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Design Notes

Liam Spradlin
Material Design
Graphic Design
Design Systems
M3 Expressive
Type Design
Creative Process
Teaching Methodologies
User Experience
User Experience Design
Remote Learning
Art and Design
User Experience (UX) Design
Notion Faces
Typography
User Interface Design
Google
Generative AI
Accessibility
Floating Action Button
Product Design

Design Notes is a podcast about creative work and what it teaches us. Hosted by Liam Spradlin, a Senior UX Designer at Google focused on the philosophy of the user interface, the show features conversations with people from unique creative fields, uncovering what inspires and unites us in our practice. Tune in to learn how UX design connects to creative work across disciplines and around the world... more

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Latest Episodes

In this episode, I reconnect with my former instructor, type designer and design coach Troy Leinster. Troy shares his journey from graphic design to type design, and explains why learning to make letters makes you a better designer.

We also dig int... more

Rob Giampietro, Head of Creative at Notion and former Design Director at MoMA, returns to the show to unpack the story behind Notion Faces, the popular tool that allows users to create their own illustrated avatar.

Rob details the project's journey... more

In this episode, designer, educator, and author David Reinfurt returns to the show to discuss his latest book, A *Co-* Program for Graphic Design. Born from a series of lectures delivered remotely, online, and together with collaborators and cooperat... more

This special episode digs into the latest evolution of Google’s design system: Material 3 Expressive.

Liam talks with Material Design’s Android Product Manager Aneesha Kommineni, UX Researcher Michael Gilbert, and Creative Director Andy Stewart abo... more

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Recent Guests

Troy Leinster
Independent type designer and teacher
Self-employed
Episode: Design Can’t Rely on Logic: Troy Leinster on Type Design and Human Perception
Rob Giampietro
Head of creative at Notion
Notion
Episode: The User Brings the Confetti: Rob Giampietro on Scaling a Human-Centered Brand
David Reinfurt
Designer, educator, and author
Independent designer and educator at Princeton University
Episode: True is Better Than New: David Reinfurt on Evolving Graphic Design Education
Aneesha Kommineni
Product manager on the Material team, focusing on Android
Google
Episode: Material Design Gets Expressive: Inside Google's Emotion-Driven UX Update
Michael Gilbert
Research lead for the Material Design Team
Google
Episode: Material Design Gets Expressive: Inside Google's Emotion-Driven UX Update
Andy Stewart
Creative director for Material
Google
Episode: Material Design Gets Expressive: Inside Google's Emotion-Driven UX Update
Adrian Secord
Roving engineer with a PhD in computer graphics, involved in building systems for Material Design at Google.
Google
Episode: Breaking Silos (and Metaphors): A 'Roving Engineer' on Design & Engineering Collaboration
Bethany Fong
Design director at Meta, former design lead on Material Design at Google
Meta
Episode: Fab Components: Bethany Fong on Designing Material's Signature Floating Action Button
Matías Duarte
Founder of Material Design at Google
Google
Episode: Facing Our Interfaces: Matías Duarte on the Future of Individualized Design

Host

Liam Spradlin
Host of Design Notes

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 60 ratings
  • Fantastic!

    Design Notes has quickly become a favorite in my feed! I'm consistently impressed by the engaging conversations, insightful content, and actionable ideas. I truly learn something every time I listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dan1777999877
    United States3 years ago
  • Entertaining, insightful and empowering! 👏

    Whether you’re well established as someone who can translate creative energy into the impact you want to have on the world, or just getting started as a catalyst for change - this is a must-listen podcast for you! Liam does an incredible job leading conversations that cover a huge breadth of topics related to the ins and outs of building a thriving career and life you can be proud of as a designer - from leaders who’ve actually walked the path. Highly recommend listening and subscribing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoshCrist
    United States5 years ago
  • Concise, insightful, and inspiring

    Liam consistently hosts excellent interviews with guests who are designers in a wide range of fields. I usually don't know of the guest yet, so I always come away learning something new. Very much worth your time!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thundernixon1
    United States6 years ago
  • Energizing and inspirational

    What I love about this podcast is that the entire show feels very natural. It's like sitting with someone over a great coffee and learning more about their personal journey. Great job Liam!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Simon324
    Switzerland6 years ago
  • Great show for designers

    Great, diverse line-up of guests with a good mix of guest background stories and thoughts on design.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    themichaelcook
    United States10 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging conversations and insightful content that consistently provide actionable ideas. They find the dialogue empowering and inspiring, highlighting the natural and relatable approach of the host. The diverse lineup of guests contributes positively to the listeners' learning experience, with many stating they come away with new perspectives on design. Overall, feedback emphasizes the show's value to individuals aiming to thrive in creative careers.

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#193
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#60
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#207
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#116
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#120
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#245
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Talking Points

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True is Better Than New: David Reinfurt on Evolving Graphic Design Education
Q: What is the most urgent thing that designers practicing today should be thinking about?
Designers should focus on developing their own approaches and individual perspectives, as these can be eroded in larger teams.
Material Design Gets Expressive: Inside Google's Emotion-Driven UX Update
Q: What makes design expressive?
Expressive design is something you can feel emotionally and is designed to connect with users.
Facing Our Interfaces: Matías Duarte on the Future of Individualized Design
Q: What should designers be focusing on right now?
Designers should understand the 'extra' that design brings and look for opportunities to create systems that are not just about problem-solving but also incorporate surprise and magic.
Facing Our Interfaces: Matías Duarte on the Future of Individualized Design
Q: How do you think Material Design has evolved in terms of its impact on user experience?
Originally, Material Design focused on creating order and coherence in chaotic interfaces, but over time, it has aimed to embrace diversity and expression in design.
Facing Our Interfaces: Matías Duarte on the Future of Individualized Design
Q: What are you working on, and why is it exciting to you?
I'm currently exploring the potential of Generative AI across various teams at Google, particularly with the Pixel team, looking at how it can address perennial user problems with new techniques.

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The content prominently features discussions that intersect user experience design with diverse creative disciplines. Recent episodes delve into innovative projects such as Notion Faces, the evolution of graphic design education, and the emotional aspects of design through Google's Material Design. Engaging interviews with industry professionals reveal insights on collaboration between design and engineering, highlighting the importance of aesthetic values and user input. The conversations emphasize real-world applications and personal experiences that inspire the creative process, making it a rich resource for professionals interested in the intersections of technology, design, and artistic expression.

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Recent guests on Design Notes include:

1. Troy Leinster
2. Rob Giampietro
3. David Reinfurt
4. Aneesha Kommineni
5. Michael Gilbert
6. Andy Stewart
7. Adrian Secord
8. Bethany Fong

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