Dive Into Product
40 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago -adding an awesome description here soon, I promise, I actually think about these things… no AI used here :)
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WWDC24 Take-out's with Paul Loots
June 24, 2024 07:34 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBIn this conversation I have a chat with Paul Loots, we have a casual chat about WWDC24, some projects he is working on what we thought about some of the things announced at WWDC24
#WWDC24, Apple Intelligence, Smart Siri and Calculator for iPad!
June 12, 2024 07:31 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBEvery week, I dedicate one hour to live discussions on product design, design thinking, and career insights. I review product designs and occasionally share behind-the-scenes details about my ongoing projects. Join for this one where I will be talking about #WWDC24 and Follow me to continue the discussion online If you enjoy reading and newsletters, visit my website for weekly blog posts. Also, sign up for my monthly product design report, "Dive into Product". In this report, I follow the...
3 Product Skills You Can’t Afford to Ignore!
June 04, 2024 23:41 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBEvery week, I dedicate one hour to live discussions on product design, design thinking, and career insights. I review product designs and occasionally share behind-the-scenes details about my ongoing projects. Join in for a relaxing Lofi session, idea sharing, and engaging conversation. If you enjoy reading and newsletters, visit my website for weekly blog posts. Also, sign up for my monthly product design report, "Dive into Product". In this report, I follow the latest trends and topics i...
Invision's Fate, AI Bubble Burst, Apple Vision Pro, Rabbit R1 & Humane AI Pin?
March 19, 2024 21:34 - 40 minutes - 92.7 MBEvery week, I dedicate one hour to live discussions on product design, design thinking, and career insights. I review product designs and occasionally share behind-the-scenes details about my ongoing projects. Join in for a relaxing Lofi session, idea sharing, and engaging conversation. If you enjoy reading and newsletters, visit my website for weekly blog posts. Also, sign up for my monthly product design report, "Dive into Product". In this report, I follow the latest trends and topics i...
Designing for AI and AI Hardware - Rabbit r1, Humane AI Pin, Tab AI, Apple Vision Pro
February 21, 2024 13:57 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBIn this episode of "Dive into Product - the Podcast," I discuss AI hardware, actions product designers can take to design these products effectively, and the potential impact on the future of design and technology if executed correctly. Related Post: https://www.dobetterux.com/designing-for-ai/ If you enjoy reading and newsletters, visit my website for weekly blog posts. Also, sign up for my monthly product design report, "Dive into Product". In this report, I follow the latest trends and ...
If I was getting into Product Design/Management in 2024 I'ld do this
February 01, 2024 18:25 - 27 minutes - 25 MBEvery week, I dedicate one hour to live discussions on product design, design thinking, and career insights. I review product designs and occasionally share behind-the-scenes details about my ongoing projects. Join in for a relaxing Lofi session, idea sharing, and engaging conversation. If you enjoy reading and newsletters, visit my website for weekly blog posts. Also, sign up for my monthly product design report, "Dive into Product". In this report, I follow the latest trends and topics i...
A Thoughtful Approach to Success in 2024
January 23, 2024 17:33 - 9 minutes - 9.06 MBStarting the year diving in head first or taking things a bit slow? Some ideas to ponder on while figuring out the year ahead. Connect with me on LinkedIn for more engaging discussions: https://www.linkedin.com/in/varima-henry-4638ab4b/ Follow me on Twitter for real-time updates and reflections: https://twitter.com/varima_henry Subscribe to the newsletter : https://www.dobetterux.com Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share. #CareerGoals #2024Success #ProfessionalDevelopment
Looking back at my Product design career over the past 2 years
June 14, 2023 17:45 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBThis is an experiemnetal episode, i speak about some of my personal career insihghts, highlights and tech, how it is changing and what Ive done to stay ahead.
Tech Season, Google vs Microsoft, AI in every product, Where is Apple?
May 29, 2023 22:48 - 41 minutes - 95.2 MBJoin our community for free: Join the newsletter: https://www.dobetterux.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9316421/ Listen to the latest podcast episode here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/... Twitter:https://twitter.com/dobetterux Discord: https://discord.gg/uH58UKbxkT
AI in design, WWDC, building a UX design Community
April 19, 2023 18:56 - 41 minutes - 38.7 MBIn this episode we chat about AI in design, the dobetterUX community and WWDC 2023 what to expect and what we are excited about. Join our community : https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9316421/ See our website : https://www.dobetterux.com/ Join us live on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@dobetterux4478/
How to improve your personal brand as a Product designer
August 08, 2022 15:59 - 26 minutes - 59.8 MBPersonal branding is a big part of why we get hired, weather you are looking for a full-time job, you are a freelancer or contract worker your personal brand helps potential hires understand who you are and if you are a good culture and company fit. Join the conversation : Website : www.dovetterux.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13715248/ Discord: https://discord.gg/uH58UKbxkT
Kickstarting your UX design career in 2022?
January 09, 2022 23:25 - 50 minutes - 47.1 MBAre you looking to get started in UX design in 2022? Here are things to consider for people who are looking to get started and designers who want to take their career to the next level. Join us for this live recording of our first podcast episode in 2022. Visit our website: https://www.dobetterux.com
What hiring managers are looking for - a chat with Liz
August 16, 2021 22:42 - 1 hour - 100 MBIn this episode I have a discussion with Liz - Head of design at DVT. She gives us insights on what hiring managers are looking for in UX design candidates. We get into the details on what UX designers need to focus on to stand out, the do's and dont's in design portfolios and CV's, as well as ethical salary practice.
Reinventing yourself & redefining your career
July 14, 2021 15:56 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBIf anything 2020, showed us that nothing is certain and we need to keep diversifying our income and evolving our skills and technique In this episode of not a UX designer I want to chat about why change is not only important but good for us, how you can keep reinventing yourself in your career and most importantly how to not get extinct as a designer by becoming a good problem solver.
Why I quit my senior UX designer job
June 22, 2021 10:35 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBIn this podcast episode I will share why I left my job as a senior UX designer and why you should also consider other career paths as a designer in 2021.
WWDC2021 - Keynote expectations and disappointments
June 11, 2021 11:37 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBWWDC2021 Apple's world wide developer conference was on the 7th of June 2021. This could have been an all time most anticipated conference with many leaks and rumours from the apple leaks community and expectations were set high to everyones disappointment. We cover that and more on what we liked for the WWDC2021 Day 1 keynote.
The ROI of good UX design.
January 13, 2021 17:05 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBHappy 2021, In this first episode of season 3 of "Not a UX designer" we will be talking about the Return on investment of good UX design (Or the RIO of design), I will discuss why the companies that focus on design are more successful in any given market.
Doing better UX, a thing?
October 14, 2020 06:23 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MBUX design has been around for a long time and many of the practices are being rinsed and repeated. Can we do more, can we innovate new better ways of solving problems and working. In this episode we would like to invite you to the dobetterux community. Join our community: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13715248/ www.dobetterux.com
Why I am leaving Adobe and Sketch as a product designer in 2020
July 22, 2020 06:34 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBAdobe and sketch have been a huge part of my design career, but I am leaving them for a more futureproof UX design tool. In this episode, I discuss why I am leaving adobe and sketch as a product designer in 2020. Join our community: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13715248/ www.dobetterux.com
Active vs Passive income for Designers
May 27, 2020 21:50 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBWhat are the options for designers when it comes to passive vs active income? Do you have a side hustle where you are working on something bigger than what you are doing in your current job? or perhaps you want to free up more time and work less. I will be talking about your career as a designer and the things you can do to make the shift needed to focus on a Job vs building something of your own.
Do UX designers need a portfolio in 2020?
May 19, 2020 16:53 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBThis is a confrontational podcast episode, but I think this is the alternative designers need to think about when it comes to building a portfolio in 2020.
The first 'All-in-one' Design Sprint tool.
May 06, 2020 01:01 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this episode we discuss the launch of the first Design sprint tool, mydesignsprint.io is a tool that is targeted to helping sprint masters, plan run, and capture design sprints all in one online tool. Find out more: https://www.mydesignsprint.io/ Launch your product fast: http://www.varimahenry.com/design-sprint/ Do better UX: http://www.varimahenry.com/training/
What employers think UX/UI designers do in South Africa.
March 06, 2020 23:28 - 49 minutes - 45.9 MBA conversation with Lesego Buyey on the perspective of recruiters on the UX/UI role, what they expect when hiring a designer.
Should you become a UX designer in 2020 (South Africa)
February 12, 2020 21:38 - 32 minutes - 58.8 MBThe market is open for UX designers. More and more businesses are demanding UX design skills because of the value they see in it. There are some things you need to consider to be able to influence and get design buy-in from stakeholders. Getting into UX is an exciting learning curve and there are tons of resources on the internet. The South African context is a bit different and lagging behind, join me for my upcoming workshops and masterclasses on practical everyday UX facilitation skills...
Why UX Designers should learn how to Design Sprint.
February 10, 2020 20:30 - 17 minutes - 32.1 MBDesign Sprints help UX designers show client Value fast, They are packed with methods and activities that can be applied in everyday UX work when working in product teams. Take your UX career to the next level by learning how to run and get Design Sprint Buy-in. See upcoming events here:http://www.varimahenry.com/events/ Learn more about design sprints here: http://www.varimahenry.com/training/
Adding value and doing meaningful work.
January 10, 2020 07:56 - 19 minutes - 36.1 MBSeason 2 | Episode 1 - Happy new year and hope you have a great year ahead. In this episode, I kick off the year with a conversation on how to add value as a UX designer and doing more meaningful work. Meetings don’t have to be boring time wasters. There are lots of cool tricks you can use to make them focussed, efficient and get problems solved, not just discussed or debated. Stop running shitty endless meetings that end up in a meeting to discuss the next meeting with no clear next steps...
Happy holidays, Catch you in 2020 🍻
December 23, 2019 10:41 - 10 minutes - 19.7 MBIt has been a great year, This is the last episode of S1. A lot more coming in 2020 S2. Join the South African Design Sprint Community: #DESIGNSPRINTSA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/407772346500293/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13715248/ Varima Henry is a digital product designer and strategist based in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is a thought leader in Design Sprints and helps design teams in agile and waterfall environments build better products at speed. ...
Designing for AI using Design Sprints.
November 21, 2019 07:02 - 51 minutes - 94.5 MBIn this episode, I discuss designing for AI Using the AI design sprint from 33a.ai. I talk with Mike and Jonas as they share the ideas behind the AI design sprint, how it works and how organizations can benefit from it. More about 33a. https://www.33a.ai/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/33a/people/ Join the South African Design Sprint Community: #DESIGNSPRINTSA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/407772346500293/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13715248/ Varima Henry ...
Skills of the Future - Remote work
November 06, 2019 09:35 - 34 minutes - 62.6 MBIn this special feature "Skills of the future" episode, I have a chat with Stephan Dohrn on Remote working. Connect with Stephan : https://www.sdohrn.com/ https://medium.com/@sdohrn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdohrn/ Learn more on remote work https://www.radical-inclusion.com/ https://remote-how.com/ Join the South African Design Sprint Community: #DESIGNSPRINTSA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/407772346500293/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13715248/ Varima...
Day Job vs Side Hustle?
October 20, 2019 10:06 - 21 minutes - 39.1 MBI think that people should focus on one or the other and not do both at the same time, I have seen many successful "Sides hustles" that became successful but here is why I think you need to focus on your Personal brand, Career, and Skillset. Join the South African Design Sprint Community: #DESIGNSPRINTSA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/407772346500293/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13715248/ Varima Henry is a digital product designer and strategist based in Johannes...
What happens after a Design Sprint?👀
October 20, 2019 10:00 - 15 minutes - 28.3 MBThis is one of the most asked questions on the internet. What happens after a design sprint? I think there are 3 main ways that things can go after a design sprint. In this podcast episode, I share my thoughts on what happens after the sprint. Are you a UX designer or a Scrum master in an agile team? Join me on this webinar: 👉🏽https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXEUIbbepP0 , find out how to do better UX in agile environments using Design Sprints. Join the South African Design Sprint Community...
How to become a Product Designer in South Africa 😎
October 09, 2019 22:08 - 27 minutes - 50.6 MBIn this episode I talk about How to become a product designer in South Africa 🇿🇦, I share my personal journey and some of the skills I think one needs to focus on if they want to become a digital product designer in South Africa. Join the South African Design Sprint Community: #DESIGNSPRINTSA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/407772346500293/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13715248/ Varima Henry is a digital product designer and strategist based in Johannesburg, South ...
Voice Design Sprints, How they work. (An Interview)
October 01, 2019 07:34 - 42 minutes - 78.2 MBIn this episode, I talk to Maaike Coppens about the difference between Product Design Sprints and Voice design sprints. How voice design sprints work and where they can be applied. Join the conversation using the official #designsprintsa on social media or join the private Design Sprint S.A groups on Facebook and Linkedin. Find Maaike on the interwebs: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maaikecoppens/ https://twitter.com/maaike_coppens https://www.instagram.com/mcreations.io/ http://www.m...
How to Run a Usability Test.
September 16, 2019 20:53 - 31 minutes - 57 MBThis episode is for UX designers who want to find out more about running a Usability test. what it means and what to look out for. Find out the steps in the process from planning to giving feedback back to the client/stakeholders. Join the South African Design Sprint Community: #DESIGNSPRINTSA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/407772346500293/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13715248/ Varima Henry is a digital product designer and strategist based in Johannesburg, South...
When to run a ⚡️Design Sprint?⚡️ (A webinar)
September 16, 2019 19:48 - 19 minutes - 35.8 MBJoin me, as discuss when to run a design sprint some of the best use cases of design sprints. Engage with me, ask questions or join the conversation using #designsprintsa The post: https://lnkd.in/gPvwjUw Join the South African Design Sprint Community: #DESIGNSPRINTSA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/407772346500293/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13715248/ Varima Henry is a digital product designer and strategist based in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is a th...
Why run a ⚡️Design Sprint ⚡️(A webinar)
September 16, 2019 19:45 - 14 minutes - 27.1 MBFind out how "Why to run a design sprint?" What are the team problems do design sprints solve and why you should be considering to run a Design Sprint. See the webinar on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sQcMNKxrjg&t=7s Join the South African Design Sprint Community: #DESIGNSPRINTSA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/407772346500293/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13715248/ Varima Henry is a digital product designer and strategist based in Johannesburg, South ...
How to become a product designer.
September 04, 2019 07:37 - 20 minutes - 36.7 MBIn this episode i explore the product designer role and some of the skills that i think any UX designer who wants to get in the product designer role should learn. Enjoy the podcast.
Not a UX designer | an update, Join Design Sprints.a groups.
August 07, 2019 18:11 - 7 minutes - 13.6 MBThis is episode 3, going solo to give you an update on what has been going on in my world and what to look out for. Join the South African Design Sprint Community: #DESIGNSPRINTSA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/407772346500293/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13715248/ Varima Henry is a digital product designer and strategist based in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is a thought leader in Design Sprints and helps design teams in agile and waterfall environments build...
How to hire a UX designer in South Africa.
April 29, 2019 17:09 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBWorking with a UX designer on any team or environment requires the business to shift their mindset and get better at understanding the user, their needs and frustrations. Having a UX designer on the team changes the process of how products get delivered to the market. The process may be different from the traditional methodologies used in most business processes and by many UX/UI designers in South Africa today. This is a part of my latest post on www.varimahenry.com. Read the full post there...
So you want to be a UX designer in South Africa?
April 23, 2019 12:20 - 4 minutes - 4.36 MBThe UX designer role in South Africa is often confused with what we call the "UX/UI" role. This misleads a lot of humans who want to get into a career in what experience design is about. I hope that this post will provide some clarity on what a UX designer is, how to become one and what to look out for to make it in the South African market. I want to focus on the “UX” role exclusively, what it entails and separating it from the “UI” role. I disagree that they are one and the same thing, thou...