Design Chat with Josh

This episode I share what a real day in the life is actually like for a product designer (working from home). Is it as glamorous as the perfectly crafted YouTube videos we see out there? No. No it is not, but that’s ok!

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This episode is all about staying motivated and accepting our motivation levels as designers during the pandemic. With a bunch of us still working from home, we have our own reasons why we want to get back to an office, even if just for a little bit. I share some of the ways I’ve stayed motivated this past year in a weird, 100% remote environment.

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This episode I share some of the interesting lessons I’ve learned or was reminded of while consuming way more video games than usual (thanks to the pandemic). These lessons are things that can help remind us how to design usable, accessible, and in some cases beautiful UI in products like apps, websites, and software.

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[Explicit] This episode we dive into the minds of the ego-driven designer. Something that isn’t just for one type of designer either, but both graphic and product designers.

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This episode is all about designing for senior citizens! One of the most rewarding and challenging (also really fun) groups of people to design digital products for. This audio version of my Medium article dives into some lessons I’ve learned over a couple years of designing exclusively for the aging population. Book mention from episode: The Longevity Economy, by Joseph F. Coughlin

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This episode marks the official return and Season 2 of Design Chat with Josh! That’s right! After some lovely responses to the special episode earlier in the year, I’ve resurrected the podcast. This episode is all about product design programs (software) that people should learn. I get asked this question a lot from designers curious about getting into the product design world - and so here’s my personal and professional take on it. Don’t worry, it’s not as bad as you might think!

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I'm back with a special 2020 episode to talk about the design industry and being a designer in these really strange times. This year has been tough for all of us, and some have felt the pain of the pandemic more than others. I want to unpack how our industry and roles have changed, share a little of how I've adapted, and hopefully shed some light that it won't be all doom and gloom forever. We will get out of this, and designers will always have a place in the world. If you liked this episode and want to hear more, leave a nice review in the Apple Podcast realm and perhaps I'll revive this podcast for a full second season. 

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I’m coming back to the mic with a special episode of Design Chat with Josh to talk about 2020, the changes to the industry, and some words of encouragement during this weird year.

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In this final episode I talk about accessibility and why it matters to every designer. I also share some of the top things I keep in mind when I’m designing to strive for better usability by virtually everyone, no matter what limitations they may have. Thank you all so much for tuning in to these 47 episodes (49 including the bonus episodes). It’s been a blast and I hope some of the things you heard were helpful!

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This episode is all about presenting your work to make it sell. From client or internal stakeholder presentations, to portfolio showcases - I share some lessons learned from both working in marketing and product when it comes to presenting your work as a designer.

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