#Update 008
In this update, we’ve curated a collection of inspiring content across two categories: documentaries and podcasts, focused on product design.
✨ Highlight of the update - Dive Club
Dive Club is an interview series where each episode unlocks insights from designers and leaders at today’s top teams. The podcast explores topics such as product design, storytelling, tools, design engineering, startups, and more, offering deep dives into the craft and challenges of being a designer today.
Hosted by: Ridd
Perfect for:
Designers looking to sharpen their skills, stay inspired, and gain insider knowledge on the evolving world of design.
Documentaries
In this update, explore documentaries like Objectified, Urbanized, Design Canada and more that highlight the impact of design on products, cities, and cultural identity.
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1. Objectified
A deep dive into the design of everyday objects—how they’re made, why they matter, and the thought behind them.
2. Paula Scher: Graphic Design
This episode from Abstract: The Art of Design profiles Paula Scher, a legendary graphic designer. It delves into her creative process, iconic work, and how she uses typography and bold visuals to redefine branding and communication design.
3. Design Canada
This documentary celebrates the golden era of Canadian graphic design, showcasing the iconic symbols and visual identity that helped define Canada. It dives into the work of designers who shaped the country’s cultural identity, exploring the intersection of design and national pride. A fascinating watch for anyone passionate about design history and branding.
4. Urbanized
This documentary explores the design of cities and how urbanization shapes the way we live. Featuring perspectives from architects, planners, and policymakers worldwide, it dives into the challenges and innovations behind creating sustainable, livable urban spaces.
5. A brief history of graffiti
This documentary takes you on a fascinating journey through 30,000 years of graffiti, from ancient cave paintings to modern street art. Hosted by Dr. Richard Clay, it explores how humans have always used graffiti as a form of self-expression, storytelling, and cultural identity.
6. Art sleuth
This engaging documentary series takes a detective-like approach to famous artworks. Each episode unravels the hidden stories, techniques, and mysteries behind masterpieces.
The works covered are:
1. Van Gogh: The Starry Night
2. Manet: In the Conservatory
3. Botticelli: The Birth of Venus
4. Vigée Le Brun: Marie Antoinette and her Children
5. Rembrandt: The Prodigal Son
6. Holbein: The Ambassadors
7. Bellini: St. Francis in the Desert
8. Bruegel: The Harvesters
7. Explained - !
In this episode, linguists and copy editors explore the evolution and overuse of exclamation points. From historical texts to internet slang, it examines how this lively punctuation has adapted in meaning and usage over time. A quirky, thought-provoking look into the nuances of language!
Podcasts
In this update, discover podcasts like Overtime, Wireframe, In the Making, d.MBA and more offering insights into design, creativity, and bridging the gap between design and business.
1. Overtime
About the podcast:
Overtime is Dribbble’s official podcast, delivering a weekly dose of design news, creative insights, and tips to help designers excel. It’s a fun, fast-paced show that keeps you informed about the latest trends and ideas in the design world.
About the host:
Hosted by Meg Lewis, a freelance brand designer and educator.
Perfect for:
Designers, creatives, and anyone looking for inspiration and practical advice to enhance their creative work.
2. In the making
About the podcast:
This podcast explores the creator economy, diving into how creators turn ideas into impactful projects. Each episode features candid conversations with industry leaders and innovators, uncovering the challenges, strategies, and triumphs of creative work.
About the host:
Teresa Au, Adobe’s Head of Community Advocacy & Customer Empathy
Perfect for:
Creators, entrepreneurs, and anyone curious about building a career in the dynamic digital landscape.
3. Wireframe
About the podcast:
Wireframe explores the stories behind great design and its impact on our everyday lives. Produced by Adobe, the podcast covers everything from UX/UI trends to the creative process behind the tools we use, offering insights for designers and design enthusiasts.
About the host:
Khoi Vinh, Senior Director of Product Design at Adobe.
Perfect for:
Designers, creatives, and anyone interested in how design shapes the world around us.
4. d.mba
About the podcast:
The d.MBA podcast bridges the gap between design and business, helping designers master business skills to elevate their careers. Each episode delves into topics like business strategy, finance, and decision-making, with practical advice tailored for creatives.
About the host:
Alen Faljic, founder of d.MBA
Perfect for:
Designers looking to level up their business acumen and bring more value to their creative work.
5. It shipped that way
About the podcast:
This podcast dives into the real-life lessons of shipping great digital products. Each episode features interviews with product leaders, engineers, and designers who share their challenges, insights, and strategies for building impactful software and teams.
About the host:
Allen Pike, Building Forestwalk Labs.
Perfect for:
Product managers, engineers, designers, and anyone curious about the behind-the-scenes of successful product launches.
6. Beyond UX design
About the podcast:
This podcast goes beyond the basics of UX design, exploring how user experience impacts every part of a product and business. It covers strategies, challenges, and real-world applications of UX in creating meaningful and impactful products.
About the host:
Jeremy Miller, Designer, Host & Mentor.
Perfect for:
UX designers, product managers, and anyone looking to understand the broader impact of user-centered design.
7. Full stack radio
About the podcast:
Full Stack Radio is a podcast for developers and designers looking to create better products. It covers a mix of development techniques, design principles, and business strategies, offering practical advice to help listeners build more effective software and web applications.
About the host:
Hosted by Adam Wathan, a full-stack developer, Creator of tailwindcss, and author of Refactoring UI.
Perfect for:
Developers, designers, and anyone interested in bridging the gap between development and design to build better products.
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