UI Breakfast: UI/UX Design and Product Strategy

Can designers make an impact as startup advisors instead of providing capital? Our guest is Brian Lovin, founder of Staff Design and product designer at GitHub. You’ll learn how Brian invests in companies with design expertise instead of capital, why design advisory is helpful to startups, lessons that Brian has learned in the process, and more.Download the MP3 audio file: right-click here and choose Save As.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.Show NotesGitHub — Brian’s current companySpectrum, Facebook, Buffer — Brian’s previous places of workStaff Design — Brian’s most recent side projectDesign Details — Brian’s design news podcastUserlist — Jane’s SaaS productWhat I've learned so far about design advising and angel investingForm Capital — early-stage fund with a focus on designBootstrap, Tailwind CSS, Chakra.ui — popular design frameworksClerky, DocuSign, SignWell — document signing systemsHuddle.works — finding designers that work for equityLess Annoying CRM — not a flashy design, but it works wellLinear.app, Height.app — examples of modern, stylish designsBrian’s websiteFollow Brian on TwitterToday’s SponsorThis episode is brought to you by Springboard. Launch your design career with a bootcamp built on mentorship, backed by a job guarantee. Springboard’s UX Design and UI/UX Design bootcamps are 100% online, but that doesn’t mean you’re doing it alone. Every student gets a personal mentor and career coach, plus you’ll work with a real client on a project for your portfolio. Visit https://bit.ly/springboard-ui-breakfast and get a $1,250 discount using promo code NYUIBREAKFAST1250.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

10 Des 202138min

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk with Cassidy "Cassidoo" Williams, developer and content creator. You'll learn what equipment and tools Cassidy uses for streaming, tips on how to get started, different approaches to handling the live chat, and more.Please head over to the episode page for the detailed recap and key takeaways.Show notesCassidy’s Twitch channelLearn with Jason — a live learning site for developersTwitch, YouTube — popular streaming platformsOBS, Streamlabs, Twitch Studio — streaming desktop appsSocket Studio — open source software for enhancing Twitch streamsShure MV7, Blue Yeti — popular microphonesSony A6100 — Cassidy’s streaming cameraElgato Key Lights — a compact lighting optionFollow Cassidy on GitHubFollow Cassidy on TwitterCassidy’s website and newsletterSponsorThis show is brought to you by Userlist — the best way for SaaS founders to send onboarding emails, segment your users based on events, and see where your customers get stuck in the product. Start your free trial today at userlist.com.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

3 Des 202141min

How can we leverage product design exercises in our hiring process? Our guest is Artiom Dashinsky, author of Solving Product Design Exercises and founder of Swag Fair. You’ll learn how to prepare for interviews as a designer, how to evaluate designers as a manager, tips for building your design portfolio, and more.Download the MP3 audio file: right-click here and choose Save As.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.Show NotesSolving Product Design Exercises — Artiom’s bookSwag Fair — Artiom’s current companyWeWork — Artiom’s previous place of workCracking the Coding Interview — book by Gayle Laakmann McDowellCracking the PM Interview — book by Gayle Laakmann McDowell and Jackie BavaroArtiom’s websiteFollow Artiom on TwitterToday’s SponsorThis show is brought to you by Userlist — the best way for SaaS founders to send onboarding emails, segment your users based on events, and see where your customers get stuck in the product. Start your free trial today at userlist.com.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

26 Nov 202143min

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk with Chris L. Davis, marketing automation consultant and founder of Automation Bridge. You'll learn how Chris gained his expertise, the steps in his mentorship and training model, the importance of mapping before automating, and more.Please head over to the episode page for the detailed recap and key takeaways.Show notesAutomation Bridge — Chris’s companyLeadpages, ActiveCampaign — Chris’s previous places of workSix Sigma — a popular business process frameworkChris’s Facebook GroupAll Systems Go! Podcast — Chris’s podcastFollow Chris on TwitterExplore automation resources on their websiteThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning @userlist, or leave us a review on iTunes.SponsorThis show is brought to you by Userlist — the best tool for sending onboarding emails and segmenting your SaaS users. To follow the best practices, download our free printable email planning worksheets at userlist.com/worksheets.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

19 Nov 202127min

How do you build an agency that lasts the test of time? Our guest is Massimo Zefferino, founder of zfactor — a 23-year-old brand strategy and design agency. You’ll learn some practical design tips, why “niching down” is important for growth, how having fun and staying true to your brand is crucial, and more.Download the MP3 audio file: right-click here and choose Save As.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.Show Noteszfactor — Massimo’s design agencyEpisode 178: Your Personal Design Style with Meg LewisOld is a state of mind — how to battle ageism in designShawn Carlisle — Massimo’s co-hostEveryone Hates Marketers — a podcast by Louis GrenierFollow Massimo on InstagramFollow Massimo on LinkedInThe Angry Designer — Massimo’s podcastToday’s SponsorThis show is brought to you by Userlist — the best tool for sending onboarding emails and segmenting your SaaS users. To follow the best practices, download our free printable email planning worksheets at userlist.com/worksheets.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

12 Nov 202147min

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk with Lucy Heskins, an early-stage startup marketing advisor at Oh, blimey. You'll learn about the different frameworks used in go-to-market strategy, how to scale your business using traction channels, content marketing tips, and more.Please head over to the episode page for the detailed recap and key takeaways.Show notesOh, blimey. — Lucy’s consulting companyCareercake — Lucy’s previous place of workProgression — Jonny Burch’s HR software companyBuilding HR Software with Jonny BurchCustomer Camp — a customer research framework by Katelyn BourgoinThe Mom Test — a book by Rob FitzpatrickTraction — a book by Gabriel WeinbergDrive Growth by Picking the Right Lane — A Customer Acquisition Playbook for Consumer Startups — an article on growth lanesProduct-Led Growth: How to Build a Product That Sells Itself — a book by Wes BushProduct-Led Growth Slack community — a resource for product-led growth marketersCustomer-led growth — go-to-market strategy that involves salesForget the Funnel — a resource for customer-led-growth marketingGet Out of the ARPU-CAC Danger Zone with Channel Model Fit — an article by Brian BalfourIntercom’s pricing matrix — found in Lucy’s Early-Stage Startup Marketing PlaybookLucy’s blogFollow Lucy on TwitterFollow Lucy on  LinkedInThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning @userlist, or leave us a review on iTunes.SponsorThis show is brought to you by Userlist — the best way for SaaS founders to send onboarding emails, segment your users based on events, and see where your customers get stuck in the product. Start your free trial today at userlist.com.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

5 Nov 202142min

Can you achieve a solid design for your products without a formal design background? Our guest is Tracy Osborn, author of “Hello Web Design” and Program Director at TinySeed. You’ll learn some of the business benefits of improving your design, how design frameworks can be valuable, how Tracy focuses her books for impact, and more.Download the MP3 audio file: right-click here and choose Save As.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.Show NotesHello Web Design — Tracy’s bookTinySeed — Tracy’s current place of workUserlist — Jane’s product (also a TinySeed company)No Starch Press — Tracy’s publisherEpisode 154: Refactoring UI with Adam Wathan and Steve SchogerSavvyCal — fellow TinySeed company with an eye for designDerrick Reimer — founder of SavvyCalDesigner Fund — a design-focused investment groupTracy’s websiteFollow Tracy on TwitterToday’s SponsorThis show is brought to you by Userlist — the best way for SaaS founders to send onboarding emails, segment your users based on events, and see where your customers get stuck in the product. Start your free trial today at userlist.com.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

29 Okt 202129min

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk with Jimmy Rose, founder of Content Snare. You’ll learn several automation ideas that can improve business processes, the differences between popular automation platforms, how to automate content and document collection from clients, and more.Please head over to the episode page for the detailed recap and key takeaways.Show notesContent Snare — Jimmy’s SaaS productZapier, Integromat, IFTTT — popular automation toolsCalendly, SavvyCal — scheduling toolsSuperhuman — a Gmail clientFront, Intercom — shared inbox toolsElgato Stream Deck — a tool for streamingTouch Portal — the Android app for controlsZapier Lead Score — an integration for scoring leadsZapier Email Parser — a built-in email parserZapier vs. Integromat YouTube videoTypeform — a popular form builderDropbox, Google Drive — popular cloud storage optionsClickUp, Monday.com — project management systemsNotion, Dropbox Paper — other collaboration toolsjimmyrose.me — Jimmy’s website on automationFollow Jimmy on TwitterThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning @userlist, or leave us a review on iTunes.SponsorThis show is brought to you by Userlist — the best tool for sending onboarding emails and segmenting your SaaS users. To follow the best practices, download our free printable email planning worksheets at userlist.com/worksheets.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

22 Okt 202136min