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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. Follow Up Layout Redesign Your Website Month™ Show Notes @AndyRSV on Twitter Ricardo's question Coffee Table Typography...

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. Follow Up Layout Redesign Your Website Month - Spectrum Darn Tough Show Notes Deadpool 2 Parcel JS Rains Zip Bag Hosts Kevin Clark ( @vernalkick ) Rafael Conde ( @rafahari )

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. Follow Up Orbitkey Ring Siri Shortcuts doesn’t let users input anything Show Notes Rafa's new website Frank Chimero Things Recommendations Designing Fluid In...

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. Follow Up Eryc Silva's tweet Darn Tough Bombas Show Notes UI design = fashion Abstract iOS 12 preview macOS Mojave preview watchOS 5 Safari favicons Iconfactory: Favicons. Finally. SmashingConf Break this Safe Recomme...

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. Show Notes Episode 4 recap Episode 5 recap Hosts Kevin Clark ( @vernalkick ) Rafael Conde ( @rafahari )

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. Follow Up Designer News Feedback Show Notes Kevin's tweets about A/B tests Dave Rupert Charles' tweet about socks Nike Elite Cushioned socks Nike Dry Cushion socks Recommendations Castro 3 Snapseed ‏ Hosts Kevin Clark ( @vernalkick ) R...

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. Show Notes Duplex Vector episode with Brian Roemmele Jony Ive’s Hodinkee interview Day phone / night phone origin Path Talk Recommendations Topo by ergodriven Reid Schlegel’s Instagr...

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. Follow Up Headspace Nike and Headspace Collaboration Show Notes The Gap - Ira Glass Instagram swipe up tweetstorm The Grand Theory of Apple Recommendations 368 - Casey Neistat Dan Mace Dirty Computer - Janelle Monáe Good Things - Leon Bridg...

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. Show Notes Figma party Recommendations And Co Victor Kernes on Dribbble Lion FG H-X1 Black Spray Nike Air Max 270 Nike Epic React Flyknit Tobias Van Schneider's custom sneakers Paddy 2 Beta Hosts...

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. Show Notes Joseph Pierce Kevin's Instagram Rafa's Instagram Upside down Decoding Westworld Podcast Out West Podcast Westworld subreddit Recomm...

This week we talk about Impostor Syndrome, quitting social media for a week and Ready Player One. Show Notes Facebook-quitting advice from a professional internet quitter Recommendations Ready Player One Audiobook Zones Hosts Kevin Clark ( @vernalkick ) Rafael Conde ( @rafahari )

This week we answer some listener questions. Topics include: OKRs, 1:1s, and performance reviews. Show Notes Kevin Gutowski Kevin Gutowski on Twitter Cortex #62: 2018 Yearly Themes Recommendations Seven Sisters on Netflix Seven Sisters on iTunes Unsplash for iOS Coffee Table Typography Patreon Ricardo Magalhães on Twitter Hosts Kevin Clark ( @vernalkick ) Rafael Conde ( @rafahari )

How do you know when it's time to leave your company? While neither of us want to quit our job, we talk about our past experiences making these career moves. Sponsors Invision : The Digital Product Design platform used to make the world’s best customer experiences. Follow Up A UX Pro's Work is Never Done Show Notes The Lobster Ask Playbook Elon Musk's April Fools joke MKBHD's April...

This week we talk about the gear we use to do our work (desk, chairs, computers, etc.) Sponsors Invision : The Digital Product Design platform used to make the world’s best customer experiences. Follow Up Prototyping & Presenting | Figma Help Center Shower Dingus feedback thread Chevy's follow up Show Notes Main topic Layout #6: The apps we use to get stuff done Rafa's Desk Rafa’s ch...

This week, we talk about being busy and how this is something we actively try to avoid. We also have some important shower dingus follow up, spend way too much time talking about the color of tennis balls and finally discuss our thoughts on Sketch 49. Sponsors Invision : The Digital Product Design platform used to make the world’s best customer experiences. Follow Up Picture of Sam’s Shower Dingus...

This week we talk about the meaning of design titles (or lack thereof). We also finally talk about Black Panther. Sponsors Invision : The Digital Product Design platform used to make the world’s best customer experiences. Show Notes The Truth About Design Titles Upside Down Black Panther Recommendations Imaginary Worlds Podcast type__type Instagram account Hosts Kevin Clark ( @vernalkick ) Rafael...

This week we talk about traits we look for in the people we work with, and that Vero app. Sponsors Invision : The Digital Product Design platform used to make the world’s best customer experiences. Follow Up Foley not folio duh Chevy tweet Show Notes Main topic Steve Jobs and beautiful polished rocks Side dishes Vero app Pasquale D’Silva’s thread about Vero Menubar podcast Recommendations Alto’s O...

This week we talk about the differences between marketing design and product design. Sponsors Invision : The Digital Product Design platform used to make the world’s best customer experiences. Show Notes Stripe Stripe Environment Design Sprint Abstract Sketch Recommendations The Force of Sound Black Panther Kevin's playlist Hosts Kevin Clark ( @vernalkick ) Rafael Conde ( @rafahari )

This week we talk about how your personality can influence your design style and whether or not being "type-cast" is a bad thing. Also, Kevin finally caved in and bought a HomePod. Sponsors Invision : The Digital Product Design platform used to make the world’s best customer experiences. Show Notes Tobias Van Schneider Meg Robichaud Tim Van Damme HomePod The White Ring of Death HomePod Socks Recom...

This week we talk about hiring designers and having to review other people's portfolios, HomePod reviews and... shower handle design. Sponsors Invision : The Digital Product Design platform used to make the world’s best customer experiences. Show Notes Jonathan Morrison HomePod Review The Verge's HomePod Review Upside Down Andaz Hotel shower handle Follow @layoutfm on Twitter for the picture...

Launching our sticker store, dogfooding your own products and the mystery that is the HomePod. Sponsors DesignBetter.co : The essential guide to product design that brings together best practices, stories, and insights from the world's leading design experts. Follow Up Flowkit for Sketch Layout Stickers Show Notes Netlify Shopify HomePod Recommendations Nike Run Club + Guided Runs Zumbo's Jus...

This week we talk about introversion and how it affects different aspect of our life and work. Sponsors DesignBetter.co : The essential guide to product design that brings together best practices, stories, and insights from the world's leading design experts. Follow Up 3D for Designers , by Devon Ko Design Code , by Meng To Rafa’s sticker video Show Notes Recommendations Flowkit for Sketch, by Mat...

This week we talk about shipping side projects, not just working on them. We also talk about waking up early, sleep tracking and briefly touch on DARK (the Netflix show). Sponsors Invision : The Digital Product Design platform used to make the world’s best customer experiences. Follow Up Mitch’s comment on DN Show Notes Michael’s 2017 recap video Matt's 2017 recap video Sam Soffes Immutable B...

This week we talk about how challenging it is to keep adding new features without compromising on simplicity. Sponsors Invision : The Digital Product Design platform used to make the world’s best customer experiences. Show Notes Kevin’s tweet Original thread by Steven Sinofsky Frictionless Design Choices, by Steven Sinofsky on Medium Recommendations Star Wars: Battlefront II The End of the F***ing...

As we're coming back from our holiday break, this week our topic is vacations. We address unlimited vacation policies, that feeling of guilt that sometimes comes with taking vacations and our tricks for disconnecting. Show Notes Google Home Mini Black Mirror Season 4 Recommendations Orbitkey Ring Clip and Strap Worms MD, for Nintendo Switch Alexander Parkes Hosts Kevin Clark ( @vernalkick ) Rafael...