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Design Table PodcastYour Stakeholders Don't Care About UX. Now What?!Your stakeholders tell you to skip research and just ship it. We'll test later is what they say, but later never comes. The design misses the mark. And now you're doing twice the work to fix what could have been done right the first time. That's the cycle we're discussing in this episode of the Design Table Podcast.In this episode, we talk about what designers are really hired to do and why your job is closer to being an insurance policy than a pixel pusher.We dig into how to handle stakeholders who think...
2026-02-1828 minDesign Table PodcastThe 4 Real Reasons Companies Hire Designers (And How to Prove Your Value) | Part 2Everyone tells you design is about making things look good. But it is not. Design is about saving time, reducing risk, and creating leverage inside a business. That's what we're talking about in this episode of the Design Table Podcast.This is part 2 and we cover the overlooked reasons designers get hired and how to turn your work into measurable impact.We go beyond revenue and look into time savings, operational efficiency, risk reduction, compliance, and long-term brand impact. We share real examples from different industries (construction, pharma, SaaS, and product design) to show you...
2026-02-1127 min
Resident ShowsMaxim Beller - Music Therapy Sessions #005"Get ready for my next residency set on Ibiza Stardust Radio! I’m diving deep into the groove this time, blending heavy hitters with melodic vibes.
Huge shoutout and massive thanks to the incredible producers for the music in this set. You guys provide the heat! 🔥
The Tracklist:
Souzlab - Integration Card (Original Mix)
Chris Liebing - Bangbop (Original Mix)
Harry Romero - Roll Play (Original Mix)
DJ PIZZINI - Cool Rhythm (original mix)
Semtek - Northern Lights (Mr. G Remix)
UNIT 136 - Sundays (original mix)
Nick Curly - Pujante (Original Mix)
Dino Lenny - Not About The Volume (Tiger Strip...
2026-02-091h 00Design Table PodcastThe 4 Real Reasons Companies Hire Designers (And How to Prove Your Value) | Part 1While most designers talk about “crafting delightful experiences", companies hire designers for something else entirely. And that's a problem... for designers looking to get hired.In this episode, Tyler and Nick share the real business reasons designers get hired and how to position your case studies to prove your value.This episode introduces a framework from business thinking applied to UX and product design careers. They discuss why companies hire designers to make money and save money, and how most portfolios completely miss this. You’ll learn how to connect UX work to revenue, conversion, adop...
2026-02-0428 minDesign Table PodcastWhy I'm Building My Own Tools (And Why You Should Too)In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick discuss a shift that most SaaS and startups are not ready for: internal tools are getting real investment in 2026. That's because their customers are realizing they can build exactly what they need on their own.This changes how SaaS operates. Instead of buying another one-size-fits-all product, more buyers will ask: why don’t we just build this ourselves? Tyler and Nick figure out how SaaS products can survive this shift and why being integration-ready is about more than just “having Zapier.”If you are buildi...
2026-01-2823 minDesign Table PodcastProduct Design Jobs Are Disappearing in 2026 (Here's How You Survive)In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick break down what product design will look like in 2026 and why this year will feel like a shock to a lot of designers. Tyler calls it the year of the builder, where titles start collapsing and the market rewards people who can actually ship.They discuss why design has been misunderstood for years, how that misunderstanding is costing you still today, and why design is slowly getting eaten by product and engineering departments.This is not AI fear and it is not a rant...
2026-01-2131 minDesign Table PodcastHow Recruiters Actually Work and What Designers Get WrongIn this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick pull back the curtain on the recruiter side of the design job market. This is not a rant and it is not recruiter hate. Instead, it is a practical explanation of how the system actually works.They break down what preferred suppliers are, why some recruiter outreach goes nowhere, and how designers accidentally hurt themselves by ignoring messages or being unprepared. The conversation reframes recruiters as long-term career relationships instead of one-off transactions.If you are job hunting, freelancing, or just want leverage when...
2026-01-1428 minDesign Table PodcastHow Two Senior Product Designers Actually Use AI (Without Losing Their Craft)In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick break down how experienced product designers are actually using AI in real workflows. Not the hype. Not the panic. The practical reality.They talk through where AI is genuinely useful, where it creates more problems than it solves, and why most of its real value shows up after discovery, not before (like most say).From copy refinement and edge cases to design system consistency and handoff support, this episode shows how AI helps designers move faster without outsourcing judgment.If you feel...
2026-01-0728 minDesign Table PodcastHow to Start a Design Career in 2026 Without Burning Out or Falling for AI FearIn the second half of this conversation, Tyler and Nick shift gears and answer a question they hear constantly:“If I am brand new to design, where do I even start anymore?”They break down what actually matters when entering product design today, what beginners should ignore, and how to build real skills without getting lost in tools, certifications, and AI panic.This episode is a practical, honest guide for anyone considering product design in 2026 and beyond. No shortcuts. No fake guarantees. Just clear steps and hard-earned perspective from two senior designers who have...
2025-12-3130 minDesign Table PodcastDesign in 2025 Is (Not) Breaking Old Rules. Here’s What Actually Changed2025 felt like two years packed into one. In this episode, Tyler and Nick look back on the biggest shifts in product design over the past year and what they actually mean for designers going into 2026.They discuss how AI changed the way design work enters teams, why designers are becoming prototype-first thinkers, and how tools like Cursor, Figma MCPs, and AI image generation are closing the gap between design and engineering faster than most people expected.This is not a hype episode. It is a grounded conversation about experimentation, caution, and why the fundamentals still...
2025-12-2428 minDesign Table Podcast3 Super Important Things to do When Looking to Relocate as a Product DesignerAfter last week's live portfolio review, Tyler and Nick continue where they left off and go deeper into the challenges designers face when trying to stand out in a global job market. They discuss what changes when you apply for design roles in another country and why most designers struggle.They explain how to adapt your portfolio for a new region, why English mockups can make or break interviews, and how to use remote contracts as stepping stones toward relocation. They also cover when free work is smart, when it is not, and the red flags you...
2025-12-1728 minDesign Table Podcast(Live) We Fix a Real UX Portfolio and Why Yours Is Not Getting You HiredIn this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick review and fix a real portfolio from a junior designer who is struggling to land interviews. You will see exactly what is holding him back and the specific changes that turn a forgettable portfolio into one that gets you hired.They break down whether a Figma file can replace a traditional portfolio, the layout and writing issues that silently disqualify junior designers, and why UI alone is not enough to get hired.You will learn how to present your work, what hiring managers actually...
2025-12-1028 minDesign Table PodcastHow to Build a UX Portfolio That Actually Gets You Hired - Your Step-by-Step Approach (Part 2)In Part 2 of our UX Portfolio Episodes, Tyler and Nick go one step deeper. They break down portfolio strategy, case study structure, personal branding, and whether junior designers should create free work to build real experience (or not).This episode explores what separates forgettable portfolios from the ones that open doors. Tyler and Nick find out how to niche yourself when you don’t have experience, how to craft a “business impact” narrative even as a beginner, and the psychology behind great case study titles. They also share how to use video to stand out, how to collec...
2025-12-0321 minDesign Table PodcastHow to Build a UX Portfolio That Actually Gets You Hired - Theory & Best Practices (Part 1)In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick discuss the one thing every product designer struggles with the most: creating a portfolio that actually gets interviews, callbacks, and job offers.Most designers ship portfolios that read like academic essays. They're too long, too vague, too generic, and way too similar to everyone else’s. Even great designers get ignored because their hero section, titles, and case studies fail to communicate what hiring managers actually care about.Tyler and Nick walk through why portfolios miss the mark, how recruiters skim your site (in le...
2025-11-2630 minDesign Table Podcast(Live) Senior Product Designers Solve a Real User Adoption ProblemIn this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick attempt something different: a live, real-time brainstorm where two senior product designers tackle an actual business problem — low feature adoption and poor upgrade conversion.Companies keep shipping features that barely anyone uses. New tiers launch and… crickets. PMs blame “awareness” while designers blame “UX,” marketing blames “messaging,” and leadership wonders why revenue isn’t moving.Tyler and Nick figure out why this happens, why most teams under-invest in feature communication, and how design, product, and marketing can work together to drive meaningful adoption without becoming sleazy or...
2025-11-1953 minDesign Table PodcastCrucial Tips to Go from Product Design Graduate to Your First Product Design JobIn this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick discuss the big gap between what UX education teaches you and what real product design work looks like on the job.Most junior designers leave school excited to “help users” and “make the world a better place” only to slam face first into business goals, tech debt, and stakeholders who want results... well... yesterday.Tyler and Nick compare their first jobs with what schools promise and share how new designers can overcome that gap faster. The conversation covers internships, design tools, stakeholder management, zero-to-one vs. one...
2025-11-1251 minDesign Table PodcastWhy UX Coaching is the Shortcut Your Design Career NeedsIn this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick figure out the hard truth about why so many UX and product designers struggle to get hired.Hint: it is not your (lack of) Figma skills.They discuss best practices and advice from their experience as UX coaches. From confidence gaps to portfolios that all look the same to the finding out that design careers are built through stakeholders and users instead of pixels, they share the mindset and strategy that actually moves you forward in your product design career.Tyler brings...
2025-10-2953 minDesign Table Podcast10 Years of Conversion Secrets: UX Design Hacks That Actually Make MoneyIn this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick share conversion optimization secrets they've learned over their combined 20 years of design experience.From the psychology behind high-converting ads to the small tweaks that always boost your landing page performance, they share the tactics that have moved the needle for many of the design projects they've worked on before.Tyler brings his ROI-focused design expertise while Nick shares insights from his freelance conversion projects. Together, they discuss the entire customer journey from first ad impression to final checkout while revealing which design decisions actually...
2025-10-1547 minDesign Table PodcastDesign Mythbusters: 6 UX Myths That Hold Designers Back in 2025In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick become the "Design Mythbusters" and tackle the biggest misconceptions about UX design that both designers and non-designers believe.From the idea that UX is just about making things pretty to the pressure of getting everything right the first time, they bust (or confirm) myths that hold you back in your design career.Tyler shares his perspective as a senior product designer in-house, while Nick brings his freelance experience to debunk these widespread beliefs. They explore myths from both sides; what stakeholders wrongly...
2025-10-0152 minDesign Table PodcastProduct Design Just Killed UX Design (What Roles to Look for Instead)In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick are trying to untangle the confusing world of design job titles and their many, many variations. From UX designer to product designer to the emerging UX engineer role and everything inbetween.They share what each title actually means, their differences, and how to survive the ever-changing landscape of design careers today.Also, Tyler shares his experience as a senior product designer in-house, while Nick explains his approach as a freelancer who uses "UX and Product Designer" to catch different types of clients. They discuss...
2025-09-1756 min
Abel MeyerMixing in 2008 by Abel Meyer - Electronic 12" Club mixUn set mix grabado con las versiones 12" Maxi-singles originales que se lanzaron y sonaron en el año 2008 en las pistas electrónicas de las discotecas y festivales electrónicos. Parte de la colección de sets anuales de la mejor década de la música electrónica 2000-2009.
Tracklist Mixing in 2008 by Abel Meyer:
01 Fragma - Toca's Miracle (Inpetto remix)
02 Kaskade, Deadmau5 - I Remember (Original Mix)
03 Morgan Page - The Longest Road feat. Lissie (Deadmau5 Remix)
04 Pryda - Europa (Original Mix)
05 Hardsoul - Self Religion (Believe In Me) (Mark Knight Remix)
06 Mark Knight, Funkagenda - Man With The Red...
2025-09-063h 46Design Table PodcastWhat Product Design Is Actually Like (It's Not What Social Media Tells You)In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick talk about the actual day-to-day of being a product designer and how it is very different from what social media tells you.One's an in-house designer while the other is a freelancer. Both have over a decade of on-the-job design experience. Together, they discuss how AI creates overlap between design, product, and engineering, and why good design often looks like you're doing nothing at all.They also share what real design-client collaboration looks like, how to stay strategic without losing your momentum, and what...
2025-09-0350 minDesign Table PodcastWhy Studying UX and Product Design is Worth It More Than Ever (for 2025 and beyond)In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick discuss the real answer to the question that’s been haunting LinkedIn threads, Reddit posts, and bootcamp Slack groups:Is it still worth becoming a UX or product designer in 2025 and beyond?They look back on their own (non-)traditional paths into product design, the current state of the industry, and how AI is changing design roles differently than what most people say on social media.They also share what separates the top 10% of designers from the rest, how you can make it...
2025-08-2053 minDesign Table PodcastPersonal Branding for Product Designers: Overrated, Underrated, and MisunderstoodIn this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick go into the chaotic world of branding. They discuss why it matters more than ever, when it’s completely overhyped, and how to make the most of it as a product designer looking to build a career.Well-known branding moments include the Jaguar rebrand and Apple’s liquid glass 'feature'. Nick and Tyler talk about how branding decisions influence users and why some branding changes work wonders while others just cause social media uproar.They also have quite something to say about personal branding for...
2025-08-0647 min
The Bootstrapped Founder407: Nick Groeneveld — Exploring AI's Impact on Modern DesignNick Groeneveld is a designer and User Experience expert who has been a valued collaborator on Podscan, my own software product. Nick works as a freelancer for a lot of companies that have no in-house design knowledge, and he's been navigating the rapid changes that AI tools like Lovable and vZero are bringing to the design world. With 10 years of professional design experience and a deep understanding of design theory, Nick brings a unique perspective on what happens when machines start creating interfaces that look surprisingly good.We also tackle deeper questions about whether AI is making...
2025-08-0649 minDesign Table PodcastHow You Use Motion to Ruin or Improve Product DesignIn this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick discuss the role of animation and motion in modern product design workflows and why it’s not just about looking slick.From micro-interactions to loading states, they find out where animation improves UX and where it becomes a distraction. They also get into motion for video editing, designing for product marketing, and why most designers need to reconsider the amount of motion they use in their work.Along the way, they touch on mentorship, design tools, and what junior designers should focus on when le...
2025-07-2340 minDesign Table PodcastDesigners vs. Product Managers: Will They Become One?In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick talk about how the lines between designers and product managers are getting more and more blurry.AI tools speed up our way of working and startups grow using smaller teams than ever. Does that mean we are heading toward a new unicorn role for a designer-product-manager-hybrid?From working with founders instead of PMs, to shielding teams from company politics, to the rise of fractional roles and hybrid titles, we explore how the designer and PM responsibilities are evolving and whether we’re just overcomplicating th...
2025-07-0939 min