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Dive into the ranty world of performative design! Explore the push for aesthetics over functionality and how social media pressures designers. The hosts discuss the illusion of design, where marketing often misrepresents user experience. They tackle the nuances of performance reviews and the informal dynamics of promotions in workplaces. With a humorous touch, they critique the industry's obsession with surface-level appeal and the impact on originality, making a compelling case for genuine, purpose-driven creativity.

Anthony shares a quote to define elegance vs. extravagance as "do a lot with a little vs. a lot with a lot". Katie and Anthony discuss how this relates to interface design and the impact it has on interaction design and product longevity. Hosts: Anthony Hobday, Generalist Product Designer: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/hobdaydesign⁠⁠⁠ Katie Langerman, Systems Designer: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/KatieLangerman

This conversation dives into the debate on whether designers should learn to code. The hosts discuss how coding skills can enhance interface design and improve efficiency. They explore the evolving relationship between designers and developers, highlighting the challenges and benefits of collaboration. The complexities of balancing design tools with coding practices are examined, emphasizing the potential for innovation when these disciplines merge. Ultimately, they advocate for a thoughtful discussion on this multifaceted topic.

This week, Maggie Appleton, a lead design engineer at Normally, dives into the future of AI in interface design. She discusses five intriguing scenarios, ranging from AI completely taking over design roles to enhancing human creativity. The conversation explores AI’s potential as a valuable design companion, automating mundane tasks while spotlighting the irreplaceable human touch. Ethical concerns about AI's role are addressed, along with its incredible ability to inspire designers and reshape web development. It’s a thought-provoking look at tomorrow's creative landscape!

Anthony, Katie and special guest Jeremy Elder chat about the visual design aspect of design systems. Find Jeremy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyelder GitLab's papercuts site: https://papercuts.gitlab.com/ Hosts: Anthony Hobday, Generalist Product Designer: ⁠https://twitter.com/hobdaydesign⁠ Katie Langerman, Systems Designer: ⁠https://twitter.com/KatieLangerman

Discover the top habits for effective interface design, from enhancing collaboration to embracing feedback. The hosts share funny reflections on their past comments, illustrating the creative journey. They discuss the benefits of externalizing ideas through sketching and note-taking, and the vital role of iteration in design. Open-mindedness is emphasized as a key to learning, while resources like Mobbin enrich creative processes. Join in to hear about cultivating design intuition through passive observation and real-world examples.

Anthony and Katie chat about the people behind interfaces, and how competing priorities impact the end result of interface design. Hosts: Anthony Hobday, Generalist Product Designer: https://twitter.com/hobdaydesign Katie Langerman, Systems Designer: https://twitter.com/KatieLangerman

In this discussion, Adam Silver, a designer and author recognized for his expertise in form design, shares insights drawn from his transition from developer to designer. He clarifies the complexities of designing effective web forms, highlighting the balance between usability and aesthetics. The team dissects both positive and negative user experiences with online forms, explores the evolving role of AI in form interactions, and emphasizes the importance of clear design elements like color contrast. Prepare for a fun dive into the art and intricacies of form design!

This week we're joined by Donnie D'Amato to discuss how design systems have impacted interface design. Hosts: Anthony Hobday, Generalist Product Designer: https://twitter.com/hobdaydesign Katie Langerman, Systems Designer: https://twitter.com/KatieLangerman

Anthony and Katie discuss how interface design evolves over time. Hosts: Anthony Hobday, Generalist Product Designer: https://twitter.com/hobdaydesign Katie Langerman, Systems Designer: https://twitter.com/KatieLangerman