Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchUsers Lie, Data Misleads, and Why UX Research (Still) Matters
Episode 34
Users say one thing. Then they do something completely different. Nick, co-host at the Design Table Podcast, just found out the hard way.
In this epis…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Your Stakeholders Don't Care About UX. Now What?!
Episode 33
Your stakeholders tell you to skip research and just ship it. We'll test later is what they say, but later never comes. The design misses the mark. A…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
The 4 Real Reasons Companies Hire Designers (And How to Prove Your Value) | Part 2
Episode 32
Everyone tells you design is about making things look good. But it is not. Design is about saving time, reducing risk, and creating leverage inside a…
5 months ago
The 4 Real Reasons Companies Hire Designers (And How to Prove Your Value) | Part 1
Episode 31
While most designers talk about “crafting delightful experiences", companies hire designers for something else entirely. And that's a problem... for …
5 months, 1 week ago
Why I'm Building My Own Tools (And Why You Should Too)
Episode 30
In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick discuss a shift that most SaaS and startups are not ready for: internal tools are getting…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Product Design Jobs Are Disappearing in 2026 (Here's How You Survive)
Episode 29
In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick break down what product design will look like in 2026 and why this year will feel like a …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
How Recruiters Actually Work and What Designers Get Wrong
Episode 28
In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick pull back the curtain on the recruiter side of the design job market. This is not a rant …
6 months ago
How Two Senior Product Designers Actually Use AI (Without Losing Their Craft)
Episode 27
In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick break down how experienced product designers are actually using AI in real workflows. Not…
6 months, 1 week ago
How to Start a Design Career in 2026 Without Burning Out or Falling for AI Fear
Episode 26
In the second half of this conversation, Tyler and Nick shift gears and answer a question they hear constantly:
“If I am brand new to design, where do…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Design in 2025 Is (Not) Breaking Old Rules. Here’s What Actually Changed
Episode 25
2025 felt like two years packed into one. In this episode, Tyler and Nick look back on the biggest shifts in product design over the past year and wh…
6 months, 3 weeks ago