Can I Have It In Blue?

Growing as a Designer – Stories and Strategies


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In this episode of 'Can I Have It In Blue,' Filipa is joined by Joana and Joao to discuss Joao’s new role as CPO at Subvisual. 

They delve into the responsibilities and challenges of his new leadership position, including process implementation, team mentorship, and maintaining personal growth. The discussion extends to imposter syndrome, with each sharing their experiences and strategies for overcoming self-doubt, such as 'faking it till you make it' and embracing discomfort. The conversation also touches on design principles, the distinction between design and art, and the importance of aligning design with user experience.

00:00 Introduction and New Roles 
00:41 Understanding the CPO Role 
02:49 Transitioning to Leadership 
04:40 Designing Beyond the Screen 
11:23 Imposter Syndrome in Design 
15:20 Learning and Growing in Design 
31:45 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 
31:58 The New Designer by Manuel Lima 
32:22 Embrace Discomfort 
32:34 Sharing Work and Getting Feedback 
33:20 Personal Experiences with Imposter Syndrome 
38:29 Fake It Till You Make It 
47:00 Design as a Learnable Skill 
49:48 Art vs. Design Debate 
57:41 Advice for Dealing with Imposter Syndrome 
59:35 Conclusion and Future Topics

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Can I Have It In Blue?By Subvisual