Mahdi Farra

The DesignQA Podcast

Technology EN ↓ 5 episodes

A casual, fast-paced podcast where designers get real about the messy handoff between design and development. Hosted by Mahdi Farra, designer, founder of DesignQA.com, and pixel-perfectionist, each episode features a conversation with an experienced designer about how they handle QA, collaborate with engineers, and keep quality high. Expect real stories, honest takes, practical tips, and a live design audit of a random product in every episode. Whether you’re a solo designer or on a big team, this podcast will make you rethink your QA process, and laugh a little too.

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Mahdi Farra

Episodes

From VP to Founder: Betting on AI - Elton Cheung 10.09.2025 31:41

Episode 5 In this episode, Elton Cheung , founder and CEO of TessanaAI , shares his journey from working in large tech companies to starting an AI-focused startup. He discusses understanding customer needs, the challenges of building from scratch, and the evolving role of AI in product development. Elton emphasizes the importance of relationships in business and offers candid thoughts on job secur...

Why bootstrapping beats chasing unicorns - Ettore Fantin 27.08.2025 55:27

In this episode of the DesignQA Podcast, I sit down with internet entrepreneur Ettore to talk about building simple but powerful apps, scaling online businesses, and how AI is rewriting the rules of entrepreneurship. We cover: Ettore’s journey from YouTube creator → cybersecurity startup → internet business acquisitions Why simple, one-purpose apps often win big How AI tools like Bolt and Lovable...

When a Designer Runs the Product 10.08.2025 58:05

From catching employee theft with a no-code app to salsa dancing, Airbnb hosting, and building AI-powered hiring tools — Michael Rurka’s career journey is anything but ordinary. In this episode of the Design QA Podcast, I sit down with my friend Michael, who started as a designer and is now a Director of Product. We talk about: → Why he still thinks like a designer (even as a PM) → Letting go of c...

João Pacheco & the future of design with AI 04.07.2025 58:34

Summary In this conversation with João Pacheco we discuss the future of design, exploring predictions and the evolution of design trends over the next five years. João shares his thoughts on the inevitable changes and challenges that the design world will face, emphasizing the need for adaptation and evolution in the field. Takeaways The future of design is uncertain but evolving. Predictions abou...

DesignQA with Rodrigo Leles 27.06.2025 41:25

In this episode of the Design QA Podcast , Mahdi Farra sits down with Rodrigo Leles , a seasoned product designer with 15+ years of experience. Rodrigo shares his unconventional journey from fixing computers in Brazil to working with global tech companies like IFTTT. They discuss how Rodrigo broke through imposter syndrome, the power of connecting with engineers, and his practical approach to qual...