Design in Good Company Randy Dean Oest & Brodrick Lothringer

Did you know that your passion for RPGs can make you a better UX designer? Tune in to our live podcast debut where Randy takes us through his journey with live tabletop RPGs and the core UX principles he discovered along the way. From ensuring seamless interactions to crafting enjoyable user experiences, we explore the surprising parallels between gaming and design strategy.Take a trip back to the early days of web design, when logo placement was a gamble and navigation menus were chaotic. Re...

When was the last time you had a good vent session—professionally or personally? Everyone needs an opportunity to voice their concerns, but to do so, you need to surround yourself with a strong community that supports and empowers you. Sounds super easy… right? This week, Randy Dean Oest and Brodrick Lothringer are on location at DrupalCon 2024, sharing stories of karaoke plights, community spirit, and an insider look into Randy’s presentation, “The 30 Minute Content Strategist -From Concept ...

How many bad meetings have you been a part of? From unproductive Zoom calls to chaotic meetings filled with too many big personalities—we’ve all experienced a spectrum of disastrous meetings. If you’re tired of saying or hearing, “This could have been an email,” Episode 5 of “Design in Good Company” teaches listeners how to turn their meetings from boring and pointless to productive and engaging. Randy Dean Oest and Brodrick Lothringer openly share their own blunders and offer tips on ho...

Have you ever seen a triangle cereal box? There’s a reason why the shape of cereal boxes hasn’t changed while the images on the front continue to evolve. In design, there's a delicate balance between standing out and blending in—veer too far to one side and you can find yourself losing the interest of your audience. This week, Randy Dean Oest and Brodrick Lothringer discuss the fine line between uniqueness and conformity. Through analyzing major brands like Apple and Target, the conversa...

If you’re terrified of public speaking, you’re not alone. Speaking in front of a crowd, especially one that may not be engaged, can be enough to send some people running for the hills. The art of public speaking goes far beyond a strong delivery; it's about embracing the thrill of the stage and taking a step outside your comfort zone. Randy Dean Oest and Brodrick Lothringer explore the skill, taking the journey from anxiety to assurance with insights that extend beyond the podium to all aspec...

Resumes are the first step towards securing a new position—but is your resume ready to compete in this evolving job market? If your resume is strictly black and white and only uses Times New Roman, it may be time to revisit the document. Randy Dean Oest and Brodrick Lothringer sit down to discuss the UX of your resume, giving listeners a guide to creating a resume that not only catches the eye of hiring managers but represents who you are as a professional. Whether you’re fresh out of college...