grow profits time and time again.
Check out BBI: https://www.bloominbrands.com/
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Our guest this episode is Nick Jankel. A best-selling author and transformation teacher with a Triple First from Cambridge University in medicine and philosophy.
He has lectured at Yale & Oxford, advised the UK’s Prime Minister and has led personal development, leadership, and coaching programs with over 70,000 people—from Shanghai to San Francisco; and has been featured in Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Sunday Time, the Daily Mail and The Guardian.
Grab his book, ‘Now Lead the Change’
Check out his Free Webinars: http://switchonnow.com
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This episode we are joined by the head cheese of Bottle Rocket himself, Calvin Carter.
Calvin has been honored with the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award, Tech Titans, and many others. As the CEO and Founder of Bottle Rocket, he has created a company of 250 Rocketeers in producing more than 500 award-winning experiences (four apps in the Apple iTunes Hall of Fame), setting new standards in connecting people to what they want while transforming how businesses compete and win in the marketplace.
In this episode we discuss the importance of equipping those 250 Rocketeers with the right tools in order to truly do the best work of their lives.
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Our guest today is Bill Flora. He's an award-winning design director and strategist with more than 20 years of experience in leading teams and shipping products.
During his two decades with Microsoft, he led design efforts for Xbox, Windows Media Center, Zune, and Encarta, and was the design force behind Microsoft’s “Metro” design language.
Now-before joining forces with Blink as their Chief Creative Officer, he founded Tectonic, where he worked with some of the world’s leading companies, such as: HBO, Amazon, Beats by Dre, Cisco, Samsung, and NBC among others.
Connect with Bill on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-flora-5894ab5/
Find out more about Blink: https://blinkux.com/
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Join us as we have the privilege of sitting down with a dear friend and former colleague Raphael Akinsipe.
He is a former Googler and current SVP of Marketing and Strategy at HST Pathways. He's on a mission to help others grow, be they companies or individuals. His 3-tiered approach is spot on, and definitely not an episode to miss!
Connect with him on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphael-akinsipe/
Find out more about Liftoff: http://www.bottlerocketstudios.com/liftoff
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Our guest today is Matt Kressy, founding director of the MIT Integrated Design & Management master’s degree, and is an expert in innovation, leadership and product development. As an entrepreneur and founder of Designturn, he has designed, invented, engineered, and manufactured products for startups, Fortune 500 companies, and everything in between.
Since 1999, our guest has co-taught collaborative courses in product design and development at top design and business schools including the MIT Sloan School of Management, Harvard Business School, and the Rhode Island School of Design.
He is also on the founding team of the New England Innovation Academy, the first middle and high school that prepares innovators to shape the world through human-centered design.
Discover more about the academy: neiacademy.org
Find out more about Liftoff: http://www.bottlerocketstudios.com/liftoff
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**Our guest this episode is Youri Bebic. n accomplished Chief Product Officer with deep experience in the FinTech industry. He applies a strong business lens to technology innovation balancing priorities during the development lifecycle.
He leads global product develop for new software service offerings at diebold. Before that he was the Global Head of Product & Innovation at MoneyGram. At Moneygram he oversaw a rapid period of growth with digital transactions growing over 150% annually. Not only is he a great leader, he's a unique individual and avid mountain biker.
We dig into:**
- How to show up and be your authentic self
- Being okay with saying, “I don’t know”
- The importance of trust
- Leading by doing, not just saying
- Attaining true “flow-states”
Connect with Youri on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/youri-bebic-5b50951/
Find out more about Liftoff: Here.
Until next time, friends...stay curious.
Our guest this episode is David Kidder, the NYT Best-Selling author of The Intellectual Devotional, The Startup Playbook featuring exclusive interviews with over 40 of the world's most influential CEOs and founders and New to Big: How Companies Can Create Like Entrepreneurs, Invest Like VCs, and Install a Permanent Operating System for Growth.
He was an early angel investor in AirBnB and SpaceX and remains an angel investor for over 40 startups. And we’re not done! He's also a co-founder of Bionic, which offers proprietary organizational solutions to Fortune 100 companies.
On this episode we dig into:-The difference between leading and managing.
-Getting out of a fixed mindset, and into an adaptable one.
-The 5 lenses that all successful people view the world through.
-The importance of Systems Thinking.
-The truth about the two realities of America that we live in.
…And our very first “Lighting Round”.
Discover more about David Kidder:https://onbionic.com/
https://www.davidskidder.com/
- Find out more about Liftoff: Here.
Until next time, friends...stay curious.
Our guest this week, Jennie Lewis, is the Strategic Services Lead at Airship. Airship (which of course is formerly Urban Airship) is a Customer Engagement Platform that create deeper connections with customers by delivering incredibly relevant, orchestrated messages on any channel.
In this episode we talk:
-Attention
-Attrition
-The need for innovation
-How Might We…
-Create winning customer engagement
Find Jennie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennielew/
Check out Airship: https://www.airship.com/
- Find out more about Liftoff: Here.
Until next time, friends...stay curious.
Our guest this week is Mike Molnar, Managing Partner of the digital and social agency GLOW. He draws on 20 years of experience leading award-winning digital creative efforts across display media, site development, trans-media experiences, games, and social and mobile content—working across teams to develop large scale high-profile campaigns, custom content and digital experiences that generate measurable results and drive value for partners.
On this episode we go to town on topics like:
-People want Innovation but don’t want to commit to innovation.
-Value in innovation beyond just the execution.
-Explosive opportunities in AR Marketing
-Converging the disconnect between CMOs and Technologists.
-As important as it is to be connected, it’s equally important to disconnect
- Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mimolnar/
Check out GLOW: https://weareglow.com/ - Find out more about Liftoff: Here.
Until next time, friends...stay curious.
Ariel Michaeli is the founder and CEO of appFigures. appFigures is the app analytics, optimization, and intelligence choice for top developers, publishers, marketers, and analysts.
On this week’s episode we discuss:-How Analytics Are More Powerful Than Ever
-Parlor
-Quibi
-Growth and Growth Hacking
Discover appFigures: https://appfigures.com/
Ariel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arielmichaeli/
Find out more about Liftoff: Here.
Until next time, friends...stay curious.
We're happy to be joined by Brandon Maenius on Liftoff this week. He is the Director of Digital Health and Marketing at Baylor Scott & White Health.
Which begged the questions:
What is digital health?
How might we use digital solutions to help healthcare?
...and many other thought provoking questions you'll love to dig in to.
Follow Brandon: Here.
- Find out more about Liftoff: Here.
On this episode, we’re joined by Chris Maddern, the co-founder and chief innovation officer at Button. Before Button, he was the Head of Mobile at Venmo, and Co-Founder of AppLaunch.
We dive into themes around:
-Advertising is not the future
-Building better commerce
-Without problems, there is no curiosity
-Creating a grab bag of awesome people
Find out more about Button: usebutton.com
Connect with Chris on Twitter: @chrismaddern
- Find out more about Liftoff: Here.
Today’s guest is Afshin Mehin, the Founder Woke. Wokr supports companies developing new technologies by helping them to express the potential of their work in the most beautiful, meaningful ways possible. Some of their clients include: Neuralink, Amazon, Lulullemon, and Postmates, to name a few.
We do some mind bending this episode as we dig into some themes like:
Are designers fortune tellers?
What is thought interface, and how might we design for it?
How does curiosity win the future?
Find out more about Afshin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/afshin-mehin/
Find out more about Woke here: https://woke.co/
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Find out more about Liftoff: Here.
Business Strategy is more than a buzz-phrase. It’s paramount to getting to where you need to be.
But...
What is business strategy?
How do you build trust?
What is radical transparency?
Why is empathy so important?
Are Business Strategists… sherpas?
This week, Tony plays the audience and interviews (co-host) Peter Klayman and fellow Rocketeer, Peter Bandy—as he seeks to get these questions answered.
Find out more about Liftoff: Here.
Summer Collins is the Associate Vice President of Design and Innovation at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.
In this episode we’ll tap into questions like:
How does health and wellbeing contribute to the way we think about design?
How do you design for an array of communities?
How failure is an intrinsic and inevitable part of the innovation process?
What does it mean to be curious?
Connect with Summer Collins on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SCtheAlchemist
Check out the c1 Innovation Lab: http://c1innovationlab.com/
Find out more about Liftoff: Here.
Our guest this episode is Christian Gani, the Managing Director of Match Marketing Group’s Boulder office, he plays a leading role in creating and shaping consumer experience platforms for brands including Lincoln Motor Company, Progressive Insurance and adidas, to name a few. Our guest is motivated to push the boundaries of the expected when it comes to consumer marketing and is fascinated by how experience, when combined with purpose, can impact the way people feel and ultimately change.
Prior to joining Match in 2010, he worked for luxury brands Lexus and Mercedes-Benz for stints on the client side where he managed marketing and advertising responsibilities across Europe and Canada, respectively.
Tune in as we discuss Experiential Marketing, the evolution of experiential marketing carving a path during Covid and thereafter, limitless and borderless experience--using technology as a tool that can bring the experience directly to the consumer... and much more.
Find Christian Gani on LinkedIn: Here.
Check out Match Marketing Group: Here.
Find out more about Liftoff: Here.
This week we’re joined by the Founder and CEO of strategysprints.com, and host of the Strategy Show Podcast—Mr. Simon Severino.
What do swimming, lasagna, analytics, sprints, and freedom all have to do with each other? Only one way to find out... Tune in and discover why Peter and Tony love this dialog with Simon so much.
Find out more about Strategy Sprints: Here.
Follow Simon Severino on LinkedIn: Here.
Find out more about Liftoff: Here.
Prince Ghuman is a neuro-marketer whose focus is on the ethical applications of neuromarketing in the consumer world.
Together with Matt Johnson, PhD, a neuroscientist whose focus is bridging the gap between science and business., they co-authored the book Blindsight, a book that covers neuromarketing and consumer psychology.
Take the red pill and enjoy this mind bending episode of Liftoff by Bottle Rocket.
Check out the book, Blindsight: Here
Connect with Prince Ghuman: Here
Find out more about Liftoff: Here
This week on Liftoff by Bottle Rocket, Tony and Peter dig into some heavy themes around TikTok, Data, Privacy, and your Data as a Currency.
How much are you willing to trade for your privacy? How much is your data worth to you
TikTok may be a video sharing platform, a social media app, or a way to make fun videos… But actually it’s a rally cry.
Perhaps we need to have a better understanding of the value that our activities across the global digital ecosystem bring to entities.
Is thumbing through 60 second videos worth forfeiting your privacy and data?
**Episode References:
Amazon told employees to delete TikTok from phones, citing security risks, then changed its mind**
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/07/10/amazon-tells-employees-to-delete-tiktok-from-phones-citing-security-risks.html
Redditor who reverse-engineered the TikTok app claims it's a huge data collection scheme
https://www.inputmag.com/tech/redditor-reverse-engineers-tiktok-app-claims-massive-data-collection-scheme
Daily Crunch: TikTok’s CEO resigns
https://techcrunch.com/2020/08/27/daily-crunch-tiktoks-ceo-resigns/
TikTok To Sue Trump Administration Over Ban
https://www.npr.org/2020/08/08/900394707/tiktok-to-sue-trump-administration-over-ban-as-soon-as-tuesday
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Welcome to Liftoff!
Liftoff was born as an evolution and extension of the podcast, Experience Design with Tony Daussat.
Bringing together years of strategy and design experience, co-hosts Tony Daussat and Peter Klayman highlight the challenges facing today’s business professionals. Featuring conversations with other professionals, Tony and Peter discuss physical, digital and human experiences and the role they play in our lives.
In this welcome episode, we get to know our new co-host, Peter Klayman. He leads Bottle Rocket’s business strategy practice and manages a team of analysts that drive strategic business results for their clients. Drawing upon his passionate pursuit of knowledge, Peter is willing to dig deep to any challenge and help our clients identify untapped opportunity. A born conversationalist, he uses his seemingly photographic memory to help our clients chart a path to future success. Passionate about helping businesses grow, Peter brings true passion and excitement to every project, no matter the industry. Known for getting to the heart of whatever is causing friction, Peter is wise beyond his years.
Follow Peter on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterklayman/
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Learn more about Bottle Rocket: https://www.bottlerocketstudios.com/
The past year-and-a-half of hosting the Experience Design podcast has been extraordinary.
I still pinch myself when I think of all of the amazing guests that were kind enough to say, “yes” to some random guy (me) to ask them questions about design and life.
I still pinch myself when I think of how this little passion project went from a handful of friends and family listening, to over 150 countries tuning in.
But lately I’ve been doing some deep looks inside, and evaluating how I’m spending my “free” time outside of my 9-5 job.
And, I’ve decided to focus more of that time on family and passions outside of my career. So... I am sunsetting the Experience Design podcast.
BUT!
I’m happy to announce that I have partnered with Bottle Rocket (where I work) to bring a new podcast in-house.
The podcast will expand beyond UX design and also take a look inside business strategy, the impact of technology and an ever-evolving product landscape.
The new podcast will be titled LIFTOFF and I can't wait for you to be part of it and to introduce my co-host to all of you.
I’m excited to be:
- Creating this with bottle rocket.
- Bringing on a co-host. (he's seriously brilliant).
- Continuing to connect w/ all of you.
- Focusing more of my “free time” efforts on family and friends.
Stay tuned and get ready to LIFTOFF in the next few weeks…. :)
My guest this week is Kenny Morgan the CCO and Co-Founder of Counsel Creative. He’s worked with brands such as Vans, Sony, the NFL, Michelin, Rubbermaid and many more.
In this episode we chat about:
- Going from corporate life to building your own agency.
- The dynamic with working with a spouse.
- The importance of Storytelling.
- What it means to make relationships that matter.
- The importance of listening and stewardship.
Discover more about Kenny and Counsel Creative: https://www.counselcreative.com/
If you are a UX Designer struggling to get hired, check out my course HiredUX.
Learn the process, methods and techniques to stand out above the rest: http://hiredux.com/
My guest this week is Lauren Hom, a designer and letterer known for her bright color palettes, playful letterforms, and quirky copywriting. She has created work for clients like Starbucks, Google, AT&T, YouTube and TIME Magazine. And has been recognized by Communication Arts, the Type Directors Club, the Webby Awards, and so many others that I can’t even. She is also the author of the ever-so-popular popular blog and book: Daily Dishonesty.
On this episode we dig into:
- What it means to suck at something, and how to embrace it.
- How to work with fear.
- How a career in design can evolve and take shape in different ways.
Discover more about Lauren Hom: https://www.homsweethom.com/
If you are a UX Designer struggling to get hired, check out my course HiredUX.
Learn the process, methods and techniques to stand out above the rest: http://hiredux.com/
“Yes, and...” with Michael Bruny-Groth
My guest this week is Michael Bruny-Groth, a Full Stack designer, as well as the founder of The Logo Package, an Adobe Illustrator extension that automatically generates and exports logo packages with blazing speed.
This week we dig into:
-How Improv training has a major impact on design process, interactions and business relationships.
-How a variety of skills can compound and carve a path for you.
-How a digital product launch can go from zero to hero when you don’t give up.
-How “a prototype is worth a thousands meetings...” and also worth a ton of sales.
LISTENERS Get 15% off the Logo Package Express: https://bit.ly/3et5EFV
If you are a UX Designer struggling to get hired, check out my course HiredUX.
Learn the process, methods and techniques to stand out above the rest: http://hiredux.com/
On the show this week, I had the honor of having Debbie Millman as my special guest. This is by far the most intimate, thought provoking and emotional episode to date.
In it, we discuss our current culture, adversity, the importance of embracing your journey, self-doubt, and making an impact as designers.
Debbie Millman was named “one of the most creative people in business” by Fast Company, and “one of the most influential designers working today” by Graphic Design USA. She is also an author of 6 books, an educator, illustrator, curator, brand consultant, co-founded the world’s first graduate program in branding at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, and is host of one of the first and longest running podcasts of all time: Design Matters.
Check out the digital care package Debbie refers to in the show: https://www.dropbox.com/care-package
Discover more about Debbie Millman: http://www.debbiemillman.com/
If you are a UX Designer struggling to get hired, check out my course HiredUX.
Learn the process, methods and techniques to stand out above the rest: http://hiredux.com/
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In a world where information seems to be coming at us from all angles, all the time--It's becoming harder and harder to keep up. As we bounce around the web, our Google Chrome browser becomes a field of tabs.
My guest this week is Steven Kiger, the co-founder of Platstack, a platform focused on improving the way we interact with and experience content in digital spaces.
I've been using Platstack for a few weeks now and I love it. My information anxiety has gone way down because of how I can organize this content so easily. Note: This is not an ad. It's just cool. I hope you check it out. It's free after all.
Check out platstack: https://www.platstack.com/
If you are a UX Designer struggling to get hired, check out my course HiredUX.
Learn the process, methods and techniques to stand out above the rest: http://hiredux.com/
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My guest this week is Carey Jenkins, CEO of Substantial, a world-class product development studio, serving a diverse set of clients - from Fortune 50s like Google and Amazon, to emerging start-ups and social impact organizations.
She has spent over 18 years leading large interdisciplinary teams and multi-channel projects—and it is my pleasure to introduce to you: Carey Jenkins.
On this episode we discuss themes around ethical design, digital optimism, building successful relationships, and learned behavior vs enlightenment.
Check out Substantial here: https://substantial.com/
Connect with Carey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/careyvjenkins/
If you are a UX Designer struggling to get hired, check out my course HiredUX.
Learn the process, methods and techniques to stand out above the rest: http://hiredux.com/
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Jon MacDonald is the founder and President of The Good, a conversion rate optimization firm that has achieved results for some of the largest online brands including Adobe, Nike, Xerox, Verizon, Intel and more. He regularly contributes content on conversion optimization to publications like Entrepreneur and Inc. As President, he has helped lead The Good to become one of Oregon's top 20 fastest growing private companies.
Check out The Good here: https://thegood.com/
Some Experience Design goodies...
Learn how to get hired as a UX Designer: http://hiredux.com/
Feel free to stalk the Experience Design podcast on Instagram at @xdpodcast
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My guest this week is Jonathan Hensley, an Author, Speaker, Digital Transformation & Product Consultant, and the Co-Founder & CEO at Emerge Interactive where he works with clients to transform business strategies, user needs and new technologies into valuable products and services.
Check out Emerge Interactive and grab the free book: https://www.emergeinteractive.com/podcast/
Connect with Jonathan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathonhensley/
Some Experience Design goodies...
Learn how to get hired as a UX Designer: http://hiredux.com/
Feel free to stalk the Experience Design podcast on Instagram at @xdpodcast
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What better way to celebrate the 70th episode than an interview with my Executive Producer, Design Strategist, Teacher, Author, Public Speaker and Founder of the Big Design Conference: Brian Sullivan.
On this episode we dive into how to stay creative during quarantine, and how to stay focused and inspired when furloughed (or losing your job).
Find Brian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briankeithsullivan/
Some Experience Design goodies:
Learn how to get hired as a UX Designer: http://hiredux.com/
Feel free to stalk the Experience Design podcast on Instagram at @xdpodcast
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What makes a good UX designer?
What makes a bad UX designer?
How might organizations truly become design-oriented?
All this and more in this week's episode with my guest Sam Horodezky.
Sam is the founder of Strathearn Design. A consultancy that assists businesses in navigating the murky waters of UX. He helps companies have better UX outcomes by providing seasoned advice on areas like hiring, engaging with Design Agencies, and internal DNA change to support a design-oriented culture.
Check out Strathearn Design here: https://www.strathearn-design.com/
Some Experience Design goodies:
Learn how to get hired as a UX Designer: http://hiredux.com/
Feel free to stalk the Experience Design podcast on Instagram at @xdpodcast
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UX Writing has over the past couple of years gone from a non-existent term, to top of mind for many products, business and experiences.
My guest this week is Yuval Keshtcher, the Founder of UX Writing Hub and the host of the ‘Writers in Tech’ podcast.
Find Yuval on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuvalkesh/
Check out the UX Writing Hub: https://uxwritinghub.com/
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Some Experience Design goodies:
I'm making a course! Learn how to get hired as a UX Designer: http://hiredux.com/
Feel free to stalk the Experience Design podcast on Instagram at @xdpodcast
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My guest this week is Gina Michnowicz, the CEO, Executive Creative Director and the Co-Founder of The Craftsman Agency, creating magical moments through bold, experiential and immersive storytelling.
On this episode we discuss themes such as:
- The keys to marketing in Media and Entertainment (and how they differ from High Tech or typical consumer B2C).
- The creative process and how you "get" ideas
- The meaning and importance of being a Servant Leader.
- The pros and cons of being an early adapter to new media platforms
- How design impacts everything and why it should be considered first
- Helping brands to create magical moments that connect at the human level.
Gina's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gina-gianatasio-michnowicz-987380/
The Craftsman Agency: https://thecraftsmanagency.com/
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Some Experience Design goodies:
I'm making a course! Learn how to get hired as a UX Designer: http://hiredux.com/
Feel free to stalk the Experience Design podcast on Instagram at @xdpodcast
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Howdy friends! I loved this conversation and I think you definitely will as well.
Some themes of this episode include:
- Don’t be afraid to have bad ideas
- Not being to precious about your work
- Not taking yourself too seriously
- Being allergic to buzzwords
- Not confusing design with art
Before starting Upstatement, Mike Swartz worked in newsrooms and magazines such as The Boston Globe and Complex Magazine. He studied Journalism and Advertising Design before leaving for a job as Art Director of the Globe’s Sunday Ideas section, later finishing his degree in Computer Science at Boston University. He taught graphic design at Massachusetts College of Art and Design from 2009 - 2011. He has spoken at conferences across the country and his work has been honored by the Society for News Design, Society of Publication Designers, AIGA, Editor and Publisher, Communication Arts, SXSW, FastCompany, and the Webbys.
Find Mike on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-swartz-01b21866/
Check out Upstatement: https://www.upstatement.com/
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I'm making a course! Learn how to get hired as a UX Designer: http://hiredux.com/
Feel free to stalk the Experience Design podcast on Instagram at @xdpodcast
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My guest this week is Douglas Ferguson, an entrepreneur and human-centered technologist with over 20 years of experience. He is president of Voltage Control, an Austin-based workshop agency that specializes in Design Sprints and innovation workshops.
Prior to Voltage Control, He held CTO positions at numerous Austin startups where he led product and engineering teams using agile, lean, and human-centered design principles. While CTO at Twyla, he worked directly with Google Ventures running Design Sprints and now brings this experience and process to companies everywhere. Most recently he published his first book, Beyond the Prototype.
Check out Voltage Control: https://voltagecontrol.com/
Read 'Beyond the Prototype': https://beyondtheprototype.com/
Find Douglas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglasferguson/
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Don't forget if you are looking to get hired as a UX Designer... I'm working on the course just for you. Actually, I'm making the course I wish existed when I was first trying to get hired as a designer... and everything I've learned on the way. To be the first to know about the launch and get 50% off the entire course, enter your email to subscribe at: http://hiredux.com/
- As always thank you for listening, and if you enjoy what you're hearing, please share with your friends and co-workers :)
- Feel free to stalk the Experience Design podcast on Instagram at @xdpodcast
- AND If you are feeling EXTRA inspired, I would love for you to check out my Patreon page here: https://patreon.com/xdpodcast
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I couldn't be happier to have Mike Janda on the show again.
When Mike was first on the podcast, it was episode only episode 23. Now 40 episodes later, there are two major differences for both of us:
1.) This show was still called "the XD Podcast" and has since rebranded to, "Experience Design"
2.) Mike's instagram @morejanda had only 10K followers. Today, his thought leadership, industry veteran insights, and design stewardship have amassed him 125K followers.
On this episode we discuss design entrepreneurship, the climb to the summit of success, the ability to stop and enjoy the climb, innate vs learned skills, and the importance of having a tribe.
Do yourself a favor and buy one of Mike's books, or enjoy all things Janda go here: http://michaeljanda.com/
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Don't forget if you are looking to get hired as a UX Designer... I'm working on the course just for you. Actually, I'm making the course I wish existed when I was first trying to get hired as a designer... and everything I've learned on the way. To be the first to know about the launch and get 50% off the entire course, enter your email to subscribe at: http://hiredux.com/
- As always thank you for listening, and if you enjoy what you're hearing, please share with your friends and co-workers :)
- Feel free to stalk the Experience Design podcast on Instagram at @xdpodcast
- AND If you are feeling EXTRA inspired, I would love for you to check out my Patreon page here: https://patreon.com/xdpodcast
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This is a really interesting episode for the books! Jesse Showalter is a full-stack designer, founder of Showalter Design Company and recently hit over 100,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel.
We talk about work-life balance, focus, living simpler, design and career failures, how to spend your time effectively, and the truth about YouTube subscribers.
Check out Jesse’s YouTube channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/user/JesseAtomic
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Don't forget if you are looking to get hired as a UX Designer... I'm working on the course just for you. Actually, I'm making the course I wish existed when I was first trying to get hired as a designer... and everything I've learned on the way. To be the first to know about the launch and get 50% off the entire course, enter your email to subscribe at: http://hiredux.com/
- As always thank you for listening, and if you enjoy what you're hearing, please share with your friends and co-workers :)
- Feel free to stalk the Experience Design podcast on Instagram at @xdpodcast
- AND If you are feeling EXTRA inspired, I would love for you to check out my Patreon page here: https://patreon.com/xdpodcast
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Well. I have a few episodes in the bank and I could have easily published one of those today, however, I feel like I would be remiss to not address the elephant in the room, rather the elephant in the world right now which is Corona Virus.
The CEO of Bottle Rocket, which is where I work, just slacked this little kid bit to us.
It is a picture of Isaac Newton. And It reads:
In 1665, Isaac Newton had to work from home when the University of Cambridge temporarily closed due to the Bubonic Plague. It was the most productive period of his life, and he used that time to develop his theories on calculus, optics… and of course the discovery of gravity.
And I think at it’s core it’s a reminder that we have faced tragedy at scale before and we will prevail. This world will prevail. It will take blood, sweat, tears, but we will make it through.
Especially during times like this, my call to action I have at the end of every show rings more true than ever. And that is, friends, to stay curious.
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Don't forget if you are looking to get hired as a UX Designer... I'm working on the course just for you. Actually, I'm making the course I wish existed when I was first trying to get hired as a designer... and everything I've learned on the way. To be the first to know about the launch and get 50% off the entire course, enter your email to subscribe at: http://hiredux.com/
- As always thank you for listening, and if you enjoy what you're hearing, please share with your friends and co-workers :)
- Feel free to stalk the Experience Design podcast on Instagram at @xdpodcast
- AND If you are feeling EXTRA inspired, I would love for you to check out my Patreon page here: https://patreon.com/xdpodcast
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Ruthie Schulder is the co-founder and CEO of The Participation Agency, having worked with brands such as: AirBnb, Soylent, Alienware, Acer, Red Bull, Oreo, Foursquare, Budweiser, Pandora—and this list goes on and on. She is reinventing the agency model and strives to develop radical experiential campaigns with brands as partners, not clients.
She was named Inc.’s Millennial CEO Rising Star and one of Adweek's Disruptors. The Participation Agency has won multiple awards and is often name on Inc.’s Fastest Growing Private Companies list.
In this episode Ruthie Schulder and I discuss the importance and meaning of radical experimentation, women entrepreneurs, and the impact of identifying clients as partners and not, "clients."
Check out The Participation Agency here: https://thisisthepa.com/
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Don't forget if you are looking to get hired as a UX Designer... I'm working on the course just for you. Actually, I'm making the course I wish existed when I was first trying to get hired as a designer... and everything I've learned on the way. To be the first to know about the launch and get 50% off the entire course, enter your email to subscribe at: http://hiredux.com/
- As always thank you for listening, and if you enjoy what you're hearing, please share with your friends and co-workers :)
- Feel free to stalk the Experience Design podcast on Instagram at @xdpodcast
- AND If you are feeling EXTRA inspired, I would love for you to check out my Patreon page here: https://patreon.com/xdpodcast
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60 episodes! What an honor it is to have Ram Castillo on the podcast this week. He is someone I have followed and admired for years.
My Guest this week is an award-winning Design Director, Two Time Author, Blogger, top-ranking Podcaster and international Speaker based in Sydney, Australia.
For over 14 years he’s been working for global agencies including Ogilvy & Mather, DDB, JWT and McCann Worldgroup on clients such as Audi, McDonald’s, Qantas, Coca-Cola, Telstra, Google and The Louis Vuitton Group.
Since 2012, he’s been providing expert advice for emerging designers and creatives— to be employed, and those that are established – to reach their next level, via GiantThinkers.com
His podcast Giant Thinkers reached #3 on iTunes in the coveted Design Category in 5 countries.
In this episode we discuss burnout, mentorship, love, and self-actualization. Ram is a wealth of knowledge and has both mental and emotional intelligence far beyond his years.
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Don't forget if you are looking to get hired as a UX Designer... I'm working on the course just for you. Actually, I'm making the course I wish existed when I was first trying to get hired as a designer... and everything I've learned on the way. To be the first to know about the launch and get 50% off the entire course, enter your email to subscribe at: http://hiredux.com/
- As always thank you for listening, and if you enjoy what you're hearing, please share with your friends and co-workers :)
- Feel free to stalk the Experience Design podcast on Instagram at @xdpodcast
- AND If you are feeling EXTRA inspired, I would love for you to check out my Patreon page here: https://patreon.com/xdpodcast
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Robert Munro is the author of “Human in the Loop Machine Learning.” He has built Annotation, Active Learning, and machine learning systems with machine learning-focused startups as well as giants like Amazon, Google, IBM, and most major phone manufacturers. If you speak to your phone, if your car parks itself, if your music is tailored to your taste, or if your news articles are recommended for you, then there is a good chance that he contributed to this experience.
He holds a PhD from Stanford focused on Human-in-the-Loop machine learning for healthcare and disaster response, and is a disaster response professional in addition to being a machine learning professional.
Buy his book here and use my promo code for 40% off (podedesign19): https://www.manning.com/books/human-in-the-loop-machine-learning
Connect with Robert him on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertjmunro/
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Don't forget if you are looking to get hired as a UX Designer... I'm working on the course just for you. Actually, I'm making the course I wish existed when I was first trying to get hired as a designer... and everything I've learned on the way. To be the first to know about the launch and get 50% off the entire course, enter your email to subscribe at: http://hiredux.com/
- As always thank you for listening, and if you enjoy what you're hearing, please share with your friends and co-workers :)
- Feel free to stalk the Experience Design podcast on Instagram at @xdpodcast
- AND If you are feeling EXTRA inspired, I would love for you to check out my Patreon page here: https://patreon.com/xdpodcast
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Designer, talent manager and founder of Hustle Matters—Aaron Coney specializes in branding, design, celebrity appearances, and apparel for today’s, “Do it yourself” generation.
In this episode we discuss:
- Taking advantage of non-traditional opportunities.
- How “hustle” is engrained in some people.
- The importance of a support system.
- Focusing in on your “why”.
- The underlying principles of being in proximity to the right people.
Follow Aaron on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaron.coney/
Check out Hustle Matters: https://www.instagram.com/HustleMatters/
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Don't forget if you are looking to get hired as a UX Designer... I'm working on the course just for you. Actually, I'm making the course I wish existed when I was first trying to get hired as a designer... and everything I've learned on the way. To be the first to know about the launch and get 50% off the entire course, enter your email to subscribe at: http://hiredux.com/
- As always thank you for listening, and if you enjoy what you're hearing, please share with your friends and co-workers :)
- Feel free to stalk the Experience Design podcast on Instagram at @xdpodcast
- AND If you are feeling EXTRA inspired, I would love for you to check out my Patreon page here: https://patreon.com/xdpodcast
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Melinda Livesy is a graphic designer turned brand strategist. She is the co-host of TheFutur, the lead strategist at RadCat Design, and founder of Marks and Maker.
In this episode we talk about the importance of intentionality, the difference between being and “order taker” and a strategist, getting “paid to think,” the impact of having a mentor… and of course how she got connected with Chris Do.
Check out TheFutur here: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSkoolRocks
Follow Melinda on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/melindalivsey/
Discover how you can get paid to think here: https://www.marksandmaker.com/
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Don't forget if you are looking to get hired as a UX Designer... I'm working on the course just for you. Actually, I'm making the course I wish existed when I was first trying to get hired as a designer... and everything I've learned on the way. To be the first to know about the launch and get 50% off the entire course, enter your email to subscribe at: http://hiredux.com/
- As always thank you for listening, and if you enjoy what you're hearing, please share with your friends and co-workers :)
- Feel free to stalk the Experience Design podcast on Instagram at @xdpodcast
- AND If you are feeling EXTRA inspired, I would love for you to check out my Patreon page here: https://patreon.com/xdpodcast
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J. Robert Rossman is professor and dean emeritus at the College of Applied Science and Technology at Illinois State University. He is coauthor of Recreation Programming: Designing and Staging Leisure Experiences (eighth edition, 2019).
Mathew D. Duerden is associate professor in the department of experience design and management at the Marriott School of Business at Brigham Young University.
Together these men wrote the book Designing Experiences — and it is my honor to have them with us today on the show.
I found it very apropos that this podcast, Experience Design, got the chance to have on the authors of… ‘Designing Experiences’. Yeah, that’s right… I went there. :)
Get your copy today: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L9K1Y1N/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
Find Mathew D. Duerden on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mat-duerden-8740969/
Find J. Robert Rossman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-robert-bob-rossman-b27149b0/
Don't forget if you are looking to get hired as a UX Designer... I'm working on the course just for you. Actually, I'm making the course I wish existed when I was first trying to get hired as a designer... and everything I've learned on the way. To be the first to know about the launch and get 50% off the entire course, enter your email to subscribe at: http://hiredux.com/
- As always thank you for listening, and if you enjoy what you're hearing, please share with your friends and co-workers :)
- Feel free to stalk the Experience Design podcast on Instagram at @xdpodcast
- AND If you are feeling EXTRA inspired, I would love for you to check out my Patreon page here: https://patreon.com/xdpodcast
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Howdy friends! This week it's just me. I've got some very special announcements for the show and for some things I've been cooking up I think you'll be really jazzed about.
First of all, some information on my Imposter Tour...
I'll be doing a free live webinar with DesignHill Jan 29th at 8:00am CST! To join in go to this link to claim your spot: http://bit.ly/2sIGxwf
I am also so excited and honored to be doing my talk at HOW Design Live this year. The conference will be in Boston, MA May 4-7. So check out all of the speakers and information here: https://www.howdesignlive.com/
Lastly, over the past few weeks I've been working on a secret project. it stemmed from all of the DMs and conversations I've had with a lot of you. Over and over I get the question, "How do I become a UX Designer? / How do I get a job in UX Design?" WELL! I am creating a course just for you. This isn't a course on how to design. This is a course about having the right tools and approach to getting hired as a UX Designer. I've spoken to countless design leaders, hiring managers, and over the course of my career hiring a ton of people... I'm putting together all the information you need to land the job. Sign up at hiredux.com to be the very first to know when the course drops AND receive 50% off the entire course.
As always thank you for listening, and if you enjoy what you're hearing, please share with your friends and co-workers :)
Feel free to stalk the Experience Design podcast on Instagram at @xdpodcast
AND If you are feeling EXTRA inspired, I would love for you to check out my Patreon page here: https://patreon.com/xdpodcast
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Designers will never be the expert in the room.
That’s an interesting pill to swallow, but it couldn’t be more true. We are tasked with working in so many different fields. But what we must bring to the table is our ability to extract insights, gain empathy and facilitate co-creation.
Join me for an endlessly fascinating conversation with Peter Smart. Peter leads global design at Fantasy as Managing Partner and Head of Product Design. He's shipped industry-shifting products for the likes of Royal Caribbean, Netflix, UFC, Google, Facebook, Huawei, Twitter, The Academy of Motion Pictures and 23andMe. He's been a prolific speaker since 2012, speaking on innovation, human-centered design and entrepreneurialism, having founded and ran his first full-service design agency at age 15.
Find Peter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/mynetwork/invite-sent/petewsmart/?isSendInvite=true
Check out Fantasy: https://fantasy.co/
As always thank you for listening, and if you enjoy what you're hearing, please share with your friends and co-workers :)
Feel free to stalk the Experience Design podcast on Instagram at @xdpodcast
AND If you are feeling EXTRA inspired, I would love for you to check out my Patreon page here: https://patreon.com/xdpodcast
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Stephen is the Head Design Evangelist at InVision, host of The Crazy One podcast, and an international keynote speaker.
The amount of gold that drops from Stephen’s mouth in a 30 minute time block blows my mind! Ha! We talk creativity, collaboration, innovation, and staying true to yourself as a design—and person.
What an honor it was to have Stephen Gates on the show this week. He is the reason I started a podcast, to be honest, and I’m flattered to have him on the show.
My favorite quote from this episode would have to be:
“We can no longer be the designer who’s off in the corner, wearing a beret, doing a watercolor of our spirit animal—telling everybody that you don’t understand our process."
Check out The Crazy One podcast: http://thecrazy1.com/
Check out more Gates goodness: http://stephengates.com/
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I couldn't think of a better way to kick off the new year and new episodes of Experience Design than with the one and only: Jared Spool.
I won't belabor the bio, because the man truly needs no introduction--But, Jared is "Maker of Awesomeness at CenterCentre/UIE. Helping orgs deliver well-designed products & services."
In this episode we discuss the levels of design maturity inside organizations, advice on becoming a better designer and person, Imposter Syndrome, ego, and... meat hot tubs? That's right. Just listen.
Find Jared on Twitter: @jmspool
As always thank you for listening, and if you enjoy what you're hearing, please share with your friends and co-workers :)
Feel free to stalk the Experience Design podcast on Instagram at @xdpodcast
AND If you are feeling EXTRA inspired, I would love for you to check out my Patreon page here: https://patreon.com/xdpodcast
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We've done it, friends. This year you have made 'Experience Design' turn into something beyond my wildest dreams. Your support has been the lifeblood of this podcast.
112 Countries. 1000+ Cities. My mind is BLOWN!
Thank you all so very much. There are some amazing things planned for 2020 and I can't wait to share them all with you.
During the Holiday Season I'm taking the next couple of weeks off, but head over to Instagram and follow @xdpodcast for extra content, design tips, and more.
If you've enjoyed listening to the show this year, please leave a review! It makes a huge difference and means so much to me. I value all of your feedback!
AND If you are feeling EXTRA inspired, I would love for you to check out my Patreon page here: https://patreon.com/xdpodcast
Until next decade, friends... #staycurious
I can't believe we're on episode 50! And what a way to celebrate, then with the incredibly talented Founder of Pitchproof, Ryan Hayward.
On this episode we discuss the importance of standing out as a designer and we talk about why it's so important to be unique and lean into your differences as a designer.
Ryan also goes over 3 key ways to nail a pitch. So grab a pen, or save this episode for later :)
It's rare that I feel so gobsmacked by a guest. But this week Ryan does it... and you'll hear why.
Build interactive logo presentations with Pitchproof: https://www.usepitchproof.com/
Pitchproof Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usepitchproof/
Ryan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theryanhayward/
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Jacob Cass has spoken at TEDx and been featured in Entrepreneur, Forbes, and a number of high-profile design books including The Best of Logo Lounge Master Series. Some notable clients include Nike, Disney, Nintendo, and Jerry Seinfeld, as well as iconic locations such as San Francisco, Puerto Rico, and New York’s Digital District.
On this week's episode of Experience Design I had the pleasure of speaking with Jacob about how his brain ticks when designing for such iconic locations like San Francisco, as well as how he deals with the "branding nay-sayers". We also touch on passive income streams, as well as tips and tricks to starting a career in design.
Check out JUST Creative here: https://justcreative.com/
Follow Jacob on Instagram: @justcreative
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Phill Dodd is the Director of UX at Jam3. He’s an award winning designer having worked with brands such as Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Universal, Warner Brothers, Princess Cruises, Ford, General Mills… Its an endless list. I have to say, this is one of my favorite interviews to date.
We go deep in this conversation as we discuss innovation, Dark UX, empathy, life… We go there with this one, folks, you don’t want to miss it.
“How do we get back to creating stories for ourselves instead of just consuming the stories that are told?”
Follow Phill on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philldodd/
Check out Jam3: https://www.jam3.com/
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Imagine this - you're an industrial designer (in Hrag Nassanian's case, of soft goods) and you've got a sweet gig at Nike. The king of soft goods in design. And you decide... you leave and start your own business.
Sound crazy? Perhaps. But after speaking with Hrag, and seeing what he's got going on with his company Wayfinder... I'm convinced it was the right choice.
In this episode we talk about the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and the end-to-end user experience of industrial design.
And, no... this is not an ad, and there are no affiliate links. It's just a great product and Hrag is a wealth of knowledge with a contagious entrepreneurial spirit.
Check out Wayfinder's product line-up of minimalist accessories like wallets, passport holders and card holders: https://wayfindercarry.com/
Connect with Hrag on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nassanian/
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Why does creativity matter? What does it mean to have a transcendental experience through design? What is the most important thing in your life?
Some heavy questions. Good thing I had the honor of Chris Do behind the mic this week to riff on these deep topics.
Chris Do is the CEO of Blind, the Founder of TheFutur, and, yes, has won a freakin' Emmy award.
Chris is on a big, hairy, audacious goal: to impact the lives of 1 billion people. I can certainly say that he has impacted mine. #1BminusOne
Follow Chris on Instagram: @thechrisdo
Check out TheFutur: https://thefutur.com/
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Nikos Georgopoulos is an award winning designer based in London. He currently serves as an Associate Lecturer, London College of Communication, and is the Head of Graphic Design at Pollard Thomas Edwards.
As of late he has been globe trotting giving talks on his Xenia Project at the International Conference on Typeography, the international conference on Tourism, as well as the Big Design Conference here in Dallas, Texas.
On this week’s episode, Nikos and I dive deep into the narrative designers need to create for their projects—how the past might be the best tool to influence the future. And we also scratch our heads on… Do we take ourselves too seriously as designers? Have we sucked all of the “fun” out of the design process?
My favorite quote from Nikos on this episode, “I kind of like when things are a bit wrong, and a bit quirky, or don’t make sense.”
Follow Nikos on Instagram: @nikosgeorgo
Check out the Xenia project: https://timetravelbranding.com/
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Tom Ross ladies and gents! The Founder and CEO of Design Cuts as well as the host of the Honest Entrepreneur Show and Co-Host of the Honest Designers podcast.
On this week's episode Tom and I dive deep into what it means to be an entrepreneur...and what is certainly doesn't mean as well.
I love how candid and open Tom was in this episode about the ups and downs he's gone through, and so much more. I think you will really enjoy this one, friends.
Check out Design Cuts here: https://www.designcuts.com/
Follow Tom Ross on Instagram here: @tomrossmedia
Listen to the Honest Designers Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-honest-designers-show/id1203778895
Listen to The Honest Entrepreneur Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-honest-entrepreneur-show/id1439818353?mt=2
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What does it mean to think outside the box? Design outside the box? Hire outside the box? UX…outside the box? As I listened back and was producing this week’s episode with James Helms—Vice President of Design at Intuit—I couldn’t help but keep going back to those themes and those questions.
“Design sees problems worth solving, and looks for elegant was to solve those problems.”
I hope you enjoy this week’s episode of Experience Design.
Connect with James Helms on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameshelmsad/
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This week I had the privilege of speaking with Bansi Metha the Founder and CEO of Koru in India.
We talk about her never ending mission to humanize enterprise UX, and what it takes to run a business, even when the odds are staked against you at times.
Follow Koru Instagram: @koruuxdesign
Check out the Koru website: https://www.koruux.com
Connect with Bansi Mehtas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bansi-mehta/
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In this conversation with colleague and Design Strategist, Dave Livingston, we talk job title BS, collaboration, the human psyche, fear, and self-awareness as a designer.
Connect with Dave on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveintexas/
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It was a joy having Frank on this epsiode of Experience Design. He's a small business owner of G'Day Frank, a company that helps businesses become a brand worth remembering, with a brand identity that delights and helps businesses thrive.
We talk life, design, process, and discuss whether or not we actually believe in this little thing called, "luck."
He is also the co-host of the new podcast "Branding Banter" - so do check out their instagram @brandingbanter
Follow G'Day Frank on Instagram: @gdayfrank
Connect with G'Day Frank on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gdayfrank/
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Big Design in Dallas, TX is a design conference that happens once a year and has been going strong for 12 years, founded by Brian Sullivan. I had the honor of giving my talk on the Main Stage this year at the South Side Ballroom at Gilley’s. A stage that the past 9 US Presidents have spoken on, too many bands to name, and not to mention Jared Spool was one of the Keynote speakers on said stage. Talk about feeding my Imposter Syndrome...
This talk stemmed from my 10th episode on this very podcast. However, with the extended time frame I was able to dive a little deeper. At any rate, I’ve had a lot of people as to hear the talk so here it is! Apologies for the audio quality. I did as much work in post as I could!
I hope you enjoy! Some of it might be a little lost without seeing the slides, so I’ll be posting the slideshow soon on the Experience Design website: https://www.xdpodcast.com/
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Are you organized? What does it mean to be organized? Or even have your priorities in order? We spend so much time prioritizing for clients and CEOs that we may forget to do the same for the people that matter most in our lives.
Join me as I sit down with Amy Huff, the Director of Product at Hilton Honors. Dare I say she even throws some shade at Marie Kondo? How dare, Amy. How dare.
Find her on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-huff-866462/
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When I tell you that my mind was blown during this interview. I mean... when I got out of my chair at the end, under my feet was a massive pile of mushy brain that used to occupy my skull.
Matthew Price, PhD is a doctor of media and behavioral neuropsychology, and specializes in Emerging Technology, Spatial Computing, BioInformatics, Psychometrics, AI, AR, and VR (which is the main focus of this episode).
Check out his consultancy here: http://reality.science/
and his LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewpricephd/
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Every year, Bottle Rocket closes it's doors for 48 hours and the employees are tasked with one thing: Create something awesome you are passionate about. For the past two years, Becky Mason has focused her passion and efforts on a very personal project--A project soon coming to fruition that will help save the lives of people with Cystic Fibrosis. The app is called CFree, and it's on the precipice of empowering those with CF all around the world.
Follow Becky on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccalmason/
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Austin Govella is an Experience Director with Avanade where he helps re-invent how enterprises collaborate and engage with customers and employees.
Austin co-authored Information Architecture: Blueprints For The Web, 2nd ed. (New Riders/Peachpit Press, 2009). His work is also featured in Information Architecture For The World Wide Web, 3rd ed. (O’Reilly, 2007) and The User Experience Team of One (Rosenfeld 2013). He writes and speaks about creating better experiences, better products, and better teams.
Check out his newest book, "Collaborative Product Design"
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This week on Experience Design I had the opportunity to pick the brain of Ben Judy, the Head of User Experience Design at 7-Eleven.
Are you a contributor or a leader? What compels you to do the work you do as a designer? You may very well be equipped with the tools and skills necessary to deliver on "good design" but are you able to articulate the value of design? In order to gain a seat at the table, we need to be able to speak the language the rest of the people at the table are speaking. And that language is: business.
Follow Ben Judy on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjudy/
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As the podcast wings continue to spread--my hope is to get more guest like Alex Cohen. Alex is a co-worker of mine at Bottle Rocket Studios here in Dallas, TX. As a Client Partner and Director of Strategy and Transformation, from the outside one might assume that our roles may not have much in common to talk about. However, we have so much to learn from one and other, and also much in common. He is someone that embraces curiosity, operates with empathy, and as he discusses in the episode... leans into the tensions. I can't wait for you to hear this one friends.
Follow Alex on Linkedin, here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-cohen-54728b95/
Check out DFW Product Think Tank, here: https://www.mindtheproduct.com/
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Professor, coach, designer, animator, friend, speaker, strategist, entrepreneur... the list goes on and on. With a history and wealth of knowledge like J. Schuh has -- you just want him behind the mic as much as possible.
We discussed persistence, never standing too close to the canvas, and the core of UX... solving people problems.
Find J on linked in here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jschuh/
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On this week's episode I have Miriam Isaac. She is a Senior Product Designer, also voted one of the top 18 designer instagrams to follow in 2019, voted Top 8 Women in Tech, and has worked for Fortune 200 companies.
Our conversation started as a back and forth on instagram when I posted what I call a "Designer Quick Rant" and I...in so many words, said that I thought a particular video of a paper prototype was "an egregious waste of time." Well, Miriam thought otherwise. And I wanted to continue our civil discourse, so here we are today. We also talk about other UX Design related things, so it's not all debate, people! ;)
If you want to see the post we refer to, the link is here: https://www.instagram.com/p/BzyKhJ5grDT/
Follow Miriam on Instagram, here: https://www.instagram.com/misaac85/
Follow Miriam on LinkedIn, here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miriamisaac/
And if you would like to check out the book she references at the end, it's called "Crucial Conversations": https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Conversations-Talking-Stakes-Second/dp/1469266822
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My guest this week is Ioana Teleanu. Designer, and creator of @uxgoodies on instagram. If you are a designer and don't yet follow her account--I definitely recommend it. On today's episode Ioana and I discuss two main topics: 1.) Everyone, with the right tenacity and mentality, can become a UX Designer. And, 2.) The representation of women in the UX design industry.
Follow @uxgoodies on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uxgoodies/
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This week is an interesting one for me. Typically I research the guest, communicate before hand, and then sit down for an interview. However, this time, one of my early guests Steve Ray suggested I have Ray Hernandez on the show. Plot twist... I went in blind to this, and Ray Hernandez went in blind on this. What we unravelled in our short time together was really interesting insights on entrepreneurship, drive, and design. Plus a really fascinating story about how Ray struck a deal with Mark Cuban.
Find ray on linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayhernandez/
Check out where he works: https://www.vin.li/
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Brandon Groce is a designer and digital strategist out there slaying the instagram game. In fact, he helps and mentors designers and creators fine tune their "game". On this episode of 'Experience Design' I had the pleasure of picking Brandon's brain on all sorts of topics like: Being self-taught, instagram strategy, self-awareness, empathy, and what it takes to be focused and not finished.
Check out Brandon's instagram strategy for creatives course here: https://bit.ly/2JH5Nra
Check out Brandon on instagram here: @brand0ngr0ce
or his website here: www.brandongroce.me
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My mind was in a constant state of blown in this interview with Jorge Arango. We go deep into design, philosophy, responsible design, designing for the “infinite game” and…dog poop? Just, listen and see what I mean ;)
Jorge Arango is an information architect, strategic designer, speaker, and author.
Check out his latest book: ‘Living in Information: Responsible Design for Digital Places’ on his website: www.jorgearango.com
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Howdy friends! This week I was honored to get @uxbites on the podcast as my special guest. No, his name isn't @uxbites, it's his instagram handle ;)
On this episode we talk agency stress, mental health in the design industry, and also his upcoming book: UX Bites.
Follow his instagram here: @uxbites
Check out his band here: Greetings Sugar
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If you are in the design world, then you've no doubt seen or heard of Will Paterson. His name is now synonymous with logo design and hand lettering. However, his insights about design, and running a small business span beyond logo design and hand lettering. It was a pleasure to speak with Will, and I hope you enjoy our talk.
Find will on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/breakdesignsco
Find will on Instagram: @willpat
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I had the pleasure of having David O. Anderson on the podcast this week. His story transitioning into UX Design without any formal education or background is very intriguing. And how he landed his first UX job? Even more-so.
Follow David on Instagram @davidoadesign
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With a couple of decades in the design industry, 2 books ('Burn Your Portfolio' and 'The Phycology of Graphic Design Pricing'), dozens of awards, and a growing instagram following - Michael Janda looked like the dream guest to have on the XD Podcast. Who knew all it took was a DM to get the ball rolling? I couldn't be happier to have Michael Janda as my guest today, and hope you enjoy our chat.
Follow Michael Janda on Instagram @morejanda
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What is creativity? And why do so many people believe they are missing that “creative bone”?
Well first of all. You are creative. You’ve just let others silence that creativity over time. See when we’re children we are endlessly creative. We’re born with no chains on our imagination or curiosity. We have the freedom to explore and create with abandon.
But then as time goes on, we have to get more "practical." More structured. And we end up inadvertently demonizing the curious with old sayings like:
Curiosity killed the cat.
He let his curiosity get the best of him.
Get your head out of the clouds.
But practicality and structure and creativity are not mutually exclusive.
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Julian Placino is a Recruiting Professional with 11 years of experience in agency and corporate staffing. He’s been instrumental in advancing the careers of hundreds of technology, creative, and sales professionals around the country. For 7 years, Julian led talent acquisition for Bottle Rocket, one of the premier mobile development firms in the world.
Julian is the Host of the Pathways to Success Podcast in iTunes where he conducts in-depth interviews with world-class performers to discover their mindsets, tactics, and behaviors. He has interviewed company founders, CEOs, New York Times bestselling authors, TEDx speakers, celebrity athletes, and prolific entrepreneurs. Having a passion for helping the staffing industry evolve, Julian founded the Pathways to Success Training Co. which helps staffing companies gain new clients and recruit better candidates through professional development and leadership training.
Possessing a dynamic presentational style, Julian was signed to the theatrical and broadcast division of Kim Dawson, one of the most prestigious talent agencies in the country. He has done acting, modeling, and voiceover work for AT&T, Ford, NFL, American Heart Association, DCCCD, Edward Jones, Hilti USA, ABM Aviation, Orthofix, and more.
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Katie Lamb and I went to the same High School together, and I've watched (on social media) her career as an entrepreneur photographer and interior designer blossom over the years. It's been incredible to watch, and I knew I wanted to have her as a guest on the podcast even before I launched in Jan of this year.
Her perspective on design, business acumen, and creative spirit are insane. I hope you enjoy the episode as much as I enjoyed catching up and digging in!
Be sure to...Follow her insta: @katiebethlamb
Check out her photography site: www.katielamb.com
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It might sound a little odd, but, currently I have no dreams. I only have goals. Tangible, crystal clear goals. So how do we take standard definition dreams--and turn them into high definition goals?
High Definition Goals follow these 5 Rules:
- Specific
- Time Limit
- Measurable
- Written/Visible/Spoken
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They are Yours and Yours Alone
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My guest this week is Jason Osburn, the Chief Empathy Officer of Cariloop--a caregiver support platform that relieves the stress and anxiety of caring for loved ones while balancing a full-time job.
If this is the first time you've read the words, "Chief Empathy Officer" you probably aren't alone. Typically we see CEO and we think Chief Executive Officer. However, for Cariloop, that little acronym has been flipped and focused on truly understanding the users. When a company puts an Empathy Officer in the C-Suite, you know that the adage of, "Seek to understand before being understood" is deep in their core.
Connect with Jason on LinkedIn here.
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Steven Ray is employee #4, Chief Creative Officer and Partner at Dialexa--A technology, design, and research firm in Dallas, TX. On this episode Steven and I discuss his journey in the design field, ultimate transparency at the core of a business and team -- and all of the mental chapters he's written along the way in his imaginary book, "What Not To Do When Running a Design Agency."
You can find Steven on LinkedIn here.
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From an early age we are ingrained with the idea that "no" is a negative word. In some cases, obviously, rightfully so. However, what if we could use "no" to our advantage--instead of as our oppressor? What if "no" became the most powerful word we hear?
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Ryan Marshall started as a graphic designer and is now an Experience Design Strategist at Bottle Rocket. Together we had a very candid conversation about career, work life balance, and how major life events can shape the way you "design" your own life.
You can find Ryan on LinkedIn here.
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My guest this week on the XD Podcast is Ben Newell. He is the Vice President of Products at RewardStyle and LIKEtoKNOW.it. You can find Ben on LinkedIn here.
From an incredible and extensive collection of vinyls--to an incredible and extensive knowledge of product management and strategy--Ben is a joy to talk to. I'm excited to share the insights he discussed on the show with all of you.
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Addictive design is a real thing. Companies even go so far as to hire scientists to design habit forming behaviors. The debate between habit forming behaviors and addictive UX at this point is merely semantics, and we need to start drawing a line in the sand. It's time designers stand for ethical design that bolsters meaningful interactions--instead of hooking users with premeditated tactics.
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My guest this week on the XD Podcast is Jon Sandruck; a Design Director at USAA that has won so many design awards... I can't even begin to list them out. So you can check out his Linked in or website for all those goodies.
What I founnd most intriguing about Jon is his passion for ethical design, and how we must (as designers) shape the future for good. We are the torch bearers, and it is up to us--even in the face of adversity--to follow a principled approach to design as our North Star.
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I had the pleasure of interviewing author, speaker, and design mastermind Kevin M. Hoffman this week. We discuss meetings. Yes, meetings. I know, I know, meetings are the worst. But do they have to be?
Using his background in design, product management and strategy, Mr. Hoffman crafted a book with actionable insights you can share with your organization in order to stop hating, and start loving meetings. And more importantly... loving your time.
Get your copy of meeting design here.
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Imposter Syndrome is an often felt, not often talked about feeling that plagues the minds of so many people. But it's time we start talking about it, and furthermore, taking steps toward battling it.
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Curiosity didn't kill the cat. In fact it hasn't killed anyone. To be a curious designer and person is to be a successful person. And one that both Greg Flory and I love working with.
I had the pleasure of having Mr. Cooper VP of Product Design, Greg Flory on the XD Podcast. We talk ego, curiosity, and applying the principles of design thinking fundamentals into legacy products in order to move the needle, and company forward.
Find Greg Flory on Linkedin.
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After facing rejection and winding path, former actor/singer Brandon Ward found his life taking a turn toward User Experience design...before he even knew what UX was.
Find Brandon Ward on: Linkedin
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I first met Adrienne when I worked at Sabre, and from there, she went on to AT&T, and now at Southwest Airlines. She brings interesting insight into design thinking, and how we all might be just a little bit more human with each other.
Find her on Linkedin
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This week I sit down with Kristin Patterson, CPACC and we talk about Digital Accessibility. For one reason or another, accessibility has become a dirty word, or at the very least gotten a bad rap. And yet... the topic couldn't be more relevant and important for designers and businesses.
Find Kristin on Linkedin
Resource links from the episode:
- Forrester: The Billion-Customer Digital Accessibility Opportunity
- UXPA International, automatic accessibility scanners gap
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That cool lamp she talks about
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Hey designers and curious folk! Welcome back to the XD Podcast.
What do you think about Mondays? They're the worst right? Well, what if they didn't have to be? What if you could design a better Monday for yourself and everyone around you?
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John Sarmiento is a Usability expert and is a delight to interview, and work along side at Bottle Rocket Studios.
In design - Usability is paramount for a successful product. This week John and I discuss all things Usability. From empathy and public health, to testing labs and field studies.
And, oh yeah, maybe a board game.
You can find John Sarmiento on linkedin.
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Welcome back! Happy New Year, all the good stuff.
On this episode I sit down with the one and only Adam Polansky. Colleague, friend, and walking data base of all things UX, it was a great and wide spreading conversation.
Adam discusses his journey into design, and how information architecture and product design have evolved over the years. We discuss how designers can get a seat at "the table" and how as technology changes, we must stay true to our ethics.
To follow the sage words of Adam, you can find him on twitter or linkedin.
Photo cred: David Fiorito
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I'd love you hear from you... and will actually respond :)
Welcome to Experience Design w/ Tony Daussat. Yes, another design term thrown into the mix with UX, UI, CX, IxD, SD, and... more. But to me, XD is a great umbrella for so many, if not all, aspects of design. Listen and discover how we can help demystify design and make it a little more human.
I’m your host, Tony Daussat (like...the title says) and I am so thankful you’re here. In this first episode I'll tell you a little bit about myself, and also lay some groundwork for the definition of what the heck this podcast is all about.
As the weeks go on you’ll be hearing more from me (obviously) as well as some of the smartest people I could gather for interviews in design, marketing, entrepreneurship, leadership and more.
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