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d.MBA

d.MBA
Artificial Intelligence
Job Rank
Shredder Framework
Daniel Burka
Hard Problems
Beanpresso
Lovable
Brand Trust
Data Ethics
Chatgpt
Openai
Leadership In AI Era

Business confidence for designers.

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At Fin (formerly Intercom), agents write around 90% of the code and every one of the 35 designers ships to production. John Moriarty shows us how they decide what to prototype and what to build for real.

🎓 Turn this episode into something you make ... more

🎟️ WHO GETS TO DECIDE? Brighton, 23 September 2026

Want to experience Melin’s workshop for yourself? Join us at Sea Lanes in Brighton for an evening exploring where designers fit in leadership as AI changes our work.

You’ll work through real AI de... more

Would anyone miss your product if it vanished tomorrow? It's one of the best strategic questions you can ask, and it's just one part of the Worth-It Test.

Juju (Juliana Muñoz Uribe) is a strategist and writer whose Substack, Unfluence Lab, tracks ho... more

The real skill with AI tools isn't prompting. It's knowing when to stop prompting, when to step in, do it by hand, and hand the result back to the machine.

Darshan Gajara is a design leader who actually ships. His latest is Beanpresso, a coffee jour... more

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Recent Guests

Melin Edo
Speaker from Seedable Studio
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Episode: Before You Add AI, Ask These 5 Questions
Darshan Gajara
Design leader; creator of Beanpresso
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Episode: From Idea to Live App — A Designer's Real AI Workflow
Daniel Burka
Designer and founder of Hard Problems; former design leader at Digg, Google Ventures partner candidate
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Episode: How to Work Out What You Actually Want From Your Design Career
Avi Ashkenazi
Director of Product Design at Deel
Deel
Episode: The Framework Deel's Design Director Uses to Decode Any Company

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Melin Edo
Host of the show and design leads at Seedable Studio
Tom Pryor
Host of d.MBA episode In Practice

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 104 ratings
  • Engaging & useful

    This podcast is a must for any designer. Alen is a great host. His questions are thought provoking and always spark a lively conversations with his guests. It is one of the few podcasts that is not only interesting but strongly actionable and useful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sovica1511
    United States6 years ago
  • Very insightful & super relevant

    Alen always has great conversation partners that educate in a very casual way. I love that it feels both high-level and very actionable at the same time. The recent episode of mixing strategy into design sprint has been one of my favorites so far 👌

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matthias ✌️
    United States7 years ago
  • Great topics!

    I have just discovered this podcast. I find topic very important and guests interesting!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SandraSubel
    Poland8 years ago
  • Perfect

    Perfect balance of design and business discussions. Consistently interesting guests, and a smart, prepared host. Always looking forward to new episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    (~_~A)
    United States8 years ago
  • Amazing podcast series!

    Beyond User hosts inspiring designers and professionals that I follow hence it is a big opportunity to listen them on this podcast series. Alen asks really good questions to the hosts and discussion topics are really insightful specially

    for someone like me as junior UX designer. Always look forward to new episodes, thanks Alen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ecehn
    United Kingdom8 years ago

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Hosts ask thoughtful, actionable questions that spark useful insights.
Guests bring practical frameworks and real-world perspectives.
The balance between design and business topics is consistently valuable for listeners.

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#124
United Kingdom/Arts/Design
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#14
Italy/Arts/Design
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#163
Italy/Arts
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#176
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#33
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#44
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Is Your Product Actually Worth It? (a scorecard)
Q: Can the framework be applied to features or general product strategy, and how does a team start using it?
Yes, it can be applied at multiple levels; start by assessing coherence with the brand and mission, then evaluate connection and usefulness to prioritize which ideas to pursue and test.
Is Your Product Actually Worth It? (a scorecard)
Q: How often should a team revisit and rethink the Worth-It scorecard?
As often as the elements that create connection with the audience remain relevant; environments change, culture shifts, technology evolves, so revisiting at least annually is prudent.
How to Work Out What You Actually Want From Your Design Career
Q: How do you determine the shortlist of roles to compare using the rubric?
Daniel explains being intentional and selective, writing down a handful of core values and tests, and using cafes, mentors, and time alone to clarify what matters most before weighting and scoring.
How to Work Out What You Actually Want From Your Design Career
Q: Where did the idea for Job Rank originate?
The idea grew from Daniel's own need to understand what mattered as he pivoted through agencies, startups, and big tech, culminating in a practical spreadsheet that functions as a forcing mechanism for reflection.
How to Work Out What You Actually Want From Your Design Career
Q: What happened in your career when you first needed something like Job Rank?
Daniel describes a series of pivotal moves and the moment he realized a structured, values-driven approach would help him choose roles more rationally, not just based on scarcity or ego.

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Frequently Asked Questions About d.MBA

What is d.MBA about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on practical design leadership, blending design craft with business strategy and AI-enabled workflows. Episodes explore how to evaluate product value, governance and risk in AI adoption, design-led product development, and frameworks to make informed career and portfolio decisions. Guests range from design leaders to product strategists, sharing hands-on methods, real-world pitfalls, and actionable playbooks for building meaningful products without losing brand integrity. Listeners can expect thoughtful conversations that balance skepticism with pragmatic progression, with a strong emphasis on collaboration with engineering, governance, and ethical considerations in technology-driven design.

A standout aspect is the consis... more

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