The Product Design Podcast

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In episode 56 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Niel McLean, Director of Product Design at Evolus. Niel brings his perspective of a servant leader, sharing what he has learned about leadership throughout his career. During our chat, Niel shared how he got his start in design and how mentorship had been a key to his long-term success. He discusses how to gauge if your team is burning out and how to nurture your team to ensure their long-term success. This episode will help leaders to make a more significant impact on their organization and product designers looking to grow into leadership roles. During our interview with Niel, you will learn: 👉 Niel’s non-traditional journey into design 🤩 How mentorship can impact your career 🔥 Impact of burnout and how to protect your team from it 👏 How Niel nurtures his design team through servant leadership 💡 How a leader can help their team member level up 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe so we can keep making content for you good people! 💡 Don't forget to read our blog and sign up for reminders when new episodes will be available! Make sure to follow Niel after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to! Where to find Niel: @oamcleanNiel McLean@niel.mcleanThanks for listening to The Product Design Podcast with Seth Coelen, CEO at UX Cabin! 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 ✍️ Blog: https://www.uxcabin.com/blog

In episode 55 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Adam Perlis, CEO and Founder of Academy, which offers UX recruitment and staffing. He has had a fascinating design journey that led him to where he is today. During our talk, Adam shares the career lows that launched him into his career highs, his unique approach to UX recruitment, and what he looks for in product design talent. Adam also gives excellent strategies for applying to different companies, regardless of how long you have been in the industry. During our interview with Adam, you will learn: 🤩 Adam’s exciting career journey that led him to UX 🧠 How your mindset can change the trajectory of your career 💡Adam's unique approach to his recruiting business, Academy 👀 What Adam looks for in product design talent 📢 Strategies for applying to different types of companies 👉 Adam's take on if now is a good time to break into the industry 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe so we can keep making content for you good people! 💡 Don't forget to read our blog and sign up for reminders when new episodes will be available! Make sure to follow Adam after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to! Where to find Adam @AdamPerlisAdam Perlisadam_perlisadamperlis.comacademyux.comhttps://blog.academyux.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@academyuxhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0cAfSJ8X4bUtFHSRQ6okZE?si=o1BDnh7lRE6cHNMPzZ2BnwThanks for listening to The Product Design Podcast with Seth Coelen, CEO at UX Cabin! 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 ✍️ Blog: https://www.uxcabin.com/blog

In episode 54 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Sheryl Cababa, Author of Closing the Loop: Systems Thinking For Designers and Chief Strategy Officer at Substantial. Her book dives into how powerful a systems thinking mindset is for designers and provides tools and frameworks to help define the systems that surround your work. During our chat, Sheryl provides us with an overview of the three concepts of systems thinking for designers, the cascading impact and barriers of systems thinking, and her take on the shortcomings of user-centered design. This episode will help you think deeper about the impact of the products you work on and understand the systems and context that can surround your design decisions. During our interview with Sheryl, you will learn: ✍️ Sheryl's journey into design 🤩 How Sheryl landed a job at Microsoft 💡Three concepts of systems thinking for designers 🤔 Cascading impact and barriers of systems thinking 📢 Sheryl's take on the shortcomings of user-centered design 🤩 How to bring systems thinking to your organization 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe so we can keep making content for you good people! 💡 Don't forget to read our blog and sign up for reminders when new episodes will be available! Make sure to follow Sheryl after the podcast to stay on top of what she is up to! Where to find Sheryl @sherylcababaSheryl Cababahttps://medium.com/@SherylCababaClosing the Loop: Systems Thinking for DesignersThanks for listening to The Product Design Podcast with Seth Coelen, CEO at UX Cabin! 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 ✍️ Blog: https://www.uxcabin.com/blog

In episode 53 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Mimi Nishiguchi, Senior Product Designer, and YouTube Content Creator. You have probably seen her YouTube channel, where she shares videos on all things UX, including topics like boot camps, a day in the life of a UX Designer, and her couch confessions related to her experience switching to a career in UX. During our chat, Mimi shares her take on boot camps, tips on switching to a UX career, advice on getting an initial interview, and talks to Seth about some of his favorite videos on her channel. This episode is full of great advice for anyone considering a switch to UX, and if you have been a fan of Mimi for a while, you will get to hear about her long-term vision for her YouTube Channel. During our interview with Mimi, you will learn: 👉 How Mimi landed on a UX design career path 💡Why Mimi chose the boot camp route 👀 Mimi's experience with DESIGNLAB: was it worth it? 📢 Strategies for getting an initial interview and UX job in this market 🌱 How Mimi grew from her career lows 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe so we can keep making content for you good people! 💡 Don't forget to read our blog and sign up for reminders when new episodes will be available! Make sure to follow Mimi after the podcast to stay on top of what she is up to! @mimimichigucci@mimimichihttps://payhip.com/b/gycaWOther mentioned links: https://generalassemb.lyhttps://designlab.comhttps://amzn.to/3MTiLV6Thanks for listening to The Product Design Podcast with Seth Coelen, CEO at UX Cabin! 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 ✍️ Blog: https://www.uxcabin.com/blog

In episode 52 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Nathalie Stratton, Co-founder and Head of Product Design and Engineering at Hearth. Hearth Display is a digital touchscreen for family management and productivity, made to lighten the load of organization for busy families. During our chat, Nathalie discusses her early transition from architecture to product design. Nathalie shares how she was inspired to create Hearth, the challenges she faced during the product design and launch process, and what she feels is the most valuable skill set for anyone looking to launch their product into the world. This episode is filled with great advice and learnings on bringing a product to market! During our interview with Nathalie, you will learn: 🤩How Nathalie transitioned from architecture to product design 🚩 Red flags to look out for when looking for a new job 💡What inspired Nathalie to create Hearth 🤔 Challenges faced when bringing a product idea to life 📢 Most valuable skill set to have when creating a product 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe so we can keep making content for you good people! 💡 Don't forget to read our blog and sign up for reminders when new episodes will be available! Make sure to follow Nathalie after the podcast to stay on top of what she is up to! nathaliemanzNathalie Stratton@stratton.natHearthOther mentioned links: https://hearthdisplay.com/uxcabinThanks for listening to The Product Design Podcast with Seth Coelen, CEO at UX Cabin! 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 ✍️ Blog: https://www.uxcabin.com/blog

In episode 51 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Danielle Thompson, Founder of Design Match,where they connect ambitious startups with the perfect designers for their projects! During our chat, Danielle talks about how she has progressed along her career path by creating products and launching businesses. Danielle dives into how powerful the proper support can be along your product design career path and why working on your emotional intelligence will set you up for long-term success. She also shares how she came up with the idea for Design Match and how she found quick success with this product. If you are looking to get work as a Product Designer, Design Match may be for you! This episode is filled with fantastic advice for all designers, regardless of how long they have been in the game. During our interview with Danielle, you will learn: 👏 How Danielle found her product design career path 🔥 Danielle’s approach to advancing her product design career 💡The Power of Support: Advice for Pursuing Product Design 🎯 How emotional intelligence became Danielle’s superpower 📢 Who Design Match helps and how to get involved 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe so we can keep making content for you good people! 💡 Don't forget to read our blog and sign up for reminders when new episodes will be available! Make sure to follow Danielle after the podcast to stay on top of what she is up to! @danielletdesignDanielle Thompson@danielletomhttps://www.designmatch.iohttps://www.designmatch.io/blog/Thanks for listening to The Product Design Podcast with Seth Coelen, CEO at UX Cabin! 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 ✍️ Blog: https://www.uxcabin.com/blog

In episode 50 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Bryan Zmijewski, Chief Instigator at ZURB, where Helio was created and a product design company that has been in business since 1998. During our chat, Bryan shares how ZURB was created and his approach to running a business for 25 years. Bryan gives his point of view on what it takes to be a successful business owner for several years, how he builds trust with his clients and team, and the steps he takes to gain clarity so he can lead the direction of a project effectively. This episode is filled with tips and tricks for anyone already running a business or those who want to get started and would like to understand more of what goes into running a business in our industry! During our interview with Bryan, you will learn: 💡What inspired Bryan to launch and build his company 25 years ago 🔥 Embracing the Flames: What It Takes to be a Successful Business Owner 🎯 Mistakes companies make when choosing their design partner 👏 How to build trust with clients and team 📢 How to lead the direction and find clarity during a project 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe so we can keep making content for you good people! 💡 Don't forget to read our blog and sign up for reminders when new episodes will be available! Make sure to follow Bryan after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to! @bryanzmijewskiBryan Zmijewskihttps://helio.appOther mentioned links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_DruckerThanks for listening to The Product Design Podcast with Seth Coelen, CEO at UX Cabin! 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 ✍️ Blog: https://www.uxcabin.com/blog

In episode 49 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Shruti Goli, Co-Founder & Co-CEO at Trymata, where you can build digital experiences users love with their usability testing and product analytics solutions (formerly TryMyUI.) During our chat, Shruti shares her journey into tech and her inspiring take on how failure can propel you forwardalong your career path. She gives advice on what she learned while landing an internship at Microsoft (on her second attempt) and failing five times before making her breakthrough product. This episode is packed with the tips and tricks you need if you are just starting in product design or are ready to create and launch your own product now! During our interview with Shruti, you will learn: 👏 When Shruti decided that starting her own company was the best route for her 🔥 Advice on landing an internship at a company like Microsoft 💡 How Shruti failed five times before her breakthrough product 🤩 Shruti’s advice on building your own product and starting your business 🎯 How to find out if your product idea is worth pursuing 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe so we can keep making content for you good people! 💡 Don't forget to read our blog and sign up for reminders when new episodes will be available! Make sure to follow Shruti after the podcast to stay on top of what she is up to! @ShrutiGoliShruti Goli@shrutigoliTrymatahttps://trymata.comOther mentioned links: https://www.interviewkickstart.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/payalkadakia/Thanks for listening to The Product Design Podcast with Seth Coelen, CEO at UX Cabin! 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 ✍️ Blog: https://www.uxcabin.com/blog

In episode 48 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Brent Palmer, Product Design Manager at Mixpanel, a leading product analytics software company. During our chat, Brent shares how his career path led him into product design leadership and how he knew that was the right path for him. He advises where he has found success in managing a large design team and nurturing culture at scale while helping his team do their best work and flourish in their career paths. This episode is packed with advice for product designers at any stage of their career path, whether you are a junior looking to grow into a manager or a senior leader looking to improve your management style. During our interview with Brent, you will learn: 👉 What early interests started Brent’s journey into product design 🔥 How Brent found his niche in leadership 💪 How to get the best out of your team and help them flourish 🤩 Mixpanel: How Brent knew it would be the right fit for him 👏 How to manage a large design team and nurture culture at scale 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe so we can keep making content for you good people! 💡 Don't forget to read our blog and sign up for reminders when new episodes will be available! Make sure to follow Brent after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to! @BrentPalmerBrent Palmerhttps://www.brentpalmer.co/https://ic2mgmt.substack.comOther mentioned links: ADP ListThe Culture Map by Erin MeyerThanks for listening to The Product Design Podcast with Seth Coelen, CEO at UX Cabin! 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 ✍️ Blog: https://www.uxcabin.com/blog

In episode 47 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Jason Garrison, Qualitative UX Researcher at AnswerLab, a full-service user experience insights firm helping create experiences people love. During our chat, Jason shares his UX journey and path from internship to full-time UX Researcher. He offers fantastic insights into what led him to his current role, including strategies on portfolio development, networking, interviewing, and how to accept feedback from your manager or team once you land the job you want! This episode is filled with excellent advice for anyone looking to get into UX, especially if they are curious about becoming a UX Researcher! During our interview with Jason, you will learn: 🧠 What sparked Jason’s excitement for UX research 🔥 How he went from internship to contracting and now to a full-time role as a Qualitative UX Researcher 💡 Strategies that work on portfolios, interviewing, landing your first role, and accepting feedback 🤩 What Jason does at AnswerLab 🎯 What qualities make for a great UX Researcher 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe so we can keep making content for you good people! 💡 Don't forget to read our blog and sign up for reminders when new episodes will be available! Make sure to follow Jason after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to! Jason Garrisonjasongarrison.nycOther mentioned links: https://www.nngroup.comThanks for listening to The Product Design Podcast with Seth Coelen, CEO at UX Cabin! 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 ✍️ Blog: https://www.uxcabin.com/blog

In episode 46 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Chris Shepard, Cofounder & CEO at Wisiwig, the collaborative browser design tool to achieve pixel-perfect UI design. During our chat, Chris shares how a free meal led him to his first UX Design role, how he decided to take the entrepreneurial route and start his own product, and what you can learn from his journey from ideation to launching Wisiwig! This episode is filled with fantastic advice if you have ever considered creating and launching your own product! During our interview with Chris, you will learn: 🍕 How a slice of pizza helped Chris land his first UX Design gig 🔥 How the friction between designers and developers inspired wiziwig 🤔 Chris’s take on bootstrapping versus fundraising 🎯 How to prioritize product features when building your product 👏 How to decide if building your own product is right for you 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe so we can keep making content for you good people! 💡 Don't forget to read our blog and sign up for reminders when new episodes will be available! Make sure to follow Chris after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to! wisiwig@DesignedByShepChris ShepardWisiwigOther mentioned links: https://www.wisiwig.co/post/5-tips-for-landing-your-first-or-next-ux-design-rolehttps://masschallenge.org/Thanks for listening to The Product Design Podcast with Seth Coelen, CEO at UX Cabin! 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 ✍️ Blog: https://www.uxcabin.com/blog

In episode 45 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Justin Zalewski, Director of Product Design & Strategy at Studio Science, a design and innovation agency that exists to help smart businesses deliver experiences that work better. During our talk, Justin shares his experience building a successful freelance business, offers advice on breaking into the UX space, and gives advice on building and leading a design team at an agency. During our interview with Justin, you will learn: 👉 How Justin accidentally landed in product design 👀 What Justin did right early in his career (and what he should have done sooner) 🧗🏻‍♂️ How Justin found Studio Science and worked his way from IC to Director of Product Design and Strategy 👏 How to build and lead a successful design team 💡When to course correct a team and when to let them learn through experience 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe so we can keep making content for you good people! 💡 Don't forget to read our blog and sign up for reminders when new episodes will be available! Make sure to follow Justin after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to! @JustinZalewskiJustin Zalewskjustinzalewski.comstudioscience.comOther mentioned links: Design as a Job by Mike MonteiroThanks for listening to The Product Design Podcast with Seth Coelen, CEO at UX Cabin! 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 ✍️ Blog: https://www.uxcabin.com/blog

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 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe so we can keep making content for you good people! 💡 Don't forget to read our blog and sign up for reminders when new episodes will be available! Make sure to follow Jarvis after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to! @jmodesigns10Jarvis Moorehttps://www.jarvismoore.netThanks for listening to The Product Design Podcast with Seth Coelen, CEO at UX Cabin! 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 ✍️ Blog: https://www.uxcabin.com/blog

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 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe so we can keep making content for you good people! 💡 Don't forget to read our blog and sign up for reminders when new episodes will be available! Make sure to follow Karsten after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to! @karstenroweKarsten Rowekarstenrowehttp://karstenrowe.comOther mentioned links: Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm GladwellThanks for listening to The Product Design Podcast with Seth Coelen, CEO at UX Cabin! 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 ✍️ Blog: https://www.uxcabin.com/blog

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 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe so we can keep making content for you good people! 💡 Don't forget to read our blog and sign up for reminders when new episodes will be available! Make sure to follow Scott after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to! @scotthurffScott Hurffhttps://www.scotthurff.comhttps://churnkey.coOther mentioned links: https://basecamp.com/gettingreal Thanks for listening to The Product Design Podcast with Seth Coelen, CEO at UX Cabin! 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 ✍️ Blog: https://www.uxcabin.com/blog

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 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe so we can keep making content for you good people! 💡 Don't forget to read our blog and sign up for reminders when new episodes will be available! Make sure to follow Kim after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to! Kim HodgesOther mentioned links: The A11Y ProjectW3C Web Accessibility InitiativeKarl Groves BlogThanks for listening to The Product Design Podcast with Seth Coelen, CEO at UX Cabin! 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 ✍️ Blog: https://www.uxcabin.com/blog

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 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe so we can keep making content for you good people! 💡 Don't forget to read our blog and sign up for reminders when new episodes will be available! Make sure to follow Kate after the podcast to stay on top of what she is up to! https://katesyuma.comKate Syumahttps://medium.com/@kate_syuma@katya_syumakatusyumaOpen roles at Miro: Product Design Manager, GrowthSr. / Staff Product DesignerOther mentioned links: Designing Your LifeDare to LeadThanks for listening to The Product Design Podcast with Seth Coelen, CEO at UX Cabin! 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 ✍️ Blog: https://www.uxcabin.com/blog

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 opened a research and design consultancy in 2012 and is now focused on career development and coaching with Career Strategy Lab. During our chat, Sarah shares how she strategically designed her career path and grew her network while honing a critical skill she believes launched her into her successful career! We also discussed Sarah's 3-part product strategy to propel your career path, and the top myth UX professionals believe about recruiters. 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 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe so we can keep making content for you good people! 💡 Don't forget to read our blog and sign up for reminders when new episodes will be available! 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: https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/information-architecture-for/0596527349/https://uxmag.com Thanks for listening to The Product Design Podcast with Seth Coelen, CEO at UX Cabin! 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 ✍️ Blog: https://www.uxcabin.com/blog

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. During our chat, AK advises how to break into tech and the latest on the Figma acquisition by Adobe. We 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 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe so we can keep making content for you good people! 💡 Don't forget to read our blog and sign up for reminders when new episodes will be available! 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: https://www.3rm.cohttps://www.framer.comThanks for listening to The Product Design Podcast with Seth Coelen, CEO at UX Cabin! 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 ✍️ Blog: https://www.uxcabin.com/blog