In this week's episode, we talk all about the role of UX designers. We talk about the breadth and the depth of our roles, unrealistic expectations, UX unicorns and hold the criminal authors of Ikea furniture assembly manuals accountable.

Special thanks to @matt_beadnall for the music and to our anonymous unicorn for calling the Hotline Design Hotline this week.

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This week the Hotline Design team chats all things design systems: organisational wonderlands helping to add structure to the otherwise Wild West of our design documents. Join the co-hosts as they discuss why design systems are invaluable to design teams, cite examples of design systems they love and dish out some top tips on organising design systems!

Special thanks to @matt_beadnall for the music and to our Hotline Design Hotline caller this week.

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What’s better than one diamond? Two – just ask any fabulous divorcee! In this second part of our first ever 2-part series, we go back for another helping of luster and shine. Join our gleaming co-hosts as we take on the second and final diamond in the Double Diamond Design Framework and zero in on Develop and Deliver.

Special thanks to @matt_beadnall for the music and to Dragos for calling the Hotline Design Hotline this week.

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Designers are often seen as artists, or untamed creatives, who create incredible work out of thin air. But really, we love a good framework. And turns out, we love a good cinch too - and the Double Diamond process is our go-to for both! Join the co-hosts this week as we outline the first two stages in the Double Diamond, the Design Council's framework for innovation.

Special thanks to @matt_beadnall for the music and to Alex for calling the Hotline Design Hotline this week.

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We are thrilled to have our 2nd guest star this week - Nicole Faccio (@facciolita), fellow podcaster at Normal Adjustments (@normaladjustments), product manager and advocate of lymphedema awareness! Nicole dishes out her insights on product management, managing your career and how to ensure greater product management x product design collaboration and cohesion.

Special thanks to @matt_beadnall for the music.

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Join the Hotline Design cohosts as we delve into the wonderful world of user interviews. We explore the tried and true user interview process, our experiences (including lots of geriatric ethics approval) and give you 10 terrific tips for ensuring your interviews absolutely kill it! 

Special thanks to @matt_beadnall for the music and to Adam for calling the Hotline Design Hotline this week.

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*Please note we talk about Sarah Everard's tragic loss of life at the start of this episode. If you'd prefer to skip, please start listening at 7:00.*

Would we even be a design podcast if we didn't talk about imposter syndrome? Join the cohosts this week as we share the history of imposter syndrome, our experiences and top tips on how to combat the inner saboteur!

Special thanks to @matt_beadnall for the music and to Bella for calling the Hotline Design Hotline this week.

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Happy International Women’s Week! Join the ladies of the pod as we celebrate women in design we absolutely love, talk sexism in the workplace and take a swing at putting an end to ‘decorative Pan-Am uniform adorned lobby women'

Special thanks to @matt_beadnall for the music and to Alastair for calling the Hotline Design Hotline this week.

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Happy International Women’s Week! Join the ladies of the pod as we celebrate women in UX we absolutely love, talk sexism in design and take a swing at putting an end to ‘decorative Pan-Am uniform adorned lobby women'. 

Special thanks to @matt_beadnall for the music and to Nicole for calling the Hotline Design Hotline this week.

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This week, the co-hosts share their experiences with facilitating great (and not so great) workshops. Tune in for how to get the most out of your workshops - both virtual and in-person.

Hotline Design Hot Tip: unexpectedly pelt participants with beanie babies to keep them alert and energised!

Special thanks to @matt_beadnall for the music and to Alastair for calling the Hotline Design Hotline this week.

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