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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Episodes
Design for the Infinite Game (w/ 'Living in Information' author Jorge Arango)
July 02, 2019 05:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBMy mind was in a constant state of blown in this interview with Jorge Arango. We go deep into design, philosophy, responsible design, designing for the “infinite game” and…dog poop? Just, listen and see what I mean ;) Jorge Arango is an information architect, strategic designer, speaker, and author. Check out his latest book: ‘Living in Information: Responsible Design for Digital Places’ on his website: www.jorgearango.com - Feel free to stalk 'Experience Design w/ Tony Daussat' on Instagr...
Mental Health in the Design Industry (w/ @uxbites)
June 25, 2019 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBHowdy friends! This week I was honored to get @uxbites on the podcast as my special guest. No, his name isn't @uxbites, it's his instagram handle ;) On this episode we talk agency stress, mental health in the design industry, and also his upcoming book: UX Bites. Follow his instagram here: @uxbites Check out his band here: Greetings Sugar - Feel free to stalk 'Experience Design w/ Tony Daussat' on Instagram at @xdpodcast - As always thank you for listening, and if you enjoy what you're h...
Design is About Removing Things (w/ Will Paterson)
June 18, 2019 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBIf you are in the design world, then you've no doubt seen or heard of Will Paterson. His name is now synonymous with logo design and hand lettering. However, his insights about design, and running a small business span beyond logo design and hand lettering. It was a pleasure to speak with Will, and I hope you enjoy our talk. Find will on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/breakdesignsco Find will on Instagram: @willpat - Feel free to stalk 'Experience Design w/ Tony Daussat' on Instagram...
How To Transition Into UX With No Portfolio (w/ David O. Andersen)
June 11, 2019 05:00 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MBI had the pleasure of having David O. Anderson on the podcast this week. His story transitioning into UX Design without any formal education or background is very intriguing. And how he landed his first UX job? Even more-so. Follow David on Instagram @davidoadesign - - Feel free to stalk 'Experience Design w/ Tony Daussat' 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 fee...
Designer Pet Peeves and Pit-Falls (w/ 'Burn your Portfolio' author, Michael Janda)
June 04, 2019 05:00 - 34 minutes - 15.9 MBWith a couple of decades in the design industry, 2 books ('Burn Your Portfolio' and 'The Phycology of Graphic Design Pricing'), dozens of awards, and a growing instagram following - Michael Janda looked like the dream guest to have on the XD Podcast. Who knew all it took was a DM to get the ball rolling? I couldn't be happier to have Michael Janda as my guest today, and hope you enjoy our chat. - Follow Michael Janda on Instagram @morejanda - Feel free to stalk 'Experience Design w/ Tony Dau...
Curiosity Killed No Cat
May 28, 2019 05:00 - 8 minutes - 3.77 MBWhat is creativity? And why do so many people believe they are missing that “creative bone”? Well first of all. You are creative. You’ve just let others silence that creativity over time. See when we’re children we are endlessly creative. We’re born with no chains on our imagination or curiosity. We have the freedom to explore and create with abandon. But then as time goes on, we have to get more "practical." More structured. And we end up inadvertently demonizing the curious with old say...
Design Your Pathway to Success (w/ 'Pathways to Success' podcast host Julian Placino)
May 21, 2019 05:00 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MBJulian Placino is a Recruiting Professional with 11 years of experience in agency and corporate staffing. He’s been instrumental in advancing the careers of hundreds of technology, creative, and sales professionals around the country. For 7 years, Julian led talent acquisition for Bottle Rocket, one of the premier mobile development firms in the world. Julian is the Host of the Pathways to Success Podcast in iTunes where he conducts in-depth interviews with world-class performers to discove...
The UX of Interior Design (w/ Interior Designer and Photographer Katie Lamb)
May 14, 2019 05:00 - 24 minutes - 11.2 MBKatie Lamb and I went to the same High School together, and I've watched (on social media) her career as an entrepreneur photographer and interior designer blossom over the years. It's been incredible to watch, and I knew I wanted to have her as a guest on the podcast even before I launched in Jan of this year. Her perspective on design, business acumen, and creative spirit are insane. I hope you enjoy the episode as much as I enjoyed catching up and digging in! - Be sure to... Follow her i...
The UX of Interior Design (w/ Interior Designer and Photographer Katie Lamb)
May 14, 2019 05:00 - 24 minutes - 11.2 MBKatie Lamb and I went to the same High School together, and I've watched (on social media) her career as an entrepreneur photographer and interior designer blossom over the years. It's been incredible to watch, and I knew I wanted to have her as a guest on the podcast even before I launched in Jan of this year. Her perspective on design, business acumen, and creative spirit are insane. I hope you enjoy the episode as much as I enjoyed catching up and digging in! - Be sure to... Follow her i...
Design Your Goals in High Definition
May 07, 2019 05:00 - 9 minutes - 4.58 MBIt might sound a little odd, but, currently I have no dreams. I only have goals. Tangible, crystal clear goals. So how do we take standard definition dreams--and turn them into high definition goals? High Definition Goals follow these 5 Rules: Specific Time Limit Measurable Written/Visible/Spoken They are Yours and Yours Alone - Feel free to stalk 'Experience Design w/ Tony Daussat' on Instagram at @xdpodcast - As always thank you for listening, and if you enjoy what you're hearing,...
Seek to Understand Before Being Understood (w/ Cariloop Chief Empathy Officer, Jason Osburn)
April 30, 2019 05:00 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MBMy guest this week is Jason Osburn, the Chief Empathy Officer of Cariloop--a caregiver support platform that relieves the stress and anxiety of caring for loved ones while balancing a full-time job. If this is the first time you've read the words, "Chief Empathy Officer" you probably aren't alone. Typically we see CEO and we think Chief Executive Officer. However, for Cariloop, that little acronym has been flipped and focused on truly understanding the users. When a company puts an Empathy O...
What Not To Do When Running a Design Agency (w/ Dialexa's Chief Creative Officer, Steven Ray)
April 23, 2019 05:00 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MBSteven Ray is employee #4, Chief Creative Officer and Partner at Dialexa--A technology, design, and research firm in Dallas, TX. On this episode Steven and I discuss his journey in the design field, ultimate transparency at the core of a business and team -- and all of the mental chapters he's written along the way in his imaginary book, "What Not To Do When Running a Design Agency." You can find Steven on LinkedIn here. - Feel free to stalk 'Experience Design w/ Tony Daussat' on Instagram...
The Infinite Power of "No"
April 16, 2019 05:00 - 11 minutes - 5.16 MBFrom an early age we are ingrained with the idea that "no" is a negative word. In some cases, obviously, rightfully so. However, what if we could use "no" to our advantage--instead of as our oppressor? What if "no" became the most powerful word we hear? - Feel free to stalk 'Experience Design w/ Tony Daussat' 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 inspi...
UI, UX, XD...Oh My! (w/ Design Strategist, Ryan Marshall)
April 09, 2019 05:00 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBRyan Marshall started as a graphic designer and is now an Experience Design Strategist at Bottle Rocket. Together we had a very candid conversation about career, work life balance, and how major life events can shape the way you "design" your own life. You can find Ryan on LinkedIn here. - Feel free to stalk the Experience Design on Instagram or check out xdpodcast.com for all show notes and a full transcript. - As always thank you for listening, and if you enjoy what you're hearing, ple...
We're All Designers (w/ VP of Products at RewardStyle Ben Newell)
April 02, 2019 05:00 - 34 minutes - 15.9 MBMy guest this week on the XD Podcast is Ben Newell. He is the Vice President of Products at RewardStyle and LIKEtoKNOW.it. You can find Ben on LinkedIn here. From an incredible and extensive collection of vinyls--to an incredible and extensive knowledge of product management and strategy--Ben is a joy to talk to. I'm excited to share the insights he discussed on the show with all of you. - Feel free to stalk 'Experience Design w/ Tony Daussat' on Instagram at @xdpodcast - As always thank y...
Addictive Design: Don't Listen to This Episode
March 26, 2019 05:00 - 11 minutes - 5.12 MBAddictive design is a real thing. Companies even go so far as to hire scientists to design habit forming behaviors. The debate between habit forming behaviors and addictive UX at this point is merely semantics, and we need to start drawing a line in the sand. It's time designers stand for ethical design that bolsters meaningful interactions--instead of hooking users with premeditated tactics. - Feel free to stalk 'Experience Design w/ Tony Daussat' on Instagram at @xdpodcast - As always tha...
The Importance of Ethical Design (w/ USAA Design Director Jon Sandruck)
March 19, 2019 05:00 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBMy guest this week on the XD Podcast is Jon Sandruck; a Design Director at USAA that has won so many design awards... I can't even begin to list them out. So you can check out his Linked in or website for all those goodies. What I founnd most intriguing about Jon is his passion for ethical design, and how we must (as designers) shape the future for good. We are the torch bearers, and it is up to us--even in the face of adversity--to follow a principled approach to design as our North Star. ...
Bad Meetings are a Choice (w/ 'Meeting Design' author Kevin M. Hoffman)
March 12, 2019 05:00 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MBI had the pleasure of interviewing author, speaker, and design mastermind Kevin M. Hoffman this week. We discuss meetings. Yes, meetings. I know, I know, meetings are the worst. But do they have to be? Using his background in design, product management and strategy, Mr. Hoffman crafted a book with actionable insights you can share with your organization in order to stop hating, and start loving meetings. And more importantly... loving your time. - Get your copy of meeting design here. - Fee...
Imposter Syndrome: Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Ignorance
March 05, 2019 06:00 - 10 minutes - 4.69 MBImposter Syndrome is an often felt, not often talked about feeling that plagues the minds of so many people. But it's time we start talking about it, and furthermore, taking steps toward battling it. - Feel free to stalk 'Experience Design w/ Tony Daussat' 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 to check out my Patreon pag...
Turn Down the Ego, Turn Up the Curiosity (w/ Mr. Cooper VP of Product Design Greg Flory)
February 26, 2019 06:00 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBCuriosity didn't kill the cat. In fact it hasn't killed anyone. To be a curious designer and person is to be a successful person. And one that both Greg Flory and I love working with. I had the pleasure of having Mr. Cooper VP of Product Design, Greg Flory on the XD Podcast. We talk ego, curiosity, and applying the principles of design thinking fundamentals into legacy products in order to move the needle, and company forward. - Find Greg Flory on Linkedin. - Feel free to stalk 'Experience ...
Self Actualization (w/ Precocity Director of UX Brandon Ward)
February 19, 2019 06:00 - 29 minutes - 13.8 MBAfter facing rejection and winding path, former actor/singer Brandon Ward found his life taking a turn toward User Experience design...before he even knew what UX was. - Find Brandon Ward on: Linkedin - Feel free to stalk 'Experience Design w/ Tony Daussat' 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 to check out my Patreon pa...
The Design Innovation Fallacy
February 12, 2019 06:00 - 8 minutes - 3.99 MBOn this week's solo show I discuss innovation...or rather, the fact that too many organizations believe that innovation can somehow be born from a top down demand, or declaration. And more often than not, people believe that in order to be innovative or disruptive, you have to be the first to market, or invent something new from a blank canvas--and this couldn’t be further from the truth. - Feel free to stalk 'Experience Design w/ Tony Daussat' on Instagram at @xdpodcast - As always thank y...
Design Thinking + Be More Human (w/ Southwest Airlines Designer Adrienne Guillory)
February 05, 2019 06:00 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MBI first met Adrienne when I worked at Sabre, and from there, she went on to AT&T, and now at Southwest Airlines. She brings interesting insight into design thinking, and how we all might be just a little bit more human with each other. - Find her on Linkedin - Feel free to stalk the XD Podcast on Instagram and Facebook or check out xdpodcast.com for all show notes and a full transcript. - As always thank you for listening, and if you enjoy what you're hearing, please leave a review and sub...
Accessibility: the Anti-Buzzword (w/ Design Accessibility Specialist Kristin Patterson)
January 29, 2019 06:00 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MBThis week I sit down with Kristin Patterson, CPACC and we talk about Digital Accessibility. For one reason or another, accessibility has become a dirty word, or at the very least gotten a bad rap. And yet... the topic couldn't be more relevant and important for designers and businesses. Find Kristin on Linkedin Resource links from the episode: Forrester: The Billion-Customer Digital Accessibility Opportunity UXPA International, automatic accessibility scanners gap That cool lamp she tal...
Design a Better Monday
January 22, 2019 06:00 - 11 minutes - 5.42 MBHey designers and curious folk! Welcome back to the XD Podcast. What do you think about Mondays? They're the worst right? Well, what if they didn't have to be? What if you could design a better Monday for yourself and everyone around you? - Feel free to stalk the XD Podcast on Instagram and Facebook or check out xdpodcast.com for all show notes and a full transcript. - As always thank you for listening, and if you enjoy what you're hearing, please leave a review and subscribe! #staycu...
Usability, Research and... Board Games? (w/ Design Researcher John Sarmiento)
January 15, 2019 07:00 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MBJohn Sarmiento is a Usability expert and is a delight to interview, and work along side at Bottle Rocket Studios. In design - Usability is paramount for a successful product. This week John and I discuss all things Usability. From empathy and public health, to testing labs and field studies. And, oh yeah, maybe a board game. - You can find John Sarmiento on linkedin. You can also stalk the XD Podcast on Instagram and Facebook or check out xdpodcast.com for all show notes and a full tra...
From IA to AI (w/ Design Strategist Adam Polansky)
January 08, 2019 10:00 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MBWelcome back! Happy New Year, all the good stuff. On this episode I sit down with the one and only Adam Polansky. Colleague, friend, and walking data base of all things UX, it was a great and wide spreading conversation. Adam discusses his journey into design, and how information architecture and product design have evolved over the years. We discuss how designers can get a seat at "the table" and how as technology changes, we must stay true to our ethics. To follow the sage words of Ada...
Introduction: What is XD (Experience Design)?
December 19, 2018 23:00 - 9 minutes - 4.27 MBWelcome to Experience Design w/ Tony Daussat. Yes, another design term thrown into the mix with UX, UI, CX, IxD, SD, and... more. But to me, XD is a great umbrella for so many, if not all, aspects of design. Listen and discover how we can help demystify design and make it a little more human. I’m your host, Tony Daussat (like...the title says) and I am so thankful you’re here. In this first episode I'll tell you a little bit about myself, and also lay some groundwork for the definition of ...