Can I Have It In Blue?

Subvisual

Can I Have It In Blue? is a podcast about design, technology, product, and everything in between.

  1. MAR 4

    Bridging Design & Development: Communication, Context, and Collaboration

    In the third episode of Season 2, Maria Grilo (Designer) and Davide Silva (Developer at Subvisual) explore how designers and developers can collaborate to make projects happen as frictionlessly as possible. They dive into: The architect vs. construction worker problem: Why disconnected teams lead to friction, missed expectations, and compromised results, and how to avoid it. Opening vs. funneling: How designers explore possibilities while developers converge on realistic solutions, and why both perspectives need to inform each other early. Getting developers involved in design: The value of bringing developers into research, design sprints, and ideation to align on feasibility and avoid surprise roadblocks. AI tools changing prototyping: How AI enables faster iteration, but why you still need experienced designers and developers to guide decisions and deliver production-ready systems. Communication strategies that work: Balancing synchronous meetings with asynchronous updates in remote teams and adapting to project timelines and team needs. The handoff shouldn't be a surprise: Why progressive collaboration beats the "ceremony moment" where designs are handed off to developers, and the importance of ongoing communication during implementation. Managing disagreements and finding middle ground: How to handle friction between design vision and development constraints while ensuring everyone feels heard. Context is everything: Why shared understanding across the entire team prevents misaligned priorities and ensures everyone is working toward the same goals. Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro: The architect vs. construction worker problem(00:03:02) - Opening vs. Funneling: How designers and developers approach problems differently(00:06:46) - AI tools changing prototyping (and their limitations)(00:11:16) - Communication strategies for remote collaboration(00:18:47) - Why the handoff shouldn't be a surprise(00:31:20) - Key takeaways and final advice

    33 min
  2. 10/17/2025

    The Evolving PM Role: From Translator to Builder

    In the second episode of Season 2 — exploring collaboration across product, design, and technology —Álvaro Bezerra (Product Manager at Subvisual) and Tadeu Ferreira (Product Manager at Builders Camp) in an honest conversation about the evolving product management role and what it really takes to collaborate effectively in 2025. They discuss how the PM role is shifting from "translator" to "builder", especially as AI tools democratize technical skills and enable faster prototyping. Tadeu shares his journey as a "chaotic generalist" and connector, while Álvaro reflects on his experience as a psychology-trained PM navigating engineering discussions. Both emphasize the power of empathy in collaboration, exploring strategies like over-communicating intentions upfront, protecting team focus time, and being "Robin to everyone's Batman." They dive into navigating uncertainty without trying to eliminate it, learning to assess where you are, iterate constantly, and adapt processes to your context rather than the other way around. The conversation touches on the difference between "going fast" and being assertive in product work, with Álvaro stressing that speed means laser focus on the right problem, not doing more things faster. They also share experiences working 0-to-1 with founders, the importance of questioning assumptions, and why understanding human nature and yourself is the foundation of quality collaboration and product work. Perfect for product managers, founders, designers, developers, and anyone building products in cross-functional teams. Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro(00:00:33) - Builders Camp: Shifting from PM to Builder mindset in 2025(00:05:35) - Translator vs. Connector: The power of being a generalist(00:09:12) - Collaboration strategies: Empathy, communication, and embracing uncertainty(00:25:31) - The PM as "Robin": Maximizing your team's talent and focus(00:43:04) - Going fast vs. being assertive: What speed really means in product(00:50:49) - Why understanding psychology is key to quality product work

    52 min
  3. 01/07/2025

    Unveiling the Power of User Research in Product Design (Part 2)

    In this episode of 'Can I Have It In Blue,' Joana Gomes and João Ferreira from Subvisual delve into the intricacies of planning and presenting user research. They discuss their approaches to creating research plans and conducting interviews without over-relying on scripts, emphasizing the importance of curiosity and adaptability. João highlights his intuitive method of using structured yet flexible conversation guides, while Joana shares a more systematic approach informed by specific articles and frameworks. Both underscore the value of conducting interviews, the challenges of avoiding bias, and the necessity of presenting research findings effectively. They also touch on the unique difficulties of conducting research in the Web3 space and the importance of engaging with community feedback while being wary of inherent biases. Concluding with practical advice for newcomers, Joana and João stress the importance of practice and genuine curiosity in making user research insightful and impactful. 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:23 Starting the User Research Discussion 00:40 Planning User Research 01:43 Executing User Research Interviews 05:38 Structuring the Research Process 09:01 Adapting and Personalizing Interviews 14:29 Challenges in User Research 21:05 Recruiting Participants for Research 22:24 Filtering and Evaluating Profiles 22:51 Insights from User Interviews 23:23 Case Study: Renting Project in Boston 24:14 Challenges in Web3 Projects 25:59 Importance of Community in Web3 28:57 Presenting Research Findings 33:36 Tips for Effective User Research 38:46 The Value of Interviews in Early-Stage Projects 42:56 Conclusion and Next Steps Links: People Nerds article: Not Sure Which User Research Methodology To Use? Start HereBooks:Rocket Surgery Made Easy by Steve KrugDon't Make Me Think by Steve Krug

    43 min

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Can I Have It In Blue? is a podcast about design, technology, product, and everything in between.