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Scott Berkun

Author and Carnegie Mellon alum, exploring the history of innovation and creative thinking.

Top 3 podcasts with Scott Berkun

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Oct 6, 2024 • 36min

Scott Berkun on Why Design is Hard

Scott Berkun, a bestselling author renowned for his insights on design and innovation, shares his thoughts on the complexities of the design process. He discusses his journey from UX researcher to author, revealing how challenging assumptions spurred his writing. Berkun addresses systemic issues in design, highlighting the significance of relationships and communication. He introduces the concept of 'gravity problems'—challenges beyond individual control—and emphasizes the balance between idealism and pragmatism in user experience design.
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Jul 28, 2023 • 21min

The Meeting

Scott Berkun, bestselling author and popular speaker, discusses his experience as a program manager at Microsoft, including a chaotic meeting and a disastrous project. He shares lessons learned in anticipation and facilitation, and emphasizes the importance of embracing failure and learning from mistakes.
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Aug 17, 2021 • 48min

Scott Berkun: How design makes the world

Scott Berkun, a bestselling author known for his insights into design and innovation, discusses how design shapes the world. He explains the differences in thinking between designers and engineers, using relatable examples to demystify design concepts. The conversation touches on ethical dilemmas in UX design, drawing parallels to deep-sea anglerfish to illustrate unintended consequences. Berkun advocates for a focus on meaningful design solutions, especially in addressing societal challenges, like improving vaccine distribution during the pandemic.