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Anthony and Katie discuss "Just Enough Design" by Taku Satoh. Spoiler: we like it. Anthony's recommended short design books: https://www.anthonyhobday.com/blog/20230101.html Hosts: Anthony Hobday, Generalist Product Designer: https://twitter.com/hobdaydesign Katie Langerman, Systems Designer: https://twitter.com/KatieLangerman

Delve into the fascinating balance of interface personality and usability in design. Discover how whimsical animations, like a flying possum, can enhance user experience without overwhelming functionality. Explore how subtle design choices reflect personality traits and affect users on platforms. The role of sound emerges as a powerful tool in digital engagement, adding depth to brand identity. Insights on animation highlight the importance of keeping user satisfaction at the forefront while maintaining creative expression.

Anthony and Katie discuss design feedback: how important it is, bad vs. good feedback, and the difference between harsh and direct feedback. Hosts: Anthony Hobday, Generalist Product Designer: https://twitter.com/hobdaydesign Katie Langerman, Systems Designer: https://twitter.com/KatieLangerman

Anthony and Katie discuss different roles and responsibilities related to interface design, sharing their preferred combinations. Hosts: Anthony Hobday, Generalist Product Designer: https://twitter.com/hobdaydesign Katie Langerman, Systems Designer: https://twitter.com/KatieLangerman

Exploring design quotes, interface design evolution, shapeless buttons controversy, balancing innovation with familiarity in design, importance of unique design perspective

Anthony and Katie celebrate one year of producing this podcast with a game: finish this sentence. Each person prepared sentences for the other to finish, all related to design. Hosts: Anthony Hobday, Generalist Product Designer: https://twitter.com/hobdaydesign Katie Langerman, Systems Designer: https://twitter.com/KatieLangerman

The hosts discuss their experience with posting polls on social media. They explore the concept of quantifying ROI for advertising campaigns and the significance of checkmark angles. They also discuss the design of checkboxes and the importance of ideation and collaboration in the design process. They explore recognizing and cycling through different visual possibilities in design. They contrast their experiences with coding and discuss the concept of balance in design. They also discuss the role of typography in design.

The hosts discuss their own shortcomings in interface design and the benefits of recognizing limitations. They delve into learning new skills, motion animation design, layout challenges, form vs function, understanding animation, and the value of hiring experts.

Katie reacts to Anthony's "hot takes" to wrap up 2023.

Anthony and Katie discuss landing page visual style compared to application visual style, crossover between brand and utility, and whether or not a single designer can do both styles. Hosts: Anthony Hobday, Generalist Product Designer: https://twitter.com/hobdaydesign Katie Langerman, Systems Designer: https://twitter.com/KatieLangerman