Podcasts by STUCK in Design

What‘s inside the mind of a creative technologist? | STUCK with Ben from 2021-09-07T13:30

Are art and science really that incongruent?

Creative technology is a relatively new field of work that straddles the border between arts, science, design and development.

In his v...

The trick to crafting resonant insights and pitches | STUCK with KK from 2021-04-27T13:30

You can have the perfect design and it could still fail

If you can't tell it's story well.

Today we have one of STUCK's newest director's KK Wong sharing about how to craf...

The trick to crafting resonant insights and pitches | STUCK with KK from 2021-04-27T13:30

You can have the perfect design and it could still fail

If you can't tell it's story well.

Today we have one of STUCK's newest director's KK Won...

What lies beyond human-centred design? | STUCK with Donn from 2021-03-16T13:30

Should designers only design for the good of humanity?

Donn shares how creating small ripples for good is better than trying to effect big changes,

and how life-centred de...

Can design for vices be good? | STUCK with Donn from 2021-03-09T13:30

Designers face a dilemma when asked to design products or services that may not align with their personal beliefs.

In the case of vice products, Donn shares why STUCK tends not t...

How to help clients fall in love with your idea | STUCK with Donn from 2021-03-02T13:30

An idea that is based on truthful insight will naturally resonate and be loved,

and storytelling is the key to bringing this to light.

Donn shares an anecdote of designing...

Who plays the biggest role in making an object lovable | STUCK with Donn from 2021-02-23T13:30

Designing a well-loved product is hard; producing and selling one is even harder.

Donn discusses the various stakeholders involved in making an object that people love,

an...

Why we go on staycations | STUCK with Donn from 2021-02-16T13:30

We go on staycations to relax and unwind,

but what difference does a hotel bring as compared to our own homes?

Donn thinks the answer lies in the products we have at home<...

How "delightfulness" changes over time | STUCK with Tze from 2021-02-09T13:30

Creating a delightful experience is a common goal amongst designers and brand managers.

Yet, this sense of delight changes with the context of the brand, product and user.

How to know when to stop designing | STUCK with Tze from 2021-02-02T13:30

'I just need to add one more thing to make it better'

As a designer, project manager or client, it’s tough to decide when a design is complete and ready for market.

Tze shares how ...

How to prototype the intangible | STUCK with Tze from 2021-01-26T13:30

Intangible prototype,

tangible experience.

It is easy to think about making prototypes and iterations when the project involves a tangible object,

but how exactly can you vi...

What crazy ideas mean in design | STUCK with Tze from 2021-01-19T13:30

Is there ever too crazy an idea?

Crazy ideas are often associated with things that are unfeasible or too out-of-this-world,

but it doesn’t always have to be the most compl...

How to experiment meaningfully in projects | STUCK with Tze from 2021-01-12T13:30

Thought experiments cost nothing to test.

Experiments are valuable to discover newness but can often be costly and comes with the risk of failing.

Yet experiments can also start fr...

Having a point of view when doing design research | STUCK with Jieyu from 2021-01-05T13:30

Doing research isn’t just about asking questions. Instead of conducting research with the mindset of a one-way collection of data, Jieyu shares how going into research with a point of view on th...

How bias plays a part in design research | STUCK with Jieyu: from 2020-12-29T13:30

Does bias really have no part to play in research?

It is commonly believed that research studies should be unbiased and fair.

Yet, biases are very much human and commonly ...

How designers bring value in a specialised field | STUCK with Jieyu from 2020-12-16T13:30

Why do we need to hire a designer?

Most companies have employees who are far more experienced, who understand the issues the company is facing more intimately and who by all logic would d...

The unspoken rule that anchors design thinking | STUCK with Jieyu from 2020-12-01T15:04:31

Design thinking seems to be the hot new tend that everyone talks about.

And though it seems quite simple in concept it is seen as something that only designers can do.

Wel...

Do design thinking workshops really work? | STUCK with Tze from 2020-11-17T13:30

Design Thinking has been a buzzword amongst innovation teams and businesses over the past few years, and it can be easy to fall onto the bandwagon without truly understanding the core intention ...

STUCK with Donn: STUCK's Origin Story from 2020-11-10T13:30

Ever wondered what the story behind STUCK’s name was?

Or been curious how friends make a design studio work without tearing each other’s limbs off?

Donn shares his tale of...

STUCK with Tze: Two truths that influence processes and culture from 2020-11-02T14:29

Too many processes hinder innovation.

As a company grows, processes come into place to give structure and a fallback for newcomers to assimilate ...

STUCK with Jieyu: What makes a design project memorable? from 2020-10-27T15:42:46

In a consultancy like STUCK that dabbles in a plethora of projects,

design work can become a blur, but some things just stick.

...

STUCK with Tze : How to turn on your creativity from 2020-10-20T12:30

If everyone is and can be creative, how can it be activated?

Tze shares some steps you can take to become self-aware and break away from the trap...

STUCK with Tze: Is creativity innate? from 2020-10-13T12:30

It is hard to be innovative, either you are born with it or without it.

Yet being innovative seems to be the most sought after skill now.

Many of u...

STUCK with Donn: Finding creativity in non-creative work from 2020-10-06T13:30

Is there really such a thing as a non-creative industry?

Donn shares how creativity can be brought into seemingly regimental and repetitive work/industries, and how new ideas generated fr...

STUCK with Donn : How a simple list can spark creativity from 2020-09-29T18:30

Being a creative seems like a daunting task,

but truly everyone can do creative work.

Donn shares his method of systemising creativity by simply making a list of objects o...

STUCK with Tze: Why are design fees so high? from 2020-09-22T18:30

As part of our mini-series on hiring a design consultant,

Tze quickly talks about the factors that make design fees high and how the design cost compares to the overall cost of bringing a...

STUCK with Tze: Finding a good match with STUCK as a design consultant from 2020-09-15T18:30

As part of our mini-series on hiring a design consultant, Tze talks about various factors that STUCK can bring to the table, and how that might be a match for your organisational needs

STUCK with Tze: Besides project fees and past works, what else should I look for in a consultancy? from 2020-09-08T18:30

As part of our mini-series on hiring a design consultant, Tze shares how important it is to find a good match with the consultancy and how you might be able to discern whether a particular consu...

STUCK with Tze: At what stage should I engage a design consultancy? from 2020-09-01T18:30

As part of our mini-series on hiring a design consultant, Tze shares the different junctures at which design intervention can come in, and how that differs with the characteristics of your own o...

STUCK with Tze: How to weave sustainability into a design brief from 2020-08-25T18:30

Sustainability is often something people want but may not be willing to pay for.

In answering a question posed by a listener, Tze shares how a designer can weave a sustainability...

STUCK with Donn: What to expect engaging STUCK Design from 2020-08-18T18:30

With a multitude of design consultancies to choose from, how do you know which can add value to your company and project?

Donn attempts to pitch STUCK in the least salesy way as possible,...

STUCK with Donn: The one misalignment that breaks business-design collaborations from 2020-08-11T19:17:13

Donn shares two broad perspectives of design that when misaligned, can cause tensions between businesses and designers.

STUCK with Tze: How to thrive as a graduate amidst COVID-19 from 2020-08-04T18:30

It is easy to feel paralysed when diving into the uncertain workscape as a gradute during COVID-19. Let Tze break down the key things to consider when taking a step forward in this pandemic so t...

STUCK with Donn: To work in a design studio, start your own business, or freelance? from 2020-07-28T18:30

Starting a design studio seems to be a dream of many designers looking to elevate their craft. Donn shares how this could be a hype not suited for all types of designers and the need for passion...

STUICK with Donn: Discovering your Design Niche from 2020-07-21T18:30

We are all trying to find our identity as designers, but design itself is a broad realm which is easy to get lost in. Listen to Donn share about how to clarify what your own niche is and what ar...

STUCK with Tze - Formal Design Education vs. Work Experience, which is better? from 2020-07-14T18:30

Join Tze as he shares considerations when choosing between furthering your design education or jumping into the industry after design school. Plus how going into design school later in life coul...

STUCK with Donn: How $5 solutions create 120% outcomes from 2020-07-07T18:59:50

Donn shares how less resources can sometimes bring about better value in design projects, using the example of the balance bike.

STUCK with Donn: How to decide when to take on a new project from 2020-06-30T18:00

Donn shares the different reasons why designers may take on projects, and what implications that might bring.

STUCK with Donn: How to find excitement in mellow projects from 2020-06-23T18:00

onn shares ways to approach mellow projects, and how possible it is to carry out client projects that may not align with your worldview as a designer.

STUCK with Tze: Steps to take when forecasting design futures from 2020-06-16T18:00

Tze shares practical steps to take when trying your hand at futurecasting.

STUCK with Tze: How to stimulate innovation through design research from 2020-06-09T18:00

Tze shares design research methods to keep at the forefront of innovation when doing projects.

STUCK with Donn: How to find balance between chasing new disciplines and finding the right people for it from 2020-06-02T18:00

Donn shares STUCK's experience in figuring out the team makeup in the face of new disciplines, and whether these new disciplines should be tackled in-house or out-sourced.

STUCK with Donn: How to know which disciplines to cultivate in your design firm from 2020-05-26T18:00

Donn shares how STUCK figures out how and when to add new disciplines and members to the team so that we can create the best value outcome.

STUCK with Jieyu: What growth looks like as a designer from 2020-05-19T18:00

Jieyu shares one of the pivotal points in his design journey that helped him grow as a designer.

STUCK with Tze: Golden Opportunities amidst COVID-19 from 2020-04-17T13:00

During this pandemic, everyone struggles in their own way. Find out from Tze how COVID-19 could be one of the best times for researchers, environmentalists, designers and businesses to act and h...

STUCK with Jieyu: Crafting briefs for client vs. personal projects from 2020-04-07T22:49:11

Jieyu shares the main differences between crafting briefs for clients and for personal projects.

STUCK with Donn: What makes a good brief, both technically and philosophically? from 2020-04-07T22:48:18

Donn shares technical and philosophical elements that make up a good design brief.

STUCK with Jieyu: How to leverage a design consultancy's strengths as a client from 2020-04-07T22:45:51

Jieyu shares some ways for clients to find synergy and get better results when working with designers.

STUCK with Tze: How to tackle design research black holes from 2020-04-07T22:44:40

Tze shares his system of breaking down a multitude of research into manageable tidbits of information.

STUCK with Donn: The dangerous designer assumption from 2020-04-07T22:43:02

Donn shares the one dangerous assumption designers unconsciously make when acting as a design consultant as opposed to a design vendor.