One of the latest trends that has caught the attention of the press in the 21st century is the rise of tiny houses and the minimalist lifestyle. The ideas behind both trends are aligned from giving up non-essential items to being more socially and environmentally aware of our decisions. Why do people choose to pursue this kind of lifestyle and how does one benefit from having it?

In July 2019, there were several articles written about young architects applying for positions at well-known architecture firms only to be met with offers without pay. As designers, we’ve all heard the stories of young professionals taking these positions because they’re looking to gain experience at a recognized firm who is at the forefront of their field. Should young professionals seek these experiences over getting paid?

In episode 29, Mike unpacked his experience with burnout from 2017-2018 where he decided to take time off from his personal endeavors to find balance and harmony in his life. Recently, Tim realized that he was approaching burnout because his family and friends pointed out that he seemed exhausted and didn’t seem as passionate towards his projects as several months ago. See what Tim’s experience is like as he approaches burnout in his life as a designer in this week’s episode of Design Life.

Every year, there are more people entering college with an increase in the number of people pursuing design related fields. Every designer who is now in the profession has had retrospective moments where we all know there are things we would do differently if we had a chance to go back in time. What are some words of advice for students pursuing design in college? Check out Mike and Tim’s advice in this episode where we unpack advice for design students in college.

From cinematography to story-telling and more, Game of Thrones is a television series that captivates all viewers in its witty characters and beautiful production. There’s no other television series that kept everyone on their toes as each episode of the last season was released than Game of Thrones. One could only imagine how large the production teams were to develop a series such as this one. What are some of the moments that captivated Mike and Tim in Game of Thrones? Learn about Mike and Tim’s favorite cinematic moments in this episode where we unpack Game of Thrones.

How do races like JP Morgan’s Corporate Challenge influence corporations in cities all over America? How do races relate to design? Learn more in this episode of design life where we unpack the corporate challenge race.

All designers have ideas for speculative projects that they believe will influence the world in some way. From architectural proposals of new typologies that resolve a humane issue to graphic designs that will become the next iconic image of today’s world and the last bottle that is designed from cradle to cradle, designers always have innovative ideas in their minds. How can designers pursue these ideas and share them with the world? Learn about the process of coming up with speculative design projects in this episode.

One of the habits of all designers is the pursuit of free work for family, friends, competitions, and so on. We all have the tendency to want to solve any design problem that comes our way with very little thought to the value of the propositions we deliver. The best example are design competitions where designers actually pay a fee to submit their design proposal in hopes of winning money and/or commission. When should designers be pursuing free work and when should they turn it down? Learn more in this week’s episode where we unpack free work.

What do design bloggers think about when it comes to their website user interface and bounce rate? What are some ways to keep an audience engaged enough to stay and peruse the other pages of a blog? Learn more in this episode of unpacking design life.

At some point in every designer’s career, there’s a moment where we fall into a routine with our work schedule, hobbies, and habits. Once we have these routines setup, our time after 5PM when we leave the office tend to focus on developing relationships with the people we love and pursuing the hobbies that we enjoy. Why is it important to get time away from the world of design? Why is it so hard for designers to shift their focus away from their projects and new ideas? Learn more in this week’s episode where we unpack the lifestyle of designers.