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Figma's New Pricing Model / How To Move Figma Library To A New File / Zeplin To The Rescue
February 16, 2024 18:04 - 46 minutes - 87.7 MBIn this episode of Design Party, Antonija and Helena dive into the intricacies of Figma's Dev Mode pricing, explore Zeppelin as a valuable alternative, and share their experiences with design critiques. They also touch on moving libraries in Figma and the launch of Superlist. A blend of technical insights and personal anecdotes, this episode is a must-listen for designers and tech enthusiasts alike. Links mentioned Zeplin, an alternative to DevMode: https://zeplin.io/ Superlist, a new task...
Figma Dev Mode Pricing / How To Organise Figma / New Website! / Lunacy
February 09, 2024 16:55 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBIn today's episode of Design Party, we dive into the nuances of Figma's Dev mode and explore the benefits of organizing a Figma file efficiently. We discuss the recent changes Figma has made, pushing code inspection behind a paywall, and how this impacts the handoff between designers and developers. Additionally, we share our experiences with Lunacy, praising its potential as a robust design tool. For those interested, we've linked to resources and tools mentioned in the episode: Lunacy, a...
Navigating Tech Layoffs / Figma's DevMode Pricing / Amie and Posts Launch
January 29, 2024 17:32 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MBIn this episode of Design Party Podcast, our hosts Antonija, Vitali, and Helena delve into several pressing topics in the tech and design industry. They discuss the recent wave of tech layoffs impacting companies like Google and Figma, exploring potential reasons behind this trend. The conversation shifts to Figma's new policy of charging for DevMode, sparking a debate on its impact on developers and the industry's reaction. Alongside, the hosts explore innovative tools including Notion Calen...
Adobe IS NOT Buying Figma / Figma Wins? / 2023 Wrap!
December 22, 2023 13:54 - 34 minutes - 64.5 MBIn this episode Helena and Antonija are commenting the dramatic Adobe and Figma divorce. As this is the last episode of the year we are taking some time to chit-chat about 2023. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designparty/message
Nokia Layoffs / Figma vs. Design System Roles / Job Market Dumpsterfire
December 09, 2023 17:23 - 40 minutes - 75.9 MBJoin hosts Antonija and Vitali in this episode of Design Party as we delve into the dynamics of the design world. We explore the challenges in the tech industry with a focus on Nokia's strategic missteps, share valuable tips for navigating the complex job market, and discuss the impact of Figma's latest developments on modern design practices. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designparty/message
Adobe Annual Contract?! / Design Systems Gatekeeping / Figma Variables / Photomator
October 06, 2023 17:51 - 40 minutes - 76.6 MBIn this episode of Design Party Podcast, hosts Helena and Antonija dive into the murky waters of dark UX patterns, with a particular focus on Adobe's complex subscription cancellation process. If you're contemplating canceling your Adobe subscription, you'll want to listen closely; the company's user experience design could leave you with unexpected fees. But it's not all cautionary tales; we also shine a light on companies that prioritize user-friendly experiences. For those seeking alternat...
Perfect Job Doesn't Exist? / Figma is Gatekeeping?! / BeMore Festival 2023
September 02, 2023 15:53 - 24 minutes - 23.3 MBIn this episode, hosts Antonija and Helena dive into the complexities of job hunting, discussing the importance of self-awareness and asking the right questions to find an optimal job fit. They explore the notion that the "perfect" job may not exist but emphasize the value of knowing what you want in a workplace. The conversation then shifts to Figma's new enterprise-level features, examining how these updates cater primarily to large companies and may inadvertently gatekeep freelancers and ...
The LTT Drama / Making Time for Learning / FOMO vs. Mental Health
August 18, 2023 15:59 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MB🎤 Antonija podcasts through her fifth day with Covid. 🎧 The team delves into the unexpected drama of Linus Tech Tips. 📚 Discussion on the journey of a designer's education, from online courses to mentorships. 🤝 Vitali talks about the nuances of interactive psychological safety in workshops. 💡 Helena ponders the allure of hard skills for young designers. 🚴♀️ Helena's potential fusion of downhill mountain biking with design insights. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.sp...
Figma Config 2023 / Where Figma Falls Short... / It's Hard To Keep Up With The Industry
July 17, 2023 18:14 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBJoin Antonija, Vitali, and Helena in this episode as they discuss the latest trends and developments in the design industry. They share their insights on Figma's new features and the potential of its new developer mode, fresh from Figma Config 2023. The hosts also delve into the recent acquisition of Diagram by Figma and its implications for the future of design. They discuss the current state of Figma's animation features and express the need for more advanced tools for enterprise-level pro...
Secrets of Design Mentors
June 14, 2023 06:00 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBAntonija and Ali discuss the pros and cons of different mentorship platforms, including the importance of finding the right fit for individual learning styles and the potential problem of mentees ghosting their mentors. Antonija and Ali also touch on the stresses and responsibilities of being a designer, including the anxieties that come with the job. Check Ali online! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliangco/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliang.co/ Posts: https://po...
Uhm, Figma Commenting Sucks? / Company Culture / Big News
June 07, 2023 21:07 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBIn this episode of Design Party, the hosts dive into a thought-provoking Twitter discussion about design collaboration and the role of tools like Figma. Antonija, Helena, and Vitali share their perspectives on the topic, highlighting the importance of healthy work environments, effective processes, and open communication. They discuss the impact of micromanagement, the need for better commenting practices, and the challenges faced by designers in today's fast-paced and evolving industry. Joi...
Apple's AR Future / AI Tools That We Love / Deepfake Dangers
May 15, 2023 06:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBIn this riveting episode, our hosts dive into the fascinating and sometimes controversial world of AI. They explore the cutting-edge tool Supernormal, a game-changer that transcribes and summarizes video calls, revolutionizing user research. The conversation takes a thrilling turn as they delve into the darker side of AI, highlighting the potential threats of convincing deepfakes and an over-reliance on technology. But it's not all doom and gloom; they end on a high note, buzzing with antici...
Designer Anxieties Pt. 1
May 10, 2023 09:08 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBIn this episode, Antonija delves into designers' work anxieties by gathering insightful responses from the Posts app. Join Antonija and Vitali as they unpack these candid answers, offering thoughtful commentary on the struggles and pressures designers face in the workplace. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designparty/message
Complexity vs Simplicity in Product Design And Beyond
April 22, 2023 12:50 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBAntonija welcomed a guest this time, Dima, who suggested to chat about simplicity and complexity in context of product design. It's not so simple! Defining what is simple and what is complex requires a lot of context and us two are trying to figure out what this actually means! Check the links mentioned in the episode - Bret Victor talk about the novel interface to understand complex idea https://vimeo.com/23839605 - https://dimaveremchuk.com - @[email protected] --- Send in a voic...
The Value of Customer Support Pt. 2 / Designing Exit Journeys / Again AI Stuff
April 03, 2023 06:00 - 38 minutes - 72.2 MBAntonija and Helena met once again to continue from where they have left of a couple of weeks ago. The chat start with sharing good and bad customer support stories, then it derails into brainstorming if reading human emotions would be a viable source of data for design... And AI again drag itself into our minds! Links from the episode https://octopus.do https://toffeeshare.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designparty/message
Elon vs Halli / Are Online Communities Depressing? / OpenAI in design and coding
March 24, 2023 09:20 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBIn this episode, Antonija, Helena, and Vitali are chatting about the recent Twitter fiasco involving the firing of Halli, the famous designer from Iceland. As always lately, OpenAI squirmed into our thoughts once again. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designparty/message
The Value of Customer Support Pt. 1
March 03, 2023 12:11 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBIn this episode, hosts Antonija Pek and Helena Bukovac discuss the value of customer support in informing and inspiring better user-centered design decisions. They also share their own horror stories where customer support saved the day. Tune in to learn how customer support can provide valuable feedback on user experience, identify pain points, and help designers stay up-to-date on user trends and changing needs. You'll also hear how customer support can collaborate with designers to develo...
Hot Takes on Generative AI: Shaping the Future of Product Design
February 26, 2023 11:55 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBIn this episode, we're joined by Antonija and Vitali to discuss their views on ChatGPT and generative AI, and the impact it will have on design. One of our guests believes that AI will help us become better designers, while the other thinks that the future of AI could lead to even less demand for designers. Listen in to find out who holds which view, and what it could mean for the future of the design industry. Links mentioned in the episode ChatGPT https://chat.openai.com/chat Dall-E htt...
Design Tokens & How Can AI Fuel Design
February 06, 2023 18:21 - 34 minutes - 64.1 MBIn this episode we dive into the world of design tokens and explore the relationship between designers and developers. Join us as we delve into the world of UI/UX and product design and explore the future of collaboration. - https://design-tokens.github.io/community-group/format/ - https://www.fraktio.fi/blogi/mikä-erottaa-design-systemin-ja-komponenttikirjaston (in Finnish still) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03Hp-bHLftM --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.c...
Which is better? Spotify vs Apple Music vs Youtube Music!
January 20, 2023 16:55 - 38 minutes - 53.6 MBAntonija, Helena and Vitali share their experiences in using music apps and comment their usability, features and everything in between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designparty/message
Wrapping up 2022
December 29, 2022 19:45 - 1 hour - 121 MBFinally, we have the magical trio - Helena, Vitali and Antonija gathered for one last episode of 2022. Check Vitali’s design course https://fraktio.teachable.com/p/get-started-with-facilitation --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designparty/message
Agency life
December 27, 2022 18:09 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MBVitali shares his experiences from an agency life! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designparty/message
Handling error messages
November 08, 2022 13:36 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBAntonija and Vitali share their experiences around error handling and some good practices. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designparty/message
Subscription Hell
October 24, 2022 10:51 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBHelena and Antonija visit their list of apps with paid subscriptions and come to a shocking realization. Do we live in the era of subscription hell? Is there a better way forward? Antonija's favorite apps Grammarly Flow Keystroke Pro Cursor Pro Spark --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designparty/message
Designing with code in mind
October 10, 2022 20:01 - 55 minutes - 51.8 MBHere are resources for further reading. https://www.nngroup.com/articles/design-operations-101/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylDed18OVdY https://www.figma.com/community/plugin/843461159747178978/Figma-Tokens --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designparty/message
What?! Figma is sold to Adobe!
September 17, 2022 15:28 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBCheck out Vitali's presentation https://youtu.be/cwLepGcOANs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designparty/message
Prototyping
September 15, 2022 09:58 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBIn this episode, Antonija and Vitali chat about prototyping — why do we need it? What tools are out there? And share our own experiences. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designparty/message
The past, the present and the future of our design paths
July 17, 2022 04:00 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MBIn this episode, Vitali and I went to the public library Oodi in Helsinki and recorded our episode there. We took a walk down a memory lane and reflected on our beginnings in design, where we are now, and where our future is, or at least wishful thinking about where we see ourselves in the next few years. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designparty/message
The Future of Figma
July 01, 2022 12:03 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBAntonija and Vitali are recording for the first time ever in the same room! We are talking about the future of Figma, going into detail about what we like, dislike, and would like to see happen in the next years with our favorite tool for designing. Send us a message if you're listening on Spotify! Leave us a rating if possible — it helps reach more designers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designparty/message
Processes in design teams
June 06, 2022 15:22 - 30 minutes - 42 MBAntonija and Vitali share tips and insights on design processes. Tools mentioned: https://spline.design/ https://rotato.app/ https://jitter.video/ https://rive.app/ https://motionplugin.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designparty/message
Frustrations in product design
May 24, 2022 08:26 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBIn this episode, Vitali and Antonija go through responses Vitali got from designers on a meetup. The question was, "what are your biggest frustrations in your role as a designer". We think responses are pretty relatable, and we decided to take a few and share our thoughts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designparty/message
New breed of designers?!
May 06, 2022 11:37 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBHi, your host Antonija here. I met Riley through Good News and we had a little discussion about the new breed of designes. Who are they? What do we mean? Well, hit play and find out. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designparty/message
How to have an eye-catching portfolio when you work under NDAs
April 21, 2022 09:38 - 40 minutes - 37.9 MBHelena and Antonija are discussing ways to show your work while having all of those NDAs hovering around you --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designparty/message
How to have eye-catching portfolio when you work under NDAs
April 21, 2022 09:38 - 40 minutes - 37.9 MBHelena and Antonija are discussing ways to show your work while having all of those NDAs hovering around you --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/designparty/message
How to handle rejection from a job application
April 04, 2022 07:57 - 33 minutes - 31 MBAntonija and Vitali are chatting about getting rejected from job applications. We are sharing tips on how to apply, how to handle rejects, and sharing some salty personal stories. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designparty/message
Interfaces and user-experiences we don't really like
March 21, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes - 67.8 MBAntonija, Helena and Vitali are discussing about services and apps they don't like because of a bad UX --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designparty/message
Chatting while watching Apple event (extra episode)
March 12, 2022 05:49 - 1 hour - 117 MBVitali and Antonija are watching Apple event and sharing their thoughts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designparty/message
How to survive being the solo designer in an early startup?
March 07, 2022 08:00 - 55 minutes - 52.5 MBAntonija invited a guest co-host Stefan to talk about startups and being the only designer. Contact for design help @heystefan_ @antonijapek --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designparty/message
How to handle stress and avoid burnout
February 28, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MBIn this episode, Antonija and Vitali talk about handling stress and avoiding burnout. We all know recovery is important, but what are the signs we should look out for and how can we manage being overworked? how does the parasympathetic nervous system help us feel balanced? We reflect on our experiences and offer techniques to help tackle these important challenges. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designparty/message
Design s#x test
February 14, 2022 08:00 - 39 minutes - 53.7 MBHelena and Antonija share tips on how not to embarrass yourself when you are naming your product that will ship globally. We share a little anecdote from rebranding our podcast and examples of big brands. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designparty/message
How do we handle time management
February 07, 2022 09:16 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBIn this episode, Helena and Antonija discuss what organization and self-organization are. How do we keep up with our daily private and work tasks, and what helps us stay afloat. One of us obsesses about the organization and the other about efficiency! We also share our preferred tools and our workflows. The newest of the news is our social handles and a website! Join us at http://designpartypodcast.com and on Twitter @designpartyfm Tools mentioned: TickTick Things Notion Flow Cron --...
Passive aggressive "The Design Tools Survey" review
February 02, 2022 20:21 - 48 minutes - 66.7 MBIn this episode of a very attractive title, Helena is joining me in discussing the UX tools survey for 2021. We talk about the state of the tools, give our opinions on whether we agree or if there is something surprising, and as announced - we passively aggressively bash on (almost) everything. Not to be lazy, we also give out a list of tools we would like to see grow, use more or just enjoy using. Find everything notable we mentioned below! Whimsical Miro Figma (and Figjam) Adobe XD Sk...
Demistifying user research
January 29, 2022 14:27 - 37 minutes - 51 MBToday’s episode discusses user research: what it is, what types of research are there, how it can help your work, and where to begin. Resources mentioned: Don’t make me think by Steve Krug https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Make-Think-Revisited-Usability/dp/0321965515 Just enough research by Erika Hall https://www.amazon.com/Just-Enough-Research-Erika-Hall/dp/1937557103 Article on how to do remote user research https://uxdesign.cc/how-to-do-user-centered-design-during-the-remote-work-period-9ed...
Predictions for 2022 with Vitali Gusatinsky
January 15, 2022 14:24 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MBAmazing designer Vitali Gusatinsky is joining me in this episode to talk about 2022 and what it means for product design. We speculate what will be trendy this year and where designers' focus will shift in order to craft better experiences. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designparty/message
Catching up
December 14, 2021 07:54 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MBAfter a long 6-month break, Helena and I decided to catch up and talk a bit about what had happened. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designparty/message
Catching up - 019
December 14, 2021 07:54 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MBAfter a long 6-month break, Helena and I decided to catch up and talk a bit about what had happened. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/designparty/message
Figma Config 2021 - 018
May 02, 2021 12:54 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MBIn this episode, we deep dive into what happened in Figma Config 2021. Helena didn't watch so I am going through features and how I see them as a product designer. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/designparty/message
Figma Config 2021
May 02, 2021 12:54 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MBIn this episode, we deep dive into what happened in Figma Config 2021. Helena didn't watch so I am going through features and how I see them as a product designer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designparty/message
Tips for junior designers
April 20, 2021 08:08 - 48 minutes - 66.3 MBAntonija and Helena discuss tips and tricks for junior designers! As with all tips and tricks, this is just a list what we wish someone told us while we were starting our careers. The tips are divided in three categories - general tips, skill tips and personal development! And as always, we steer away from the topic, but in a good way. If you have any ideas or just want to say hi, leave us a message https://anchor.fm/designparty/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spo...
Tips for junior designers - 017
April 20, 2021 08:08 - 48 minutes - 66.3 MBAntonija and Helena discuss tips and tricks for junior designers! As with all tips and tricks, this is just a list what we wish someone told us while we were starting our careers. The tips are divided in three categories - general tips, skill tips and personal development! And as always, we steer away from the topic, but in a good way. If you have any ideas or just want to say hi, leave us a message https://anchor.fm/designparty/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/desi...