Liftoff by Bottle Rocket
128 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsBrought to you by Bottle Rocket, ‘Liftoff’ is a podcast about experience. We talk business transformation, product growth, leadership and everything in between. It’s about real people, real advice and real conversations that lead to actionable insights for your business. Bringing together years of strategy and design experience, co-hosts Tony Daussat and Peter Klayman highlight the challenges facing today’s business professionals. Featuring conversations with other professionals, Tony and Peter discuss physical, digital and human experiences and the role they play in our lives. Liftoff was born as an evolution and extension of the podcast, Experience Design with Tony Daussat.
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It's About the Journey (with Debbie Millman)
June 16, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBOn the show this week, I had the honor of having Debbie Millman as my special guest. This is by far the most intimate, thought provoking and emotional episode to date. In it, we discuss our current culture, adversity, the importance of embracing your journey, self-doubt, and making an impact as designers. Debbie Millman was named “one of the most creative people in business” by Fast Company, and “one of the most influential designers working today” by Graphic Design USA. She is also an a...
Information Overload (w/ Steven Kiger)
June 09, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBIn 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 ca...
Digital Optimism (w/ Carey Jenkins)
June 02, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBMy 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...
The UX of Optimization (w/ Jon MacDonald)
May 26, 2020 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBJon 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/ - Some Experience Desi...
Alignment and Agility (w/ Jonathan Hensley)
May 19, 2020 12:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBMy 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/ - Some Experience Design goodies... Learn h...
Furloughed but Focused (with Brian Sullivan)
May 12, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBWhat 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/ - Some Experience Design goodies: Learn how to get hired as a UX Designer: h...
What Makes a Good UX Designer (w/ Sam Horodezky)
May 05, 2020 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBWhat 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. C...
UX Writing is Design with Yuval Keshtcher
April 28, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBUX 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/ _ Some Experience Design goodies: I'm making a course! Learn how to get hired as a UX Designer: http://hiredux.com/ - F...
Limitless Ideation with Gina Michnowicz
April 21, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBMy 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 ...
Digital Trends, Bad Ideas, and Buzzwords (w/ Mike Swartz)
April 14, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBHowdy 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 Direc...
Beyond the Prototype (w/ Douglas Ferguson, Voltage Control founder)
April 07, 2020 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBMy 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 Entrepreneurship with Mike Janda
March 31, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBI couldn't be happier to have Mike Janda on the show again. When Mike was first on the podcast, it was episode only episode 23. Now 40 episodes later, there are two major differences for both of us: 1.) This show was still called "the XD Podcast" and has since rebranded to, "Experience Design" 2.) Mike's instagram @morejanda had only 10K followers. Today, his thought leadership, industry veteran insights, and design stewardship have amassed him 125K followers. On this episode we discuss ...
Confessions of Failure (w/ Designer and YouTuber Jesse Showalter)
March 24, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBThis is a really interesting episode for the books! Jesse Showalter is a full-stack designer, founder of Showalter Design Company and recently hit over 100,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel. We talk about work-life balance, focus, living simpler, design and career failures, how to spend your time effectively, and the truth about YouTube subscribers. Check out Jesse’s YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/JesseAtomic __ Don't forget if you are looking to get hired as a U...
Discover Gravity - The Coronavirus Episode
March 17, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 8.13 MBWell. I have a few episodes in the bank and I could have easily published one of those today, however, I feel like I would be remiss to not address the elephant in the room, rather the elephant in the world right now which is Corona Virus. The CEO of Bottle Rocket, which is where I work, just slacked this little kid bit to us. It is a picture of Isaac Newton. And It reads: In 1665, Isaac Newton had to work from home when the University of Cambridge temporarily closed due to the Bubonic P...
Discover Gravity During Crisis
March 17, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 8.13 MBWell. I have a few episodes in the bank and I could have easily published one of those today, however, I feel like I would be remiss to not address the elephant in the room, rather the elephant in the world right now which is Corona Virus. The CEO of Bottle Rocket, which is where I work, just slacked this little kid bit to us. It is a picture of Isaac Newton. And It reads: In 1665, Isaac Newton had to work from home when the University of Cambridge temporarily closed due to the Bubonic P...
Radical Experimentation (w/ The Participation Agency founder Ruthie Schulder)
March 10, 2020 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBRuthie Schulder is the co-founder and CEO of The Participation Agency, having worked with brands such as: AirBnb, Soylent, Alienware, Acer, Red Bull, Oreo, Foursquare, Budweiser, Pandora—and this list goes on and on. She is reinventing the agency model and strives to develop radical experiential campaigns with brands as partners, not clients. She was named Inc.’s Millennial CEO Rising Star and one of Adweek's Disruptors. The Participation Agency has won multiple awards and is often name on...
Burnout (w/ Ram Castillo, founder and host of Giant Thinkers)
March 03, 2020 06:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB60 episodes! What an honor it is to have Ram Castillo on the podcast this week. He is someone I have followed and admired for years. My Guest this week is an award-winning Design Director, Two Time Author, Blogger, top-ranking Podcaster and international Speaker based in Sydney, Australia. For over 14 years he’s been working for global agencies including Ogilvy & Mather, DDB, JWT and McCann Worldgroup on clients such as Audi, McDonald’s, Qantas, Coca-Cola, Telstra, Google and The Louis Vu...
Design for Machine Learning (w/ Robert Munro, author of “Human in the Loop Machine Learning”)
February 25, 2020 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBRobert Munro is the author of “Human in the Loop Machine Learning.” He has built Annotation, Active Learning, and machine learning systems with machine learning-focused startups as well as giants like Amazon, Google, IBM, and most major phone manufacturers. If you speak to your phone, if your car parks itself, if your music is tailored to your taste, or if your news articles are recommended for you, then there is a good chance that he contributed to this experience. He holds a PhD from St...
It's Not Who You Meet—It's Who Introduced You (w/ Hustle Matters founder, Aaron Coney)
February 18, 2020 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBDesigner, talent manager and founder of Hustle Matters—Aaron Coney specializes in branding, design, celebrity appearances, and apparel for today’s, “Do it yourself” generation. In this episode we discuss: Taking advantage of non-traditional opportunities. How “hustle” is engrained in some people. The importance of a support system. Focusing in on your “why”. The underlying principles of being in proximity to the right people. Follow Aaron on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaron...
The Power of Intentionality (w/ TheFutur co-host and Brand Strategist, Melinda Livesy)
February 11, 2020 06:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBMelinda Livesy is a graphic designer turned brand strategist. She is the co-host of TheFutur, the lead strategist at RadCat Design, and founder of Marks and Maker. In this episode we talk about the importance of intentionality, the difference between being and “order taker” and a strategist, getting “paid to think,” the impact of having a mentor… and of course how she got connected with Chris Do. Check out TheFutur here: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSkoolRocks Follow Melinda on Instagr...
Designing Memorable, Meaningful, and Transformational Experiences (with ‘Designing Experiences’ authors J. Robert Rossman and Mathew Duerden)
February 04, 2020 06:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBJ. Robert Rossman is professor and dean emeritus at the College of Applied Science and Technology at Illinois State University. He is coauthor of Recreation Programming: Designing and Staging Leisure Experiences (eighth edition, 2019). Mathew D. Duerden is associate professor in the department of experience design and management at the Marriott School of Business at Brigham Young University. Together these men wrote the book Designing Experiences — and it is my honor to have them with us t...
Special Announcements?!? Yes, indeed.
January 28, 2020 06:00 - 8 minutes - 5.55 MBHowdy friends! This week it's just me. I've got some very special announcements for the show and for some things I've been cooking up I think you'll be really jazzed about. First of all, some information on my Imposter Tour... I'll be doing a free live webinar with DesignHill Jan 29th at 8:00am CST! To join in go to this link to claim your spot: http://bit.ly/2sIGxwf I am also so excited and honored to be doing my talk at HOW Design Live this year. The conference will be in Boston, MA May ...
Be a Curious Idiot (w/ Peter Smart, Global Head of Product Design at Fantasy)
January 21, 2020 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBDesigners will never be the expert in the room. That’s an interesting pill to swallow, but it couldn’t be more true. We are tasked with working in so many different fields. But what we must bring to the table is our ability to extract insights, gain empathy and facilitate co-creation. Join me for an endlessly fascinating conversation with Peter Smart. Peter leads global design at Fantasy as Managing Partner and Head of Product Design. He's shipped industry-shifting products for the likes o...
Practical Trust vs Emotional Trust (w/ Stephen Gates, Head Design Evangelist at InVision)
January 14, 2020 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBStephen is the Head Design Evangelist at InVision, host of The Crazy One podcast, and an international keynote speaker. The amount of gold that drops from Stephen’s mouth in a 30 minute time block blows my mind! Ha! We talk creativity, collaboration, innovation, and staying true to yourself as a design—and person. What an honor it was to have Stephen Gates on the show this week. He is the reason I started a podcast, to be honest, and I’m flattered to have him on the show. My favorite quo...
What is Design Maturity? (w/ Jared Spool)
January 07, 2020 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBI couldn't think of a better way to kick off the new year and new episodes of Experience Design than with the one and only: Jared Spool. I won't belabor the bio, because the man truly needs no introduction--But, Jared is "Maker of Awesomeness at CenterCentre/UIE. Helping orgs deliver well-designed products & services." In this episode we discuss the levels of design maturity inside organizations, advice on becoming a better designer and person, Imposter Syndrome, ego, and... meat hot tubs...
A Year In Reflection - Thank You
December 17, 2019 06:00 - 5 minutes - 3.76 MBWe've done it, friends. This year you have made 'Experience Design' turn into something beyond my wildest dreams. Your support has been the lifeblood of this podcast. 112 Countries. 1000+ Cities. My mind is BLOWN! Thank you all so very much. There are some amazing things planned for 2020 and I can't wait to share them all with you. During the Holiday Season I'm taking the next couple of weeks off, but head over to Instagram and follow @xdpodcast for extra content, design tips, and more. ...
What Makes You Different? (Pitchproof Founder, Ryan Hayward)
December 10, 2019 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBI can't believe we're on episode 50! And what a way to celebrate, then with the incredibly talented Founder of Pitchproof, Ryan Hayward. On this episode we discuss the importance of standing out as a designer and we talk about why it's so important to be unique and lean into your differences as a designer. Ryan also goes over 3 key ways to nail a pitch. So grab a pen, or save this episode for later :) It's rare that I feel so gobsmacked by a guest. But this week Ryan does it... and you'...
Beyond Branding (w/ Brand Designer Jacob Cass of JUST Creative)
December 03, 2019 06:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBJacob Cass has spoken at TEDx and been featured in Entrepreneur, Forbes, and a number of high-profile design books including The Best of Logo Lounge Master Series. Some notable clients include Nike, Disney, Nintendo, and Jerry Seinfeld, as well as iconic locations such as San Francisco, Puerto Rico, and New York’s Digital District. On this week's episode of Experience Design I had the pleasure of speaking with Jacob about how his brain ticks when designing for such iconic locations like San...
Fostering Understanding Through Design (w/ Phill Dodd, Director of UX at Jam3)
November 26, 2019 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBPhill Dodd is the Director of UX at Jam3. He’s an award winning designer having worked with brands such as Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Universal, Warner Brothers, Princess Cruises, Ford, General Mills… Its an endless list. I have to say, this is one of my favorite interviews to date. We go deep in this conversation as we discuss innovation, Dark UX, empathy, life… We go there with this one, folks, you don’t want to miss it. “How do we get back to creating stories for ourselves instead of...
The UX of Industrial Design (w/ Hrag Nassanian, Founder of Wayfinder)
November 19, 2019 06:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBImagine this - you're an industrial designer (in Hrag Nassanian's case, of soft goods) and you've got a sweet gig at Nike. The king of soft goods in design. And you decide... you leave and start your own business. Sound crazy? Perhaps. But after speaking with Hrag, and seeing what he's got going on with his company Wayfinder... I'm convinced it was the right choice. In this episode we talk about the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and the end-to-end user experience of industrial design. ...
Live a Creative Life Before You Die (w/ Chris Do, Emmy winning Designer and Founder of TheFutur)
November 12, 2019 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBWhy does creativity matter? What does it mean to have a transcendental experience through design? What is the most important thing in your life? Some heavy questions. Good thing I had the honor of Chris Do behind the mic this week to riff on these deep topics. Chris Do is the CEO of Blind, the Founder of TheFutur, and, yes, has won a freakin' Emmy award. Chris is on a big, hairy, audacious goal: to impact the lives of 1 billion people. I can certainly say that he has impacted mine. #1Bmi...
Design for the Future by Using the Past (w/ Award Winning Designer, Nikos Georgopoulos)
November 05, 2019 06:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBNikos Georgopoulos is an award winning designer based in London. He currently serves as an Associate Lecturer, London College of Communication, and is the Head of Graphic Design at Pollard Thomas Edwards. As of late he has been globe trotting giving talks on his Xenia Project at the International Conference on Typeography, the international conference on Tourism, as well as the Big Design Conference here in Dallas, Texas. On this week’s episode, Nikos and I dive deep into the narrative d...
Is Creative Entrepreneurship for You? (w/ Tom Ross, CEO & Founder of Design Cuts)
October 29, 2019 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBTom Ross ladies and gents! The Founder and CEO of Design Cuts as well as the host of the Honest Entrepreneur Show and Co-Host of the Honest Designers podcast. On this week's episode Tom and I dive deep into what it means to be an entrepreneur...and what is certainly doesn't mean as well. I love how candid and open Tom was in this episode about the ups and downs he's gone through, and so much more. I think you will really enjoy this one, friends. Check out Design Cuts here: https://www.d...
UX Outside the Box (w/ VP of Design at Intuit, James Helms)
October 22, 2019 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBWhat does it mean to think outside the box? Design outside the box? Hire outside the box? UX…outside the box? As I listened back and was producing this week’s episode with James Helms—Vice President of Design at Intuit—I couldn’t help but keep going back to those themes and those questions. “Design sees problems worth solving, and looks for elegant was to solve those problems.” I hope you enjoy this week’s episode of Experience Design. Connect with James Helms on LinkedIn: https://www.l...
Humanizing Enterprise UX (w/ Koru Founder and CEO, Bansi Mehta)
October 15, 2019 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBThis week I had the privilege of speaking with Bansi Metha the Founder and CEO of Koru in India. We talk about her never ending mission to humanize enterprise UX, and what it takes to run a business, even when the odds are staked against you at times. Follow Koru Instagram: @koruuxdesign Check out the Koru website: https://www.koruux.com Connect with Bansi Mehtas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bansi-mehta/ - Feel free to stalk the Experience Design podcast on Instagram at @xdpod...
Collecting Experiences (w/ Design Strategist, Dave Livingston)
October 08, 2019 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBIn this conversation with colleague and Design Strategist, Dave Livingston, we talk job title BS, collaboration, the human psyche, fear, and self-awareness as a designer. Connect with Dave on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveintexas/ - Feel free to stalk 'Experience Design' on Instagram at @xdpodcast - As always thank you for listening, and if you enjoy what you're hearing, please share with your friends and co-workers :) - If you are feeling EXTRA inspired, I would love for you t...
Just Start (w/ Brand Designer and Co-Founder of G'Day Frank)
October 01, 2019 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBIt was a joy having Frank on this epsiode of Experience Design. He's a small business owner of G'Day Frank, a company that helps businesses become a brand worth remembering, with a brand identity that delights and helps businesses thrive. We talk life, design, process, and discuss whether or not we actually believe in this little thing called, "luck." He is also the co-host of the new podcast "Branding Banter" - so do check out their instagram @brandingbanter Follow G'Day Frank on Instagr...
My Talk at Big Design 2019 on Imposter Syndrome
September 24, 2019 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBBig Design in Dallas, TX is a design conference that happens once a year and has been going strong for 12 years, founded by Brian Sullivan. I had the honor of giving my talk on the Main Stage this year at the South Side Ballroom at Gilley’s. A stage that the past 9 US Presidents have spoken on, too many bands to name, and not to mention Jared Spool was one of the Keynote speakers on said stage. Talk about feeding my Imposter Syndrome... This talk stemmed from my 10th episode on this very po...
Prioritizing What Matters Most (w/ Hilton Honors Director of Product, Amy Huff)
September 17, 2019 05:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBAre you organized? What does it mean to be organized? Or even have your priorities in order? We spend so much time prioritizing for clients and CEOs that we may forget to do the same for the people that matter most in our lives. Join me as I sit down with Amy Huff, the Director of Product at Hilton Honors. Dare I say she even throws some shade at Marie Kondo? How dare, Amy. How dare. Find her on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-huff-866462/ - Feel free to stalk 'Experience De...
Prioritizing What Matters Most (w/ Hilton Honors Director of Product, Amy Huff)
September 17, 2019 05:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBAre you organized? What does it mean to be organized? Or even have your priorities in order? We spend so much time prioritizing for clients and CEOs that we may forget to do the same for the people that matter most in our lives. Join me as I sit down with Amy Huff, the Director of Product at Hilton Honors. Dare I say she even throws some shade at Marie Kondo? How dare, Amy. How dare. Find her on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-huff-866462/ - Feel free to stalk 'Experience De...
The Beautiful & Terrifying Reality of VR (w/ Behavioral Neuroscientist, Matthew Price, PhD.)
September 10, 2019 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBWhen I tell you that my mind was blown during this interview. I mean... when I got out of my chair at the end, under my feet was a massive pile of mushy brain that used to occupy my skull. Matthew Price, PhD is a doctor of media and behavioral neuropsychology, and specializes in Emerging Technology, Spatial Computing, BioInformatics, Psychometrics, AI, AR, and VR (which is the main focus of this episode). Check out his consultancy here: http://reality.science/ and his LinkedIn here: https...
Design Saves Lives (w/ CFree Founder, Becky Mason)
September 03, 2019 05:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBEvery year, Bottle Rocket closes it's doors for 48 hours and the employees are tasked with one thing: Create something awesome you are passionate about. For the past two years, Becky Mason has focused her passion and efforts on a very personal project--A project soon coming to fruition that will help save the lives of people with Cystic Fibrosis. The app is called CFree, and it's on the precipice of empowering those with CF all around the world. Follow Becky on LinkedIn here: https://www.li...
Collaboration is Crucial (w/ "Collaborative Product Design" author, Austin Govella)
August 27, 2019 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBAustin Govella is an Experience Director with Avanade where he helps re-invent how enterprises collaborate and engage with customers and employees. Austin co-authored Information Architecture: Blueprints For The Web, 2nd ed. (New Riders/Peachpit Press, 2009). His work is also featured in Information Architecture For The World Wide Web, 3rd ed. (O’Reilly, 2007) and The User Experience Team of One (Rosenfeld 2013). He writes and speaks about creating better experiences, better products, and ...
Be a Strategic Partner, Not an Order Taker (w/ Ben Judy, Head of UX at 7-Eleven)
August 20, 2019 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBThis week on Experience Design I had the opportunity to pick the brain of Ben Judy, the Head of User Experience Design at 7-Eleven. Are you a contributor or a leader? What compels you to do the work you do as a designer? You may very well be equipped with the tools and skills necessary to deliver on "good design" but are you able to articulate the value of design? In order to gain a seat at the table, we need to be able to speak the language the rest of the people at the table are speaking....
Operating with Empathy (w/ Alex Cohen, Client Partner & Director of Strategy + Transformation at Bottle Rocket)
August 13, 2019 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBAs the podcast wings continue to spread--my hope is to get more guest like Alex Cohen. Alex is a co-worker of mine at Bottle Rocket Studios here in Dallas, TX. As a Client Partner and Director of Strategy and Transformation, from the outside one might assume that our roles may not have much in common to talk about. However, we have so much to learn from one and other, and also much in common. He is someone that embraces curiosity, operates with empathy, and as he discusses in the episode... ...
Persistence is Key (w/ J. Schuh, Lead Design Strategist at Sabre)
August 06, 2019 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBProfessor, coach, designer, animator, friend, speaker, strategist, entrepreneur... the list goes on and on. With a history and wealth of knowledge like J. Schuh has -- you just want him behind the mic as much as possible. We discussed persistence, never standing too close to the canvas, and the core of UX... solving people problems. Find J on linked in here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jschuh/ - Feel free to stalk 'Experience Design w/ Tony Daussat' on Instagram at @xdpodcast - As alway...
Paper Prototypes: Blessing or a Curse? (w/ Top 8 Women in Tech, Miriam Isaac)
July 30, 2019 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBOn this week's episode I have Miriam Isaac. She is a Senior Product Designer, also voted one of the top 18 designer instagrams to follow in 2019, voted Top 8 Women in Tech, and has worked for Fortune 200 companies. Our conversation started as a back and forth on instagram when I posted what I call a "Designer Quick Rant" and I...in so many words, said that I thought a particular video of a paper prototype was "an egregious waste of time." Well, Miriam thought otherwise. And I wanted to con...
Women in UX Design (w/ Ioana Teleanu of @uxgoodies)
July 23, 2019 05:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBMy guest this week is Ioana Teleanu. Designer, and creator of @uxgoodies on instagram. If you are a designer and don't yet follow her account--I definitely recommend it. On today's episode Ioana and I discuss two main topics: 1.) Everyone, with the right tenacity and mentality, can become a UX Designer. And, 2.) The representation of women in the UX design industry. Follow @uxgoodies on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uxgoodies/ - Feel free to stalk 'Experience Design w/ Tony Daussat' ...
How to Get a Deal With Mark Cuban (w/ Vinli Head of Design, Ray Hernandez)
July 16, 2019 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBThis week is an interesting one for me. Typically I research the guest, communicate before hand, and then sit down for an interview. However, this time, one of my early guests Steve Ray suggested I have Ray Hernandez on the show. Plot twist... I went in blind to this, and Ray Hernandez went in blind on this. What we unravelled in our short time together was really interesting insights on entrepreneurship, drive, and design. Plus a really fascinating story about how Ray struck a deal with Mar...
Self-Taught and Self-Aware (w/ Designer and Strategist, Brandon Groce)
July 09, 2019 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBBrandon Groce is a designer and digital strategist out there slaying the instagram game. In fact, he helps and mentors designers and creators fine tune their "game". On this episode of 'Experience Design' I had the pleasure of picking Brandon's brain on all sorts of topics like: Being self-taught, instagram strategy, self-awareness, empathy, and what it takes to be focused and not finished. Check out Brandon's instagram strategy for creatives course here: https://bit.ly/2JH5Nra Check out B...