- Conference
117: X AM
This week we got to record in person from Amsterdam. We talk our experience at Framer Loupe, Rafa's new Apple Watch, and Solo (hopefully for the last time).
View Show Notes - Apple
116: The Court of Design
This week we talk about the Apple Event, Apple Watch Series 4, iPhone Xs and Xs Max and the iPhone Xʀ.
View Show Notes - Open Offices
115: The Opposite of Async
This week we talk about open offices, the Mastodon client we're working on and more punishment suggestions for Kevin.
View Show Notes - Advice
114: Chance the Raptor
This week we talk about Kevin's punishment for not shipping his website, how all advice is kind of terrible and Rafa explains Mastodon for the rest of us.
View Show Notes - News
113: Decentralized Instances of the Thing
This week we talk about the sad state of Twitter and our desire for something to come and replace it.
Play Episode - Leadership
112: So Far So Nada
This week we talk about Kevin's experience leading a new team and the challenges that came with it.
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111: Make Excessively Sentimental
This week we talk about our thoughts on sugar coated design feedback and Firefox's new brand system.
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110: Controlled Chaos
This week we discuss the topic of creativity, what inspires us and how we cultivate it. We also briefly discuss our early thoughts on Framer X based on the announcement.
Play Episode - Problem solving
109: Sharpening an Axe to Break a Twig
This week we talk about problems. How do you know you truly understand them? When is the right time to jump into solution mode? We also briefly talk about Solo: A Star Wars Story.
Play Episode - Listener Questions
108: There's Some Lag
How do you stay motivated by working on a mature and large project? How do you handle working in a language that isn't your native language? How do you decorate your apartment? This week we answer more listener questions!
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107: The Show Show Show of the Show
Should your portfolio have long UX case studies or focus on lots of imagery? How do you know when you have too much on your plate and how do you push back confidently? This week we answer some listener questions, review some socks and finally talk about the Westworld finale.
Play Episode - Hiring
106: Layout Redesign Your Website Month™
This week we talk about the challenges with onboarding new designers onto your team, the official "Layout Redesign Your Website Month™" and episode 9 of Westworld season 2.
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105: The Flat Wing
This week Rafa redesigned his website, so we revisit the topic of personal websites, setting goals for side projects, todo list management techniques and Kevin's thoughts on museum design. We also discuss episode 8 of Westworld season 2.
Play Episode - UI Design
104: iOS 7 Was Leggings (With Special Guest Tim Van Damme)
This week we're joined once again by special guest Tim Van Damme to talk about how UI design is fashion, and Apple's WWDC 2018 announcements: iOS 12, macOS Mojave and watchOS 5.
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Bonus: Westworld Special (S02E04/05)
As promised, this is our special episode discussing episode 4 and 5 of Westworld season 2. We're joined by special guest Débora, Rafa's girlfriend.
Play Episode - Data
103: Regular Mundane Mediocre Socks
This week Kevin join Rafa in person in Porto for this IRL episode. We talk about what's wrong with A/B tests and spend way too much time discussing socks.
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102: Design Commander
This week we talk about what qualifies a designer as a senior designer, how Google Duplex might not be that creepy after all, Jony Ive's controversial Hodinkee interview and of course, episode 4 of Westworld season 2.
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101: Designer Spidey Sense
This week we tackle the topic of learning design. We also talk about the swipe up gesture in instagram, opinionated design and episode 3 of Westworld season 2.
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100: 100th Episode Fiesta
Layout turns a hundred episodes old so we invited some listeners to join us to talk about sustaining side projects. We also talk about how the show started and of course: everyone's recommendations.
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99: Spoiler Police
This week we talk about what is the best way to showcase UX work in a portfolio, letting your personality show in your work and on social media and exploring other design-adjacent interests. We also discuss the first episode of Westworld season 2.
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