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299: How to get better at collaborating with cross-functional partners
Episode 299
This episode is sponsored by Playbook, which is a collaborative platform for creatives to store, organize, and share their work. It features AI-powered search and integrates seamlessly with design to…
Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago
298: Behind the scenes of launching ConvertKit's rebrand to Kit
Episode 298
Femke and Charli dive into the experience of rebranding ConvertKit into Kit. Charli shares a behind-the-scenes look at launch day and the rebranding process, including what didn’t make it into the fi…
Published on 11 months ago
297: What it's really like to go on parental leave as a designer
Episode 297
Femke shares her experience navigating the challenges of parental leave, including her decision to take extended time off supported by her employer and Canadian government benefits. She reflects on t…
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
296: How to land a promotion
Episode 296
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 seeki…
Published on 1 year ago
295: The perks and pitfalls of working with a freelancer
Episode 295
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 recen…
Published on 1 year ago
294: Behind the scenes of a company rebrand
Episode 294
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 expl…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
293: Why you need to understand the impact of your work
Episode 293
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 pro…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
292: Config 2024 Figma release reactions
Episode 292
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 abo…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
291: When a side project totally fails
Episode 291
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 manag…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
290: Landing a new design job in 2024
Episode 290
Femke and Charli share their insights on how to approach the application process in the 2024 design job market. The hosts share strategies on how to optimize your application, stand out from the crow…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago