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The Way of Product with Caden DamianoEngineers invented design thinking! The history of the product design profession, thinking like an engineer, and UX as a Discipline w/ Bryan Zmijewski CEO of Zurb EP 116On #wayofproduct this week, join us as we dive into a thought-provoking conversation with Bryan Zmijewski, a veteran in the design world, design lecturer at Stanford, and a pioneer in integrating design thinking and engineering concepts. With his extensive experience in design and technology, Bryan shares his unique perspectives on how design fits into today's business ecosystems.In this episode, we explore:⭐ The origins of design thinking from engineering and its practical applications in business and design.⭐ Bryan's extensive experience in helping comp...2024-06-0353 min
The Way of Product with Caden DamianoGetting good at politics without selling your soul, Why UX isn't a discipline but a competency, Caden's approach to playing and winning the corporate game.I recently had an awesome discussion with Jeremy Miller, host of “Beyond UX Design,” about strategies for navigating meetings and gaining influence as a designer. We touched on:* Why corporate meetings are mostly a waste of time, and how to fix your approach to meetings. * Prioritizing which meetings to attend and gaining buy-in for design projects. * I walk through my approach to working with cross-functional partners using an underrated methodology. * Meeting one-on-one with key stakeholders early on to understand their concerns and bring them along on the design journey. 2024-05-271h 20
The Way of Product with Caden DamianoHow to find underserved markets, "word-of-mouth" as a success metric, and what makes a product valuable? w/ Rob Petrozzo CPO of Rally Ep 118People don’t collect art; they collect the story. People will spend $200,000 on a Pokemon card, and the team at Rally understands that. On #wayofproduct this week, Rob Petrozzo, co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Rally, shares his journey of creating a groundbreaking platform like a collectibles stock market. Rally has become a hub for trading everything from dinosaur fossils and classic cars to modern NFTs and trading cards, fostering a community of shared interests and passion.Here's wh...2024-04-0150 min
The Way of Product with Caden DamianoCrafting AI User Experiences, What it Means to be an “Artist” and What you should Look for in your next role after a layoff w/ Michael Tinglin, Design Leader, ex 7-Eleven, Atlassian EP 117Understanding this secret will set you up for success as a product designer in this AI age. AI is “autocomplete” on steroids in its current form. On #wayofproduct this week, we're thrilled to have Michael Tinglin back on the show!Michael is a design leader who has worked at places like 7-Eleven, and Fannie Mae, and recently was Head of Design at Confluence. He taught me about the non-linear career path, wher...2024-03-251h 04
The Way of Product with Caden DamianoExperiencing a startup exit, creating your own table instead of getting a seat at the table, what it takes to sell a compelling vision w/ Mitchell Clements Design Manager @ nCino Ep 115On #wayofproduct this week, we're joined by Mitch Clements, a seasoned product design manager whose career journey has taken him from a budding startup in a basement to a pivotal role in a billion-dollar unicorn. Mitch shares his transformative experiences and insights on leading design innovations and influencing company culture in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.Here's what we're diving into:⭐ Mitch's unique journey from a small basement startup, Simple Nexus, to its acquisition by nCino, valued at $1.2 billion.⭐ The critical role of d...2024-03-111h 05
The Way of Product with Caden DamianoHow AI Transforms Small Teams into Global Powerhouses, Building Your Brand Online, AI's Role in Creating Compelling Posts and Videos w/ Ajay Yadav, Co-Founder of Simplified.Com Ep 114On #wayofproduct this week, Ajay Yadav, an entrepreneurial maverick and the brains behind Simplified, a comprehensive AI-powered design and video platform, dives into the future of AI in creative industries and its democratizing power for small businesses and independent content creators. He discusses the transformation from traditional, labor-intensive content creation to AI-assisted processes that empower even the smallest teams.Here's what we're exploring:⭐ How AI is reshaping the landscape of content creation, making it more accessible and efficient for everyone.⭐ Ajay's journey from...2024-03-0456 min
The Way of Product with Caden DamianoThe Art of Multi-Stakeholder Management, Upholding a Brand's "Enduring Idea", and Their Impact on Successful Organizations w/ Curt Schreiber, Chief Creative Officer at VSA Ep 114On #wayofproduct this week, Curt Schreiber, Chief Creative Officer of VSA, takes us on a deep dive into the world of multi-stakeholder design, sharing his vast experience and insights on creating purpose-driven organizations that deliver value to every stakeholder involved.Here's what we're unpacking:⭐ Curt's perspective on Apple as a benchmark for multi-stakeholder design and how they've successfully integrated their mission with profitability and environmental sustainability.⭐ The importance of designing for multiple stakeholders and how this approach has evolved from Curt's early days...2024-02-2648 min
The Way of Product with Caden DamianoHaving Michael Jordan as a Stakeholder, Designing for Different Brands and Creating Iconic Products: An Interview with Michael DiTullo Ep 113On #wayofproduct this week, we're thrilled to feature Michael DiTullo, a visionary designer whose journey has taken him from iconic brands like Nike and Jordan to the forefront of industrial design across diverse industries. Michael brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective on creating products that resonate deeply with consumers.Here's what we're getting into:⭐ Michael's philosophy on design as a brand exercise and his approach to creating iconic, beloved products.⭐ Insights from his time working with Michael Jordan and how...2024-02-191h 13
The Way of Product with Caden DamianoNavigating Disagreements, Cultural Differences, and The Case for Remote Work w/ Sharif Matar, Director of Design @ Product INC EP 111On #wayofproduct this week, Sharif Matar, the Director of Product and Design at Product Inc., joins us to discuss the evolution of global product design and the nuances of remote work. He emphasizes the power of diverse ideas and teams and how technology unlocks human potential.Here's what we're talking about:⭐ The significance of trust and shared values in fostering healthy, productive disagreements and biases within teams.⭐ The impact of remote work on collaboration, efficiency, and the sourcing of diverse ideas....2024-02-051h 02
The Way of Product with Caden DamianoEffortless stakeholder management, The case against collaborating with sharp elbows, and career fulfillment w/ Justin Dauer @ Anomaly by Design EP 109On #wayofproduct this week, we're sitting down with Justin Dauer, the mind behind Anomaly by Design and "In Fulfillment: The Designer's Journey." He's here to share his thoughts on making work meaningful and creatively fulfilling.Here's what we're unpacking:⭐ Why sometimes stopping is the best way to move forward⭐ The Swedish 'Feca' and the art of slowing down⭐ How leaders can create workplaces where everyone thrives⭐ What 'practice spotting' is and how it can guide your career⭐ The role of narratives in the workplace and their impact on your day-to-day...2024-01-2959 min
The Way of Product with Caden DamianoThe Value of Working with Rivals, What it Takes to Build a Product Org, and Developing Conviction in your Roadmap w/ Glendy Kam CPO of Tassat EP 107On #wayofproduct this week, Glendy Kam shares her journey as Chief Product Officer at Tassat, delving into the fast-paced world of fintech startups and speaking to the role of product management in innovation and market adaptation.Highlights include:⭐ How to pivot strategy in the rapidly changing fintech market⭐ Balancing creativity and regulatory compliance in financial services⭐ The importance of diverse skill sets in product development⭐ The relationship between product design and product management⭐ Learning from mistakes and adapting s...2024-01-0844 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano85 - “How to turn research insights into actionable decisions” Richard White, CEO and Founder of FathomIn this episode, I talk with serial entrepreneur Richard White, founder of Fathom, about how he balances vision and execution, and how to translate research insights into actual product roadmap moves.Connect with Richard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rrwhite/Download Fathom If you get any value out of this show, or if it has helped you in any way, please subscribe to “Thinking Out Loud About Design” for free to get the distilled learnings on being a staff-level individual contributor. This is a public episo...2022-05-0956 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano84 - "How to reinvent yourself into a leader“ Pek Pongpaet, CEO of ImpekableIn this episode, I talk to Pek Pongpaet, CEO of the almost decade-old agency Impekable, about the lessons he has had to learn to grow his agency by not designing. This is a great episode for designers who want to grow into business operators.Connect with Pek: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pekpongpaet/Careers at Impekable: https://www.impekable.com/Listen to Pek's Podcast If you get any value out of this show, or if it has helped you in any way, please subscribe to “Thi...2022-05-021h 03
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano83 - #Shorts - How Innovation Really HappensA discussion on what good and bad strategy is and how innovation actually works. If you get any value out of this show, or if it has helped you in any way, please subscribe to “Thinking Out Loud About Design” for free to get the distilled learnings on being a staff-level individual contributor. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wayofproduct.com2022-03-2324 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano82 - #Shorts - You Don't Need Permission to Do Great WorkEssay on how to carry yourself as a professional designer. If you get any value out of this show, or if it has helped you in any way, please subscribe to “Thinking Out Loud About Design” for free to get the distilled learnings on being a staff-level individual contributor. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wayofproduct.com2022-03-2316 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano81 - #Shorts - Fake ideas and how to recognize themHow to identify ideas and requirements that are not backed by real discovery work.If you get any value out of this show, or if it has helped you in any way, please subscribe to “Thinking Out Loud About Design” for free to get the distilled learnings on being a staff-level individual contributor. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wayofproduct.com2022-03-0306 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano80 - #Shorts - How to Create Meaning in Your LifeAn essay on what it takes to create a meaningful career and life.If you get any value out of this show, or if it has helped you in any way, please subscribe to “Thinking Out Loud About Design” for free to get the distilled learnings on being a staff-level individual contributor. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wayofproduct.com2022-02-2312 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano79 - How to Control Your Career - Taylor Palmer @ Range (ex Lucid)Season 5 Finale! In this episode I learn about excelling in your career by talking to Taylor Palmer.Taylor has found that he grows most quickly on teams and in environment where there is a culture of experimentation. He tries to set aside 20% of his time to always be working on something that's not on the roadmap.Taylor has had a steep growth curve since starting at Lucid fresh out of college. Within 5 years he became a director of UX there, and helped build a team of 20 designers. He also started a...2021-10-2551 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano78 - What Nobody Explains about the Design Process - Jordan Bowman @ CatylistThe design thinking philosophy outlines a way to think and approach product development. It isn't a process.In this episode, I talk with co-creator of UX tools, Jordan Bowman, about the real day to day of a product designer. We discuss:-The job is not a linear process, so your methods change based on the problem.-The best way to learn about UX, by breaking down methods and using scenarios to practice them.-How to do consistent customer interviews by reducing your planning t...2021-10-1852 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano77 - How to Manage Your Career - William Ntim @ PaypalWilliam needed a job, and even with a strong portfolio and track record, it took him three months to land on his feet. William talks about how he learned to take control of his career from that day forward, so it no longer took "3 months" to find a new job.William is the author of "101 Random UX Facts" and a Senior Designer at PayPal and former designer at Home Depot. This episode is a masterclass on hustling to get better career prospects. Get Williams book: https://101randomuxtips.com/2021-10-1145 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano76 - How to be Relaxed as a Designer - Bobby Lloyd @ United Health (ex Goldman Sachs)The key to performance as designer is getting to a point where you are relaxed in the role. I chat with Bobby Lloyd, a Principal at United Health and a former UX/UI Strategist at Goldman Sachs, about what needs to happen to become relaxed as a designer.Bobby calls it being "organic" and a lot of it has to do with practice and getting over imposter syndrome. We dive deep in this one. Connect with Bobby: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobby-lloyd-52a8b35/If yo...2021-10-041h 03
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano75 - Lessons Learned from Operating a Design Agency - Janet Lee @ ImpekableIn this episode I chat with Janet Lee on operating a design business.Janet is Director Of Operations, Digital Agency for the prolific agency Impekable. Where she started off as a design intern. We discuss her shift from designing to becoming an operator of the business itself. Recommend this episode with anyone who is curious about operations in a design or product organization. Find Janet here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janplee/If you get any value out of this show, or if it has helped you in a...2021-09-2748 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano74 - Regulating Unethical Design Patterns - George Serediuc @ EtichThis episode is about creating products that are designed to "generate value" for consumers, in place of "extracting value" from consumers. There is a big difference! George Serediuc is a Principal Designer based in Romania. He runs a consultancy gig to help companies & institutions build inclusive digital products that are purposeful & human-centered. We talk about the philosophy of user-centered design and I make a prediction of the end of free trials, as more regulation is created in digital products. Connect with George: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgeserediuc/If yo...2021-09-2053 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano73 - Why are Designers Becoming PM's? - Bryan Mortensen @ Produce PayWhy are designers moving into Product Managment roles?I bring on an old guest, Bryan Mortensen, to talk about our recent discussions on why we both are considering moving into Product Managment one day. We discuss designers losing influence at the business seat of the table, how product management is taking over aspects of design thinking we both like doing, and why having a solid PM is a game changer for a company. Connect with Bryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanmortensen/If you get any va...2021-09-131h 12
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano72 - A Guide to Optimistic Innovation - Carey Jenkins, CEO at Substantial | Digital Innovation + Build StudioIn this episode, Carey Jenkins and I talk about Digital Optimism, a school of thought that empowers technologists to believe in the power of technological innovation to improve our lives and society.Carey Jenkins is CEO of Substantial, a world-class product development studio based in Seattle, serving a diverse set of clients - from Fortune 50s like Google and Amazon to emerging start-ups and social impact organizations. (They are also hiring remote friendly positions) Connect with Carey here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/careyvjenkins/Check out Careers at Substantial Here: h...2021-09-0649 min
The Way of Product with Caden DamianoUX Isn't a Magic Bullet and the "Non-Linear" Career - Michael Tinglin Ep 71UX can be romanticized as a profession that can airdrop into any business and work miracles, when it's really just another stakeholder. In this episode, I chat about the pitfalls of UX's rising popularity with Michael Tinglin. We also talk about the non-linear career, which is giving yourself the freedom to jump back and forth between IC and management roles as a design professional. Michael has a lifetime of experience in the field, and provides some awesome nuggets of wisdom based off his decades of experiences working on innovative products and services for co...2021-08-301h 07
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano70 - "Lessons Learned from 3200 Design Leaders" - Adam Fry-Pierce @ DocusignIn this episode I chat with Adam Fry-Pierce, a former director of the design leadership forum at InVision and current head of design ops at Docusign.He has personally onboarded and interacted with over 3200 design leaders in the DLF and has some takeaways and lessons from those experiences that you might find interesting. Topics we cover:- If all design leaders have everything together.- Leadership and Culture lessons.- Diversity.Connect with Adam here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamfp/2021-08-2353 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano69 - #Shorts — The Wealth that Comes from of Owning End to End Value ChainsAudio Essay on Winning CompaniesIf you get any value out of this show, or if it has helped you in any way, please subscribe to “Thinking Out Loud About Design” for free to get the distilled learnings on being a staff-level individual contributor. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wayofproduct.com2021-07-2310 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano68 - #Shorts — How to set yourself up for success as a designerAn audio essay on critical thinkingIf you get any value out of this show, or if it has helped you in any way, please subscribe to “Thinking Out Loud About Design” for free to get the distilled learnings on being a staff-level individual contributor. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wayofproduct.com2021-06-2124 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano67 - #Shorts — The difference between complex and complicatedWhy product work is about making complex things complicated. If you get any value out of this show, or if it has helped you in any way, please subscribe to “Thinking Out Loud About Design” for free to get the distilled learnings on being a staff-level individual contributor. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wayofproduct.com2021-04-2615 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano66 - Reframing How You Look at Diversity in Design and Tech - Terrell Cobb @ MicrosoftIn this episode I interviewed Terell Cobb, design leader at Microsoft and active leader in the Black UX community about diversity in design.He eloquently reframed the diversity argument in a way that really resonated with and made sense to me:"Its about exposing future designers to successful people that look like them, so they know what's possible in their career"Connect with Terrell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terellcobb/If you get any value out of this show, or if it has helped...2021-04-1957 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano65 - Designing for Large Ecosystems - Patrica Dwyer @ IntuitIn this episode, I chat with Patricia Dwyer, about designing for ecosystems. Patricia is a content designer on Intuit's Platform Design team, and shares what the design challenges are in a platform environment. Anyone interested in how design contributes to huge architectural efforts should give this a listen. Connect with Patricia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciabdwyer/If you get any value out of this show, or if it has helped you in any way, please subscribe to “Thinking Out Loud About Design” for free to get the...2021-04-1254 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano64 - Designing for Web 3.0 - Tian ZhaoLet's talk about the next iteration of the internet. Web 3.0.In this episode, I chat with Tian Zhao about what kind of products and experiences will be possible with mass adoption of distributed computing. Connect with Tian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tntyzhao/If you get any value out of this show, or if it has helped you in any way, please subscribe to “Thinking Out Loud About Design” for free to get the distilled learnings on being a staff-level individual contributor. This is a publi...2021-04-0548 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano63 - Designers, You've Always Had a Seat at the Table - Drew Bridewell || Head of Product and Design at GrowthDay and Founder of Next Level UXDrew Bridewell is the head of design and product at GrowthDay. and is the CEO and Founder of Next Level UX an education company designed to help designers level up their, planning, systems thinking, and soft skills so they can be a better contributor to their teams and be high performing UX designer overall. We talk about what it takes to actually solve complex problems, how to map complex problems and how to effectively plan your work for maximum impact. Find next level UX here: https://www.nextlevelux.me/Co...2021-03-2955 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano62 - How to Define "Good" Design - Johnathan Shariat @ GoogleIn this episode, I get together with Johnathan Shariat, author of "Tragic Design", cohost of the "Design Review" podcast, and interaction designer at Google.We chat about the concept of his book "Tragic Design" and the consequences, big and small, poor design brings to people. Connect Johnathan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanshariat/Buy Tragic Design: https://www.tragicdesign.com/If you get any value out of this show, or if it has helped you in any way, please subscribe to “Thinking Out Loud Abo...2021-03-221h 05
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano61 - Stop Evaluating Product Designers like we’re Visual Designers - Tait WaylandIn this interview I chat with Tait Wayland about how the industry evaluates designers. Tait recently wrote an article that resonated with a lot of people, including me, called, "Stop Evaluating Product Designers like we’re Visual Designers"on how hiring managers give preferential treatment to visual design over other disciplines like interaction design and systems thinking. Find the Article here: https://uxdesign.cc/stop-evaluating-product-designers-like-were-visual-designers-a470cff49990Connect with Tait: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taitwayland/ This is a public episode. If you would like to disc...2021-03-151h 00
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano60 - Bringing an Engineer Mindset to Designing Products - Aaron MoncurAaron Moncur is the owner of Pipeline Design and Engineering. A physical product design shop.In this episode we talk about physical product design, the Parallels it has with the digital world,and picking what kind of work you do depending on your interests. If you get any value out of this show, or if it has helped you in any way, please subscribe to “Thinking Out Loud About Design” for free to get the distilled learnings on being a staff-level individual contributor. This is a publi...2021-03-0847 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano59 - A Continued Learning Masterclass - Bryan Sebestia @ Rain AgencyIn this episode, I chat with Bryan Sebestia, a modern day renaissance designer, about planning an information dietand charting out how broaden your design skillset.We talk courses, how to learn, and how to be be an eclectic generalist. Connect with Bryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryansebesta/If you get any value out of this show, or if it has helped you in any way, please subscribe to “Thinking Out Loud About Design” for free to get the distilled learnings on being a staff-level individual contr...2021-03-011h 01
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano58 - The Art of Hiring Design Talent - Michael Canar @ Medici Land Gov.How do you define what we do, and how does that influence hiring?Michael Canar and I discuss hiring designers, and how good hiring managers know how to build a teambased on the strengths and specializations of each designer they evaluate when hireing.Connect with Michael: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-ca%C3%B1ar-747a104/If you get any value out of this show, or if it has helped you in any way, please subscribe to “Thinking Out Loud About Design” for free to get the...2021-02-221h 01
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano57 - 5 Questions to Ask While Defining a Problem - Ben Crabtree (Sr UX @ Lendio, ex Ancestry)Ben Crabtree and I talk about the discovery process in this episode. It comes down to defining the problem. Ben provides practical ways to define the actual problems you are solving in a project. Connect with Ben: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-crabtree-582b0180/If you get any value out of this show, or if it has helped you in any way, please subscribe to “Thinking Out Loud About Design” for free to get the distilled learnings on being a staff-level individual contributor. This is a public...2021-02-1555 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano56 - How to Be a Ninja Designer - Sanjana Mathur @ LucidLucid software is known for its high-performing design team, and today I interview one of their A-Players, Sanjana Mathur.In this episode, we discuss the end of the "dev handoff", how to not cut corners on UX, and how we can better blur the lines of responsibility in the product team to quickly collaborate and learn as a unit. Connect with Sanjana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjana-mathur/If you get any value out of this show, or if it has helped you in any way, please subscribe to “Thi...2021-02-0856 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano55 - Job Search Masterclass - Sam Harper Pt2Sam provided so much value in the last episode, we had to record a part 2! Sam is known for his UX Careers business, Conscious Career Shift, where he helps Jr Designers land their first role. For part 2, we discuss tools, tactics, and techniques to stand out in the hiring process. Sam also shares a technique that is guaranteed to turn hiring managers heads if you pull it off correctly. Enjoy! Connect with Sam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharperux/If you get any value out of this show, or if it has helped you in an...2021-02-011h 03
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano54 - Setting Realistic Expectations in You Job Search - Sam Harper @EntrataToday I chat with Sam Harper, who is a UX Designer at Entrata. Sam is better known for his UX Careers business, Conscious Career Shift UX, where he helps Jr Designers land their first role. Today we talk about the hard truths of being a Jr UX Designer and try provide some tempered expectations so you can start out with the right experience in mind. Connect with Sam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharperux/If you get any value out of this show, or if it has helped you in any way, please subscribe to “Thi...2021-01-251h 09
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano53 - How learning UI makes you a better UX Designer - Matt D. Smith🎉Episode 50!🎉 I'm going to celebrate by talking with one of my design heroes!Matt D. Smith is the quintessential company of one. A true design entrepreneur. Matt has independently run his own design shop for 15 years, designing for awesome companies, shipping his own products, and launched some of the best courses on UI design. In this episode, we talk about his newly launched course, "Shift Nudge", which covers the nitty-gritty details of UI design and discuss the value of UI design and how it fits in the overall Product Design process. Find Sh...2021-01-181h 05
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano52 - "Creating Your Own Luck" - Caden Damiano Interview on the Sam Harper Livestream BonusThis is a reshare of my appearance on Sam Harpers LinkedIn livestream where we talk about the way you can get discovered in a competitive job market. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wayofproduct.com2020-12-1447 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano51 - How to make lucky products - ShortsHow to design systems and products that benefit from bad luck. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wayofproduct.com2020-12-0715 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano50 - Shorts - Why most designs do not get madeBonus voice essay on why most designs don't make it to production. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wayofproduct.com2020-11-3016 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano49 - Success and Luck in Your CareerHow does luck play a role in your career? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wayofproduct.com2020-11-2311 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano48 - Are great designers replaceable?Thoughts on talent and being expendable. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wayofproduct.com2020-11-1612 min
Being an EngineerS1E51 User Experience & Digital Product Design | Caden DamianoSend us a textWhat does it mean to be a user experience designer? Join our session with Caden Damiano to learn how it’s much more than simply graphic design, but rather the responsibility for architecting the start to finish experience a user goes through during their interaction with physical and digital products. Also learn Caden’s brilliant method for learning deep insight from key thought leaders by having one-on-one conversations with these individuals. Finally, follow Caden’s design journey through his podcast, “The Way of Product Design”.The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to...2020-11-1342 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano47 - Joe Natoli - "UX Dogma"This interview is one I wanted to do for a long time. I can't think of a better way to close season 3 of the podcast.In this episode, I interview Joe Natoli on critical thinking in UX, the problems with prescribed frameworks, and what it's like to work as a UX consultant.See Joe's work at:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joenatoli/UX360 Academy: https://learn.givegoodux.com/"Think First" Book: https://www.amazon.com/Think-First-No-Nonsense-Successful-Experiences-ebook/dp/B015DC4SCU/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&k...2020-11-091h 04
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano46 - VP of UX @ JP Morgan Chase - Sybil Mulokwa - "The Path to CXO"The path to the executive suite as a designer is not paved in pixels. You have to adopt new behaviors to have that "executive presence".In this episode, I interview Sybil Mulokwa, VP of User Experience at JP Morgan Chase to talk about what it takes to level up to a design business operator. Contact Sybil at:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sybil-mulokwa-m-s-5433043/If you get any value out of this show, or if it has helped you in any way, please subscribe to...2020-11-021h 04
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano45 - Denise Hurtado @ USAA - "Why Only Critiquing Mockups Isn't Enough"Amazing episode and amazing guest! Today I chat with Denise Hurtado, a Design Project Lead at USAA about design critiques. We discuss how to not only critique the mocks and deliverables designers are known for but also questioning the critical thinking behind those design decisions. We go over frameworks, techniques, and strategies to get the most out of the critique practice. Trust me, you'll get a lot out of this. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisehurtadoDenise's article on critiques: https://www.thedailydennis.com...2020-10-261h 01
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano44 - How to be a senior designerIn this episode, I talk about how I evaluate my career growth as a designer, and how to differentiate between Junior, Mid, and Senior. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wayofproduct.com2020-10-2245 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano42 - Brandon Mitchell @ Intuit - "Find a Problem to Be Obsessed With"Brandon is a PM over a new product at Intuit that helps entrepreneurs start companies. In this episode, we explore the value of side projects and how they can 10x your work performance. We also discuss getting that first job in product, diversity in tech, and how to "own more and do less".Contact Brandon at:https://www.linkedin.com/in/bcmitchell13/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ww...2020-10-1957 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano41 - Chris Liu (ex. Mercedes-Benz, Amazon) - "The Indicators of Product Success"In this exploratory episode, Chris Liu and I get Philosophical on the indicators of product success. If you are curious about how to articulate good business outcomes with your design decisions, then you'll find this conversation interesting. Connect with Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-liu-ux/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wayofproduct.com2020-10-121h 17
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano35 - Chris Liu (ex. Mercedes-Benz, Amazon) - "The Indicators of Product Success"In this exploratory episode, Chris Liu and I get philosophical on the indicators of product success.
If you are curious about how to articulate good business outcomes with your design decisions, then you'll find this conversation interesting.
Contact Chris at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-liu-ux/
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The Way of Product with Caden Damiano40 - Why great design doesn’t always winI reflect on a system that makes successful products possible, and in response, sucedió product designers. If you want great design to win, you need to play nice with this system. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wayofproduct.com2020-10-0717 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano39 - "What it Takes to Be a Top Performer in your Design Program" - Prof Michael Harper, Department Head @ UVU's UX Design Bachelors ProgramI catch up with my professor and mentor Michael Harper today. He is the department head at UVU for what is Utah's first 4-year bachelor's program in digital product design. We chat about what he has learned from graduating the first full cohort (which I was a part of) and what he is adjusting in the curriculum to adapt to the changing times. The most important thing we discuss is how to stand out as a design student. We are of the opinion that Product Design isn't something you can be accredited with an...2020-10-051h 11
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano38 - How to get out of designers blockIn the morning walk I talk about designers block, what causes it and the antidote for it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wayofproduct.com2020-10-0111 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano37 - Billy Gast @ Progressive Leasing - "Balancing Speed and Quality in Product Discovery"In this episode, a coworker and I discuss discovery work. A big thing I'm trying to reconcile is doing the right amount of discovery work (due diligence) while being a fast iterating agile team member. Billy provides some great insights on how to accomplish that in this interview, and how you can maximize learning output in shorter periods of time without sacrificing quality in discovery work. Contact Billy at:https://www.linkedin.com/in/billygast/If you get any value out of this sho...2020-09-2855 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano36 - Anisha Carter @ Tax Act - Stop Using the Word "Requirement"In this interview, I chat Product Management with Anisha Carter, Product Manager at Tax Act, and formerly at Intuit.Anisha breaks down the lessons she "unlearnt" by moving from a very established product culture like Intuit, to working on at Tax Act.There are a lot of good insights in this episode for people who want to have the experience of transforming a company to be more product-centered.Contact Anisha at:https://www.linkedin.com/in/anisha-carter-one/ This is a public episode. If you w...2020-09-211h 10
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano35 - When speed doesn’t winWhat happens when moving fast doesn’t work? How do you define speed? Does the definition of good speed change from project to project? I explore this concept in this edition of my morning walk. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wayofproduct.com2020-09-1820 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano34 - Head of Design @ Intuit Europe - J.B. Chaykowsky - "How Designers Become Business Leaders"I have my first return guest on the show!Excited to welcome back JB Chaykowsky to talk about his principles of design leadership. If you are trying to figure out what value design brings to the executive decision making table, this is the episode for you. Contact JB at:https://www.linkedin.com/in/uexui/https://www.instagram.com/jbchaykowsky/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, vi...2020-09-141h 06
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano33 - What to do when you can’t do your jobMorning walk episode! Today I reflect on politics and the roadblocks that come in every project.If you get any value out of this show, or if it has helped you in any way, please subscribe to “Thinking Out Loud About Design” for free to get the distilled learnings on being a staff-level individual contributor. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wayofproduct.com2020-09-1112 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano32 - James Helms, VP of Design @ Intuit - "Your Coworkers are Your Portfolio"This was a bombshell episode. If you want to know if the management path is right for you, I'd give this one a listen. In this interview, I chat with James Helms, VP of Design for Intuit's Platform, on topics like design management, and how to level up the performance of the designers you work with (even if you are still an individual contributor).Contact James at:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameshelmsad/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other s...2020-09-071h 15
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano31 - Why Should You have a Dribbble?I reflect on my understanding of the value of visual design and how it can help in the job search. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wayofproduct.com2020-09-0316 min
The Way of Product with Caden DamianoRed Roze TrailerListen to episode 29 which contains my interview with Red Roze on better product launches.
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The Way of Product with Caden Damiano30 - Red Roze - Your Product isn't the StoryI'm going to introduce you to my secret weapon. My friend, uncle and mentor Red Roze, or to me "Uncle Red". He has helped me understand the world of marketing and positioning in a way that has changed how I approach work. I can tie a lot of my growth hack moments in my career to his coaching calls. Red has worked for brands like Tony Robbins and Intel. Now, he is a successful independent positioning and growth strategist who helps companies tell better stories. In this epis...2020-08-311h 10
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano29 - How I Broke into DesignIn one of my morning walks, I reflect on the things that help designers get jobs. I cover the base requirements and then the differentiator for designers with accelerated growth.If you get any value out of this show, or if it has helped you in any way, please subscribe to “Thinking Out Loud About Design” for free to get the distilled learnings on being a staff-level individual contributor. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wayo...2020-08-3116 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano28 - Aladrian Goods - The ROI of Content Design @ IntuitI'm excited to introduce Aladrian Goods, who is a content designer at Intuit. What is a content designer? What do they do? Short answer: They make sure your messaging is intentional across the whole product experience. If that is too general for you, then listen to this episode! We go in-depth on how Intuit pulls off their iconic user experiences with the content design being top of mind. Contact Aladrian at:https://www.linkedin.com/in/aladriangoods/ This is a public episode. If y...2020-08-2458 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano27 - Ryan Rumsey - How Business Thinking can Improve Design ImpactWELCOME TO SEASON THREE!I kick it off interviewing the author of Invison's new book, "Business Thinking for Designers", Ryan Rumsey!Ryan is the CEO of an "Un-Consulting" firm Second Wave Dive, which helps design organizations and individual designers improve their design maturity and better articulate business value. Before that SWD, he was a design executive at Apple and EA.Do we talk about defining good design, tying it to business outcomes, driving business impact as an individual contributor, and design manager! Connect with Ryan at:2020-08-1653 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano26 - (Audio Essay) Hire for Outcomes, Not for Outputs🎉Bonus episode🎉In preparation for season three, I want to share ideas I have been developing through synthesizing of all my past interviews.When hiring, there is a bias towards hiring people with great visual production skills. That makes sense, a high level of visual polish gives the secure feeling that their work will transfer to good business outcomes.That will probably work in use cases where you have already built out the foundation of the product and need incremental improvements.But what happens when your company needs t...2020-06-2414 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano25 - Critical Thinking in Product - Albert Packer of InvantiHow do you measure your counterpart's critical thinking?What does critical thinking look like? What does it sound like? What are the results of it?In this episode, I have a deep discussion with one of the best critical thinkers in the industry, Albert Packer. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wayofproduct.com2020-04-281h 25
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano24 - The Definition of Modern Product Management - Trae Winterton of WorkfrontToday, I wanted to learn more about how to work better with product managers. So I interviewed one for the podcast. In this episode, I chat with Trae Winterton, a product manager at Workfront. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wayofproduct.com2020-04-2156 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano23 - Increasing Learning Velocity -Sean Qureshi from LucidI really enjoyed this interview with @Sean Qureshi from Lucid on increasing learning velocity. In this episode, we chat about the concept of lean startups MVP and we openly discuss our qualms about it. We also discuss what is so misunderstood about the lean startup MVP framework. Sean also shares how product discovery is done at Lucid which allows product teams to increase learning velocity while not compromising in the quality and the experience. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other...2020-04-1457 min
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The Way of Product with Caden DamianoTrailer - The Way of Product DesignWe know design is valuable, but how can you unlock its true value and tie your design work to business impact?This show interviews, product designers, product managers, and tech leads from places like Google, Domo, Podium, Divvy, IBM, Intuit, and Uber to find out what makes a valuable product designer and how you can be one as well. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wayofproduct.com2020-04-0800 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano22 - Driving Product Strategy with Your Research Work - Danielle GreenHow do you know that you're on the right track when performing research?To answer that question, I talked about the subtle art of research rigor with DJ Green, research manager at Jane.In this episode, we take a deep dive into her process of translating research insights into actionable steps that product managers and designers can use to execute great work.If you're struggling to influence product strategy with your research work, this episode is for you. On the other hand, if you're looking for a 10 step process to...2020-04-0857 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano21 - How much research is enough research? - Divvy's Jenny HeinerHow do you know if you've done enough research?With tight deadlines, competing priorities, and potentially millions of dollars on the line, getting that right amount of research to mitigate the business risk is critical to your product's success. In this episode, I interviewed Jenny Taylor, a product designer at Divvy. We take the time to chat about when it's appropriate to apply more rigor to the research process and when it isn't worth your time.Jenny demonstrates an incredible depth of process in her work and kn...2020-04-0152 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano20 - What happened to Tivo? With Robin HayesAll right! You guys are in for a treat! In this episode, I talked with an OG designer from Silicon Valley, Robin Hayes.Back in the day, he worked on a little thing called TiVo, helping design one of the most iconic user experiences in the history of our profession and helping TiVo become one of the first brands that had a reputation for good CX (which wasn't very common back then).We talk about the rise and fall TiVo and discuss what happens when you nail the user experience a...2020-03-2556 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano19 - How to Plan your Internships w/ Jacob Ottesen of IBMin this episode, I catch up with a buddy of mine to talk about what we have learned from our product design internships, and he has a lot to say on the matter clocking in five internship experiences before settling in his current full-time role outside of school. The guy I'm talking about is Jacob artisan, who is UX designer, IBM's design studio in Austin, Texas. We talk about the kinds of internships you should look for if you're interested in the path of digital product design and how you could get the mo...2020-03-1852 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano18 - How Designers Build Confidence with Stakeholders - Matt Davis of LenovoI have a great nugget today on how you as a design org can build stakeholder confidence in the strategic direction that you propose.In this interview, I chat with Matt Davis, who is a UX designer at Lenovo. We talk about the challenge of designing and context switching across a very large portfolio of products He works on smart speakers. every think pad you could point at and now is working in Lenovos competitor to the Hololense.When you're working on so many products, how can design become a s...2020-03-0459 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano17 - Don't work for brandsHey, product community. I have an idea I want to share with you and I wrote it in an article a couple of months back.It's called don't work for brands.in this essay, I get pretty open about my experience interviewing with Facebook and the introspection I had after not making the cut for the job.I think anyone trying to figure out their career right now needs to hear this message. there are only so many jobs offered at so-called big brands. They can't possibly hire every designer w...2020-01-2912 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano16 - What makes a successful design student? - Kamalei Logan at OverstockHey listeners, This episode we interview with Kamalei Logan, a UX designer at Overstock and a former student of the Dev Mountain UX boot camp. During the interview, we talk about his experience from going to a boot camp to transitioning into the workforce. One thing we discuss is what path is right for you? When should you go to a boot camp and when does it make more sense to get a four-year degree in design?It depends, Kamalei had a good reason for...2020-01-1547 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano15 - Serena Ho from IBM - Find the Work You Want to DoWe met Serena when Cam and I visited New York City with our design school cohort to visit companies. She just recently started working there at the end of last year, and she was awesome enough to let us visit the IBM office at Astor place. In this episode, we talk about leveling up after getting that first role.The game has changed. Before you had a job, you had to hustle and say yes to every opportunity. But once you get that job, you're shifting gears. it becomes more of a marathon....2020-01-0152 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano14 Uber Freight's Joey Isaacson - What's missing in new designersWe finally got to editing this gem. This interview is with Joey Isaacson, who is a senior product designer at Uber freight. Before that, he was a product designer at Facebook and before that he helped design Songkick's platform, Joey was super generous in this episode, breaking down the nuance of getting through multiple design interviews to what managers should look for when they're interviewing candidates and how they should handle the hiring process. He also talks about what to do in your first job as a UX designer, how to...2019-12-1753 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano13 - Don't Work for Tech CompaniesNew format! Audio Articles!Having trouble finding a fit in a company? In this episode, I share the idea that you shouldn't work for "Tech" companies, you should work for value propositions. This leads to higher job satisfaction if you are interested in the way of a product designer who wants to build massive value in your products. If you understand the companies value proposition you can better understand where your personal expertise as a designer or product manager would fit in that organization. Then you can do...2019-12-1213 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano12 - Cam Sackett - What makes a product professional valuable?The podcast is back with more episodes! In this episode, we recap on what we've learned in the last season on advanced tools and techniques to network and land jobs in the design industry. This episode is about our next knowledge quest. We know that design and product as a core business function is valuable, so we're not going to beat a dead horse on evangelizing the value of design. We know it's valuable!We're more interested in how you as an individual contributor can provide that value.2019-12-0537 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano11 - Margaret Urban and Michael Greenberg - Conversation Design with GoogleIn this episode, we talk about conversation design with Margaret Urban and Michael Greenberg, two interaction designers at Google.You can connect with Margaret and Michael on LinkedIn:MargaretMichaelAlso, Google has a great resource to learn more about Conversation Design:Conversation Design with GoogleIf you have comments or questions from today's episode or would just like to connect, you can connect with us on LinkedIn:Cam SackettCaden Damiano...2019-04-0959 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano10 - Pivot/Design Much with Patrick Cox and Andy PageIn this special crossover episode, we talk with Patrick Cox and Andy Page, two designers at Canopy Tax. We interview them, they interview us—good times!You can connect with Andy and Patrick on LinkedIn:PatrickAndyAlso, go listen to the Design Much podcast:https://www.designmuch.org/If you have comments or questions from today's episode or would just like to connect, you can connect with us on LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/cam-sackett-b6495567...2019-03-261h 12
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano9 - Ben Peck - Building Community and Sharing ExperiencesIn this episode, we chat with Ben Peck, Cofounder of Front and Director of Product Hive about building community and sharing your voice as well as other people's stories and experiences.You can connect with Ben on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/bpeckAlso, if you have comments or questions from today's episode or would just like to connect, you can connect with us on LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/cam-sackett-b6495567www.linkedin.com/in/caden-damianoPivot by Cam Sackett...2019-03-1149 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano8 - Joseph Newell - What is a Dream Job?In this episode, we chat with Joseph Newell, a sprint facilitator and UX Designer at Xactware—An hour dedicated to the Last Unicorn. We talk about designing at “boring companies” and how they aren’t “boring.” We discuss evangelizing UX and learning to bring your passion with you into every project. You can connect with Joseph on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephnewellAlso, if you have comments or questions from today's episode or would just like to connect, you can connect with us on LinkedIn:www.linkedin...2019-02-221h 00
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano7 - Alfredo Ruiz - How to Get Started in ARIn this episode, we chat with Alfredo Ruiz who is leading the design and product strategy of IBM Immersive Insights as well as the Augmented Reality Program at IBM Analytics. We discuss how to get started in AR.You can connect with Alfredo on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alfredoruizcAlso, if you have comments or questions from today's episode or would just like to connect, you can connect with us on LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/cam-sackett-b6495567www.linkedin.com/in/caden-damiano2019-02-0849 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano6 - J.B. Chaykowsky - Head of Design for Intuit Europe - Making Technology More Poetic and Becoming Design LeadersIn this episode, we had an excellent conversation with J.B. Chaykowsky, design manager at Intuit. We talk about giving and receiving feedback, finding your voice in design, solving the right problem, becoming design leaders, and so much more.You can connect with J.B. on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/uexuiAlso, if you have comments or questions from today's episode or would just like to connect, you can connect with us on LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/cam-sackett-b6495567www.linkedin.com...2019-01-241h 00
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano5 - Noah Sparks - Designing for AR, VR, and MR to Augment People's Experiences in the Real WorldIn this episode, we met with Noah Sparks from Brainstorm to discuss how to design for AR, VR, and MR to augment people's experiences in the real world.You can find Noah on Twitter @noahsparks and connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahsparksAlso, if you have comments or questions from today's episode or would just like to connect, you can connect with us on LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/cam-sackett-b6495567www.linkedin.com/in/caden-damianoPivot by Cam Sackett a...2019-01-081h 00
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano4 - Jeff Whitlock - Applying Jobs-to-Be-Done Theory to Your LifeIn this live episode, recorded at Utah Valley University in front of a group of students and young professionals, we had the opportunity to learn from the CEO of Unbird, Jeff Whitlock. Have you considered using jobs-to-be-done theory to make life and career decisions? Listen to Jeff explain how we "hire" the schools we go to and the career paths we pursue because we have a "job" we want to be done.Make sure to check out Unbird to learn how you can seamlessly aggregate and analyze your customer feedback: https://unbird.com...2018-11-1657 min