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This is the place for UX Consultants to gather, share stories, and learn more from one another. I’m Kyle Soucy, your host and a long-time Independent UX Research Consultant. Whenever I catch up with other consultants, I always learn something new. So, I decided to create a space to do just that and I'm inviting you to join me. Most of my amazing guests are fellow UX consultants, but there will also be special appearances from clients and other people that I think we can learn a great deal fr ...
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A podcast where content strategist, UX writers, and content designers share their well-kept industry secrets. This show is brought you by the UX Writing Hub. Take our FREE UX Writing course: http://bit.ly/2PBDMWy
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We talk to real people who took the not-so-traditional route to make it as web design freelancers or business owners. Plenty of helpful tips and tricks along the way. If you’re looking to start a side hustle or just up your game as a web or UX designer, this podcast is for you.
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Design Life

Charli Prangley, Femke Van Schoonhoven

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Design Life is a podcast about design and side projects for motivated creators. It was born after your hosts, two serial side project addicts, saw a gap in the podcast market for a conversational show about design and the issues young creatives face, that was hosted by two females. This show aims to tackle the big issues designers face like getting paid, overcoming a creative block or managing time, to name a few. We want to open up discussion about things we wish we heard people talk about ...
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How can organisations ensure they’re building digital products and services with users in mind? What challenges and opportunities does user-centred design present? User Research Lead Mike Green chats candidly with UX design and research professionals around the world.
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Discover the fascinating world of User Experience (UX) design and careers with 'The UXJobs Podcast.' Dive into insightful conversations with industry experts, as they share valuable insights, trends, and tips to thrive in the dynamic realm of UX. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a curious enthusiast, join us to explore the intersection of creativity, technology, and user-centric design. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of UX roles, strategies, and success stories, and stay upd ...
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In The Front End, we explore the in's and out's of life as a developer. We delve into challenging topics around modern-day development and technology including learning and professional growth, programming languages, frameworks, tools, techniques, UX/UI, and careers.
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Game Dev Local Podcast (Previously Game Dev London) is all about bringing game design and game development to the game developers and fanatics across the games industry. Our hosts and guests bring their expertise and knowledge to each episode as we aim to help everyone, from those just starting out, to those looking to hone their skills! Each episode focuses on a specific area of #gamedev, from design, to news, to what's hot in the UK game scene right now! For more information visit "GameDev ...
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The Overlap

Elle Trost & Alex Trost

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The Overlap is a podcast that explores the intersection of Design and Front End Development. On the show, we discuss all things design and development in a fun and easy-to-listen-to way. Some topics we cover are typography, React, productivity, focus, designing for print, freelancing tips, and much more.
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The Creative Comeup is a podcast featuring creatives who discuss everything from their come up, to their cultural heritage, to the causes they support. Hosted by Brenon Kalu. Show Info: Instagram & Twitter: @creative_comeup Website: thecreativecomeup.com Host Info: Instagram & Twitter: @brenonkalu Website: brenonkalu.com
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Design Daily

Austin Beck

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Welcome to Design Daily! A podcast around design, creators, and life with candid conversations featuring creators across design disciplines including architects, product designers, developers, artists and others in the design realm. Hosted by myself Austin Beck. Connect with me! | austinbeck.co YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfmoOuX5-2XpP-kSSTeK1aw?view_as=subscriber Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/the_austinbeck/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/the_austinbeck ISSUU | https:/ ...
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The Crazy One helps you find new insights and breakthroughs in your career, creativity, and leadership. In every episode, Stephen Gates gives you honest and actionable insights taken from his experience leading global in-house and agency creative teams, building multiple Fortune 100 brands, and working as InVision’s Chief Design Evangelist coaching and working with companies ranging from small start-ups to some of the world's biggest and innovative companies. Recognized with 2020 Webby Award ...
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Bézier

Zach Grosser

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Bézier is a design interview podcast amplifying voices in our creative communities that don’t already have large platforms and aren’t working at the big 5 tech companies. We focus on finding guests from all over the world and representative of as many of us as possible—not your average podcast guests! Video: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_Zx3B16nUoGhyAbMFTM56jk3qcOML4GU Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bezier/support
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Sketch to Success

Sketch to Success

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Monetizing your creativity through design. How to be success as a graphic designer, UI/UX designer, and overall creative. Covering freelance careers as well as working at your dream job. Tips and tricks on how to carry yourself, how to build a client base, and all the taboo topics and details they never told you in school or online.
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The Design Imposter

Monique Jenkins & Jessica Valis

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”The Design Imposter” podcast, hosted by Jessica Valis and Monique Jenkins, is your go-to resource for creative professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs looking to conquer self-doubt and imposter syndrome in the world of visual design, branding, marketing, communication, social media, and beyond. Join us, the co-founders of The Creative Circle Collective, as we delve into candid conversations about graphic design, freelancing, entrepreneurship, agency ownership, pricing strategies, logo desi ...
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Your job doesn’t have to be soul-sucking! Be inspired each and every week to dive into your new career with our stories, tips, and tricks. We’ll help you go from just surviving to thriving on the job market. Your host, career coach & digital nomad, Sami Gardner, interviews unique guests, from career experts to people just like you who are designing a career and life on their own terms. Ready for career freedom? Kickstart YOUR authentic career at CareerKickstartAcademy.com.
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This week I am joined by my friend, Nicholas, who is a narrative designer, artist, and founder of Essay Games. His artwork and games have been featured in Kotaku, Rock Paper Shotgun, Game Developer, Critical Distance, Unwinnable, The Washington Post, and The New York Times.His games are interesting, thoughtful, and delve deeply into human stories. …
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01:42 - Life updates from Charli and Femke 05:16 - Deciding how much time to take off and Canadian parental leave benefits 08:06 - Would you consider returning to work earlier than planned? 09:34 - Employer reactions and typical leave duration at Femke's workplace 12:41 - How Femke arranged her 18-month long maternity leave and differences in paren…
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In this second episode of Growing Pains, GDL host and Games Strategy Consultant, Jay Uppal sits down with Shariar Sharabi the Creative Lead at VR studio Realities.io. They delve into the VR ecosystem, the process of learning and what it means to lead. Sha's personal journey in games and endless drive for growth provide an interesting backdrop for f…
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In this episode, our host Max Louis of MLC, and freelance artist James Brady sit down to explore his journey into the world of game art. James shares how he first got into freelance work, detailing the challenges and rewards of building a career in this competitive field. We dive deep into his experiences, discussing the highs and lows of freelanci…
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Charli and Femke talk about Charli’s recent promotion and how she approached this process. They explore the importance of taking ownership of your professional growth, including how proactively seeking feedback and showing initiative can help advance your career. They also cover important questions like when to bring up a promotion, what the promot…
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In the first episode of a new series titled Growing Pains, GDL host and Games Strategy Consultant, Jay Uppal dives into some of the key trends that are currently driving the Global Games Market alongside Devan Brennan of Newzoo. They discuss all things in Games Business and share tips for doing business in today's global games industry. Growing Pai…
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In this episode of the UX Consultants Lounge, host Kyle Soucy sits down with Becca Kennedy, the owner of Kennason, a UX consultancy that combines design research and content design services. With over 15 years in the industry and nearly a decade of running her own consultancy, Becca shares her insights and experiences in the world of UX consulting.…
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Charli and Femke dive into their experiences working with freelancers and agencies in their side projects and day jobs. Charli shares the decision-making process behind choosing an agency for a recent rebrand at Convert Kit, the challenges they encountered, and how involved they were in the collaboration. The hosts also offer practical advice for a…
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In this episode, Laura Donohue, Senior Design Researcher joins me this week to dive into the realms of user research, and how it can be used to empower and inform creativity in game dev. We talked about collecting player feedback, how to use it responsibly as well as personas and knowing how to balance vision and player desires!…
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In this episode, GDL Host Laura Donohue speaks to Jonathan Bieda about the iterative process of UX Design and how it can help teams better cater to their audience. There was also a lot of talk about meatloaf. Find Laura Donohue at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ljdonohue/ Find Jonathan Bieda at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonbieda/https://www.jonathan…
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Join us for an insightful conversation with Nurit Gazit, Director of Product Management at Beti, as we explore the intersection of AI, UX writing, and the construction industry. In this episode of the AI Experience podcast, Nurit shares how Beti, a software company specializing in construction site management, is leveraging AI and professional UX w…
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In this episode, GDL Host Laura Donohue speaks to Steve Stopps from Excalibur Games about all things data! Steve shares his not so secret secrets on how to leverage data to make vital game development decisions. Editor's Note: Due to technical issues, the mic sounds were too low and picked up unintended background noise, so we had to use echoed aud…
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Femke and Charli dive into the exciting world of rebranding Convert Kit. We explore the origins of the rebrand, discussing whether it began with a name change or a complete repositioning. Charli explains why they decided to make the rebranding process public instead of opting for a big splashy launch. Given the scale of the project, we delve into t…
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It is the very first episode of Structured Creativity with Najmah Salam (but you can call her Naj). In this show, we'll be exploring that space between process and play and how leading figures in games and otherwise nurture and harness creativity. In this episode,Our guest is Jason Thai-Kennedy, Senior Communications Manager at Electronic Arts. We …
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In this episode, host Kyle Soucy is joined by Karen McGrane, a renowned UX consultant, to dive deep into the intricacies of UX consulting, running a consulting business, and adapting to industry changes. Karen shares her extensive experience, from starting and running multiple consulting firms to managing business downturns and shifting industry no…
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Hot Takes is a new format where GDL hosts from various professional backgrounds share their opinions on the latest news and trends in the game industry. In this episode, Stuart De Ville, Laura Donohue and Oscar Clark exploring the realities of the publisher (and self-publishing) from the perspectives of a new indie dev, experience developer and a p…
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In this episode, GDL Host Laura Donohue speaks to Dr. Mark Brady from Sutherland Labs about their shared experience in games research. They discuss why research is important, what are some of the types of topics and methods they've tackled, and how to become an empathetic and effective researcher.
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Join me chatting with author and cultural expert Chui Chui Tan around researching and designing products for international markets. What do design teams need to consider to ensure the best cultural fit and customer uptake for what they're building? How can they better understand local market differences? What potential pitfalls should they watch ou…
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Femke and Charli dive deep into the topic of the business impact of design decisions. We discuss whether impact is expected in the product design world and if it is an integral part of the design process. We also cover how to measure success and incorporate metrics into the design process. Additionally, we highlight the importance of sharing real e…
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In this episode, Oscar's ongoing "Podquest to learn everything about #gamedev that you never dared to ask" continues with Kristian Rivers, Founder of Adinmo. They talk about their shared history of the earliest days of mobile games and the rise of the role of ads in the ecosystem. But what has led to poor experiences using ads and why it's importan…
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On today's show, Amir Muntasser, a director of development, talks to us about his route into development and how he manages a large team. We discuss the challenges of sizeable tech departments, his hands on coding skills, and upcoming advancements and technologies that he's really excited about. Amir also shares some valuable tips for job seekers o…
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In today’s episode, we are gonna discuss and break down the recent announcements from Figma Config 2024 conference that took place on June 26-27 in San Francisco, California. We are going to talk about Figma's UI3 redesign, new features such as Figma Slides, Code Connect, new AI features, project transfers, connected workspaces, and many more. Show…
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In this special introductory episode, we get to know Kyle, the host of our UX Consultant Podcast. Celebrating her 20th year in business as an independent UX research consultant, Kyle shares her journey, the motivations behind starting this podcast, and what listeners can expect in future episodes. Joined by her children, Roger and Gabriel, Kyle ans…
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Links and Resources: Connect with Kyle on LinkedIn. Learn more about Kyle's UX Research consultancy, Usable Interface. Submit a question or story: Have a question or topic that you'd like us to cover in a future episode and/or want to share an anonymous consulting story? Submit your questions and stories. Don't want to miss an episode? Be sure to s…
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In this episode, Join Tom Morgan as he interviews Daisy-may Hutton, the new GDL Host and Producer at Glowmade. Daisy shares her journey into the games industry, offering insights on entering the industry with transferable skills, pivoting your skill set from another industry to game development and what life is like as a game producer. Tune in for …
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Danai Nanou is a UI developer specialising in CSS and its architecture. Originally from Greece, she's lived in the UK for many years, moving from retail into software engineering through a part-time course and a coding bootcamp. She found her passion in the styling layer of front-end apps, taking on some large scale CSS migrations, implementing the…
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In this episode, Oscar's ongoing "Podquest to learn everything about #gamedev that you never dared to ask" continues with PlanetPlay CEO Rhea Loucas. They talk about how games and developers strive to make real world impacts on the world around them. PlanetPlay were recently nominated in the Sustainability category of the Develop: Star Awards 2024.…
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Is your RFP proposal process overwhelming and fruitless? Discover the strategy to secure more wins! Delve into the intricate world of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) in this episode of "The Design Imposter," with Monique Jenkins and Jessica Valis. If you've ever wondered how successful agencies secure new clients, this episode is a must-listen. Moniq…
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Joe has been a developer for over 12 years, currently working as a senior engineer at KFC (sadly no free chicken available!). He started out in his 20's from a recommended web design course. From there he's moved from financial start ups and a leading ticketing company, to AND Digital working as a software engineering consultant. Joseph's been all-…
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In this episode, GDL Host Roni Yosko speaks to Aaron Ludlow, Product Director at Playstack London, about Playstack's latest success, Balatro, and their many other indie titles. They discuss how Indie Developers can prepare to find a publisher, common pitfalls, and ways the industry has changed to make indie games far more relevant in today's gaming…
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In this episode, GDL host and CEO Stuart De Ville talks with Tom Pigott, founder and CEO of Ludo.ai, about the transformative role of AI in the gaming industry. They discuss the current impact of AI tools on game development and explore their potential for growth. Tom explains how AI tools like Ludo.ai are enhancing the creative process, providing …
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Do you feel alone and underrepresented at your job? Join us as we dive deep into a heartfelt conversation about the intersection of race, parenthood, and professional life in a post-COVID world. Black UX Labs founder Amber Fields joins Jessica Valis and Monique Jenkins. Together they share personal stories and candid reflections on the unique chall…
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We're taking a break from the usual guests for just this episode to answer some community questions sent in from our listeners and other social media outlets. We'll be running a full-length Q&A including: Do you do eye exercises or something for your eyes What do you think the future holds for the software development industry? What is your favouri…
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In this special episode, GDL CEO Stuart De Ville and GDL Host Tom Morgan celebrate the 200th episode of the GDL podcast by diving deep into the past, present, and future of Game Dev Local. They discuss the recent rebrand from Game Dev London to Game Dev Local, the motivations behind this change, and what it means for the thriving community of game …
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In perhaps a very fitting way to wrap up the Career Pathways Series, we talk to Ian Douglas about Developer Advocacy, a role that really demonstrates how software development skills can be applied in a variety of meaningful ways. Ian dives into how different this role can look from company to company, the travel, the conferences, the content, the g…
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Welcome to the 4th episode of Sumo Group x Game Dev Local podcast! Join Jess Rutland and Matthew Pellett as they explore the essence of cosy games. Discover what defines this charming genre, why it's so popular, and which games are must-plays across various accessible platforms. https://www.sumo-digital.com/ Wishlist Mars Horizon 2: https://store.s…
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How many strikes are too many before it’s time to let someone go? Dive into the tough decisions behind hiring and firing from a manager's perspective in this episode of The Design Impostor. We discuss the ups and downs of building and maintaining a team, from interns to business partners. Tune in for a candid conversation that every manager and asp…
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Yael Ilani, a ux writer from berlin, had spent her last day of homeland vocation sharing some of her knowledge and experience with us: Why does it require more work and creativity to use fewer words as a ux writer? What does the future hold for content and ux writers? are they all gonna be replaced by machines and AI? How did ux writing affect her …
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Bailey and Jeannie sit down with Foster Taylor to talk all about his experience as a QA Engineer. We discuss the role QA plays in the Software Development Lifecycle and the nuanced techhical and non-technical skills he acquired and fine-tuned. Come for the QA, stay for laughs! If you or someone you know are code curious, we encourage you to attend …
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Femke and Charli delve into the difficulties of managing a side project that isn't going well. Charli shares her personal experience of trying to organize a live workshop in New Zealand and not managing to attract enough participants. The hosts discuss what Charli learned from this experience and how the situation could have been handled better. Sh…
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