Unpacking Design

In this episode from Season 2’s themed Life Lessons To My Younger Self, we unpack Tim’s first lesson—speak with clarity.

In this episode from Season 2’s themed Life Lessons To My Younger Self, we unpack Mike’s first lesson--pace yourself.

After 3 years and 150 episodes, we believe that the show is due for a change. In this episode, we discuss what you can expect moving forward into Season 2 and why we're making changes to the podcast.

A big announcement for the show!

What book has influenced the way that you think about your approach to your life and finding clarity to the things that you do? Learn more about Start with Why by Simon Sinek and how it can influence your approach to life, career, and projects in this episode.

If there was a social app in its infancy where you could start building a community, would you join? That’s exactly what Clubhouse is in 2021. Learn more about how designers and architects can benefit through Mike and Tim’s discussion of Clubhouse in this episode.

How much meaning does winning an award have to you? Why do you feel that way about awards? Mike and Tim talk about the application processes, the recognition, and the legacy of awards. They also talk about awards that they don’t think are worth pursuing and about the lack of diversity in many professions, especially winning awards. Learn more about how Mike and Tim view awards and how meaningful they are in this episode.

Have you ever thought about selling digital products online in a place like Etsy? What kinds of people and designers are on there and what are the differences in the types of products that they sell? Mike and Tim end the episode with advice for people who are interested in developing and selling digital products. Don’t miss out on what Mike and Tim had to say in this episode.

How can the simple practice of owning and consistently journaling help designers grow in both their personal lives and careers? Learn more about how Mike and Tim benefitted from the practice of journaling consistently.

How do we set annual goals and what do the goals of two architects look like? Why do we set these goals and how do they help us stay focused throughout the year? Learn more about how Mike and Tim set their goals every year and see what they’re focusing on in 2021 in this episode.