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The Funsize ShowHonestly, Honesty | Dawn OkoroArtist Dawn Okoro shares her winding path from law school to Meow Wolf, blending art, identity, and mental wellness. We talk career pivots, creative blocks, dream sculptures, and how she’s redefining success—plus a quick-fire round of Texas pride and fun surprises.To watch the video version of this podcast, head over to our YouTube channel here----Check out more exciting episodes on the Funsize Show Website.Web: www.funsize.co. | Linkedin: Funsize Design | Instagram: @funsizeco | X: @funsize Linkedin: Funsize Design
2025-07-1053 min
The Funsize ShowOut of Office | Lee BrennerAnthony spends the day with Funsize Partner and Head of Design, Lee Brenner. Between a round of board games at Vigilante and drinks at Draught House, they talk about Lee’s life story—from his early days to his design career—and the things that bring him joy. It’s an honest, laid-back look at what fuels one of Funsize’s most imaginative minds.To watch the video version of this podcast, head over to our YouTube channel here----Check out more exciting episodes on the Funsize Show Website.Web: www.funsiz...2025-07-021h 15
The Funsize ShowCurrents: Method 23 (with the Funsize design team)In this episode of Currents, the Funsize team takes a break from their usual client projects to bond and recharge during Method Week. The hosts and guests discuss the origins and evolution of Method Week, highlighting activities designed to foster creativity, teamwork, and self-development. From letterpress printing and game shows to laser cutting and chocolate-cheese tastings, the team shares fun anecdotes and insights from their time together. They also reflect on past Method Weeks, the benefits of taking time off, and plans for future immersive experiences.To see the examples referenced during this conversation, head over to...2025-06-2549 min
The Funsize ShowCurrents: Design Yappy Hour (with Tony S, Tarica N, Dina W, and Jack W)In this episode of Currents Tony Sanchez discusses various design-related topics with guests Dina Williams, Tarica Phung Navarro, and Jack Willis. They explore their personal creative processes, the impact of AI on design, and the potential future of tools like Figma. The discussion includes anecdotes about past experiences, thoughts on the integration of AI in creative work, and how emerging technologies may shape the future of design. Key themes include the balance between human creativity and AI assistance, the importance of maintaining wonder and curiosity, and the evolving role of designers in an increasingly AI-driven world.To...2025-06-1853 min
The Funsize ShowHonestly, Honesty | Introducing Honestly, HonestyMeet Natalie, Nicole, and Brooke, the hosts of Honestly, Honesty. In this first episode, they share their story, reflect on the inspiration behind the show, and offer a glimpse into the honest, unfiltered conversations ahead.To watch the video version of this podcast, head over to our YouTube channel here----Check out more exciting episodes on the Funsize Show Website.Web: www.funsize.co. | Linkedin: Funsize Design | Instagram: @funsizeco | X: @funsize Linkedin: Funsize Design
2025-06-1321 min
The Funsize ShowCurrents: Design Leadership in Action (with Lee Brenner)What does it mean to lead with both vision and craft? In this episode, Lee Brenner—Partner and Head of Design at Funsize—shares how he navigates the complexities of leadership while staying rooted in hands-on design work. He reflects on the evolving role of a design leader, the balance between delegation and doing, and the responsibility of keeping a business creatively and operationally strong. From his early days as a computer science graduate and engineer to building a career in design, Lee opens up about the moments that shaped him, the challenges that keep him curious, and what it t...2025-06-1112 min
The Funsize ShowCurrents: Diggin into 2025 Design Trends (with Tony S, Andre J, Edgar B, Esteban M)Tony, Andre, Edgar, and Esteban break down 8 design trends and predictions for 2025. We’re talking about what’s gaining traction, why it’s exciting, and where we’re already seeing it in the industry and our work. From bold aesthetics to fresh takes on interaction and usability, we dive into what’s shaping the future of design. Expect hot takes, real-world examples, and maybe even a few debates. What trends are you seeing? Drop your thoughts in the comments!To see the examples referenced during this conversation, head over to our YouTube channel to view the video version he...2025-06-061h 01
The Funsize ShowCurrents: Thrashin' (with Tony S, Lee B, Natalie A, Andre J, Esteban M, and Dina W)In this episode of Currents, Tony Sanchez, Design Director at Funsize, gathers a team of designers to discuss their recent website redesign. Hear from Esteban Marquez, Natalie Armendariz, Andre Jurgensen, Lee Brenner, and Dina Williams as they walk through the project’s journey—from inception to completion.They share:The motivations behind the redesignChallenges and how they overcame themThe importance of collaboration across teamsUnique interactive elements that bring Funsize’s personality to lifeLearnings and future plans for their digital presenceLinks & Resources:Check out the redesigned Funsize website: www.funsize.coLearn more about Funsize: About...2025-01-3151 min
The Funsize ShowCurrents: New Year, New Me (with Tony S, Lee B, Mari C, and Brooke P)In this episode of Currents, Tony Sanchez, Design Director at Funsize, leads a discussion reflecting on 2024 and looking ahead to 2025. Team members Brooke Pippins, Lee Brenner, and Mari Chamoun share personal highlights and professional insights, discussing challenges like stress management, client expectations, and the integration of AI in design. They explore emerging trends such as the need for designers to acquire PM skills, the rise of no-code platforms, and innovations in health tech and autonomous vehicles. The conversation emphasizes adaptability, the evolving role of AI, and the importance of maintaining a human touch in design.Follow Funsize...2025-01-171h 05
The Funsize ShowCurrents: REUP This is the right problem to solve (with Eric Bollman)On this episode throwback, we discuss:Eric's experience running and growing a startup called Perkville in the bay areaCreating a culture of mentorshipBeing a Chief Design Officer of one, and how running a startup helped Eric refine his focus and purposeEric walks us through the Facebook Groups team, their mission and how they workThe importance of "north star" concepts and their ability to help you sell an idea and a vision to your teamWhy shorter (3 day) sprints can be more effective than 5 day design sprintsThe "People/Problem" framework at Facebook and how Facebook designers drive the products and...2024-11-2638 min
The Funsize ShowCurrents: Cultivating Community (with Nina S, Tony S, Bobby D, and Nhi N)In this episode, Nina Sanchez, Tony Sanchez, Bobby Dixon, and Nhi Nguyen delve into the Big Little Poster Show, exploring its value for Austin's design community, sharing personal connections with food, and uncovering the inspiration behind Bobby and Nhi's desire to get involved. They discuss how the show brings together a diverse group of designers and creators, fostering a unique space for collaboration, creativity, and community. Each guest shares their perspective on the relationship between design and food culture, revealing how flavors, colors, and textures inspire their creative processes. Bobby and Nhi share their excitement about the works these...2024-10-2951 min
The Funsize ShowCurrents: Good Design vs. Beautiful Design (with Tony Sanchez and Anthony Armendariz)In this episode, Tony and Anthony explore the nuanced distinctions between good and beautiful design. They consider the subjectivity of beauty, influenced by cultural and individual preferences, and the importance of usability and business objectives and what constitutes “good” design. Citing a mobile game that succeeds commercially and the unconventional design of the Cybertruck, they underline the tension between aesthetics and functionality. The conversation shifts to natural phenomena like the Northern Lights and the balance between awe-inspiring visuals and the tendency to overlook everyday wonders.Follow Tony and Anthony on X: Tony Sanchez Anthony Armendariz...2024-10-2224 min
The Funsize ShowNew Here: Balancing Big Projects and Small Town Impact (with Brian Simpson)In this episode, we chat with Brian Simpson, a creative professional who took the leap from Florida to Austin, Texas, back in 2008. Brian started in flash design and later co-founded an experiential design agency, showcasing incredible innovation and adaptability along the way. We’ll hear about his work on high-profile projects, including a groundbreaking app for Rupert Murdoch, and dive into the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. Things get personal as we discuss how parenthood and a pandemic-inspired move to small-town Wimberley have shaped his journey. We’ll also explore Brian’s latest passion project, Small Town Locals, which is all...2024-09-1648 min
The Funsize ShowIntroducing the Funsize Show!Ten years ago, Funsize launched the Hustle Podcast. Since then, we have had nearly one hundred conversations with exciting people in the design industry.Today, we're excited to announce and discuss the next generation of the Funsize podcasting, The Funsize Show!This podcast, now rebranded as The Funsize Show, is a variety show with many exciting segments hosted by many brilliant people at Funsize. The content will span the gamut of design leadership to design expertise, conversations with our clients about our relationship and our work, taking risks and trying new things, fun and inspiring...2023-12-0817 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: The Different Flavors of Design Management (Brian Peterson, Affirm)Brian Peterson is a a multidisciplinary creator supporting, connecting, and empowering organizations through strategic design. Brian’s background is in fine arts with a brief stint in animation/illustration. His path to design has taken him through freelance visual design, to a founding team startup, to the design studio at Funsize. Currently, he leads design teams at Affirm, where he works to bring honest financial products to the world.Brian is a strong believer in collaboration and he sees design as a vehicle for connecting people and transforming organizations. When not thinking about design management, operations, methodologies, et...2022-01-1436 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Our Journey Through 2020 (Anthony and Natalie Armendariz, Funsize)For the last episode recorded in 2020, we flip the spotlight onto our founders, Anthony and Natalie Armendariz, to walk us through the challenging, chaotic and — at times — exciting journey that was 2020. In a year that provided surprises and obstacles for just about every human being on the planet, we wanted to tell our agency's part of the story. We hope you enjoy.We cover:Our mindset going into 2020Business and culture goals entering 2020Q1 happenings at the beginning of the pandemicSurprising new client relationships in 2020How/why did Funsize actually grow in 2020?The "staff augmentation" niche duri...2021-01-131h 10
The Funsize ShowHustle: Adaptability in the World of Workshop Facilitation (Douglas Ferguson, Voltage Control)Douglas Ferguson is an entrepreneur and human-centered technologist with over 20 years of experience. He is the founder and president of Voltage Control, an Austin-based facilitation agency that specializes in helping teams work better together through participatory decision making and design inspired facilitation techniques. He has helped transform teams from U.S. SOCOM, the Air Force, Adobe, Dropbox, Fidelity, Vrbo, Liberty Mutual, Humana, and SAIC. We really appreciated hearing Douglas's thoughts on facilitation in the era of COVID and are excited to see what's next for Voltage Control. We cover: Starting out in developmentHow his career in fa...2020-08-2651 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Anti-Racism and Authentic Engagement (Chas Moore, Austin Justice Coalition)In a first for The Hustle, we're tackling important subject matter outside the realm of design. In a conversation led by our Guest Host, Tony Sanchez, a Design Lead at Funsize, Chas Moore joined us to discuss the public outcry and wave of activism in the wake of George Floyd's murder. Chas is the Executive Director of Austin Justice Coalition, an activist-led organization that educates and builds community power for people of color who live in Austin, Texas. We're extremely grateful to have him on the show to provide insight into this important time in American history. W...2020-08-1133 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: 'Steering the Bull' of Culture (Chad Engle, GoDaddy)Funsize friend, Chad Engle, is the Product Design Director at GoDaddy, a company that is rapidly expanding its product offerings and leaning into design with a focus on in-house talent. He stopped by to share his experience growing design orgs, explain what he looks for in applicants, and provide some insight into how he approaches leadership.We cover:Growing a design practice at GoDaddyTransitioning from designer to Design ManagerUsing a different set of design skills to create a design orgThe value of pier-to-pier conversations and mentoring"Steering the bull" of cultureHiring for aptitude vs. craftGrowing as a...2020-06-1735 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Unlocking Design for a New Generation (Theo Strauss, Stanford)Note: We recorded this one before COVID began, so some references (like to our SXSW party) did not come to fruition.Theo Strauss is an 18-year-old product designer out of NYC who's already making waves in the community through his involvement with companies like Apple, Postmates, and Figma. As someone on the bleeding edge of a new generation of designers, we loved having him on the show to share some of his thoughts on where the industry is heading and how young people are getting involved. We cover:Creating an entire portfolio in FigmaGrowing u...2020-05-2850 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: The Decade of the Multi-Passionate Creative (Ash Huang, Adobe)Note: We apologize for the audio quality. There was an issue with the microphone.Ash Huang is a designer, illustrator, author, speaker, artist and parent who currently works at Adobe. After finding design at a young age, Ash's career has spanned a wide variety of well-known companies and different pursuits that have left her with some fascinating views on accomplishment, progress, staying curious and more. It took us a while to get this one on the books but the conversation was totally worth it. We cover:Working on the Adobe XD product teamHow to c...2020-04-3052 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: On Business Ownership, Wealth and Living Someone Else's Life (Helen Tran, Jupiter)Helen Tran is a designer, CEO, hobbyist writer, traveler and macaroon connoisseur (amongst other things). In this wide-ranging episode, we discuss everything from software design, business ownership and bodybuilding, to wealth and weird Texan habits.We cover:Growing with ShopifyPaying dues before taking big career risksFiguring out what to pursue and deciding to start JupiterWhy there's no such thing as "business vs. personal"Living someone else's life for a yearHow bodybuilding affects discipline and goal settingDefining "wealth"The knowledge gap between CEO generationsBusiness as more than a way to make moneyToronto vs. TexasVisit the...2020-03-1855 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Purpose Over Paycheck: The Emotional Operations of an Ad Agency (Guigo Sanchez, THIRD EAR)Guigo Sanchez is the Creative Director at THIRD EAR — previously known as LatinWorks — an agency that specializes in creating advertising for the U.S. Hispanic audience. Born and raised in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, he is the husband of Mari Chamoun (Managing Director at Funsize), and father to Julia Elena Sánchez Chamoun. After completing his psychology degree in Puerto Rico, Guigo moved to Austin to study advertising and decided to stay forever (for now). He enjoys dad life, music, computers, food and personal finance.In this episode, we discuss:How studying psychology affects advertisingSpeaking to differ...2020-02-1140 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: From "this is a career?" to Product Designer in One Year (Thomas Ewart, Funsize)Thomas Ewart is an Associate Product Designer at Funsize, where he works with startups and enterprise design teams to craft thoughtful digital experiences. With a non-traditional career path that spans accounting, tattoos and electronic music, Thomas brings a unique perspective to his work and enjoys helping others find their place in the design world. Non-traditional paths to designThe decision to spend the money on General Assembly's design intensiveYear one as a product designerEnterprise vs. startup design workCollaborationThe three stages of design in an organizationFigma and the future of design toolsVisit the Funsize websiteSubscribe to T...2020-01-2136 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: The No-Win Design Problem (with Desiree Garcia, Automattic)Desiree Garcia is a senior designer at Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com and most recently, Tumblr. Their goal is to democratize publishing so that anyone with a story can tell it, regardless of income, gender, politics, language, or where they live in the world. She's also an editor at A List Apart, a webzine that explores the design, development, and meaning of web content, with a special focus on web standards and best practices.In this episode, we discuss:How a psychology degree can influence design and teamworkWhat we miss about the old webStar Trek's...2020-01-0338 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Personal Values and Their Effect on Leadership (Mike Trozzo, Tide University Laundry)Mike Trozzo is the EVP at Tide University Laundry, a service business disrupting the laundry-norm on campuses around the country. His career trajectory took him from dreams of being an astronaut and doctor, to studying finance in college, pursuing acting in LA and eventually leading design and engineering teams in Waco, Texas.In this episode, we discuss:Connecting the dots between design and P&LBudgeting for designStaffing projectsDesign roles and responsibilitiesBalancing the skillsets and goals of team membersThe shifting need for generalists and specialistsChildhood career dreams vs. adult career realityPersonal values and work valuesHow Funsize's values...2019-11-201h 03
The Funsize ShowHustle: Goal-Setting for Growth (Brian Peterson, Funsize)Brian Peterson is a former Funsize Associate Design Director with a passion for collaboration and intentional design. He's a close friend and talented designer whose career saw a lot of growth during his time with us. Brian is making the move back home to Chicago, but before he left, he graced us with a send-off podcast to discuss goal-setting — a subject he's particularly passionate about.In this episode, we discuss:The characteristics of a good goal.What it means to work with intent.Goal-setting for teams.The importance of clear communication with clients.Understanding different stakeholders in...2019-09-2049 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: What Are You Gonna Say Yes To? (with Joel Beukelman)Joel Beukelman is a Senior Interaction Designer at Google where he works on Chrome. He's also a prolific content creator with a popular YouTube channel and vlog. In this episode, Anthony and Joel cover everything from family life and time prioritization, to health, jacuzzis and — of course – design.
On this episode we discuss:
Juggling family, travel, a high-level design job at Google and content creation
Prioritizing for life satisfaction
The importance of health for designers
Joel's experience transitioning from startup life back to Google
The need for support in your career and personal life
The challenges of i...2019-03-2852 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: So You Want to be a Manager (with Jen Dary)Jen Dary is the founder of Plucky, a company that specializes in creating healthy dynamics at work through coaching, consulting, workshops, and education. On this episode of the Hustle she chats with Anthony about how to know if management is right for you, what challenges new and established leaders face every day, and strategies to help along the way.
On this episode we discuss:
What questions to ask before accepting a management role
The most common challenges facing both high-level and new leaders
Understanding how management might fit in your career path
How to create and...2019-02-0840 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Great Things Come From Great Diverse Teams (with Katie Dill)Katie Dill is the VP of Design at Lyft. Her team includes about one hundred creatives who are part of everything Lyft makes for drivers, passengers, users, and in-house teams. Katie discusses the importance of believing in your mission, how diverse teams benefit companies in multiple ways, staying in touch with users, and how creating and empowering a great design team is, in itself, an amazing design task.
On this episode we discuss:
Making sure a team is happy, healthy, productive, and doing the best work of their lives
Seeing beyond the pixels to the offline...2019-01-1548 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Banter: Connecting People with Awesome Stories (with James Reggio and Steve Krenzel)Banter is a brand new and exciting social podcast platform for sharing and discussing podcasts, and discovering amazing new content and shows with your friends. Banter's Co-Founders Steve Krenzel and James Reggio join me on this episode to discuss the product's recent launch, their origin story, what makes Banter great, and their vision of the podcasting space.
Download Banter for iOS, or Android.
“There are more Americans listening to podcasts than being on
Twitter... It’s really about connecting people to stories, and
connecting stories to people.”
On this episode we discus...2018-09-3044 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: This Is The Right Problem to Solve (with Eric Bollman)Eric Bollman is a Design Lead on the Facebook Groups team. Today he stopped by the Funsize studio to discuss his team's approach creating their missions, how they design and evolving the product, and methodologies they leverage to test and validating their design decisions.
On this episode we discuss:
Eric's experience running and growing a startup called Perkville in
the bay area
Creating a culture of mentorship
Being a Chief Design Officer of one, and how running a startup helped Eric refine his focus and purpose
Eric walks us through the Facebook Groups team, their...2018-08-0136 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: The Trust Tree (with Ryan Wilson)Ryan Wilson is a Product Designer on the Day of Travel Team at Alaska Airlines in Seattle Washington. Ryan stopped by the Funsize studio to talk about how Alaska gets people from point A to point B, designing a holistic experience, building trust in your design team, and why he's adamant about being a lifelong learner.
On this episode we discuss:
Design in the airline industry and at Alaska Airlines
Complex service design, ecosystems and designing for consistency in digital and analog experiences
User research and advocating for your customers in all you do
How context...2018-07-1332 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Holidays In The United States (with Esteban Marquez)Esteban Marquez is a Product Designer on the Funsize team. He's also a very talented graphic designer and artist. Esteban and I discuss his experience in the various design fields that led to his recent transition to digital product design, the importance of personal branding and differentiating yourself, and much more.
On this episode we discuss:
Esteban's design career experience and journey
Art direction vs. product design
The value of both deep focus and variety
Onboarding designers and what it feels like joining a new design team
What it's like hustling when you're first getting started
...2018-07-0335 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Thank God Design is Here to Make This Right (with Greg Storey)
“Until designers can speak the language of business (and to some
degree talk their talk), we’re just going to be the people that make
things look good."
An apology: I had some unknown issues with my gear during this recording so the quality suffered a bit. However, it was such a great conversation I just had to post it!
Greg Storey is an Executive Director of Design at USAA, captain of industry, and an all around badass designer and leader of designers. It’s been a while since Greg and I caught up and...2018-05-1053 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: The Four Archetypes of the Complete Design Leader (with Peter Merholz)
“Many designers don’t realize the challenges their leader faces.”
Peter Merholz is the VP of Design at Snagajob and co-author of “Org Design for Design Orgs”. He previously co-founded Adaptive Path, which is now part of the Capital One Design. In between all of this, Peter was also Funsize’s first client during his time at Groupon.
It’s been a couple of years since Peter’s been on the Hustle Podcast and we’re really excited to have him back. On this episode, Anthony and Peter chat about designing design teams, Peter’s new talk “The Four A...2018-02-2839 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Designing a Design Team and a Culture of Trust (with Anthony and Natalie Armendariz)Last year was a really big year for Funsize. Because the agency was growing, we focused 2017 towards designing our design team, hiring, developing employee growth plans, launching new cultural endeavors, developing new services, and investing in our future.
Tony Sanchez joins Funsize’s Partners Anthony and Natalie Armendariz to talk about all of this and a recent interview on the InVision blog called “Designing a Design Team”.
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2018-02-1429 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: The Intersection of Passions (with Greyson MacAlpine)The intersection of passions is at the center of this talk with designer Greyson. She discusses her journey to learn skills enough to shift from graphic design to product design. After finding employment and working in that field in the bay area for a while she's now pushing herself again. Striking out on her own, she’s established a freelance collective full of designers with varied skill sets called Wild and Grey.
Greyson’s work in photography, and specifically portraiture, is a reflection of her passion for people-centered design. Considering her audience as individuals, rather than as gene...2017-06-0147 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Virtually Real Experiences (with Gabriel Valdivia)Many people lavish in immersive experiences when they hear VR, but companies like Facebook strive to push the boundaries of how people can and will interact with their social network, businesses around them and places around the globe. Gabriel Valdivia talks about his work exploring the possibilities of VR technology for Facebook and the importance of the tools to work in and on VR will be.
Coming from a background of product design and visual storytelling, Gabe discusses making the leap to VR, a field that is still being defined.
“I am wired this way. I’...2017-04-1154 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Doing Small Things Well & Empowering Your Team (with Matt Faulk)We don't usually talk about business on the show, but the head of BASIC was willing to talk about how he runs his and we were happy to listen (and take notes).
Matt Faulk is BASIC's CEO and executive creative director. He always knew he wanted to do something big and is not surprised he ended up leading a company that does award-winning work brands like Apple / Beats by Dre, Nixon Watches, and BB Dakota.
"I had this idea of never settling... I just wanted to do good work — but I don’t mean good work...2017-03-0148 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Imagine an Army of Friend Bots (with Chris Messina)If you've ever used the hashtag, you've used a Chris Messina creation.
For over a decade, Chris Messina has worked to transform and reimagine the way we look at the world and the way we interact with technology. A self-proclaimed “master of none,” Chris focuses on improving behavioral technology and the social web. Chris has worked in large and small operations, from owning Citizen Agency to being a part of large-scale enterprise companies like Google and Uber where he's worked to expand, cultivate, and advocate for the developer community.
Chris just parted ways with Uber, wher...2017-02-2245 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Happiness Is a State of Mind (with Marc Hemeon)For over 20 years, Marc has been a designer. From working at startups like Designed by Humans, TeeFury to Co-Founding Flick where he worked to redesign Youtube in 2011 after being acquired by Google. When Marc was at Google, he was a very valuable asset and collaborator with teams across Google to design the Google X self-driving car project and Chromecast. After spending 4 years with Google Marc left and started North, then went on to become the CEO and Founder of Design, Inc.
"We should all be finding out what is going to make you happy and how are...2017-02-151h 02
The Funsize ShowHustle: What's Your Mission? (with Dan Mall)Dan Mall lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and is the CEO of Superfriendly, a design collaborative that seeks to connect talented and passionate people with design and development projects all around the globe. Since 2012, he and his company have worked with companies like: Google, Apple New York Times, Carnegie Mellon, About.com, Oreilly, TechCrunch, Entertainment Weekly and many more to produce delightful products and user experiences.
Before Superfriendly, Dan was at Big Spaceship, Happy Cog and a Technical Editor at A List Apart. Dan is dedicated to elevating our industry and training designers.
Right now, Dan...2017-02-0856 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Extraordinary Collaboration (with Michael Buzzard)Mike Buzzard is a Design Manager on the UX Community and Culture team at Google where he works on shaping, resourcing, supporting, and guiding a range of programs and projects that are designed to ensure the health and success of UX at Google. He also recently helped design the first of its kind undergraduate degree in User Experience Design at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). He’s currently working with other design leaders to elevate the craft of design in emerging design cities and is an investor and advisor to many awesome companies.
Previously, Mike co...2017-01-3150 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Communication is King (feat. Mae Reed)Mae Reed is an interaction designer at Rackspace, part-time development instructor with Girl Code It and a pillar in the Austin design community.
She has a talent for understanding the value of designing through open lines of communication due to her first-hand experiences with designing and developing and feels that both designers and developers should be working together from the onset of the project to consider affordances and constraints. Mae is also an active and organizational member of an Austin meetup group, Fresh2Design, where she seeks to make connections with new designers and help them find...2016-11-1535 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Show Don't Tell (feat. Andy Vitale)As Interaction Design Lead for 3M's Health Care Business Group, Andy Vitale is excited about making an impact in the healthcare space and designing meaningful healthcare solutions at the enterprise level.
Andy believes that being proactive in the enterprise environment is the best way to get the conversation started about designing successful solutions for enterprise problems. He also knows that it's important to always inform and educate people on what exactly it is that you do because it's more valuable when other people buy into and support what you do than simply speaking for yourself, especially on...2016-11-0838 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Design Isn't Just Pixels (feat. Charlie Waite)Being able to juggle an overwhelming amount of tasks, responsibilities and day to day activities comes down to how well you're able to carve out enough time to do the things that matter most to you each and every day.
Charlie Waite started his career with Focus Labs in Savannah, Georgia and learned the value of the hustle and how to make an impact in fast paced high demand, agile environment. After living and breathing the agency world Charlie sought to find a company, role, and environment that he identified with and work with disciplines that he...2016-11-0147 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Creating a Culture of Education on the Web (feat. Travis Gertz)From designing things to designing educational training, Travis has a passion for project management and digital solutions.
Partnering with his wife Rachel to create louderthanten to instruct a project management curriculum to help improve the way teams work together, streamline their creative design processes and allow insight into how project managers solidify the client relationship; Travis is passionate about creating a culture of education on the web.
In this episode, Anthony and Travis get down to the details of dynamic thinking and what it means to Travis to find better ways for teams to work...2016-10-2548 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Above All Else, Tell a Good Story (feat. Ben Peck)If you've ever shopped online with Nike or booked a cruise with Norweigan Cruise lines you might have used a product that Ben Peck was part of Designing. Ben is a busy guy and he spends a lot of time working with Needle.com to design e-commerce chat interfaces and paradigms that help people feel confident in purchases they make. In addition to his full-time, job Ben has been pivotal in the creation and growth of Frontutah.com and a creator of The Product Design Association.
Ben has a passion for elevating his local design ecosystem by...2016-10-1838 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Making It (feat. Mikael Cho)From starting a company with his wife in the basement of his home to presenting his start-up company to a daunting crowd of Canadian angel investors, Mikael Cho of Crew and Unsplash, has been able to consciously push himself and the people around him to new levels of success.
In this episode, Mikael and Anthony discuss the journey that Mikael's taken to find his professional path and how that path created his perspectives on growth, success and life as a whole. Mikael believes building trust into new business relationships and knowing that growth is organic and in...2016-10-1141 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Don't be Afraid to Jump (feat. Claudio Vallejo)Claudio Vallejo is a passionate Freelance Web-Designer and Front End Developer by way of Monterrey, Mexico. Beginning in the Baylor business school and through the Baylor Accelerated Ventures Project, there he discovered design and development and was given his first experience in product design. In this episode, Claudio and Anthony sit down to discuss everything from how a failed college project would ignite his creative passion to his perspective on turning ideas into reality to the challenges faced as a non-us citizen looking to land a design job.
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The Funsize ShowHustle: Paint the Fence (feat. Johnnie Hamn)If you know anything about Funsize, you know we love to collaborate and Johnnie Hamn is no different.
Through his 16 years of hands-on design experience and believing strongly in cooperative and collaborative design; Johnnie comes to the table with his perspective on what it means to be a design leader and client advocate at Funsize. In this episode, Anthony and Johnnie sit down and talk about his role at Funsize and the idea of selfless leadership, going the extra mile to build trust with the client, what it means to transition a client into a design partner.2016-09-2732 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: State of the Digital Nation 2016 (feat. Jules Ehrhardt)If you've played Monument Valley then you've seen a slice of the ustwo pie. Three years ago, ustwo explored the state and future of the digital consultancy industry, posing the question “How, When, and Where Will The First Truly Great Digital Design Studio Emerge?“. Now, three years later, Jules followed up with his essay "The State of the Digital Nation 2016" where he provided an in-depth, four-pronged approach to building the digital studio of the future.
"The industry has experienced seismic shifts and a sweeping wave of consolidation. So let’s take another look at the state of the di...2016-09-2050 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Fresh Perspectives (feat. Dann Petty)Dann is a full-time freelancer and is known around the world for his skill and encouraging personality. If you've seen HBO's Silicon Valley, Google, Airbnb, Uber, Medium, Boosted Boards and Luxe Valet; then there's a chance you've seen his work. He's also the Founder and organizer of the Epicurrence and Montues events, which are life experience inspirational and adventure oriented events for designers. They're EPIC.
Dann has been traveling around the United States interviewing designers for a movie he's making about freelance designers. Over the last couple of months, he's gained some new personal perspectives on work, li...2016-09-1541 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Screen Printer to Screen Designer (feat. Tony Sanchez)Tony Sanchez, Product Designer at Funsize discusses the journey of his career path from textile design, to print, to screen printing, to digital product designer. Anthony and Tony talk about Funsize's Design Apprentice Program, and Tony sheds light on his experience at Funsize and shares a few tips for new designers.
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2016-09-0723 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Remote-ivated (feat. Andre Jurgensen)A few months ago, Andre, one of Funsize's product designers decided he wanted to move on to greener pastures in Bend, Oregon. But he still wanted to work with Funsize and we didn't want to lose him either. As he's gone out to live in a tiny house on some beautiful mountain land in Oregon, he's learned a whole new curve to working entirely remote. Rick and Anthony chat with him about how the adjustment has been going.
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2016-07-2942 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Design for the Mind (feat. Victor Yocco)Victor is a user experience (UX) researcher with a passion for representing the voice of the end user in product design decisions. He writes and speaks on the application of psychology to design. He's written for A List Apart, Smashing Magazine, UX Booth, User Experience Magazine, and more.
He's the author Design for the Mind, a book from Manning Publications on the application of principles of psychology to design.
about the book:
Design for the Mind: includes 7 Psychological Principles of Persuasive Design teaches you to recognize how websites and applications can benefit from an...2016-07-2246 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Not Just Advertising, BuildingRick & Anthony discuss a recent article entitled State of the Digital Nation 2016 by Jules Ehrhardt.
http://blog.marvelapp.com/state-of-the-digital-nation-2016/
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2016-07-1534 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Empathetic Project Management (feat. Rachel Gertz)Rachel Gertz, Partner, Systems Consultant & Trainer at Louder than ten discusses some philosophies around project management. And roles and disciplines as teams grow and projects evolve over time.
Discussion points
Emotional intelligence: empathy is taught.
Be a champion for your team, they are dealing with a lot
Should designers PM? Designers need to have empathy too
When building teams hire less for fit, and more for the ability to make decisions based on business goals.
PM's role needs to be unique because they need to be held accountable for project success/failure. Strategy focus
Creative has...2016-05-1350 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Hiring an Agency (feat. Aaron O'Hearn)Companies are looking for a partner these days, not just a design agency to throw a marketing budget at. When working with people and trying to establish trust, it takes a little time. There is also another side of the coin, in that It's possible to deteriorate trust. Finding out how to gain trust and not deteriorate it is step one.
Listen in as Aaron O'Hearn discusses his path to Funsize, and also the nature of selling design work to product companies. We discuss some philosophies, as well as some practical aspects of business development.
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The Funsize ShowHustle: Engineering is Design (feat. Travis Swicegood)Engineering has made leaps and bounds towards a more efficient process of building software since the early waterfall days. Agile methodologies have helped guide the way. As design has become more important to a product's success, designers have earned a seat at the table. Now design too has adapted to similar approaches to building software.
What has helped us get to where we are and how we build? What has taken design so long to catch up with engineering?
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The Funsize ShowHustle: Epicurrence MontuesNow that we've had a chance to get back to real life, we are left with a few memories at Epicurrence Montues. There we're some fantastic experiences. In this episode Rick sits down with fellow Funsizers Natalie Armendariz, Phi Hoang and Edgar Briseño to discuss our experience at Epicurrence Montues.
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2016-04-1545 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Design Storytelling with Empathy and Personality (feat. Ben Johnson)We briefly met Ben, Owner and Creative Director of Elegant Seagulls at Epicurrence. These guys do some killer work. We wanted to hear how they were able to inject personality into each and every design they create and keep up with such a high-level of clients and projects.
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2016-04-0845 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: New York Agencies and Video Games (feat. Nick Robalik & Johnnie Hamn)While in the midst of escaping a the sxsw madness, we set up in Anthony's home to record a couple of episodes! In this one, we are excited to have Nick Robalik, Creative Director and Johnnie Hamn (who recently joined the Funsize team!🎉 ) share their experience as they both have worked at agencies in NYC and done work in the video game industry.
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2016-04-0149 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Building Internal Products at an Agency (feat. Steven Ray)Steven Ray and Anthony Armendariz go way back. They had a company together prior to Funsize and in addition to hearing Steve's experience at Dialexa, they also tell the story of starting up a distributed mobile design boutique years ago.
Since the Funsize office was taken over by sxsw, we decided to hang out in Anthony's kitchen and lay down some thoughts about our experiences together. Including how Rick first met Anthony which was the same time he met Steven Ray.
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The Funsize ShowHustle: The SXSW Special: 4 Questions For Designers
What do you love about being a designer?
How does geography affect your career?
What do you want to be doing in 5 years?
What's your least-favorite design trend?
Interviewees
Mae Reed - Freelance @maebees
Mike Townson - Project 202 @miketownson
Mike Blakesley - Project 202 @mikeblakesley
Joshua Bullock - vauto @blisster138
Dan Benjamin - 5by5 @danbenjamin
Haddie Cooke - 5by5 @haddiebird
Chris Meeks - Hatbox @chrismeeks
Clark Wimberly - Invision @clarklab
Brian Peterson - Daily Fantasy Sports @ironcobratv
Ryan Weaver - Creative Market @ryantheweave
Danh Hoang - Adonit @danhhoang
Nick Robalik - Creative Director @nickrobalik
Jonathan Howell - Microsoft @ItsJonHowell
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The Funsize ShowHustle: Design What You Think Is Right (feat. Dylan Seeger)It's great to push the boundaries of design to make interesting work, but is it ok to break normal design patterns to do so? How do we convince clients that something outside of the typical design trends is the right choice?
Lovably
Dylan's latest Album Claye
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2016-03-0445 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Lean on ResearchHow much research do you need before you can make some design decisions? Surely, this is different for each product, but at what point has their been enough research done for design to get started?
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2016-02-2628 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Design Approach (feat. Sam Kapila)We invited Sam Kapila, Director of Instruction at The Iron Yard to discuss the approach to the unique challenges involved in her role. The Iron Yard is the world’s largest code school with full-time immersive courses in 20 cities. Taking a non-traditional approach to education on subject matter that is both complex and volatile. Sam has a unique position and perspective on where design solutions are applied to more than just screens. We we're also joined by Jim Jordan, Product Designer at Funsize and one of Sam's former students.
Some subjects discussed in this episode:
Th...2016-02-1949 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Articulating Design Decisions (feat. Tom Greever)Design often needs a voice to communicate its intention. Tom Greever has recently published a book called "Articulating Design Decisions". Rick and Anthony sit down with Tom to talk through a critical skill that many designers lack.
Tom Greever's book, published by O'Reilly:
Articulating Design Decisions: Communicate with Stakeholders, Keep Your Sanity, and Deliver the Best User Experience
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2016-02-1240 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Motion Design Thinking (feat. Ben Cline)How important is motion in a product? At what stage should you start thinking about motion in the design process? Is it better to spend time on the the pixel details or on the subtle motion details?
Ben Cline, Founder and designer at renown agency Rally Interactive, talks with Anthony and Rick from Funsize about the importance of motion design in modern digital products and Rally's unique approach to designing meaningful motion.
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2016-01-2237 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Risk It For The BiscuitFunsize is growing, and growing up. In this episode are some sincere thoughts around what's been going on in our little agency and what we want to do next. Here's a few topics we chat over: Getting new office space, designing for new platforms and for the input form of voice, interacting with robots, why we want to work with engineers, we want to do some UI for bowling alleys. What does it mean to be a design director? It's important to still design when you're working in a design leadership role.
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The Funsize ShowHustle: Offboarding ClientsRick and Anthony continue their conversation from the previous episode as the conversation shifts from how we work on projects with our clients to how those projects end. The project is over, but the relationship is not. Funsize has been evolving offboarding and come up with a few ideas that help soften the landing.
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2016-01-0420 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: This Is How We Do ItRick and Anthony discuss Funsize process. Keep project SOW's broad so it's easy to pivot. Track effort with velocity using pivotal tracker rather than fixed deliverable pricing. Price and design with complete transparency.
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2015-12-1820 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Onboarding: Clients and UsersFunsize has a unique process and there's no one-size-fits-all. Clients coming in have unique backgrounds and context so there's a lot of custom fitting. Rick and Anthony discuss Funsize's process of onboarding clients and compare it with the experiences we design for onboarding users.
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2015-12-1033 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Epicurrence, Adobe MAX, Rdio, SnapchatHustle is back with season 2. Anthony recaps his experience at Epicurrence, Rick shares about speaking at Adobe MAX. Online streaming music services such as Spotify, Apple Music, and Google Play Music are compared in light of Rdio's recent announcement that they are shutting their service down after being acquired by Pandora.
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2015-12-0423 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: The Client-Agency Relationship (feat.Brandon Breitenbach)Brandon Breitenbach is the Co-Founder and CEO of Pare Booking, a kick ass digital product that’s changing the way musicians and artists book shows and get paid. Recently, Brandon stopped by the studio while visiting Funsize to discuss the history of our working relationship, how we made decisions, the process and tools we used and what the ideal client and design agency relationship can look and feel like.
2:00
Introduction to the Pare Booking's product and user experience. Pare Booking modernizes the process for musicians and artists to book shows, manage contracts, and get paid.
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HustleThe Client-Agency Relationship (feat.Brandon Breitenbach)Brandon Breitenbach is the Co-Founder and CEO of Pare Booking, a kick ass digital product that’s changing the way musicians and artists book shows and get paid. Recently, Brandon stopped by the studio while visiting Funsize to discuss the history of our working relationship, how we made decisions, the process and tools we used and what the ideal client and design agency relationship can look and feel like.
2:00
Introduction to the Pare Booking's product and user experience. Pare Booking modernizes the process for musicians and artists to book shows, manage contracts, and get paid.
...2015-08-0729 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Whose Job is UX? (feat. Peter Merholz)Show Notes:
0:55 Rick is back from paternity leave. His new son is awesome.
1:11 Joining us on this episode is the Senior Director of Design at Jawbone, friend of Funsize, and a hugely inspirational designer, Mr. Peter Merholz.
1:30 Anthony chronicles Peter's background with the international consulting firm, Adaptive Path, which is perhaps best known for championing "User Experience."
1:50 Fun Peter Merholz facts: Peter hired Funsize while at Groupon and was Funsize's first client. Thanks, Peter! He also coined the term 'blog'.
3:44 Fun fact about the new Up4 from Jawbone is that it can do NFC payments!
4:00 The theme for...2015-05-0548 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Just Show Me the Damn Thing! (feat. Joel Beukelman & Ted Boda)It’s a wonderful time to be a product designer. There's more design and prototyping tools available to us than ever before (and more and more keep popping up). It’s safe to say we’ll all be using these tools in various ways to achieve the specific results we need. Keynote is a fantastic low-barrier-of-entry tool that allows product managers, designers, and marketing professionals to achieve product success while maximizing time
In this special SXSW '15 Hustle/Balance Podcast cross-over episode, Joel Beukelman and Ted Boda talk about how Keynote has allowed cross discipline teams at Google...2015-04-1145 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Ships or It Didn’t Happen (feat. Bradee Evans & Seth Shaw from Photoshop)It's SXSW '15 and we had the awesome opportunity to hang out with Photoshop product designers before our epic high-five hour party. Anthony and Danielle set out to tackle a controversial topic.
The dilemma is that there is a lot of great-looking design on the web at sites like Behance and Dribbble and also in a great many designers portfolios. Sometimes you see something that looks incredible aesthetically on the screen but then you find out that it was either unsolicited by the “client” (example: how many times have see someone redesign Instagram on Behance?) or that carr...2015-03-2746 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Marketing a Product (feat. Jordan Menashy)Do you know your product and how to get exposure for it? Jordan Menashy VP of Marketing and Co-Founder of Bench.co talks to us about marketing a product. Rick and Danielle from Funsize ask questions from a non-expert perspective.
Show Notes
00:00 Introductions
05:41 Activating a marketing engine
08:00 Determining product market fit can only be accomplished by launching
09:25 Launching: Store up some "big reveals" when rolling out to keep the momentum going for the first few months
15:10 Approach a mentor and don't waste their time, have questions ready!
19:00 Use google analytics, there is no secret tool, just...2015-03-0644 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Honing Your Craft (feat. Phil Coffman)Agencies, studios, in-house at a large companies, designer on a product team, and, now, working from home at an online retailer with a distributed team. Phil has worked in almost every type of environment a designer might find themselves in.
In this episode, we get a unique view from his perspective about working with humility, discipline, and honing your craft.
###Show Notes
00:00 Introductions
01:36 Current definition of what Phil does: "Digital Designer"
06:56 Who is Phil Coffman?
11:30 Small studio, humble beginnings
13:43 Working in-house at a large oil company
18:35 Web design moonlighting
19:20 Springbox: Client services at an...2015-02-2049 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Everyone Is Lying To You: The Value of User Testing (feat. Ajay Waghray)Visit the Funsize website
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2015-02-1335 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Digital Project Management: Working with Clients and DesignersMost of us are designers at Funsize but we also have project managers who help us iron out requirements, stay on schedule, and ensure the work is meeting the mark for the clients and users. We talk with 2 of our PM's and what it's like to play the part of ambassador between designers and clients.
###Show Notes
00:00 Introductions
05:01 Challenges of working with designers
10:00 Working with clients vs designers
12:10 Should product designers be product managers?
15:08 Having T-shaped skills
16:29 Designers should have knowledge of development
20:17 Everyone building a product should have an understanding and respect of others expertise
2015-02-0626 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: The Scoutzie Story (feat. Kirill Zubovsky)Kirill Zubovsky started scoutzie.com a few years ago as a destination for mobile designers to showcase their work and as a curated marketplace for design. Over the years Scoutzie changed their model, pivoted, and experimented with several unique business models. Anthony Armendariz’s relationship with Scoutzie helped grow his business to the point of being able to create a business which would become Funsize.
As of 2015, the Scoutzie team decided to shut the product down. We discuss with Kirill about his experiences, and what’s next.
Show Notes
00:00 Introductions
02:47 Scoutzie in the beginning
13:00 Goin...2015-01-3039 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: The Future Product Designer (feat. Adam Saint)The list of the product designers responsibilities goes on and on. When is it too much for one position to handle with quality? Maybe there's a different way to look at it all together.
With many of today's industry leading studios closing up shop for one reason or another we are left with a lot of questions. Why are they closing? What does the future hold for design agencies? Funsize sits down with Greg Storey, former partner at Happy Cog to discuss these questions.
Show Notes
00:00 Introductions
04:30 Product designer responsibilities
08:20 Specializations and generalists
10:20 Design...2015-01-2245 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: The Future of The Design Agency (feat. Greg Storey)With many of today's industry leading studios closing up shop for one reason or another we are left with a lot of questions. Why are they closing? What does the future hold for design agencies? Funsize sits down with Greg Storey, former President and Partner at Happy Cog, to discuss.
Show Notes
00:00 Introductions
02:20 News of the design agency being dead
04:00 The client is changing
15:30 The big small shop, design agency sizes today
20:40 Differentiate? Price, specialization, and great client experience
26:20 Distributive team? Play Halo
31:25 Teehan+Lax, what's an agency actually worth?
38:54 Career ceilings at agencies
Links2015-01-1943 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Driving a Product (feat. Clark Valberg)If creating a new service and product wasn't hard enough, how hard it is once it's in the marketplace? What's the best way to organize a team for ideal team alignment to tackle holistic user experience, the iterative design of discrete features, and ongoing optimization? Clark Valberg, CEO of InVision, shares his journey and their team's approach to driving a digital product.
Show Notes
00:00 Introductions and random laughs
02:52 Question 1: How and why did InVision start?
13:00 Question 2: How do you choose what features are right to build for InVision?
21:48 Question 3: Is it difficult to let the team...2015-01-0245 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Android L (feat. Brian Griffey)Material Design
Elevation
Animations
Adaptive Color Bar in chrome
Lock screen notifications
Compared to iOS notifications
Android Wear
Google Glass
Watches
Interactions with other devices and wearables
favorite features
Conclusion
Now's a good time to switch to Android if you've been thinking about
making the switch to iOS.
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2014-12-1333 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: David Blaine is an AssholeAnthony and Natalie share a story about working with David Blaine and why treating people with respect and fair pay is critical to long lasting impressions. View our blog post to see some of Anthony's original notes.
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2014-11-2220 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Work–life BalanceAnthony, Natalie and Rick discuss what they've recently learned on a client trip to Finland about work–life balance.
Part of the Funsize culture is Funsize Fridays. Funsize doesn't do client work on Friday. In this episode they also talk about the how, why, and what of Funsize Fridays.
Show Notes
Catch up: What funsize has been up to
Finland trip: Sauna’s, Cabin workshops in the forest, and work–life balance tips from our clients in Finland
Funsize Fridays: How, why, and what of our weekly tradition of no-client-work Fridays
Links
DPM An...2014-10-0337 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Choosing the Right Clients (feat. Stu Smith)Episode Outline
The cost of a wrong client
Don't choose a client based on money
Ask the right questions early
Favorite Clients' Traits
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2014-08-0833 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Death To Time TrackingUpdated show notes coming soon...
For now...
00:00 Intro And News; iOS8 and Elle, plus Google Watch
13:05 Why Do We Track Time?
17:39 Why We Hate Time Tracking
26:39 Alternatives to Time Tracking
43:41 This Podcast Has A New Name
Links:
http://www.google.com/design/
http://www.pivotaltracker.com/
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2014-07-1147 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Neck Beards and Skinny Jeans (Cross-Over Episode with @thedirtshow)
00:00 Introduction
02:15 The Designer Developer Relationship Today
06:51 Both Sides Of The Fence
12:29 Code & Color: An Example Of The Disconnect
15:37 Build An Experience Together, Not Apart
20:17 Tool Time: Design Tools For Developement
22:07 Geography Matters
25:01 Style Guide Problems And Some Solutions
27:52 Front End Developers For Native, Is There Such A Thing?
33:00 Changes In The Baseline
35:20 More On The Dirt
The Dirt Links
The Dirt Twitter: @thedirtshow
Tim Twitter: @csskarma
Mark Twitter: @markgrambau
Fresh Tilled Soil
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2014-06-0337 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: 5: Design Vol 1
0:00 Intro and News
11:31 Getting Into The flow
22.41 Design Tips and Resources
29:53 Sketch and The Missing Link
43:15 A Word On Organization
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2014-05-1747 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: Product Designer's ToolbeltThis episode covers the process product designers go through from getting a product started to scoping it, designing it, and managing it. Here's the outline:
00:00 News
12:00 Overview
19:11 Product strategy and UX
28:10 Conceptual design and visual design
36:14 Design management
39:23 Product mangagement vs project management
48:52 Conclusion and what's next for this podcast
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2014-04-2755 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: PricingPricing is a tricky subject. So many of us have found our way along in the dark, without much help. In episode 3, we discuss pricing models as well as our own approach. We also talk about things we've learned from some very smart people who are experts on the subject.
Show Notes
00:46 Yes, I Love Technology: News about new tech and how it relates
to the mobiles.
11:51 Pricing: Not first date conversation.
13:41 Fixed Pricing
16:25 Value Based Pricing
26:08 Hourly Rate
35:10 Retainer Based Pricing 37:33 Pricing Resources 42:00 Funsize's Approach To Pricing
50:24 Common Pricing Questions
Links
Value...2013-12-191h 05
The Funsize ShowHustle: What is a Product Designer?The Evolution of a Mobile Product Designer
Jobs pre-iPhone era
The product designer craze
Dribbble web to ui evolution
A Product Designer Today
It is a war finding good product designers
"Acqu-hire" a product designer
Finding your way into product design in the small start-up world
Mobile Product Designers translate business goals into interactive designs
A little about working in an agile environment. "Show early and often".
The Might "M.V.P.", iteration on actual user feedback
Agile products evolve with the times
UX design is interaction design, User Experience is the end product
Careers...2013-11-2241 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: This is Just the BeginningAnthony and Natalie give their background story and how they came to mobile design. Rick listens, laughs, and drinks.
Other information covered:
Funsize background story and introduction to the Podcast
Web design got boring and we needed a career change
Mobile design before the iPhone existed
Quitting your job and being a freelancer in the new mobile industry
Let’s follow our dream and start a husband and wife design business
Clients are smart and the traditional digital agency model
is broken
Remember when? Designing web templates for Xanga and AsianAvenue.com
Natalie and Anthony me...2013-10-2334 min