User research expert Farrah Bostic joins the show to talk about empathy, a term that's being used and abused a lot these days.

24: More Empathy Might Be Making Things Worse

The Presentable Podcast focuses on how we design and build the products that are shaping our digital future. We'll track the tools, trends, and methods being used by teams from the biggest companies and latest startups. In each episode, Jeff will bring over two decades of experience as a designer, developer, entrepreneur, and investor as he chats with guests about how design is changing the world. Hosted by Jeff Veen.

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A look back at the topics, trends, and guests that defined the Presentable in this final episode of the podcast.

123: Finale

Special guests Katel LeDû and Lisa Maria Marquis join the program. They’re the authors of the new book, “You Should Write a Book” and we discuss the process of sharing what you know and the power of a public persona.

122: How Writing a Book Can Help Your Career

Special guest and long-time friend Ryan Carver joins the program. He’s the former CTO of Typekit and creator of the photo layout app Series. We talk about the line between designer and developer, when it’s important, and when it’s definitely not.

121: What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?

Special guest and design strategist Katie Swindler joins the program to discuss her new book, “Life & Death Design.” We explore how the products we design can more effectively empower people during acutely stressful situations.

120: Designing for Life and Death Situations

Special guest Mike Essl joins the program. He’s the dean of the Cooper Union School of Art in New York, and we discuss the role and importance of formal education in the design world today.

24: More Empathy Might Be Making Things Worse

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