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128: Soren Iverson on Design, Memes, Comedy, UX Secrets & 100 Day Challenges

Sep 6, 2023

Soren Iverson, a designer, discusses humor in passion projects, satirical app breakdowns, meme creation using templates, and the dopamine hits of going viral. They also talk about the chaotic first 30 days of a 100 Day Challenge, app features designers admire, and the worth of the iMessage platform.

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Soren Iverson

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Quick takeaways

Passion projects can be small additions to what you already enjoy doing, bringing fulfillment to your work.

Satirical content in design or content creation can break down social barriers and connect with a wider audience through humor.

Engaging in daily habits or 100-day projects leads to compound growth, new opportunities, and improved skills.

Deep dives

The Power of Passion Projects: Finding Joy in Your Career

Passion projects don't need to be massive shifts in career. They can be small additions to what you already enjoy doing or removing the components you dislike. By inserting the things you love into your work, you can find fulfillment and enjoy what you do.

Introduction

3min

Creating Memes and Jokes using Templates

4min

Exploring the Layers of iMessage

23min

The Dopamine Hits of Going Viral

18min

The Chaotic First 30 Days of a 100 Day Challenge

3min

App Features and Designers Admired

9min

The Value of iMessage and Future Episode Ideas

2min

Soren Iverson joins the NIA boys to discuss Design, Memes, Comedy, UX Secrets & 100 Day Challenges

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:41) - Satirical App Breakdown
(00:14:33) - How Visualize Value Inspired Soren
(00:18:12) - Soren’s Fine Art Background
(00:22:38) - What is an Artist?
(00:27:50) - Soren’s Creative Process
(00:31:18) - Psychology of Going Viral
(00:36:21) - 100 Day Challenges
(00:43:21) - The Power of Humor
(00:52:00) - Hall of Fame App Features

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