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Information Overload (w/ Steven Kiger) Jun 09, 2020

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In a world where information seems to be coming at us from all angles, all the time--It's becoming harder and harder to keep up. As we bounce around the web, our Google Chrome browser becomes a field of tabs.
My guest this week is Steven Kiger, the co-founder of Platstack, a platform focused on improving the way we interact with and experience content in digital spaces.
I've been using Platstack for a few weeks now and I love it. My information anxiety has gone way down because of how I can organize this content so easily. Note: This is not an ad. It's just cool. I hope you check it out. It's free after all.
Check out platstack: https://www.platstack.com/
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Digital Optimism (w/ Carey Jenkins) Jun 02, 2020

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My guest this week is Carey Jenkins, CEO of Substantial, a world-class product development studio, serving a diverse set of clients - from Fortune 50s like Google and Amazon, to emerging start-ups and social impact organizations.
She has spent over 18 years leading large interdisciplinary teams and multi-channel projects—and it is my pleasure to introduce to you: Carey Jenkins.
On this episode we discuss themes around ethical design, digital optimism, building successful relationships, and learned behavior vs enlightenment.
Check out Substantial here: https://substantial.com/
Connect with Carey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/careyvjenkins/
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If you are a UX Designer struggling to get hired, check out my course HiredUX.
Learn the process, methods and techniques to stand out above the rest: http://hiredux.com/
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The UX of Optimization (w/ Jon MacDonald) May 26, 2020

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Jon MacDonald is the founder and President of The Good, a conversion rate optimization firm that has achieved results for some of the largest online brands including Adobe, Nike, Xerox, Verizon, Intel and more. He regularly contributes content on conversion optimization to publications like Entrepreneur and Inc. As President, he has helped lead The Good to become one of Oregon's top 20 fastest growing private companies.
Check out The Good here: https://thegood.com/
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Alignment and Agility (w/ Jonathan Hensley) May 19, 2020

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My guest this week is Jonathan Hensley, an Author, Speaker, Digital Transformation & Product Consultant, and the Co-Founder & CEO at Emerge Interactive where he works with clients to transform business strategies, user needs and new technologies into valuable products and services.
Check out Emerge Interactive and grab the free book: https://www.emergeinteractive.com/podcast/
Connect with Jonathan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathonhensley/
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Some Experience Design goodies...
Learn how to get hired as a UX Designer: http://hiredux.com/
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Feel free to stalk the Experience Design podcast on Instagram at @xdpodcast
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Furloughed but Focused (with Brian Sullivan) May 12, 2020

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What better way to celebrate the 70th episode than an interview with my Executive Producer, Design Strategist, Teacher, Author, Public Speaker and Founder of the Big Design Conference: Brian Sullivan.
On this episode we dive into how to stay creative during quarantine, and how to stay focused and inspired when furloughed (or losing your job).
Find Brian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briankeithsullivan/
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Some Experience Design goodies:
Learn how to get hired as a UX Designer: http://hiredux.com/
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Feel free to stalk the Experience Design podcast on Instagram at @xdpodcast
#staycurious

What Makes a Good UX Designer (w/ Sam Horodezky) May 05, 2020

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What makes a good UX designer?
What makes a bad UX designer?
How might organizations truly become design-oriented?
All this and more in this week's episode with my guest Sam Horodezky.
Sam is the founder of Strathearn Design. A consultancy that assists businesses in navigating the murky waters of UX. He helps companies have better UX outcomes by providing seasoned advice on areas like hiring, engaging with Design Agencies, and internal DNA change to support a design-oriented culture.
Check out Strathearn Design here: https://www.strathearn-design.com/
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Some Experience Design goodies:
Learn how to get hired as a UX Designer: http://hiredux.com/
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Feel free to stalk the Experience Design podcast on Instagram at @xdpodcast
#staycurious

UX Writing is Design with Yuval Keshtcher Apr 28, 2020

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UX Writing has over the past couple of years gone from a non-existent term, to top of mind for many products, business and experiences.
My guest this week is Yuval Keshtcher, the Founder of UX Writing Hub and the host of the ‘Writers in Tech’ podcast.
Find Yuval on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuvalkesh/
Check out the UX Writing Hub: https://uxwritinghub.com/
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Some Experience Design goodies:
I'm making a course! Learn how to get hired as a UX Designer: http://hiredux.com/
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Limitless Ideation with Gina Michnowicz Apr 21, 2020

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My guest this week is Gina Michnowicz, the CEO, Executive Creative Director and the Co-Founder of The Craftsman Agency, creating magical moments through bold, experiential and immersive storytelling.

On this episode we discuss themes such as:

The keys to marketing in Media and Entertainment (and how they differ from High Tech or typical consumer B2C).
The creative process and how you "get" ideas
The meaning and importance of being a Servant Leader.
The pros and cons of being an early adapter to new media platforms
How design impacts everything and why it should be considered first
Helping brands to create magical moments that connect at the human level.

Gina's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gina-gianatasio-michnowicz-987380/
The Craftsman Agency: https://thecraftsmanagency.com/
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Some Experience Design goodies:
I'm making a course! Learn how to get hired as a UX Designer: http://hiredux.com/
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Feel free to stalk the Experience Design podcast on Instagram at @xdpodcast
#staycurious

Digital Trends, Bad Ideas, and Buzzwords (w/ Mike Swartz) Apr 14, 2020

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Howdy friends! I loved this conversation and I think you definitely will as well.
Some themes of this episode include:

Don’t be afraid to have bad ideas
Not being to precious about your work
Not taking yourself too seriously
Being allergic to buzzwords
Not confusing design with art

Before starting Upstatement, Mike Swartz worked in newsrooms and magazines such as The Boston Globe and Complex Magazine. He studied Journalism and Advertising Design before leaving for a job as Art Director of the Globe’s Sunday Ideas section, later finishing his degree in Computer Science at Boston University. He taught graphic design at Massachusetts College of Art and Design from 2009 - 2011. He has spoken at conferences across the country and his work has been honored by the Society for News Design, Society of Publication Designers, AIGA, Editor and Publisher, Communication Arts, SXSW, FastCompany, and the Webbys.
Find Mike on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-swartz-01b21866/
Check out Upstatement: https://www.upstatement.com/
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Some goodies:
I'm making a course! Learn how to get hired as a UX Designer: http://hiredux.com/
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Feel free to stalk the Experience Design podcast on Instagram at @xdpodcast
#staycurious

Beyond the Prototype (w/ Douglas Ferguson, Voltage Control founder) Apr 07, 2020

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My guest this week is Douglas Ferguson, an entrepreneur and human-centered technologist with over 20 years of experience. He is president of Voltage Control, an Austin-based workshop agency that specializes in Design Sprints and innovation workshops.

Prior to Voltage Control, He held CTO positions at numerous Austin startups where he led product and engineering teams using agile, lean, and human-centered design principles. While CTO at Twyla, he worked directly with Google Ventures running Design Sprints and now brings this experience and process to companies everywhere. Most recently he published his first book, Beyond the Prototype.
Check out Voltage Control: https://voltagecontrol.com/
Read 'Beyond the Prototype': https://beyondtheprototype.com/
Find Douglas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglasferguson/
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