Podcasts by Design Party

Nokia Layoffs / Figma vs. Design System Roles / Job Market Dumpsterfire from 2023-12-09T17:23:22

Join hosts Antonija and Vitali in this episode of Design Party as we delve into the dynamics of the design world. We explore the challenges in the tech industry with a focus on Nokia's strat...

Adobe Annual Contract?! / Design Systems Gatekeeping / Figma Variables / Photomator from 2023-10-06T17:51:57

In this episode of Design Party Podcast, hosts Helena and Antonija dive into the murky waters of dark UX patterns, with a particular focus on Adobe's complex subscription cancellation process. If y...

Perfect Job Doesn't Exist? / Figma is Gatekeeping?! / BeMore Festival 2023 from 2023-09-02T15:53:02

In this episode, hosts Antonija and Helena dive into the complexities of job hunting, discussing the importance of self-awareness and asking the right questions to find an optimal job fit. They ...

The LTT Drama / Making Time for Learning / FOMO vs. Mental Health from 2023-08-18T15:59:21

• 🎤 Antonija podcasts through her fifth day with Covid.
• 🎧 The team delves into the unexpected drama of Linus Tech Tips.
• 📚 Discussion on the journey of a designer'...
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Figma Config 2023 / Where Figma Falls Short... / It's Hard To Keep Up With The Industry from 2023-07-17T18:14:48

Join Antonija, Vitali, and Helena in this episode as they discuss the latest trends and developments in the design industry. They share their insights on Figma's new features and the potenti...

Secrets of Design Mentors from 2023-06-14T06:00:23

Antonija and Ali discuss the pros and cons of different mentorship platforms, including the importance of finding the right fit for individual learning styles and the potential problem of mentee...

Uhm, Figma Commenting Sucks? / Company Culture / Big News from 2023-06-07T21:07:56

In this episode of Design Party, the hosts dive into a thought-provoking Twitter discussion about design collaboration and the role of tools like Figma. Antonija, Helena, and Vitali share their ...

Apple's AR Future / AI Tools That We Love / Deepfake Dangers from 2023-05-15T06:00:25

In this riveting episode, our hosts dive into the fascinating and sometimes controversial world of AI. They explore the cutting-edge tool Supernormal, a game-changer that transcribes and summari...

Designer Anxieties Pt. 1 from 2023-05-10T09:08:58

In this episode, Antonija delves into designers' work anxieties by gathering insightful responses from the Posts app. Join Antonija and Vitali as they unpack these candid answers, offering t...

Complexity vs Simplicity in Product Design And Beyond from 2023-04-22T12:50:13

Antonija welcomed a guest this time, Dima, who suggested to chat about simplicity and complexity in context of product design. It's not so simple! Defining what is simple and what is complex...

The Value of Customer Support Pt. 2 / Designing Exit Journeys / Again AI Stuff from 2023-04-03T06:00:46

Antonija and Helena met once again to continue from where they have left of a couple of weeks ago. The chat start with sharing good and bad customer support stories, then it derails into brainst...

Elon vs Halli / Are Online Communities Depressing? / OpenAI in design and coding from 2023-03-24T09:20:19

In this episode, Antonija, Helena, and Vitali are chatting about the recent Twitter fiasco involving the firing of Halli, the famous designer from Iceland. As always lately, OpenAI squirmed into...

The Value of Customer Support Pt. 1 from 2023-03-03T12:11:36

In this episode, hosts Antonija Pek and Helena Bukovac discuss the value of customer support in informing and inspiring better user-centered design decisions. They also share their own horror st...

Hot Takes on Generative AI: Shaping the Future of Product Design from 2023-02-26T11:55:27

In this episode, we're joined by Antonija and Vitali to discuss their views on ChatGPT and generative AI, and the impact it will have on design. One of our guests believes that AI will help us b...

Design Tokens & How Can AI Fuel Design from 2023-02-06T18:21:39

In this episode we dive into the world of design tokens and explore the relationship between designers and developers. Join us as we delve into the world of UI/UX and product design and explore ...

Which is better? Spotify vs Apple Music vs Youtube Music! from 2023-01-20T16:55:53

Antonija, Helena and Vitali share their experiences in using music apps and comment their usability, features and everything in between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.c...

Wrapping up 2022 from 2022-12-29T19:45:36

Finally, we have the magical trio - Helena, Vitali and Antonija gathered for one last episode of 2022. Check Vitali’s design course https://fraktio.teachable.com/p/get-started-with-facilitation --...

Agency life from 2022-12-27T18:09:14

Vitali shares his experiences from an agency life! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designparty/message

Handling error messages from 2022-11-08T13:36

Antonija and Vitali share their experiences around error handling and some good practices.

Subscription Hell from 2022-10-24T10:51:54

Helena and Antonija visit their list of apps with paid subscriptions and come to a shocking realization. Do we live in the era of subscription hell? Is there a better way forward?

Anton...

Designing with code in mind from 2022-10-10T20:01:32

Here are resources for further reading.

https://www.nngroup.com/articles/design-operations-101/

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What?! Figma is sold to Adobe! from 2022-09-17T15:28:14

Check out Vitali's presentation https://youtu.be/cwLepGcOANs

Prototyping from 2022-09-15T09:58:05

In this episode, Antonija and Vitali chat about prototyping — why do we need it? What tools are out there? And share our own experiences.

The past, the present and the future of our design paths from 2022-07-17T04:00:34

In this episode, Vitali and I went to the public library Oodi in Helsinki and recorded our episode there. We took a walk down a memory lane and reflected on our beginnings in design, where we are n...

The Future of Figma from 2022-07-01T12:03

Antonija and Vitali are recording for the first time ever in the same room!  We are talking about the future of Figma, going into detail about what we like, dislike, and would like to see h...

Processes in design teams from 2022-06-06T15:22:05

Antonija and Vitali share tips and insights on design processes.

Tools mentioned:
https://spline.design/
https...

Frustrations in product design from 2022-05-24T08:26:03

In this episode, Vitali and Antonija go through responses Vitali got from designers on a meetup. The question was, "what are your biggest frustrations in your role as a designer". We think respo...

New breed of designers?! from 2022-05-06T11:37:11

Hi, your host Antonija here. I met Riley through Good News and we had a little discussion about the new breed of designes. Who are they? What do we mean? Well, hit play and find out.

How to have an eye-catching portfolio when you work under NDAs from 2022-04-21T09:38:39

Helena and Antonija are discussing ways to show your work while having all of those NDAs hovering around you --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designparty/message

How to handle rejection from a job application from 2022-04-04T07:57:38

Antonija and Vitali are chatting about getting rejected from job applications. We are sharing tips on how to apply, how to handle rejects, and sharing some salty personal stories.

Interfaces and user-experiences we don't really like from 2022-03-21T08:00

Antonija, Helena and Vitali are discussing about services and apps they don't like because of a bad UX

Chatting while watching Apple event (extra episode) from 2022-03-12T05:49:04

Vitali and Antonija are watching Apple event and sharing their thoughts.

How to survive being the solo designer in an early startup? from 2022-03-07T08:00

Antonija invited a guest co-host Stefan to talk about startups and being the only designer.

Contact for design help
@heystefan_
@antonijapek

How to handle stress and avoid burnout from 2022-02-28T08:00

In this episode, Antonija and Vitali talk about handling stress and avoiding burnout. We all know recovery is important, but what are the signs we should look out for and how can we manage being...

Design s#x test from 2022-02-14T08:00

Helena and Antonija share tips on how not to embarrass yourself when you are naming your product that will ship globally. We share a little anecdote from rebranding our podcast and examples of b...

How do we handle time management from 2022-02-07T09:16:16

In this episode, Helena and Antonija discuss what organization and self-organization are. How do we keep up with our daily private and work tasks, and what helps us stay afloat. One of us obsess...

Passive aggressive "The Design Tools Survey" review from 2022-02-02T20:21:05

In this episode of a very attractive title, Helena is joining me in discussing the UX tools survey for 2021. We talk about the state of the tools, g...

Demistifying user research - 021 from 2022-01-29T14:27:33

Today’s episode discusses user research: what it is, what types of research are there, how it can help your work, and where to begin.

Resources mentioned:

D...

Demistifying user research from 2022-01-29T14:27:33

Today’s episode discusses user research: what it is, what types of research are there, how it can help your work, and where to begin.

Resources mentioned:

Don’t make me...

Predictions for 2022 with Vitali Gusatinsky - 020 from 2022-01-15T14:24:05

Amazing designer Vitali Gusatinsky is joining me in this episode to talk about 2022 and what it means for product design. We speculate what will be trendy this year and where designers' focus will ...

Predictions for 2022 with Vitali Gusatinsky from 2022-01-15T14:24:05

Amazing designer Vitali Gusatinsky is joining me in this episode to talk about 2022 and what it means for product design. We speculate what will be trendy this year and where designers' focus will ...

Catching up - 019 from 2021-12-14T07:54:36

After a long 6-month break, Helena and I decided to catch up and talk a bit about what had happened.

Catching up from 2021-12-14T07:54:36

After a long 6-month break, Helena and I decided to catch up and talk a bit about what had happened.

Figma Config 2021 - 018 from 2021-05-02T12:54:39

In this episode, we deep dive into what happened in Figma Config 2021. Helena didn't watch so I am going through features and how I see them as a product designer.

Figma Config 2021 from 2021-05-02T12:54:39

In this episode, we deep dive into what happened in Figma Config 2021. Helena didn't watch so I am going through features and how I see them as a product designer.

Tips for junior designers - 017 from 2021-04-20T08:08:12

Antonija and Helena discuss tips and tricks for junior designers! As with all tips and tricks, this is just a list what we wish someone told us while we were starting our careers. The tips are d...

Tips for junior designers from 2021-04-20T08:08:12

Antonija and Helena discuss tips and tricks for junior designers! As with all tips and tricks, this is just a list what we wish someone told us while we were starting our careers. The tips are d...

Hard skills for designers - 016 from 2021-04-10T09:59:18

What are hard skills

• knowing your tools (adaptability)
  
  for designing
  
  prototyping
  
  communication
  
  coding?

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Hard skills for designers from 2021-04-10T09:59:18

What are hard skills

• knowing your tools (adaptability)
  for designing
  prototyping
  communication
  coding?

Design theory

• typography
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Tools we use for design from 2021-04-02T14:49:53

Tools mentioned

Productivity tools

Notion

Toggl/Clockify

A timecube!

Linear

Jira

Todoist

Trello

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Tools we use for design - 015 from 2021-04-02T14:49:53

Tools mentioned

Productivity tools

Notion

Toggl/Clockify

A timecube!

Linear

Jira

Tod...

iOS vs. Android from 2021-02-19T15:50:13

In today's episode, Antonija and Helena discuss iOS vs. Android. Weirdy, we both use Android as our daily driver. Antonija is thinking about switching to iOS, but Helena stays loyal to Android, ...

iOS vs. Android - 014 from 2021-02-19T15:50:13

In today's episode, Antonija and Helena discuss iOS vs. Android. Weirdy, we both use Android as our daily driver. Antonija is thinking about switching to iOS, but Helena stays loyal to Android, ...

Redesigning the world from 2021-02-12T16:41:32

Helena and Antonija are discussing non-digital and digital products and ask themselves are they designed for everybody or is accessibility an afterthought?

Redesigning the world - 013 from 2021-02-12T16:41:32

Helena and Antonija are discussing non-digital and digital products and ask themselves are they designed for everybody or is accessibility an afterthought?

Soft skills in designer's life from 2021-02-02T18:41:47

What are soft skills and why do we need them as a designer and a human being? In this episode Helena and I are talking about — soft skills. Remember to leave us a voice message on Anchor!

Soft skills in designer's life - 012 from 2021-02-02T18:41:47

What are soft skills and why do we need them as a designer and a human being? In this episode Helena and I are talking about — soft skills. Remember to leave us a voice message on Anchor!

Daily routine in freelance product designer's life and chitchat about apps - 003 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Pete Mo is a freelance designer from London and we teamed up in this episode to talk about working remotely, being a freelancer, Pete also illuminated to me that TikTok is for adults as well, an...

Learning Finnish and life as an immigrant in Finland from 2021-01-29T11:12:06

In this episode, I had a guest from Belarus living in Finland and a master of languages Maryna! We chat about the struggle to learn Finnish and what do we like about Finland.

Learning Finnish and life as an immigrant in Finland - 011 from 2021-01-29T11:12:06

In this episode, I had a guest from Belarus living in Finland and a master of languages Maryna! We chat about the struggle to learn Finnish and what do we like about Finland.

How to run a design business (when just starting) from 2020-12-28T10:12:57

Many of us want to run our own design business but that's no easy task. In this video episode of the Design Party podcast, I have a guest joining to illuminate the topic and share some tips. Listen

How to run a design business (when just starting) - 010 from 2020-12-28T10:12:57

Many of us want to run our own design business but that's no easy task. In this video episode of the Design Party podcast, I have a guest joining to illuminate the topic and share some tips. Listen

Design Trends from 2020-12-19T09:47:04

In this episode we are discussing design trends, we also visit into accessibility in design and then we share our views on trends and what's "in" these days.

Design Trends - 009 from 2020-12-19T09:47:04

In this episode we are discussing design trends, we also visit into accessibility in design and then we share our views on trends and what's "in" these days.

Design Systems - 008 from 2020-11-07T19:11:34

Helena and I are chatting about design systems!

Design Systems from 2020-11-07T19:11:34

Helena and I are chatting about design systems!

Many lives of a designer with Daniel Motta - 007 from 2020-10-30T14:59:21

Daniel Motta is a design leader from Brasil, now located in Helsinki. I had a blast chatting with Daniel about many lives of a designer where we discuss changing disciplines, learning new ones, ...

Many lives of a designer with Daniel Motta from 2020-10-30T14:59:21

Daniel Motta is a design leader from Brasil, now located in Helsinki. I had a blast chatting with Daniel about many lives of a designer where we discuss changing disciplines, learning new ones, ...

How did we become designers? - 006 from 2020-10-06T13:23:10

Helena and I are chatting about our journey of becoming designers. All hardships and nice stuff that happened along the way.

How did we become designers? from 2020-10-06T13:23:10

Helena and I are chatting about our journey of becoming designers. All hardships and nice stuff that happened along the way.

Designing for users - 005 from 2020-08-29T15:23:22

Helena, a designer from Croatia, and I are chatting how to design for users, we also touch Dribbble and asking tools from your managers (and failing). You can see more about Helena on Listen

Designing for users from 2020-08-29T15:23:22

Helena, a designer from Croatia, and I are chatting how to design for users, we also touch Dribbble and asking tools from your managers (and failing). You can see more about Helena on Listen

Marketing specialist and a product designer chat about Impostor Syndrome - 005 from 2020-07-12T10:21:28

My friend Lena and I are chatting about Impostor Syndrome and how to overcome it. If you have thoughts about it leave a voice message on Anchor!

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Marketing specialist and a product designer chat about Impostor Syndrome from 2020-07-12T10:21:28

My friend Lena and I are chatting about Impostor Syndrome and how to overcome it. If you have thoughts about it leave a voice message on Anchor!

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Moving to another country to work - 004 from 2020-05-11T13:36:34

My friend and a product designer Samanta joined me to talk about our experiences of moving to another country to work as designers. Samanta moved a bit more, even switched continents between the...

Moving to another country to work from 2020-05-11T13:36:34

My friend and a product designer Samanta joined me to talk about our experiences of moving to another country to work as designers. Samanta moved a bit more, even switched continents between the...

Daily routine in freelance product designer's life and chitchat about apps from 2020-05-04T12:14:46

Pete Mo is a freelance designer from London and we teamed up in this episode to talk about working remotely, being a freelancer, Pete also illuminated to me that TikTok is for adults as well, an...

Personal and professional struggles during COVID19 - 002 from 2020-04-14T06:55:22

I invited my friend and fellow product designer Samanta to join me again and in this episode, we will chat about how Coronavirus impacted our industry, how are we coping with it and what are our...

Personal and professional struggles during COVID19 from 2020-04-14T06:55:22

I invited my friend and fellow product designer Samanta to join me again and in this episode, we will chat about how Coronavirus impacted our industry, how are we coping with it and what are our...

Remote work during COVID19 - 001 from 2020-04-02T10:26:01

Today I invited my friend and a product designer Samanta Aquino to talk about remote working during COVID19 and staying productive. Welcome to the first episode! Listen

Remote work during COVID19 from 2020-04-02T10:26:01

Today I invited my friend and a product designer Samanta Aquino to talk about remote working during COVID19 and staying productive. Welcome to the first episode! Listen