This episode I share what a real day in the life is actually like for a product designer (working from home). Is it as glamorous as the perfectly crafted YouTube videos we see out there? No. No it is not, but that’s ok! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joshuareach/support

Design Chat with Josh

S2 EP55: Day in the Life of a Product Designer

This episode is all about staying motivated and accepting our motivation levels as designers during the pandemic. With a bunch of us still working from home, we have our own reasons why we want to get back to an office, even if just for a little bit. I share some of the ways I’ve stayed motivated this past year in a weird, 100% remote environment. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joshuareach/support

S2 EP54: Staying Motivated as a Designer

This episode I share some of the interesting lessons I’ve learned or was reminded of while consuming way more video games than usual (thanks to the pandemic). These lessons are things that can help remind us how to design usable, accessible, and in some cases beautiful UI in products like apps, websites, and software. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joshuareach/support

S2 EP53: Lessons from Video Game UI

[Explicit] This episode we dive into the minds of the ego-driven designer. Something that isn’t just for one type of designer either, but both graphic and product designers. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joshuareach/support

S2 EP52: Designer Egos

This episode is all about designing for senior citizens! One of the most rewarding and challenging (also really fun) groups of people to design digital products for. This audio version of my Medium article dives into some lessons I’ve learned over a couple years of designing exclusively for the aging population. Book mention from episode: The Longevity Economy, by Joseph F. Coughlin --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joshuareach/support

S2 EP51: Designing for Seniors

This episode marks the official return and Season 2 of Design Chat with Josh! That’s right! After some lovely responses to the special episode earlier in the year, I’ve resurrected the podcast. This episode is all about product design programs (software) that people should learn. I get asked this question a lot from designers curious about getting into the product design world - and so here’s my personal and professional take on it. Don’t worry, it’s not as bad as you might think! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joshuareach/support

S2 EP50: Product Design Software

I'm back with a special 2020 episode to talk about the design industry and being a designer in these really strange times. This year has been tough for all of us, and some have felt the pain of the pandemic more than others. I want to unpack how our industry and roles have changed, share a little of how I've adapted, and hopefully shed some light that it won't be all doom and gloom forever. We will get out of this, and designers will always have a place in the world. If you liked this episode and want to hear more, leave a nice review in the Apple Podcast realm and perhaps I'll revive this podcast for a full second season.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joshuareach/support

Special 2020 Episode

I’m coming back to the mic with a special episode of Design Chat with Josh to talk about 2020, the changes to the industry, and some words of encouragement during this weird year. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joshuareach/support

[Teaser] Special 2020 Episode

In this final episode I talk about accessibility and why it matters to every designer. I also share some of the top things I keep in mind when I’m designing to strive for better usability by virtually everyone, no matter what limitations they may have. Thank you all so much for tuning in to these 47 episodes (49 including the bonus episodes). It’s been a blast and I hope some of the things you heard were helpful! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joshuareach/support

Final Episode: Accessibility

This episode is all about presenting your work to make it sell. From client or internal stakeholder presentations, to portfolio showcases - I share some lessons learned from both working in marketing and product when it comes to presenting your work as a designer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joshuareach/support

Episode 46: Presenting Your Work

This episode was inspired by the amazing Evolve Design Conference last weekend for Phoenix Design Week. I talk about “finding your why” or finding the purpose behind what we do as designers. It’s incredibly important to care about things beyond great portfolio pieces - it’s important to care about the products, people, or services were designing for. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joshuareach/support

Episode 45: Finding Your “Why”

Phoenix Design Week is just around the corner and with the full agenda of speakers and events, I wanted to share what was going to be happening starting this Friday, October 11th! Don’t forget to grab your tickets to Phoenix Design Week at PHXDW.com. See you at the conference! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joshuareach/support

Bonus Episode: Phoenix Design Week 2019 Events

This episode is not here to crush dreams, it’s to help take a look in the mirror and ask if you really want to take on the world of product. I share some of the tough questions I had to ask myself before finding out I really wanted to be designing products and unique experiences. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joshuareach/support

Episode 44: Why You Shouldn’t Pursue a Career in UX

This episode I break down the million dollar question: What skills has a graphic designer can directly help and translate to UX design? This episode is really focused on UX and less about the UI or overall product design, but I also touch on what visual design skills help if you’re responsible for the end result of the product. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joshuareach/support

Episode 43: Graphic Design Skills That Help with UX

This episode I talk about what the heck CX is any why it is not something exclusive to us UX designers. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joshuareach/support

Episode 42: What is CX?

Hosted by Joshua Reach—a sunshine loving multidisciplinary designer in Arizona—Design Chat with Josh is a series about anything and everything design related. You’ll hear insight, opinions, and debates on topics around UX design, graphic design, web design, professional development, and a whole lot more. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joshuareach/support