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Welcome to Design Kaffé, a podcast where we have mindful, candid conversations for designers in tech. In our fortnightly episodes, we explore a wide range of topics to explore what it means to be a designer, the challenges we face in the design and tech industry, and share thoughts on how we can all be better at what we do. We hope you enjoy listening! Follow us on Linkedin @designkaffe and subscr... more

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Just the two of us this week for a cozy chat about a question that keeps circling back: what actually makes a product well designed, now that anyone can build almost anything?

We get into intentionality, what design interviews are actually assessin... more

This week, Trev Morris, a seasoned product designer, shares his insights on systems thinking, design systems, and the impact of AI on design processes. We discuss practical frameworks, the role of design systems as force multipliers, and how AI tools... more

In this episode, we sit down with Sam Garson, an engineer by trade, to talk about what good design and engineering collaboration actually looks like in practice. We get into psychological safety, why functional handoffs break teams, the importance of... more

We explore the integration of AI into design workflows, and how tools such as Claude and Figma Make can enhance ideation, prototyping, and collaboration. Our chat highlights the importance of balancing AI use with human interaction, the evaluation of... more

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Trev Morris
Designer at Clio with a focus on design systems and system thinking
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Episode: 088: Thinking in Systems, Trev Morris on Design Systems as Force Multipliers
Sam Garson
Engineer by trade with experience as an engineering manager and designer
Episode: 087: On Good Design and Engineering Collaboration with Sam Garson
Archie Tep
Design leader with experience at Revolut, Cleo, Home2Go, and Kraken
Kraken (core experience team) and previous roles in fintech/tech companies
Episode: 085: From Manager to IC, Archie Tep on Returning to the Craft

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Host of Design Kaffé. Affiliated with Design Kaffé.
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Host of Design Kaffé. Affiliated with Design Kaffé.

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088: Thinking in Systems, Trev Morris on Design Systems as Force Multipliers
Q: How can design systems help designers in the age of AI?
A strong system provides context, governance, and prompts that guide AI outputs, enabling faster iteration while maintaining design taste and accessibility, with humans supervising critical decisions.
088: Thinking in Systems, Trev Morris on Design Systems as Force Multipliers
Q: What does systems thinking concretely mean in practice for a design team?
It involves stepping back from individual screens to consider relationships, environment, and purpose, so the entire product system aligns and adapts as needed.
078: Concepting & Bringing Ideas to Life
Q: How do you ensure that your concepts don't lose sight of the user problem?
I keep the user problem visible at all times in my design process by attaching problem statements to my work in progress.
078: Concepting & Bringing Ideas to Life
Q: When you present more innovative conceptual designs, do you think everyone should be exposed to that part of the design process?
It depends on the team and stakeholders; some may feel overwhelmed by ambiguity, so it's better to tailor the presentation to their preferences.

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Design Kaffé offers mindful, candid conversations centered on design in tech, exploring how design teams collaborate with engineering, the evolving role of designers in AI-enabled workflows, and the craft of product thinking. Episodes frequently highlight practical tactics for cross-functional collaboration, the impact of AI on design practice, and how teams balance speed with thoughtful, human-centered design. The show often features perspectives from design leaders and practitioners navigating organizational dynamics, tooling debates, and career transitions, making it a useful listen for designers, design managers, and product-minded professionals seeking actionable insights and real-world context.

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