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Four digital product designers discussing the good, the bad and the ugly of their profession in an informal, non-edited format. These friends and ex-colleagues give their takes on the big issues and latest news within the industry.

Afleveringen

  1. 18 UUR GELEDEN

    About Time We Tackled AI!

    In this episode, James, Steve, Mikey and Dave finally tackle the big topic of the moment: AI. The guys dive into the tools they’re currently finding value in, what they’re hearing from the design community, and how they really feel about the current narratives surrounding AI and design. As always, expect thoughtful takes and practical insights, so hit that play button and stimulate the parts of your brain other podcasts can’t touch. We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts on this episode or suggest future topics for 1 Pixel Out by leaving us a comment.

    58 min

  2. 27 JAN

    What's The Deal With Contracting?

    In this episode, James, Mikey and Dave delve into the world of contracting. They cover current market conditions, the pros and cons of the contracting lifestyle, and tips on how to get started if you’re looking to make the leap. As always, we want to hear from you! Share your thoughts on this episode or suggest future topics for 1 Pixel Out by leaving a comment. Get involved!

    53 min

  3. 09-12-2025

    Designers Working With Data

    Mikey returns from London (yay!) to reunite with Steve, Dave and James, joined by their first guests, Niki Estrella and Chris Leyland. Niki and Chris, former colleagues in Data and Insights, share advice for designers collaborating with Data. Areas covered include good examples of Design and Data working together, when there can be friction between the two disciplines, and also how they have similar challenges within the wider business. There are also a few quick-fire questions thrown in at the end - can you ever have too much data? Listen to find out.​ We want your feedback! Share your thoughts on this episode or suggest future topics for us at 1 Pixel Out. Leave a comment and get involved.

    51 min
  4. Trust The Design Process?

    25-11-2025

    Trust The Design Process?

    In this episode, James, Steve and Dave debate the pros and cons of the design process, using Jenny Wen's 2024 article ‘Don’t Trust The Process’ as inspiration. ​It’s a discussion that asks: Has the process become a problem? Have we stopped caring about the actual design in favour of process theatre? And what are the benefits of having a process? ​As always, we want to hear from you. Share your thoughts on this episode or suggest topics for us to cover next on 1 Pixel Out by leaving us a comment. Join the conversation! https://jennywen.substack.com/p/dont-trust-the-design-process

    46 min

  5. 07-10-2025

    Dealing With Burnout

    In this episode, James, Steve, Dave, and Mikey discuss their experiences dealing with burnout. Together, the team discusses what burnout can look like, how it’s affected their personal and professional lives, and provides solid advice for listeners who believe they’re starting to feel the effects of burnout. As always, we want to hear from you. Share your thoughts on this episode or suggest topics for us to cover next on 1 Pixel Out by leaving a comment on Spotify. Join the conversation!

    56 min

  6. 10-09-2025

    Navigating The Move Into Leadership

    We’re back after the Summer break! In this episode, James, Steve, Dave, and Mikey delve into the challenges of transitioning into leadership roles, sharing their experiences alongside revealing their favourite George Clooney movies. Together they cover the change in role dynamics when stepping into a managerial role, juggling the day-to-day and longer-term strategies of the team and offer advice to those looking to make the move and avoid the ‘manager trap’. As always, we want to hear from you - share your thoughts on this episode or suggest topics you’re eager for us to cover next on 1 Pixel Out. Join the conversation!

    51 min

  7. 06-08-2025

    How to Stand Out in a Difficult Job Market

    It’s Episode 2! James, Steve, Dave and Mikey are back, revealing their deep knowledge of the Spice Girls' back catalogue, along with discussing the ‘hot right now’ topic of how to stand out in a difficult job market. Please leave a comment with your thoughts on the content of this episode, or leave us a suggestion for future topics or themes you'd like to see us cover in future episodes! George Clooney Link

    42 min

  8. 23-07-2025

    Return to Office Mandates and Ensuring Designers Are Effective In and Out of the Office

    James, Steve, Dave and Mikey kick things off with the inaugural episode of the 1 Pixel Out podcast. Lucky listeners will get a more formal-than-expected introduction from the team before finding out who gets sent to prison for liking pineapple on pizza! We discuss Return to Office (RTO) mandates, how we're dealing with the changes to our working lives and the impact these requests are having on how we work as digital product designers. We also touch on the challenges of ensuring design teams remain effective in this new world order. We hope you enjoy the show. Please leave us your suggestions for future topics or themes you'd like to see us cover in future episodes!

    48 min
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Four digital product designers discussing the good, the bad and the ugly of their profession in an informal, non-edited format. These friends and ex-colleagues give their takes on the big issues and latest news within the industry.

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    2025 - 2026
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    8
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