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Learning Experience Leader52 // The Most Important Soft Skills for Designers with Dillon WinspearDillon Winspear is an experienced UX Designer with a background in marketing and advertising. After 3 startups, Dillon moved into a corporate role with Domo, a business intelligence platform, where he leads a team of UX Designers on their Explorer portfolio. Dillon is also the host of the Designed Today Podcast, where he shares insights he’s gathered throughout his career and shares them with any designer looking to up their game. His guests have ranged from entry-level designers sharing their experiences, to experienced experts. Today we talk all about the role of soft skills in the work of...
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Designed TodaySoft-Skills: So You Think You've Got It All (Week 2) // Ep. 96If you're joining us for week 2 of our mini-series on Soft-Skills, we're going to assume you no longer need to be convinced of the importance of these skills in the workplace. I will take this opportunity however to note that, none of this will matter if you can't honestly assess where you stand when it comes to these skills. All of this will be time wasted if you're not earnestly invested in improving your soft-skills.This stage is going to sting a little bit. If you're doing it right, then you're going to have to face some...
2020-11-0335 minDesigned TodayWhat is Accessible Design (w/ VP Laura Silva) // Ep. 95Laura Silva is the VP of Accessible UX Design at Bank of America and shares with us what a day in her life looks like. Her background wasn't always rooted in accessibility, but after a few life events, she felt inclined to help those who are often forgotten. In this episode, you'll learn how you can look out for those with different accessibility needs, whether they be physical or mental, temporal or permanent.We also get to answer a few questions that come in from the audience, which contributed to a great episode. ...
2020-10-2756 minDesigned TodaySoft-Skills: Introduction (Week 1) // Ep 94I've got some special for you... Today's introduction is the start of a new mini-series in which my good friend Michael Curtis will be joining me to talk about Soft Skills, and how you can strengthen your own.Over the last few years, I've found Uncle Mikey and I expressing similar thoughts on the topic. It's one of the reasons that we became friends in the first place. Over the last couple years, you've heard me share some thoughts here and there about these soft skills, also known as 'interpersonal skills', or umbrellaed under the term 'Emotional...
2020-10-2028 minDesigned TodayBoth Sides of the Hiring Table (w/ Jared Spool) // Ep. 93Jared Spool, the Maker of Awesomeness and co-founder of Center Centre UIE, is here to share some great insights. We discuss the steps you should be taking before leaving your UX Schooling, and what you can do to help you secure a job after graduation and avoid those first-year growing pains.Additionally, we jump to the other side of the table in the hiring process. Learn how to streamline and hire better candidates. Find Jared:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmspool/Center Centre UIE: https://www.uie.com/Please consider...
2020-10-1349 minDesigned TodayGetting Started & Finding Inspiration (Q&A Session) // Ep. 92A much overdue Q&A session with questions sent in by the listeners via Slack, LinkedIn, and Instagram. The questions tackled in this episode include:"How did you start learning? How did you find the right resources?""How did you land your first job as a designer?""What skills should good UX Designers have?""How do you keep yourself inspired and up to date with the design world?"Thank you for your questions, and if there is ever anything I can do, I'm happy to help.Please Subscribe to any of the...
2020-10-0617 minDesigned TodayYour Unique Journey Into UX (w/ @UXGoodies Ioana Teleanu) // Ep. 91It wasn't too long ago that people were born and their parents knew from Day 1 what they were going to grow up to be. For some it was a Doctor, for others it was a lawyer. Some people were going to take over the family grocery store. But if you start asking around, I could almost guarantee nobody today was born and raised to be a UX Designer. This would then mean that a career in UX wasn't planned, and we stumbled into the field from some other discipline. For me, a career in UX Design wasn't...
2020-09-2940 minDesigned TodayDaily UI Copycat Challenge // Ep. 90In 2020, it's still unlikely to come across UX positions that still don't require a bit of UI work. However, unless you came from a visual design background, chances are you didn't spend much time learning UI while in your Bootcamp or online learning. This could ultimately hinder your hireability.Give this episode a listen and take the challenge to improve your UI over the next couple of weeks. Please Subscribe to any of the popular podcasting platforms. Just search Designed Today.**********************************Ready to join the email list or Slack community, receive...
2020-09-2207 minDesigned TodayThe Power of Vulnerability (w/ Logo Designer James Martin) // Ep. 89Social media cultivates a world in which we feel pressured to live behind a facade of "everything's good" and "always sunshine over here" - but the truth of the matter is nobody is actually living that way, so why do we pretend?When quarantine hit, and everyone found themselves working from home, I began to see a natural evolution to get a glimpse of what happens "behind the scenes". From kids walking into zoom meetings, to dirty laundry in the backgrounds, to cats walking across keyboards. And guess what, nobody cared. Fact, it almost resonated to be...
2020-09-1544 minDesigned TodayMicro Case Studies // Ep. 88Case studies are already an incredibly tricky thing to figure out. Even once we get all the details locked in, it's easy to lack confidence when we see parts of the traditional UX process missing from a project.If you're considering a small white lie to work in a survey which never actually happened, or if you want to showcase some other skills that just aren't as apparent in your case studies, let me put forth this idea I've been working on that I call "Micro Case Studies."Please Subscribe either on Youtube or on...
2020-09-0807 minDesigned TodayDiscovering Your Voice (w/ Product Design Instructor Elize Todd) // Ep. 87Many people struggle to find that balance between speaking up for your design decisions and coming off as too defensive. This balance between humble yet confident is a hard one to master. Fortunately, my guest today, Elize Todd, as figured out how to strike that balance and has learned the positive outcomes of speaking out.This goes even further than just articulating or presenting your project. You should also consider (although scary) how to vocalize what you need from your company, peers, and other coworkers. Find Elize:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elize_ux/
2020-09-0143 minDesigned TodaySometimes You Just Need To Show Up // Ep. 86We are all going to have bad days. We're all going to have those days where we planned out our stretch goals, and when it comes time to act, we find excuses not to do it. I've found that for me its important on those days to just show up. Show up for your job, your class, and the workshop you RSVP'd for. Show up for your friends and family. Taking a day off just makes it harder to get going again the next day. What are you training your mind for? What have you...
2020-08-2504 minDesigned TodayBuild Product Like Disney Imagineers // Ep. 85You might "like" Disney, but that's childsplay in comparison to my next guest. In this episode of Designed Today, my guest Adam Landefeld, the SVP of Product at Domo, shares insights he's learned from the original Disney Imagineers and how he's applied it to building software products.Adam has been passionate about all things Disney from an early age. Studying what made Walt, Walt. Today he's been able to become friends with many of the remaining original Disney Imagineers. If you've not heard of an Imagineer before, these were the folks that Walt hired to help bring...
2020-08-1849 minDesigned TodayStory Time: I Fired A Client // Ep. 84What a whirlwind of a week. I somehow went from extreme excitement on a project to a grinding halt after just one phone call. What happened that lead me to have to fire this client, I'll let you know in this week's storytime.I share these stories not to put anybody on blast. You wouldn't know the people or companies I'm talking about because I'm trying to keep their anonymity. But there ARE lessons to be learned here, and those are most valuable.Please Subscribe either on Youtube or on any of the popular podcasting...
2020-08-0808 minDesigned TodayThe Value Of UX Deliverables // Ep. 83Often times we think of our UX Deliverables as a checkbox or a level to pass. It's in those situations you need to remind yourself of why that checkbox exists. Understanding the value of our deliverables starts with knowing what the deliverables are, and the value they can bring to the table. Ana Santos is passionate about these deliverables, and on today's episode, she's going to coach you through how to make the most of them. Specifically, we will take a look at our portfolio case studies, and understand the value of each step along the process.
2020-08-0437 minDesigned TodayThe Tortured Designer // Ep. 82If you've found yourself struggling with your business because they don't understand UX, and they don't understand what you're trying to bring to the table, I got just the trick.In today's episode, I'm going to help those tortured designers figure out how to fix their situation, but it's probably not as you'd expect.Please Subscribe either on Youtube or on any of the popular podcasting platforms. Just search Designed Today.**********************************Want to take your UX Resume from ZERO to HERO? Enroll in my free course: https://designedtoday.com/resume-run-through/
2020-07-2804 minDesigned TodayBeginning Your Freelance UX Career // Ep. 81There are many reasons that today is the best day to begin your own freelance UX career. Many in my network were laid off at the beginning of the Covid-19 Pandemic and rehiring has been slow. Others are just unhappy with their job and have found it difficult to leave just yet. Whatever your reason, its not too soon to start the journey.My guest today is the perfect guest to get you started. Michael Janda has an extensive background in design as a service including a successful agency with top clients like Fox and Disney. More...
2020-07-2146 minDesigned TodayOvercoming Stockholm Syndrome // Ep. 80Are you avoiding the glaringly obvious issues of your product because of how familiar you've gotten with the glaring mistake? Maybe you're not even sure how to answer it because if it was still glaringly obvious, then you'd address it. Well, it's not that simple. Stockholm Syndrome in the Design world is when we've become all too familiar with whatever hardship we've created in our product that we find workarounds for ourselves and call it finished. Your audience won't feel the same way. Give todays episode a listen to assess if you've missed some dark...
2020-07-1404 minDesigned TodayHow To Successfully Demonstrate Your Ambition // Ep. 79Today you get to meet a friend and mentee of mine, Uliti Fangupo. I met him over two years ago when he was in the middle of a UX Bootcamp. He reached out trying to better himself and his career. It was clear to me that he had the "Drive" and "Ambition" to succeed in the real world. I took him under my wing and gave him a couple of opportunities and he spun it into gold. After 120+ applications for different jobs, he re-evaluated his approach and landed a great job with a start-up in which he's...
2020-07-0746 minDesigned TodayAvoiding Design Biases // Ep. 78Building off of Episode 76 with the Boxing analogy, I'm going to keep that thought process moving forward and share with you today why you need to keep those gloves up and protecting your face.Among the many punches that will be thrown at a designer as they go along their design process, is the unintentional biases that could slip in and knock us off balance. The outcome is a project that will feel a bit wobbly, and your confidence in the right course of action will diminish. Today we take a look at 2 of the m...
2020-06-3006 minDesigned TodayOrganizational Design: From 150 to 600 // Ep. 77Mariah Hay has built product organizations for some years now, most recently for the publicly traded company, Pluralsight. She was directly involved in growing its product team from 150 to 600 contributors in just a short couple of years. In today's episode, she shares some of the insights gained in helping design those organizations to function at a high level, and what it takes to distribute information to all key players on those teams. Additionally, we spend a lot of time talking about job titles. For the early-stage UX Designer, this is something you MUST listen to.
2020-06-2338 minDesigned TodayFloat Like A Butterfly // Ep. 76Even when I go to the gym, it's hard for me not to continue thinking about the world of UX. As I'm throwing punches into a bag and trying to better my footwork, lessons, and relations flood my mind that would have otherwise been a stretch. UX Designers can throw a combination of punches. But as the fight progresses we've got to be able to pivot and stay in a good position. All that comes down to our footwork. A UX Designers' footwork is our unique ability to adapt to changing conditions and informationPlease...
2020-06-1605 minDesigned TodayWhat I Learned After UX Bootcamp // Ep. 75Last year I met with and had lunch with a recent UX Bootcamp graduate. Throughout that lunch, I was impressed by her level of understanding and knew that her realizations since Bootcamp could help so many who were still in school. With that, I invited her to the show and it was well worth it.My guest today is Olivia Laboriel, shes a freelance UX Designer who graduated last year from a local 13 week Bootcamp. This episode isn't a knock or slander towards her Bootcamp or any Bootcamp for that matter, just a heads up on what...
2020-06-0940 minDesigned TodayHow To Develop A Champions Mindset // Ep. 74Today we depart from the topic of UX and dissect what makes a champion. I'm going to guess that if you listen, watch Designed Today, or are reading these show notes, you are in the pursuit of becoming better. But we often struggle to figure out where to begin. Setting goals should come easily, but getting lost in the details of that goal is all too common. Today's episode is designed to help you understand what I've been doing recently to get me out of a extra-mile rut. Please Subscribe either on Youtube or on a...
2020-06-0204 minDesigned TodayHow To Design For Easy Accessibility // Ep. 73The Twitter legend himself, Mr. Doug Collins (aka @DougCollinsUX) is here to teach you some fundamentals and specifics of designing for accessibility. Whether you're new to the field of UX or 5+ years, you'll be able to take something away from the insights he's garnished with over 19 years of experience. Additionally, he is offering his course on accessibility for FREE to the first 100 listeners to sign up. That link can be found here: https://skl.sh/2H14HV9Please Subscribe either on Youtube or on any of the popular podcasting platforms. Just...
2020-05-2631 minDesigned TodayWho's the Design Diva Now // Ep. 72Did the title get you to come here for a story about how I was a design diva and I've overcome that? Or maybe for a spiteful story about design divas? Wow, what a clickbaity title. Sure there is a bit of design diva in all of us. It's hard to find a pure-bred design diva. But lets self assess to make sure that that design diva which IS in each of us, doesn't take the mainstage all too often. Please Subscribe either on Youtube or on any of the popular podcasting platforms. Just search Designed Today.
2020-05-1906 minDesigned TodayA Journey of Hustle // Ep. 71Catherine Wong is the Chief of Product at Domo, a company that gives other companies BI leverage at cloud scale in record time. Her downline includes around 200 Engineers, Product Managers, and UX Designers. When asked "What advice do you have for someone in tech who is early in their career?" Catherine's response was simply, "Hustle". This isn't just lip service either. I don't know very many people who've portrayed that mentality more than her. Catherines "Come-Up" story is filled with advice and lessons that will resonate with anyone early in their career, be it still in school...
2020-05-1232 minDesigned TodayStand-ups, Neumorphism and More // Ep. 70Every now and then its fun to go un-scripted and answer a bunch of audience submitted questions. On this episode, we answer the questionsHow do I increase the phone calls I receive after applying for a job? And how can I get around the whole "no work experience" issue?What is Nuemorphism? How can I avoid getting frazzled at morning stand-up meetings?Is it a good time to get into the UX industry given our current conditions?How do you repair broken trust in the workplace?These questions came in via the Designed Today sl...
2020-05-0518 minDesigned TodayThe Many Faces of Mentorship // Ep. 69Finding a mentor is one of the first things every new designer should be doing. But who should that person be? What if on the other side of the coin its now your turn to mentor the next designer. How do you set them down the right course? Patrick Cox has had his time on both sides of that coin and has come to bring insights for your journey. Resources:https://www.designmuch.org/Please Subscribe either on Youtube or on any of the popular podcasting platforms. Just...
2020-04-2838 minDesigned TodayThe Creativity Killer: Apathy // Ep. 68Don't for a second believe that you're the only one struggling in this new world we are living in. We've had so much throw at us over the last couple of months, things that nobody has had time to prepare for or practice. But we are problem solvers and creators, don't let the apathy created by today's environment get you to slow down. Learn more about 'The Rule of Three' :https://pod.link/designedtoday/episode/aHR0cHM6Ly93aW5zcGVhcmRlc2lnbnMuY29tLz9wPTY5MTY=Please Subscribe either on Youtube or on any of the...
2020-04-2106 minDesigned TodayStarting The Wave of Inclusivity // Ep. 67Inclusion and diversity is a tough topic to tackle, but it must be tackled. Knowing how flat it would fall if I tackled this topic in a rant, I decided to seek out someone who could enlighten all of us from a different perspective. Nissa Farley has been in management for most of her career. Today she is the Director of Product Management at CHG Healthcare, where she continues to place a focus on attracting, hiring and retaining people from different diverse backgrounds. In today's episode, she will share helpful tips for how you can start the...
2020-04-1430 minDesigned TodayThe Chesterton Principle // Ep. 66I've been thinking about this concept for a few weeks now, ever since a friend of mine shared it on social media. It's not necessarily a design principle that you'd have learned about in school, but it applies here none the less. Before you attempt your next redesign, or before you start on a new project which you inherited from a previous designer, consider this principle.Please Subscribe either here on Youtube or on any of the popular podcasting platforms. Just search Designed Today. **********************************Designed Today brings you insights to help br...
2020-04-0704 minDesigned TodayHow to become Indistractable // Ep. 65Nir is an author of two awesome books that you’ve probably heard of. His first became a wall street journal bestseller, titled Hooked: How to build habit-forming products. His second, released last year in which I devoured in just a couple weeks, is called Indistractable: How to control your attention and choose your life. For those who’ve gotten to know me, you know this was something I was eager to read. When Nir came to Utah and spoke at a local event, I couldn’t hold back from asking him to join me on the show...
2020-03-3138 minDesigned TodayWelcome Back // Ep. 64Its the end of March, but its the first episode of 2020. Welcome back to Designed Today, I've got a lot to catch you up on including what's happened over the last few months, how my time was spent, how I've been inspired, and what you can expect next from the show.Links mentioned in Episode:All new Designed Today website: http://designedtoday.com/Shia Labeouf & Kristen Stewart - Actors on Actors - Full Conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDUIZqXNk-MDemi Lovato - Anyon...
2020-03-2413 minDesigned TodayHow To Combat Imposter Syndrome // Ep. 63Imposter Syndrome. It sucks. And you’re not alone in feeling it. After doing some research I found that 70% of the people in this country have at least a passing acquaintance with the feelings or symptoms that are associated with imposter syndrome. These thoughts come along with feelings of anxiety, self-doubt, unworthiness, perfectionism, and fear of failure.I feel it too. But I’ve also found that talking about these thoughts and feelings is one of the best ways to move past these thoughts and feelings. So here we go, let’s talk about it.Please...
2019-11-1906 min2019-11-1239 minDesigned TodayShould UX Designers Learn To Code // Ep. 61I won't be the first or last to add my thoughts here, but what I do offer is the pro's and con's of this situation and some tips to figuring out where you need to be personally, depending on what you're trying to achieve.
2019-11-0505 minDesigned TodayI Finished My UX Bootcamp, Now What // Ep. 60Over the years she and I have both connected with TONS of students who graduate from UX Bootcamps and find themselves stuff not knowing what to do next... Well, listen close cause Sarah has some thoughts for you.
2019-10-2952 minDesigned TodayUnderstanding & Using All Your UX Tools // Ep. 59With any new tool, focus on understanding how to use it and the value it delivers. From there you'll know when its appropriate to pull out which tool for the job.
2019-10-2202 minDesigned TodayHow to get the most out of your UX Education // Ep. 58There is a lot of options for someone wanting to get an education for a career in User Experience.
2019-10-1539 minDesigned TodayMy UX Wheel Analogy // Ep. 57Over the last couple of months, I've given this analogy to dozens of UX students trying to understand where they fit into the larger spectrum of building a project at a business.
2019-10-0902 minDesigned TodayHow UX Must Evolve // Ep. 56Joining me all the way from Italy is Debbie Levitt, a UX speaker, trainer, and author. Her newest book titled Delta CX will shake what you think you know about UX and our place within a business.
2019-10-0142 minDesigned TodaySeptember Write-In QA // Ep. 55Over the last week, I've collected a handful of questions sent in from listeners like yourself who just want to hear my take on any given topic. Today on the show we explore some of those questions in hopes to really get to the heart of what you still desire to learn more about.
2019-09-2408 minDesigned TodayThe 3 Core Concepts Of Data Visualization // Ep. 54Alli shares her 3 core concepts to getting started in data viz.
2019-09-1734 minDesigned TodayWhy You’re Struggling To Get A Job In UX // Ep. 53I've got some tips to get the right feedback after your interviews so you can really know where you can improve.
2019-09-1005 minDesigned TodayFlexing Your Creative Muscles // Ep. 52My guest on this episode is Grady Kelly, a local fan favorite as he’s very involved...
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Data Viz Today46: 3 Smart Tips for Building Your Portfolio - Featuring Dillon Winspear from Designed TodayAre you struggling with putting together an effective portfolio? I find it hard to know if I'm using my time efficiently. What do I need to include? When is it enough?!? Luckily, Dillon Winspear is here to help. He's reviewed hundreds of portfolios as a Senior UX Lead at Domo, and I asked for his top tips for building a portfolio. Listen in and learn how to impress your hiring manager even if you only have 10 minutes to spare! Show notes Subscribe to Dillon’s podcast Designed Today Follow Dillon Winspear on...
2019-09-0319 minDesigned TodayHow To Improve Your UX Meetings // Ep. 51Before you walk into your next meeting, you're going to want to remember these 8 points.
2019-08-2704 minDesigned TodayStart Your UX Playbook // Ep. 50Creating a product following a UX process isn't like a recipe in a recipe book, it's more like a playbook. It's important to know and understand when it's appropriate to call a certain play.
2019-08-2042 minDesigned TodayInterviewing Do’s and Dont’s // Ep. 49In this episode, I've got 7 Do's and Don'ts of UX interviewing, plus a bonus tip and offer, but you'll need to listen to the end to figure it out.
2019-08-1306 minDesigned TodayWorking For A Marketing Genius // Ep. 48Now while he'd never call himself a designer, he definitely knows what it takes to hire the best teams. Today Alex talks about what he looks for in building world-famous creative teams.
2019-08-0628 minDesigned TodayWhat I Wish You Knew Before I Hired You // Ep. 47What I wish you knew before I hired you is more about what's going on inside your head and your personality or character you're bringing to the table.
2019-07-3056 minDesigned TodayUnderstanding & Sharing Your Core Narrative // Ep. 463 Important skills for interviewing and integrating into a team include understanding your core narrative, having a balanced presence, and demonstrating your confidence.
2019-07-2334 minDesigned TodayA Real Practical Reality // Ep. 45I love to sit down with recent graduates of a UX program and hear all about their newfound love and passion for design. More often than not though, I then hear that they're still looking for a place to apply those skills and things haven't panned out as they would have liked.
2019-07-1609 minDesigned TodayDesigning the UX of You // Ep. 44As a UX Designer we spend so much time considering the experience people are having with the things around us, but seldom do we consider the experience people are having with us. Have you designed that experience yet? Have you designed how others are experiencing you?
2019-07-0941 minDesigned TodayHow To Get Weekly Feedback // Ep. 43You might think you've got a handle on what your boss thinks you need to do to improve and get the next promotion, but how often are you getting that signal and feedback? If you're waiting for a quarterly review, you're doing it wrong.
2019-07-0203 minDesigned TodayI Lost My Job, Now What // Ep. 42Getting laid off or fired can be one of the worst experiences you go through in your career, I'm here to tell you however that it only lasts for a moment in time.
2019-06-2546 minDesigned TodayThe Secret to Interviewing a UX Designer // Ep. 41Have you conducted interviews recruiting a new member to your team before? This process can be intimidating.
2019-06-1806 minDesigned TodayHow To Nail Your Next UX Job Interview // Ep. 40Congratulations on making it past the resume round and maybe even a phone interview. The stakes are high and you don't want to miss out on this UX job opportunity. You're worried about what to expect at this in-person interview, and maybe a little concerned you'll blow it altogether. We've got you covered.
2019-06-1140 minDesigned TodayYour 3 Biggest Interview Mistakes // Ep. 39After conducting more interviews that I can count, I've found a few common themes I wish everyone applying for UX Internship or Associate level positions knew. These themes are backed by so many cringe-worthy stories and experiences. Take these 3 simple mistakes and fix them for your next interview!
2019-06-0403 minDesigned TodayInspire the Ultimate UX and Product Management Team Up // Ep. 38On Designed Today we are having twice the fun with both Lauren Treasure and Chantal Ball from Chatbooks. These two are a mighty duo of PM and UX talent
2019-05-2836 minDesigned TodayArticulating Your Thoughts // Ep. 37Today I've shared with you my 7 tricks for being able to more clearly articulate your thoughts.
2019-05-2107 minDesigned TodayThe UX of Your Personal Brand // Ep. 36It isn't enough to have a medium account with 3 or 4 case studies. The person who will hire you next time around isn't reading them! Instead, let's focus on the personal brand of you.
2019-05-1436 minDesigned TodayA UX Designers Guide to Reading a Room // Ep. 35In today's rant, I've outlined a couple of scenarios we might find ourselves in and how to navigate them. I round off the topic with a quick pro-tip that anyone can use for validating feedback.
2019-05-0705 minDesigned Today5 Mantras of Great UX Writing // Ep. 34Many UX designers often shy away from doing too much writing in their design. After all, we are designers, right? Wrong! Lorem Ipsum is only going to get you so far.
2019-04-3035 minDesigned TodayA UX Designers Secret Weapon // Rant 13Nothing will be handed to you on a silver platter, you've got to get up and get after it yourself. Learn to make your own luck.
2019-04-2303 minDesigned TodayThe 6 Rules to Own Design // Ep. 20All the time we are trying to find our 'angle' in our professional career. Trying to find a way to really get a grasp and become 'one of the best'.
2019-04-1635 minDesigned TodayThe UX Virtue of Patience // Rant 12If you're looking to stand out from your peers, try simply being more patient than your peers. Trust in the process of your own development and know that some things will just come in time.
2019-04-1005 minDesigned TodayPassion Finding & Data Viz // Ep. 19Where SarahKay Miler may lack what recruiters call "professional experience" she makes up with 10x the life experience that many of us will ever have.
2019-04-0232 minDesigned TodayLearn to Love Losing // Rant 11It's been ingrained in us from an early age that failure is bad. Losing is bad. That mindset can be totally toxic.
2019-03-2602 minDesigned TodayTips for your first few weeks on the job // Ep. 18On Designed Today Ken Kirkland will share a handful of tips that will help you on your first few weeks of your new job and help you get yourself into the right position for ongoing success.
2019-03-1935 minDesigned Today3 Surprising Outcomes When You Learn To Say Yes // Rant 10You will read and hear over and over again the importance of saying "NO" - and for the most part I'll agree. However, I've found 3 surprising outcomes when I've taken the risk of saying "Yes".
2019-03-1205 minDesigned TodayFind The Right Mentor // Ep. 17Learning how to create a relationship with your mentor that doesn't feel one-sided will advance your career faster than anything you'll learn in school.
2019-03-0532 minDesigned TodayAn NFL Running Backs Secret to Success // Rant 9The next time your meeting new people, or at a job interview, don't try and convince them of the value you have and what you're capable of. Instead, get about that action!
2019-02-2603 minDesigned TodayPitfalls to Avoid with Your Startup // Ep. 16Snowcone shacks can be money pits if time and attention aren't given to cover your bases, and that's exactly what we do today.
2019-02-1945 minDesigned TodayThe Rule of Three // Rant 8The "Rule of Three" is simple and easy to begin implementing. If you're anything like me and love checking items off your to-do list but feel not hitting your goals leaves you unaccomplished, regardless of what you achieved, then try this out!
2019-02-1202 minDesigned TodaySoft Skills with UVU UX Students // Ep. 15I can't oversell the value of learning to develop your soft skills in conjunction with hard skills.
2019-02-051h 19Designed TodayBonus // Design Today OverhaulA rebrand of Designed Today and a big thank you to so many helpful friends
2019-01-2902 minDesigned TodayThe Cost of a Side Hustle // Ep. 14Knowing that all things we do have consequences whether good or bad, we've got to live with the decisions we make, and keep the priorities in check.
2019-01-2231 minDesigned TodayJob Title Patience // Rant 7I'm glad you're excited to be part of the UX industry. Use that passion to continue learning, growing, stretching. Don't get caught up in the job titles.
2019-01-1506 minDesigned TodayA Creatives Mental Health // Ep. 13Anxiety, depression, postpartum are all very real things, and all put a major damper on creativity. Some of these topics we cover are things I've experienced in my life that I've always been too shy to share vocally.
2019-01-0832 minDesigned TodayWhere to Invest // Rant 6I challenge you this month to slow down a bit, use the time off from work and with friends and family to focus on that moment.
2018-12-0405 minDesigned TodayHow to UX your UX Resume // Ep. 12Real simple and practical tips for you to implement today and get your resume prepared for recruiters and design hiring managers.
2018-11-2758 minDesigned TodayApathy // Rant 5This rant isn't about avoiding video games, although for me it was. It's about the barrier that apathy creates between you and achieving your bigger plans and goals.
2018-11-1903 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano3 - Dillon Winspear - Fail, Be Humble, and Practice EmpathyIn this episode—our first podcast done in collaboration with another podcast—we got together with Dillon Winspear, Lead Mobile Designer at Domo and host of the podcast Designed Today to discuss how to set yourself apart as a designer by failing, being humble, and practicing empathy.You can watch a video version of this episode on Dillon's podcast, Designed Today: https://youtu.be/3Afyay39ea4Make sure to subscribe to Designed Today and follow Dillon on Twitter @dwinspear. Additionally, you can connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dillonwinspear
2018-11-161h 01Designed TodayCollaborating with the Pivot Podcast // Ep. 11Caden Damiano and Cam Sackett reached out to me from the UVU UX Club just down the road from where I live. We got together to talk about some of those soft skills required for job placement post-school.
2018-11-1358 minDesigned TodayDifficulty of Applying the Basics // Ep. 10On today's show, we get into the topic of applying the basics in the real world. Sometimes difficult right?
2018-10-3041 minDesigned TodayBalancing Acts // Ep. 9I met Ben a little over a year ago after following his moves in the industry for some time. I've always admired what he does for the creative community here in Utah, hence my surprise when I learned he was leaving.
2018-10-1739 minDesigned TodayBalance // Rant 4Where've I been? I took the summer off. The better question is why. Maintaining balance has always been a struggle, this summer I tried to figure it out and I think it was a success.
2018-10-0905 minDesigned TodayMaintaining Creativity // Ep. 8This episode has been a long time coming! A couple months back I was scrolling through my Instagram feed and came across some pretty cool things that popped out at me. They all happened to be designed by my friend Marnie Weintz.
2018-06-2729 minDesigned TodayGo Get ‘Em // Rant 3Today's rant is less of a rant and more of a positive vibe being sent in the direction of the many UX candidates who I've had the opportunity to know over the last month or so.
2018-06-0509 minDesigned TodayWhose design is it anyway // Ep. 7I had such a blast with this opportunity to speak at Product Hive. Utah has such an amazing design community that you can join at no cost. This presentation got really technical, but for those who can speak mobile app design, you'll be able to get some insights and tips about learning when to go custom or native in your app design/build.
2018-05-1553 minDesigned TodayDeploy Empathy // Rant 2Over the last couple weeks, I've discovered a concept that I've finally been able to put into words. This is something I feel I lacked as a new designer who was coming from the business world where the books either balanced or they didn't. There was always a right answer and a wrong answer. For the most part, things were always black and white.
2018-05-0104 minDesigned TodayBeautifully Simple Apps // Ep. 6Back on the show is my friend Jacob Jorgenson, a designer turned iOS developer. We got on a subject today we are both passionate about which is app simplicity.
2018-04-2444 minDesigned TodayLess Micromanaging, More Creativity // Rant 1Today I've got a little rant for you. Something I hear quite often is how "micromanaged" designers feel. It's something I dealt with early in my career. I've got a few suggestions for you to get past it.
2018-04-0402 minDesigned TodayA Unique Breed // Ep. 5What an amazing opportunity it was to be invited to speak on campus as an Alumni at BYU-Idaho.
2018-03-2831 minDesigned TodayUtah Warriors Rugby Branding // Ep. 4Utah is getting a professional Rugby team and my guest today, Billy Racule, has had the special opportunity to design for the new organization.
2018-03-2032 minDesigned TodayA Designers Personal Branding // Ep. 3Designed Today’s guest is Josh Winspear, my older brother. A transplant here to Utah.
2018-03-1431 minDesigned TodayVero App // Ep. 2Have you heard of Vero? It's a new app trending on top charts and gaining a lot of attention, for better or worse.
2018-03-0839 minDesigned TodayEp.1 – Designed TodayThis is it! I’m excited to announce give you the very first episode of Designed Today, a series on blending the worlds of business and design.
2018-02-2212 min