Best Pattern Libraries Podcasts (2024)

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AI and Automation: Repeatable Patterns for Learning, Consulting, and Growth with Erik Gross (2/2) 50:10

2h ago50:10

50:10

How many questions should you ask before offering your opinion? If you’re working as a consultant in tech, Erik Gross would advise not offering your opinion until you have the full context of the problem to be solved and the organization you’re trying to help. Erik’s recommendations for being successful as a consultant follow a repeatable pattern. …

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AI and Automation: Repeatable Patterns for Learning, Consulting, and Growth with Erik Gross (2/2) 50:10

2h ago50:10

50:10

How many questions should you ask before offering your opinion? If you’re working as a consultant in tech, Erik Gross would advise not offering your opinion until you have the full context of the problem to be solved and the organization you’re trying to help. Erik’s recommendations for being successful as a consultant follow a repeatable pattern. …

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Idea Management: Supporting Business Growth by Investing in People with Erik Gross (1/2) 52:04

7d ago52:04

52:04

Entrepreneurs have no shortage of ideas. But how do they know if a new business idea is actually a good idea? Our guest this week would advise seeking fast feedback during the ideation process to save time, preserve energy, and remain focused on delivering value to your intended audience. This week in episode 294 we’re rejoined by Erik Gross to dis…

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Idea Management: Supporting Business Growth by Investing in People with Erik Gross (1/2) 52:04

7d ago52:04

52:04

Entrepreneurs have no shortage of ideas. But how do they know if a new business idea is actually a good idea? Our guest this week would advise seeking fast feedback during the ideation process to save time, preserve energy, and remain focused on delivering value to your intended audience. This week in episode 294 we’re rejoined by Erik Gross to dis…

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Enterprise Knowledge Management: A Consultative Approach to Solving the Right Problems with Abby Clobridge (2/2) 56:35

14d ago56:35

56:35

Are you solving the right problem? To get a specific outcome, the problem we need to solve is not always what we think it is. Abby Clobridge, the founder and lead consultant at FireOak Strategies, and her team perform detailed discovery with clients to ensure everyone is aligned to solve the right problem(s). This week in episode 293 we discuss Abb…

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Enterprise Knowledge Management: A Consultative Approach to Solving the Right Problems with Abby Clobridge (2/2) 56:35

14d ago56:35

56:35

Are you solving the right problem? To get a specific outcome, the problem we need to solve is not always what we think it is. Abby Clobridge, the founder and lead consultant at FireOak Strategies, and her team perform detailed discovery with clients to ensure everyone is aligned to solve the right problem(s). This week in episode 293 we discuss Abb…

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Andy Bereza - Creator Of The Portastudio 44:00

17d ago44:00

44:00

Pro Audio Design Engineer Andy Bereza summarises his impressive career in a chat with Paul Gilby. Andy founded Allen & Heath Mixers before working for TEAC/Tascam, where he conceived the TEAC Portastudio the portable multitrack cassette tape recorder that revolutionised the home recording market in the 1980s. He then co-founded Bandive-Turnkey wher…

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Library Science: Information Architecture and the Synthesis of Details with Abby Clobridge (1/2) 49:38

25d ago49:38

49:38

What do you think the following jobs have in common? The answer will give you a hint about our guest this week! Doing statistical work for a market research firm Conducting research for a popular news network Architecting information flow and query optimization for websites Leading digitization initiatives for a university Becoming a consultant Own…

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Library Science: Information Architecture and the Synthesis of Details with Abby Clobridge (1/2) 49:38

25d ago49:38

49:38

What do you think the following jobs have in common? The answer will give you a hint about our guest this week! Doing statistical work for a market research firm Conducting research for a popular news network Architecting information flow and query optimization for websites Leading digitization initiatives for a university Becoming a consultant Own…

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The Product Shipping Forecast #4: All Features Small But Mighty 36:38

30d ago36:38

36:38

Working on a product for any length of time will reveal all the little feature requests and improvements that could delight users, but they very rarely get prioritized over other work. In this episode, Rosie and Rob talk about how their team embraced Small but Mighty features alongside their larger product work and what they’ve learned along the wa…

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Why do we need to care more about patterns? 26:48

26d ago26:48

26:48

In this episode, we’re focusing on patterns, the often-overlooked pillar of your design system. Why should we focus on patterns more than components? Are your components really as reusable as you think, or are they just static building blocks without a solid pattern to guide them?By zeroheight

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Layoffs and Job Market Impacts: Experience with RIFs Preferred with Real Job Talk (2/2) 30:12

28d ago30:12

30:12

For job seekers out there, are you getting ghosted by potential employers even after asking for a status update? Is it possible that the impact of tech industry layoffs on the current job market might explain some of this, or are we observing a lack of leadership and communication? This week in episode 291, we continue a focused discussion on layof…

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Layoffs and Job Market Impacts: Experience with RIFs Preferred with Real Job Talk (2/2) 30:12

1M ago30:12

30:12

For job seekers out there, are you getting ghosted by potential employers even after asking for a status update? Is it possible that the impact of tech industry layoffs on the current job market might explain some of this, or are we observing a lack of leadership and communication? This week in episode 291, we continue a focused discussion on layof…

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Reduction in Force: Navigating Layoff Trends in Tech with Real Job Talk (1/2) 39:56

1M ago39:56

39:56

Are layoffs in the tech industry a trend that will continue? What can IT workers do about it? Whether you’ve been impacted by a layoff event, lost colleagues in a layoff, or have just been watching from afar…this episode is part of a focused discussion on layoffs meant to encourage and advise all of us. This week in episode 290 we’re joined by Kat …

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Reduction in Force: Navigating Layoff Trends in Tech with Real Job Talk (1/2) 39:56

1M ago39:56

39:56

Are layoffs in the tech industry a trend that will continue? What can IT workers do about it? Whether you’ve been impacted by a layoff event, lost colleagues in a layoff, or have just been watching from afar…this episode is part of a focused discussion on layoffs meant to encourage and advise all of us. This week in episode 290 we’re joined by Kat …

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Enhance Your Personal Brand: Feedback as a Catalyst for Change with Dale McKay (2/2) 40:43

1M ago40:43

40:43

How often do you ask other people for feedback? Why are you asking for feedback in the first place, and what will you do with the feedback you receive? Dale McKay, our guest this week in episode 289, would remind us that the purpose of feedback is to make ourselves better, and we can articulate that purpose to other people when we ask them for hone…

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Enhance Your Personal Brand: Feedback as a Catalyst for Change with Dale McKay (2/2) 40:43

1M ago40:43

40:43

How often do you ask other people for feedback? Why are you asking for feedback in the first place, and what will you do with the feedback you receive? Dale McKay, our guest this week in episode 289, would remind us that the purpose of feedback is to make ourselves better, and we can articulate that purpose to other people when we ask them for hone…

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How should we version design systems? 26:09

2M ago26:09

26:09

In this episode, we explore the enigma that is design system versioning. How do we make sense of versioning? How do you sync versions between code, design, and documentation? Maybe it’s easier to ignore versioning, but at what cost?By zeroheight

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Guardrails for Growth: A Mentor’s Experience with Dale McKay (1/2) 38:16

2M ago38:16

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What would the job description for a mentor look like? For Dale McKay, our guest this week in episode 288, mentoring is a passion area. In fact, Nick has been blessed to have Dale as his mentor for several years. Today, Dale McKay is a VMware consultant working with federal customers. In this discussion Dale shares his Naval experience and tech ind…

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Guardrails for Growth: A Mentor’s Experience with Dale McKay (1/2) 38:16

2M ago38:16

38:16

What would the job description for a mentor look like? For Dale McKay, our guest this week in episode 288, mentoring is a passion area. In fact, Nick has been blessed to have Dale as his mentor for several years. Today, Dale McKay is a VMware consultant working with federal customers. In this discussion Dale shares his Naval experience and tech ind…

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Setting Up A Home Studio 31:13

2M ago31:13

31:13

Paul White and Hugh Robjohns discuss the basics of a good home studio setup, including choosing the right equipment and setting up your space correctly for achieving the best recording and mixing results. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:14 - Minimum Equipment 00:54 - Audio Interfaces 02:46 - Headphones and Speakers 03:21 - Choosing A Microphone 08…

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The Product Shipping Forecast #3: We’re Asking The Questions Here 51:44

2M ago51:44

51:44

A solid user research practice is the basis for many of the great products we use everyday, but it sometimes feels like an uphill battle just to get time for usability testing. How can you better advocate for research in your company? What can you do to make research a regular part of the process? Rosie and Rob have the key insights on episode thre…

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Beyond the Button #10: How do design systems foster user trust? 58:27

2M ago58:27

58:27

This month, Michelle is joined by two new faces: Tim Legierse, one of the most tenured members of the zeroheight team, and Beau Ulrey, Sr. Design System Manager at U.S. Bank. This month’s discussion is about how design systems can foster user trust. Sure, a good set of reusable components can create a more consistent product. But what does that mea…

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Back to School #6: Accessibility and Design Systems 59:35

2M ago59:35

59:35

Is there really such a thing as an accessible design system component? How can the systems team ensure accessible products? Geri and Amy turn the colour contrast up to 11:1 in their final podcast on accessibility.By Amy Hupe and Geri Reid

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Scope Creep: Evaluating Impact in Career Decisions as a Principal Engineer with Max Kanat-Alexander (3/3) 35:33

2M ago35:33

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Can we progress to the highest levels of the technical career ladder like senior staff or principal without destroying our lives? Max Kanat-Alexander would say it comes down to getting very clear about what your job is and is not. Those seeking to become principal engineers must relentlessly focus on the work they are uniquely suited to deliver wit…

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Scope Creep: Evaluating Impact in Career Decisions as a Principal Engineer with Max Kanat-Alexander (3/3) 35:33

2M ago35:33

35:33

Can we progress to the highest levels of the technical career ladder like senior staff or principal without destroying our lives? Max Kanat-Alexander would say it comes down to getting very clear about what your job is and is not. Those seeking to become principal engineers must relentlessly focus on the work they are uniquely suited to deliver wit…

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Has AI made everyone a designer? A spicy conversation with Pablo Stanley 29:49

2M ago29:49

29:49

AI tools are transforming the landscape, making it easier than ever to create and design. Is this making everyone a designer? Will design system makers have to herd even more cats? We’ll be joined by special guest Pablo Stanley, the brilliant co-founder of two AI-based design tools, Musho and Lummi. We’ll unpack the potential of AI-based design too…

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Succession Planning: Delegation Skills and Technical Ownership with Max Kanat-Alexander (2/3) 41:39

2M ago41:39

41:39

What should we consider before taking on a new work-related or personal project? Max Kanat-Alexander, our guest this week in episode 286, thinks about the end of his involvement in a project as a first step. The only way to focus on bigger things that could make a larger impact is to offload what you’re working on now. Succession planning is about …

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Succession Planning: Delegation Skills and Technical Ownership with Max Kanat-Alexander (2/3) 41:39

2M ago41:39

41:39

What should we consider before taking on a new work-related or personal project? Max Kanat-Alexander, our guest this week in episode 286, thinks about the end of his involvement in a project as a first step. The only way to focus on bigger things that could make a larger impact is to offload what you’re working on now. Succession planning is about …

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Contribute Back: Embracing the Open Source Spirit with Max Kanat-Alexander (1/3) 48:41

2M ago48:41

48:41

Do you know anything about Bugzilla? Sometimes the answer to a simple, unexpected question like this can change our direction. Max Kanat-Alexander, our guest this week in episode 285, once answered this question with a resounding yes because of something he’d done earlier. Max spent time triaging bugs for the Mozilla project while in college and ha…

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WTF happened at Config? 29:07

3M ago29:07

29:07

In this episode, we’re diving into the buzzworthy announcements and new feature releases that have the design community talking. We’ll share our opinions and insights on how these changes will impact design systems and workflows. Whether you missed the event or want a fresh perspective, tune in to catch up on all the highlights and WTF moments from…

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Draft Your Narrative: Writing and Building a Technical Portfolio with Jason Belk (2/2) 51:23

3M ago51:23

51:23

Have you developed a personal narrative covering the important accomplishments in your career? Contrary to what many people think, our work does not speak for itself. We have to speak for our work. Jason Belk, our guest in episode 284, used writing to prepare his own narrative before sharing it verbally the first time, and he has continued to itera…

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Design Systems Rodeo #6: All Systems Go! 34:26

3M ago34:26

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Our guest is Kimberly Elam, a writer, educator, and graphic designer who chairs the Graphic + Interactive Communication Department at the Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL. She has written extensively about graphic design and design education whose books include Grid Systems, Typographic Systems and Geometry of Design. In this episod…

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Educate and Advocate: Certifications and Community Responsibility as a Joy with Jason Belk (1/2) 57:34

3M ago57:34

57:34

How could the skills learned as a video game tester be applied to different roles in technology? Understanding and documenting the steps needed to reproduce an error in a video game aren’t so different from understanding the steps to perform a specific task like removing malware from a laptop or replacing a hard drive. Jason Belk, our gest this wee…

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How To Remove Studio Hum 17:25

3M ago17:25

17:25

Not everyone has access to a professional studio with bespoke wiring. Here, Paul White and Hugh Robjohns discuss the best practises for avoiding and eliminating electrical noise interference in your home studio. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:21 - Arranging Plugboards In A Home Studio 02:09 - Uninterruptible Power Supplies 03:59 - Grounding Issue…

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The Product Shipping Forecast #2: Fifty Shades of Subtly Different Greys 49:26

3M ago49:26

49:26

In an ideal world, QA should be a simple step to check the quality and functionality of what a team is about to ship. Yet, all too often, it’s a grab bag of compromises, disappointments, and UX polish tickets that will be left to linger in developer backlogs like unwanted house guests. How did it get this way, and how can you make QA a little less …

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How do you prove the value of design systems? 28:40

3M ago28:40

28:40

We tackle the fundamental question: “How do you prove the value of design systems?” What kind of metrics work? Why does the math seem so fuzzy? Are there any valid measurements? Based on our experiences and what we’ve seen with other teams, we share our thoughts and hot takes when it comes to advocating and validating your design system efforts.…

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