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Dive Club 🤿

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Where designers never stop learning 💪

Dive Club is an interview series hosted by Ridd that is designed to unlock knowledge from today's most prolific designers. We go deep into craft, storytelling, tools, design engineering, startups, and much more.

You can find all of the episodes, key takeaways, and bonus resources here 👉 Dive.club

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Latest Episodes

We’re talking about craft in B2B SaaS... but what is it like designing for frontier interfaces like the Apple watch or even neural interfaces?

We find out in this week’s episode with Rooz Mahdavian. (x.com/roozm)

He’s the design engineer at... more

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Imagine it’s your first day as a designer at Perplexity... and the VP of Design hands you the keys for their all-new AI browser, [Comet](www.perplexity.ai/comet).

That’s the story for [Escha Vera](x.com/eschadiol).

So this week’s ep... more

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What does the perfect e-commerce platform look like in an AI era?

That’s the question Shopify’s Chief Design Officer Carl Rivera has set out to answer so this week’s episode is all about Shopify’s big bet on design and craft as the ultimate differen... more

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Only a select few have multiple episodes on Dive Club and today Catt Small joins the ranks.

She has a gift for turning messy ideas into practical next steps so it’s no wonder her Staff Designer course is one of the top-rated on Maven.

In this episo... more

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Recent Guests

Rooz Mahdavian
Design engineer at Neuralink
Neuralink
Episode: Rooz Mahdavian - Designing frontier interfaces at Neuralink and Apple
Escha Vera
Designer at Perplexity, focusing on the design of the Comet browser
Perplexity
Episode: Escha Vera - Designing Perplexity’s Comet and Using AI Like an Artist
Catt Small
A long-time staff designer at companies like Asana, Etsy, and SoundCloud
Episode: Catt Small - How staff designers build influence and lead as ICs
Gabe Valdivia
Independent designer and fractional design expert
Episode: Gabe Valdivia - How to Thrive as an Independent Designer
Dan Winer
Director of Product Design at Kit and top Maven instructor
Kit
Episode: Dan Winer - How to become more strategic and advance your career
Filip Skrzesinski
Co-founder of Subframe
Subframe
Episode: Vibe designing with Subframe
Ioana Teleanu
The first AI designer at Miro
Miro
Episode: Ioana Teleanu - The right (and wrong) ways to design AI into your product
Jesse Kulp
Lead Designer of Google's AI Studio
Google
Episode: Jesse Kulp - Designing the Future of AI at Google
Kyle Turman
A designer from Anthropic discussing the capabilities of Claude Artifacts.
Anthropic
Episode: The untapped opportunity for design tools💡

Host

Ridd
Host of Dive Club and an active participant in discussions about design, storytelling, and innovative tools in the design landscape.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 164 ratings
  • Great guests and insights

    Ridd’s podcast is my go to as a designer working in the AI space. His guests are working at the bleeding edge and their insights are valuable in navigating this new world we’re operating in.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kelvin O’Shea
    Australia2 months ago
  • Go to podcast

    I absolutely love this podcast. I’m always seeking out knowledge, and you need to understand how to grow your design business at a rate that seems unattainable. This podcast helps you understand how to grow and how to take those actionable steps. Thank you for making this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Buttons Jp
    United States4 months ago
  • Insane guest quality

    I've seriously learned so much from these designers :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fashion app enthusiast
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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The series is noted for fostering an engaged community of designers eager to learn from industry leaders.
Many find the content actionable and relevant, particularly for those in design and creative roles.
Listeners appreciate the high-quality guests and insightful conversations on design and AI developments.

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#51
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#50
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#93
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#158
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#173
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Talking Points

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Catt Small - How staff designers build influence and lead as ICs
Q: How can designers build influence over a six-month period?
Survey your current relationships, identify key stakeholders, and strategize ways to engage with them regularly to build stronger connections.
Catt Small - How staff designers build influence and lead as ICs
Q: How can I effectively connect with stakeholders to build relationships?
Schedule regular one-on-ones with them, bringing thoughtful questions that show interest in their challenges and goals, rather than just providing status updates.
Catt Small - How staff designers build influence and lead as ICs
Q: What should I be doing as a designer looking for career growth?
Focus on delivering great work while also building storytelling and communication skills, rather than spreading your energy too thin on various other tasks.
Andy Zhang - From early Figma to design engineer at Windsurf
Q: Can you talk a little bit about this balance though, of trying to have this forward looking mindset?
It's important to recognize the degrees of freedom in the product and where innovations can be explored within existing limitations.
Julian Lehr - How storytelling works at Linear
Q: What is the significance of storytelling in product design?
Storytelling helps clarify the product's value and engage potential users, transforming complex ideas into compelling narratives that resonate.

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The content covers a wide array of topics relevant to the design community, emphasizing continuous learning and professional development in an evolving landscape. Key themes include the integration of technology, especially AI, into design practices, as well as discussions about user experience, branding, and storytelling within product design. The series features influential guests from prominent companies, making it a valuable resource for listeners seeking insights and actionable strategies to navigate today's design challenges. Engaging discussions often highlight the importance of collaboration, mentorship, and innovation in both individual and team settings, while exploring how designers can capitalize on evolving tools and practices ... more

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2. Escha Vera
3. Catt Small
4. Gabe Valdivia
5. Dan Winer
6. Filip Skrzesinski
7. Ioana Teleanu
8. Jesse Kulp

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