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After 32 episodes, Tom and Craig record one last episode of Opacity in Jan 2022. In what we hope is an on-brand move, we explain our reasons for wrapping the podcast up. Thank you so much for all the listeners and guests we've had over the past
Welcome to the new year. In the first episode of 2021, Craig and Tom jump into an evergreen topic on the minds of designers everywhere. Should we be generalists or specialists, and why?Specialization and generalization are tough terms to defin
We've made it to the end of 2020, a year unlike any other. Putting aside the roller coaster of the past year, we wanted to take some time to reflect on what's changed for designers in the workplace, and what these changes may mean for us in the
Starting out is hard. We've all been there, and have all had different experiences of this time. Regardless of how well or rough your entry to a design career is going, it takes real work.In this episode, Tom and Craig get into the topic, refl
Looking back through your career you'll find a series of memorable moments that stand out. Highs, lows, and transitions likely make up the bulk of those memories. These memorable, defining moments are some of the most impactful on your career.
It's easy to assume that UX design is inherently ethical. After all, designing with people's interests in mind is a big part of what we do. So why then, are certain technologies driving the downfall of civilization? ::cue ominous thunder:: Tech
Our careers (and life) are made up of cross-roads and decisions we make on where to go next. We can approach these moments through detailed calculation—trying to find the right way to go based on the information we have available. Or, we can em
We all know about them. Probably even dipped our toes into making one. Everyone wants one. Many are willing to sell their souls for the chance at designing one. They're a lot of work, but they're worth every drop of blood, sweat, and tears. Of
Accessibility and usability are core to our profession. Despite this fact, they often don't take center stage. Many designers even feel that putting too much emphasis on them can take away from pushing creative boundaries. In this episode, Tom
The experience of work is evolving faster than ever in this era of extreme uncertainty. In ways we're all still trying to make sense of. In this episode Craig and Tom get into it, talking about how working remotely has opened up a reevaluation
Content is integral to good quality products and services, but doesn't always get the attention it deserves. In this episode Grace Hughes, Content Design Lead at Fjord joins Tom & Craig to discuss the role of content design, conversational desi
In this episode Tom sits down with Sinéad Davis Cochrane, a User Experience Manager at Workday, where she lead a team of designers and researchers. We discuss her education, career path from researcher to manager and views on planning your care
It's been a while, but we're back!After taking a few months off from the podcast, Craig and Tom are back in the saddle to discuss the state of being a designer (and person) in troubling times. We discuss Tom's burnout—which led to us taking t
Helping designers have more fulfilling careers is like being a baker. An artisanal bread baker, where the designer is the dough in your hands. Or maybe the job is the dough... Regardless, the analogy is oven-proof. This week, we talk with an e
With over 700,000 podcasts in the world, why make another one?Early in 2019, Tom and Craig decided to get together to create Opacity, a podcast framed around the general topic of working in design. 18 episodes and 8 months later, they reflect
Is composure underrated?One thing's for sure. Working nicely with others can be a challenge. And when we lose our composure, we can lose a lot more in the process. The modern work environment is full of tense moments, difficult conversations,
How do you feel when you hear these statements and questions? Everyone's a designerShould designers code?Jay-Z is a member of the IlluminatiIf you're like most, you probably get a little too worked up. We all do, and that's natural. I
Time and energy are the elusive fuel for projects, both personal and professional. In this episode Craig and Tom discuss their thoughts on how to deal with finite resources and getting things done.Thanks for listening—share and subscribe! --
Kim Lenox currently heads up the product design organization at Zendesk, a global company that builds software for the best customer experiences. She is responsible for driving strategic priorities and scaling the impact of an international tea
The jobs that we've had in the past shape the professionals we become. No matter how mundane, low paid, or seemingly inconsequential. A recent twitter dot com trend had people from far and wide sharing 5 past jobs they had. In the process, we
Has your mother ever told you to not be an asshole? In case not, this episode should do the trick. Paul Woods is Chief Creative Officer at the renowned design firm Edenspiekermann. He has accomplished much in his career as a designer, working
If you know Lar Veale, and his current role at the bank AIB, then you know the title of this week's episode is a pun. If you don't know Lar, this is a great chance to hear from someone who has a lot of experience bringing research into the des
'Twas a dark and stormy night in Dublin...Tune into this week's episode to hear Tom tell a riveting tale of a disaster corrected by the power of DIY. Experience makes life bigger. It expands our worldview. People decide more and more to pay f
Colman Walsh's head has been in UX design education for the past decade. Who better to continue our design education topic from episode 4?In 2013 he founded UXTraining.com, and ran it successfully as in-person training for individuals to corpo
Raise your hand if you've ever felt like an imposter. 🤚Imposter Syndrome is something we're all familiar with. Maybe a bit too familiar. It shows its face across industries, but for creative professionals it's especially palpable. In this ep
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