The Product Design Podcast

In episode 44 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Jarvis Moore, Sr. Product Designer at LinkedIn. During our talk, Jarvis shares insights on separating yourself from the pack when networking and interviewing, and determining if a company culture will fit your needs before accepting a position. During our interview with Jarvis, you will learn: -How a logo and a love for research landed Jarvis in product design -His career low that confirmed the importance of company culture -How to ask the right questions to uncover a company culture during your interview -Standing out in the crowd with more than your product design skills -How to get over the "first job hurdle" and land the job you want So happy to have you join us today! 00:00 Introduction 01:57 How a logo accidentally changed his career trajectory 04:06 Game-changing moment when Jarvis realized that he could make a living in design 09:33 How a love for research led Jarvis to product design and landed him his first UX job 14:20 The career low that made Jarvis realize the importance of a strong company culture 16:30 Advice from Jarvis on finding out about company culture during an interview process 21:04 How Jarvis landed at LinkedIn and stood out in the interview process 26:36 LinkedIn's strong company culture and team dynamics 29:15 How to find a niche for your personal brand 34:47 Sharing what you are passionate about to stand out from the crowd 37:14 How to get over the "first job" hurdle in product design 42:51 Challenges Jarvis has had to overcome as a black man in tech Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this video please like and subscribe so I can keep making content for you good people! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3aRBoqF6mAD1PnQwj86dX Don't forget to read our blog and sign up for reminders when new episodes will be available! www.uxcabin.com/podcast/jarvis-moore Make sure to follow Jarvis after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to! -Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmodesigns10 -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarvismoore1016/ -Website: https://www.jarvismoore.net Where to find UX Cabin: -Twitter: https://twitter.com/uxcabin -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uxcabin/ -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uxcabin -TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uxcabin?lang=en -YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UXCabin -dribbble: https://dribbble.com/uxcabin -Website: https://uxcabin.com

In episode 43 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Karsten Rowe, Director of Product Design at Axon; a mission-based organization focused on public safety. During our chat, Karsten shares how he launched his career path, the soft skills he believes are underrated, where he has found the most powerful bursts of career growth, and his advice on breaking into mission-driven product design. During our interview with Karsten, you will learn: -How Karsten launched his career path -Underrated soft skills in product design -What he wishes he would have learned at 21 -Where to find the biggest career growth -Karsten's advice on breaking into mission-driven product design So happy to have you join us today! 00:00 Introduction 01:56 Karsten's intentional journey to Product Design 07:17 How Karsten's internship launched his career 13:59 Kirsten's take on underrated soft skills 22:40 What Karsten wishes he would have learned at 21 29:29 Do you have to be a good leader to be a good manager? 34:38 How Karsten clearly defines the direction he wants to go in his life and career 38:10 The benefits of throwing yourself in the deep end for career development 44:56 How a mission-driven career path focused on public safety changes your view on product design 54:40 Karsten's advice on breaking into mission-driven product design Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this video please like and subscribe so I can keep making content for you good people! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3aRBoqF6mAD1PnQwj86dX Don't forget to read our blog and sign up for reminders when new episodes will be available! www.uxcabin.com/podcast/karsten-rowe Make sure to follow Karsten after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to! -Twitter: https://twitter.com/karstenrowe -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karstenrowe/ -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karstenrowe/ -Website: http://karstenrowe.com Other mentioned links: - Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell: https://www.amazon.com/Outliers-Story-Success-Malcolm-Gladwell-ebook/dp/B001ANYDAO?ref_=ast_sto_dp Where to find UX Cabin: -Twitter: https://twitter.com/uxcabin -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uxcabin/ -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uxcabin -TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uxcabin?lang=en -YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UXCabin -dribble: https://dribbble.com/uxcabin -Website: https://uxcabin.com

In episode 42 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Scott Hurff, Founder and CPO at Churnkey, a platform that fixes every type of churn by supercharging all aspects of customer retention. Scott is also the creator of Super Like, a product feature he led while at Tinder, which allowed users to pay extra to get an edge at making a match. During our chat, Scott shares where he gathers creative inspiration away from the screen, what he learned while working at Tinder, and the secret he believes can make your product make you a lot of money! During our interview with Scott, you will learn: -Where Scott gathers creative inspiration -How Scott landed at Tinder and what he learned there -How to stand out and get attention from budding startups and unicorn companies -Scott's take on moving from B2C to B2B -What's next for Churnkey and Scott So happy to have you join us today! 00:00 Introduction 01:38 How Scott initially got into web design 05:17 What cemented Scott's career path as an entrepreneur and founder 10:51 Where Scott gathers creative inspiration 17:29 Scott's first experience in B2B SaaS 20:36 How Scott landed at Tinder and then created the most successful revenue feature 25:00 Working at a unicorn startup: the good, the bad, the ugly 31:57 How to stand out and get the attention of a budding startup or the next big unicorn company 35:39 What working at Tinder taught Scott about product design and UX 37:08 Scott's UX ideas for Twitter to consider 40:58 How to strategize product design and features 47:21 Scott's take on going from B2C to B2B 50:45 What's next for Churnkey and Scott Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this video please like and subscribe so I can keep making content for you good people! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3aRBoqF6mAD1PnQwj86dX Don't forget to read our blog and sign up for reminders when new episodes will be available! www.uxcabin.com/podcast/scott-hurff Make sure to follow Scott after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to! -Twitter: https://twitter.com/scotthurff -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotthurff/ -Website: https://www.scotthurff.com -Churnkey Website: https://churnkey.co Where to find UX Cabin: -Twitter: https://twitter.com/uxcabin -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uxcabin/ -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uxcabin -TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uxcabin?lang=en -YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UXCabin -dribble: https://dribbble.com/uxcabin -Website: https://uxcabin.com

In episode 41 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Kim Hodges, Director of Digital Accessibility at the University of South Carolina. Kim has a fascinating origin story that led him to accessibility, which he tells us in the full episode. He has over fourteen years of personal and professional experience making digital environments more functional for individuals with disabilities. During our chat, Kim shares exactly what led him to a career in digital accessibility, the biggest mistakes and most common misconceptions of accessibility, and the best strategy to follow when starting a new project to ensure your product is functional for individuals with disabilities. Kim's interview is packed with things to consider, from an accessibility standpoint, as you approach your next project. During our interview with Kim, you will learn: -How Kim discovered his passion for accessibility -Getting involved and learning more about accessibility -Biggest digital accessibility mistakes -Most common accessibility misconceptions -Accessibility strategy to follow when starting a new project So happy to have you join us today! 00:00 Introduction 01:56 How Kim discovered his passion for accessibility 09:20 When Kim regained his sight and thought it was his imagination 17:19 What Kim experienced while he was living without sight 21:45 Kim's advice on how to get involved and learn more about accessibility 25:39 The inaccessible thing about accessibility 33:43 Biggest mistakes people make when it comes to accessibility from a digital product point of view 41:24 Most common misconceptions of accessibility 48:41 Are there accessibility issues that vary from the sides of design and development? 52:58 Accessibility strategy to follow when you start a new project Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this video please like and subscribe so I can keep making content for you good people! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3aRBoqF6mAD1PnQwj86dX Don't forget to read our blog and sign up for reminders when new episodes will be available! www.uxcabin.com/podcast/kim-hodges Make sure to follow Kim after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to! -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimchodgesii/ Other mentioned Links: - The A11Y Project: https://www.a11yproject.com - W3C Web Accessibility Initiative: https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/ - Karl Groves: https://karlgroves.com Where to find UX Cabin: -Twitter: https://twitter.com/uxcabin -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uxcabin/ -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uxcabin -TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uxcabin?lang=en -YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UXCabin -dribble: https://dribbble.com/uxcabin -Website: https://uxcabin.com

In episode 40 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Kate Syuma, Head of Growth Design at Miro. Over the last five years at Miro, Kate has grown from an IC Product Designer to a Product Design Lead and up to her current role. Her insights on career growth and keeping things fresh as your career progress are fantastic! During our chat, Kate shares how to organize your career path and grow as a designer while not getting tired of your job. We also talk about how she set herself up to land her first job and then be discovered by Miro. Kate's approach to growth will help you no matter where you are in your career path right now! During our interview with Kate, you will learn: -How Kate has organized her own career growth -When to invest in your growth to level up -What it's like to work at Miro -How to avoid getting tired of your job or getting stuck in your career path -Finding happiness as you progress in your career -Kate's advice on a more seamless transition into leadership So happy to have you join us today! 00:00 Introduction 04:56 How Kate set herself up to land her first job 08:02 What led Miro to invite Kate to an interview 12:50 When to invest in your growth to level up 18:49 How to modify your role as you grow 22:06 What it's like to work at Miro 26:22 Growing pains when a company goes from 50-2,000 people 33:27 How to avoid getting tired of your job or getting stuck in your career path 37:08 Finding happiness as you progress in your career 42:30 Growing from an IC to a Manager at Miro 46:38 Sharing your career goals with your manager to find business opportunities to grow 48:26 Kate's advice on a more seamless transition into leadership 52:39 Would you be a good fit at Miro? Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this video please like and subscribe so I can keep making content for you good people! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3aRBoqF6mAD1PnQwj86dX Don't forget to read our blog and sign up for reminders when new episodes will be available! www.uxcabin.com/podcast/kate-syuma Make sure to follow Kate after the podcast to stay on top of what she is up to! -Website: https://katesyuma.com -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ekaterina-syuma/ -Medium: https://medium.com/@kate_syuma -Twitter: https://twitter.com/katya_syuma -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katusyuma/ Open roles at Miro: -Product Design Manager, Growth: https://miro.com/careers/vacancy/6460263002/ -Sr. / Staff Product Designer: https://miro.com/careers/vacancy/5779608002/ Other mentioned links: - Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans: https://designingyour.life/the-book/ - Dare to Lead by Brené Brown: https://brenebrown.com/book/dare-to-lead/ Where to find UX Cabin: -Twitter: https://twitter.com/uxcabin -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uxcabin/ -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uxcabin -TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uxcabin?lang=en -YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UXCabin -dribble: https://dribbble.com/uxcabin -Website: https://uxcabin.com

In episode 39 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Sarah Doody, Founder and CEO of Career Strategy Lab, a job search and career accelerator program for people in UX, tech, and product. Sarah started as a UX Researcher and Designer with different startups in New York City. She then opened a research and design consultancy in 2012 and is now focused on career development and coaching with Career Strategy Lab. During our interview with Sarah, you will learn: -How to design your career path -Growing your network while honing your skills -Applying a 3-part product strategy to propel your career path -How to accelerate your job search -Top myth that UX professionals believe about recruiters So happy to have you join us today! 00:00 Introduction 02:37 How Sarah worked her way into UX 08:45 When the quality is greater than the number of people in your network 11:26 How to design your career path 16:39 When solving a problem leads you to an independent consultant career path 23:32 How Sarah built her network while honing her writing skills 30:26 Should designers write? 37:56 Sarah's 3-part product strategy to propel your career path 51:12 Top myths that UX professionals believe about recruiters and hiring managers 56:39 Final thoughts with Sarah Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this video please like and subscribe so I can keep making content for you good people!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3aRBoqF6mAD1PnQwj86dX Don't forget to read our blog and sign up for reminders when new episodes will be available! http://www.uxcabin.com/podcast/sarah-doody Make sure to follow Sarah after the podcast to stay on top of what she is up to! Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarahdoody -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahdoodyux/ -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahdoody/ -YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/sarahdoody -Website: http://www.careerstrategylab.com Other mentioned links: - Information Architecture for the Worldwide Web - https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/information-architecture-for/0596527349/ - UX Magazine: https://uxmag.com Where to find UX Cabin: -Twitter: https://twitter.com/uxcabin -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uxcabin/ -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uxcabin -TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uxcabin?lang=en -YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UXCabin -dribble: https://dribbble.com/uxcabin -Website: https://uxcabin.com

In episode 38 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Ahmad Kadhim (also known as AK), Co-founder and VP of Product at 3RM, a Web3 startup. He made his way into tech over ten years ago through a Bootcamp and has worked as a developer, designer, and product manager during his career. AK advises on how to break into tech and the latest on the Figma acquisition by Adobe during our chat. We also dive into what we hope to see come out of this shift that has rocked our industry and AK's inspiring closing thoughts on how this acquisition could change the future of design. During our interview with AK, you will learn: -How AK broke into tech after a Bootcamp -Recovering from (and avoiding) burnout -AK's thoughts on the Figma acquisition -What AK and Seth would do if they were in the Adobe corporate ranks -AK's final words on the Figma acquisition So happy to have you join us today! 00:00 Introduction 02:40 AK's take on Bootcamps 05:31 How AK broke into tech after a Bootcamp 10:03 The winding road that led to tech 11:59 Career highs and lows leading to burnout 19:35 Recovering from (and avoiding) burnout 23:14 How to break into tech 28:03 AK's thoughts on the Figma acquisition 34:11 What's the plan for XD? 36:53 What AK and Seth would do if they were in the Adobe corporate ranks 44:43 What about Framer? 52:03 AK's final words on the Figma acquisition Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this video please like and subscribe so I can keep making content for you good people! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3aRBoqF6mAD1PnQwj86dX Don't forget to read our blog and sign up for reminders when new episodes will be available! www.uxcabin.com/podcast/ahmad-kadhim Make sure to follow AK after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to! -Twitter: https://twitter.com/ahmadloveswork -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmadkadhim/ -Website: ahmadkadhim.com Other mentioned links: - 3RM: https://www.3rm.co - Framer: https://www.framer.com Where to find UX Cabin: -Twitter: https://twitter.com/uxcabin -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uxcabin/ -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uxcabin -TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uxcabin?lang=en -YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UXCabin -dribble: https://dribbble.com/uxcabin -Website: https://uxcabin.com

In episode 37 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Brad Frost, Creator of the Atomic Design Philosophy and Design Systems Guru. He runs his own consultancy where he helps people with design systems and assists companies by setting them up to design systems correctly. Brad shares where the Atomic Design philosophy came from, what he did to spread this concept to others, and the power a design system can have for any organization. He also gives tips on how to set up a design system when you do not have a dedicated resource to do it for your company. During our interview with Brad, you will learn: -How Brad went from studying music to writing Atomic Design -How a blog post can change your career -Value of a design system to an organization -Does your company need a designated design system manager or team? -How to get a design system set up without a designated resource So happy to have you join us today! 00:00 Introduction 02:47 How Brad made his way from studying music to writing Atomic Design 10:37 When roles became more clearly defined in our industry 15:50 What is Atomic Design 26:18 How a blog post can change the trajectory of your career 30:06 The value of a design system to an organization 37:24 How do you coordinate a team to work on a design system 42:03 The strategy of going back and refactoring to set a consistent design system across the board 44:54 How Brad works with his clients at his consultancy 47:40 Where should a design system live? 51:56 Should your company have a dedicated design system manager or team? 1:00:29 How to get a design system functioning without a designated design system team or manager -Thanks for watching! -If you enjoyed this video please like and subscribe so I can keep making content for you good people! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3aRBoqF6mAD1PnQwj86dXA -Don't forget to read our blog and sign up for reminders when new episodes will be available! www.uxcabin.com/podcast/brad-frost Make sure to follow Brad after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to! -Twitter: https://twitter.com/brad_frost -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradfrost/ -Blog: https://bradfrost.com/blog/ -Website: https://bradfrost.com/ Other mentioned links: - Atomic Design: https://atomicdesign.bradfrost.com Where to find UX Cabin: -Twitter: https://twitter.com/uxcabin -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uxcabin/ -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uxcabin -TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uxcabin?lang=en -YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UXCabin -dribble: https://dribbble.com/uxcabin -Website: https://uxcabin.com

In episode 36 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Adam Sadowski, Design Director here at UX Cabin! Adam joined our team a few months ago and has been doing fantastic work leading and mentoring the UX Cabin design team. Adam shares what he has learned along his career path, from breaking into product design to moving up through mid-level management and then up to a senior-level role where he leads an entire design team. His advice can help you figure out what to do next to level up and set yourself on the right path for a senior-level product design leadership position. No matter where you are currently on your product design career path, there is so much to learn from this episode! During our interview with Adam, you will learn: -How Adam landed on a product design career path -Getting strategic about your career trajectory -Finding the learning moments in the hard parts of your career -How Adam stood out when applying for the UX Cabin Design Director role -Absolute most important thing a leader needs to do consistently -How to bridge the gap between mid and senior-level roles -Non-design skills you need to level up So happy to have you join us today! 00:00 Introduction 01:46 How Adam landed on a product design career path 08:56 Networking and being strategic about your career trajectory 14:28 Turning career low points and turning them into something positive 22:30 How Adam approached landing his Director role at UX Cabin 34:22 Top leadership qualities that all managers must have 45:41 How to bridge the gap between mid-level to senior designer 50:53 The soft skills all designers should have ?? Thanks for watching! ?? If you enjoyed this video please like and subscribe so I can keep making content for you good people! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3aRBoqF6mAD1PnQwj86dX ?? Don't forget to read our blog and sign up for reminders when new episodes will be available! www.uxcabin.com/podcast/adam-sadowski Make sure to follow Adam after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to! -Twitter: https://twitter.com/moneychangedhim -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamgetsit/ -Website: https://www.adamgetsit.com Where to find UX Cabin: -Twitter: https://twitter.com/uxcabin -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uxcabin/ -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uxcabin -TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uxcabin?lang=en -YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UXCabin -dribbble: https://dribbble.com/uxcabin -Website: https://uxcabin.com

In episode 35 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Kelsey Houghton, Chief Product Officer at Finotta, a FinTech startup that builds software to help financial institutions increase revenue while simultaneously improving the financial health of their customers. Kelsey offers her perspective on many topics, including the difference between product and project management, digital ethics in FinTech, and the importance of diverse thought in product design. She also discusses with Seth the barriers she has faced as a woman in tech and the soft skills that can help build confidence when experiencing imposter syndrome. During our interview with Kelsey, you will learn: -How Kelsey found her way into FinTech -Project management versus product management -Navigating the intersection of business value and digital ethics -The future of cryptocurrency in FinTech -Perspective from a woman in tech -Diverse thought in product design So happy to have you join us today! 00:00 Introduction 01:35 How Kelsey found her way into FinTech 03:11 Project management versus product management 06:17 Landing her first gig out of college 08:41 What Kelsey did right and wrong during her career 12:19 How she landed her job at Finotta 16:39 Navigating the intersection of business value and digital ethics 22:31 How to discuss digital ethics with your boss or project manager 30:43 The landscape of building products in FinTech 33:30 Digital ethics: digital consent and avoiding dark patterns 38:12 The future of cryptocurrency in FinTech 43:02 Perspective from a woman in tech 49:56 Diverse thought in product design Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this video please like and subscribe so I can keep making content for you good people! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3aRBoqF6mAD1PnQwj86dX Don't forget to read our blog and sign up for reminders when new episodes will be available! www.uxcabin.com/podcast/kelsey-houghton Make sure to follow Kelsey after the podcast to stay on top of what she is up to! -Kelsey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelseyhoughton/ -Finotta Website: https://www.finotta.com -Finotta Twitter: https://twitter.com/hifinotta -the Modern FI YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoT5KXYgeLNAaBjPs7vcxFA Where to find UX Cabin: -Twitter: https://twitter.com/uxcabin -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uxcabin/ -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uxcabin -TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uxcabin?lang=en -YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UXCabin -dribble: https://dribbble.com/uxcabin -Website: https://uxcabin.com