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A podcast about the principles and practices of interface design.

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Anthony and Katie are joined by designer Laura Sinisterra, a visual designer with a unique mathematical, geometric style. We chat about her visual style, how she might define it and what inspired it.

Check out Laura's website: laurasinisterr... more

Anthony and Katie allow themselves a cheeky little rant about the topic on everyone's mind, AI.

Hosts:

Anthony Hobday, Generalist Product Designer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/hobdaydesign⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Anthony and Katie discuss Nikita Prokopov's "It's hard to justify Tahoe icons".

Article link: ⁠https://tonsky.me/blog/tahoe-icons/

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Anthony Hobday, Generalist Product Designer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/hobdaydesign⁠... more

Anthony and Katie discuss Scott Jenson's talk titled "Are we stuck with the same desktop UX forever"

Video link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fZTOjd_bOQ

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Anthony Hobday, Generalist Product Designer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://... more

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Andreas Møller
Co-founder of a company called Nordcraft and expert in web development tools
Nordcraft
Episode: 67: Vector vs. Code Based Design Tooling with Andreas Møller
Virginia Howlett
First Interface Designer at Microsoft
Microsoft
Episode: 66: Interface Design Then & Now with Microsoft's First Interface Designer Virginia Howlett
Matt Beaudouin-Lafon
PhD candidate in Human-Computer Interaction and interface designer
Episode: 60: Designing Tools to Support Creativity with Matt Beaudouin-Lafon
Jamie Mill
Product designer based in Paris, France, with a focus on B2B products
Polar Analytics
Episode: 53: Deep Dive on the Conceptual Model Layer with Jamie Mill
Guy Segal
Design director from Toronto, Canada
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Episode: 49: Design Folklore with Guy Segal
Nate Butler
Designer at Zed
Zed
Episode: 46: Design for Developers with Nate Butler
Jared Spool
A renowned expert in user experience design with over 40 years of experience, and the founder of Center Center.
Center Center
Episode: 44: How to be a more strategic designer with Jared Spool
Maggie Appleton
Lead Design Engineer at Normaly, previously worked at Elicit
Normaly
Episode: 39: Possible Futures for AI in Interface Design with Maggie Appleton
Jeremy Elder
Staff product designer at GitLab specializing in design systems and visual design
GitLab
Episode: 38: Visual Design in Design Systems with Jeremy Elder

Hosts

Anthony
Co-host discussing various principles and practices of interface design and user experience.
Katie
Co-host discussing diverse topics within interface design and user experience, including design principles and technology integration.
Unnamed Co-host
Co-host engaged in discussions about interface design, user experience, and evolving design paradigms.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • A Designer’s Design System podcast

    Every episode is chockfull of thoughtful discussions and insights from the hosts, and even with 16 years in the industry, I learn something new every episode. If had to listen to one podcast as a designer, design engineer, or frontend dev, make it this one!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DerwP
    United States2 years ago

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The content is frequently recognized for its relevance and practical application in the industry, making it a valuable resource for professionals in the design field.
Listeners appreciate the thoughtful discussions and insights shared by the hosts, often highlighting the educational value they find in each episode. Many feel that the podcast enhances their understanding of design and development processes.

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#243
United States/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#181
United Kingdom/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#14
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#15
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Apple Podcasts
#38
India/Arts/Design
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#54
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65: Listener Q&A
Q: How is interface design changing based on the direction in tech now, particularly with auditory inputs and outputs?
Designers must consider new sensory elements, such as voice input and audio outputs, and ensure they allow for control over how information is presented to users.
65: Listener Q&A
Q: How do you think about the placement and shape of the search experience in an app?
It's important to consider context and user experience, ensuring that the search interface is easily accessible and integrates well with the overall app design.
65: Listener Q&A
Q: How do strategic first and service first interface designers work together effectively?
Efficient collaboration happens through regular communication, shared projects, and iterative feedback sessions where both parties can contribute their strengths.
65: Listener Q&A
Q: How do we nurture taste in interface design rather than just copying a specific design style?
By iterating on designs and gathering feedback from others, it becomes easier to create novel and tasteful interfaces.
60: Designing Tools to Support Creativity with Matt Beaudouin-Lafon
Q: Can you tell us more about HCI? What's the overview?
HCI is an academic discipline focused on studying how humans interact with computers, exploring both interface design and the cognitive processes involved.

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Content revolves around interface design principles and the evolving dynamics between design and technology. Notable themes include discussions on the impact of AI on design practices, the complexities of integrating design and development, and the principles of user experience. Hosts engage with both contemporary challenges and historical perspectives in the field, making it appealing for both seasoned professionals and newcomers looking to understand the intricacies of interface design. Listeners can expect insightful commentary on design tools, user experience trends, and the philosophical underpinnings of good design, showcasing a blend of creative and technical discourse.

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2. Virginia Howlett
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4. Jamie Mill
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6. Nate Butler
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