My guest this week is Carey Jenkins, CEO of Substantial, a world-class product development studio, serving a diverse set of clients - from Fortune 50s like Google and Amazon, to emerging start-ups and social impact organizations.She has spent over 18 years leading large interdisciplinary teams and multi-channel projects—and it is my pleasure to introduce to you: Carey Jenkins.On this episode we discuss themes around ethical design, digital optimism, building successful relationships, and learned behavior vs enlightenment. Check out Substantial here: https://substantial.com/Connect with Carey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/careyvjenkins/-If you are a UX Designer struggling to get hired, check out my course HiredUX.Learn the process, methods and techniques to stand out above the rest: http://hiredux.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/xdpodcast)

Experience Design with Tony Daussat

Digital Optimism (w/ Carey Jenkins)

Jon MacDonald is the founder and President of The Good, a conversion rate optimization firm that has achieved results for some of the largest online brands including Adobe, Nike, Xerox, Verizon, Intel and more. He regularly contributes content on conversion optimization to publications like Entrepreneur and Inc.  As President, he has helped lead The Good to become one of Oregon's top 20 fastest growing private companies.Check out The Good here: https://thegood.com/-Some Experience Design goodies...Learn how to get hired as a UX Designer: http://hiredux.com/-Feel free to stalk the Experience Design podcast on Instagram at @xdpodcast#staycuriousSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/xdpodcast)

The UX of Optimization (w/ Jon MacDonald)

My guest this week is Jonathan Hensley, an Author, Speaker,  Digital Transformation & Product Consultant, and the Co-Founder & CEO at Emerge Interactive where he works with clients to transform business strategies, user needs and new technologies into valuable products and services. Check out Emerge Interactive and grab the free book: https://www.emergeinteractive.com/podcast/Connect with Jonathan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathonhensley/-Some Experience Design goodies...Learn how to get hired as a UX Designer: http://hiredux.com/-Feel free to stalk the Experience Design podcast on Instagram at @xdpodcast#staycuriousSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/xdpodcast)

Alignment and Agility (w/ Jonathan Hensley)

What better way to celebrate the 70th episode than an interview with my Executive Producer, Design Strategist, Teacher, Author, Public Speaker and Founder of the Big Design Conference: Brian Sullivan.On this episode we dive into how to stay creative during quarantine, and how to stay focused and inspired when furloughed (or losing your job).Find Brian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briankeithsullivan/-Some Experience Design goodies:Learn how to get hired as a UX Designer: http://hiredux.com/-Feel free to stalk the Experience Design podcast on Instagram at @xdpodcast#staycuriousSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/xdpodcast)

Furloughed but Focused (with Brian Sullivan)

What makes a good UX designer?What makes a bad UX designer?How might organizations truly become design-oriented?All this and more in this week's episode with my guest Sam Horodezky. Sam is the founder of Strathearn Design. A consultancy that assists businesses in navigating the murky waters of UX. He helps companies have better UX outcomes by providing seasoned advice on areas like hiring, engaging with Design Agencies, and internal DNA change to support a design-oriented culture.Check out Strathearn Design here: https://www.strathearn-design.com/-Some Experience Design goodies:Learn how to get hired as a UX Designer: http://hiredux.com/-Feel free to stalk the Experience Design podcast on Instagram at @xdpodcast#staycuriousSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/xdpodcast)

What Makes a Good UX Designer (w/ Sam Horodezky)

UX Writing has over the past couple of years gone from a non-existent term, to top of mind for many products, business and experiences.My guest this week is Yuval Keshtcher, the Founder of UX Writing Hub and the host of the ‘Writers in Tech’ podcast. Find Yuval on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuvalkesh/Check out the UX Writing Hub: https://uxwritinghub.com/_Some Experience Design goodies:I'm making a course! Learn how to get hired as a UX Designer: http://hiredux.com/-Feel free to stalk the Experience Design podcast on Instagram at @xdpodcast#staycuriousSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/xdpodcast)

UX Writing is Design with Yuval Keshtcher

My guest this week is Gina Michnowicz, the CEO, Executive Creative Director and the Co-Founder of The Craftsman Agency, creating magical moments through bold, experiential and immersive storytelling. On this episode we discuss themes such as:The keys to marketing in Media and Entertainment (and how they differ from High Tech or typical consumer B2C). The creative process and how you "get" ideasThe meaning and importance of being a Servant Leader.The pros and cons of being an early adapter to new media platforms How design impacts everything and why it should be considered firstHelping brands to create magical moments that connect at the human level.Gina's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gina-gianatasio-michnowicz-987380/The Craftsman Agency: https://thecraftsmanagency.com/_Some Experience Design goodies:I'm making a course! Learn how to get hired as a UX Designer: http://hiredux.com/-Feel free to stalk the Experience Design podcast on Instagram at @xdpodcast#staycuriousSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/xdpodcast)

Limitless Ideation with Gina Michnowicz

Howdy friends! I loved this conversation and I think you definitely will as well.Some themes of this episode include:Don’t be afraid to have bad ideasNot being to precious about your workNot taking yourself too seriously Being allergic to buzzwordsNot confusing design with art Before starting Upstatement, Mike Swartz worked in newsrooms and magazines such as The Boston Globe and Complex Magazine. He studied Journalism and Advertising Design before leaving for a job as Art Director of the Globe’s Sunday Ideas section, later finishing his degree in Computer Science at Boston University. He taught graphic design at Massachusetts College of Art and Design from 2009 - 2011. He has spoken at conferences across the country and his work has been honored by the Society for News Design, Society of Publication Designers, AIGA, Editor and Publisher, Communication Arts, SXSW, FastCompany, and the Webbys. Find Mike on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-swartz-01b21866/Check out Upstatement: https://www.upstatement.com/_Some goodies:I'm making a course! Learn how to get hired as a UX Designer: http://hiredux.com/-Feel free to stalk the Experience Design podcast on Instagram at @xdpodcast#staycuriousSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/xdpodcast)

Digital Trends, Bad Ideas, and Buzzwords (w/ Mike Swartz)

My guest this week is Douglas Ferguson, an entrepreneur and human-centered technologist with over 20 years of experience. He is president of Voltage Control, an Austin-based workshop agency that specializes in Design Sprints and innovation workshops.Prior to Voltage Control, He held CTO positions at numerous Austin startups where he led product and engineering teams using agile, lean, and human-centered design principles. While CTO at Twyla, he worked directly with Google Ventures running Design Sprints and now brings this experience and process to companies everywhere. Most recently he published his first book, Beyond the Prototype.Check out Voltage Control: https://voltagecontrol.com/Read 'Beyond the Prototype': https://beyondtheprototype.com/Find Douglas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglasferguson/__Don't forget if you are looking to get hired as a UX Designer... I'm working on the course just for you. Actually, I'm making the course I wish existed when I was first trying to get hired as a designer... and everything I've learned on the way. To be the first to know about the launch and get 50% off the entire course, enter your email to subscribe at: http://hiredux.com/-As always thank you for listening, and if you enjoy what you're hearing, please share with your friends and co-workers :)-Feel free to stalk the Experience Design podcast on Instagram at @xdpodcast-AND If you are feeling EXTRA inspired, I would love for you to check out my Patreon page here: https://patreon.com/xdpodcast#staycuriousSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/xdpodcast)

Beyond the Prototype (w/ Douglas Ferguson, Voltage Control founder)

I couldn't be happier to have Mike Janda on the show again.When Mike was first on the podcast, it was episode only episode 23. Now 40 episodes later, there are two major differences for both of us:1.) This show was still called "the XD Podcast" and has since rebranded to, "Experience Design"2.) Mike's instagram @morejanda had only 10K followers. Today, his thought leadership, industry veteran insights, and design stewardship have amassed him 125K followers.On this episode we discuss design entrepreneurship, the climb to the summit of success, the ability to stop and enjoy the climb, innate vs learned skills, and the importance of having a tribe.Do yourself a favor and buy one of Mike's books, or enjoy all things Janda go here: http://michaeljanda.com/__Don't forget if you are looking to get hired as a UX Designer... I'm working on the course just for you. Actually, I'm making the course I wish existed when I was first trying to get hired as a designer... and everything I've learned on the way. To be the first to know about the launch and get 50% off the entire course, enter your email to subscribe at: http://hiredux.com/-As always thank you for listening, and if you enjoy what you're hearing, please share with your friends and co-workers :)-Feel free to stalk the Experience Design podcast on Instagram at @xdpodcast-AND If you are feeling EXTRA inspired, I would love for you to check out my Patreon page here: https://patreon.com/xdpodcast#staycuriousSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/xdpodcast)

Design Entrepreneurship with Mike Janda

This is a really interesting episode for the books! Jesse Showalter is a full-stack designer, founder of Showalter Design Company and recently hit over 100,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel.We talk about work-life balance, focus, living simpler, design and career failures, how to spend your time effectively, and the truth about YouTube subscribers.Check out Jesse’s YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/JesseAtomic__Don't forget if you are looking to get hired as a UX Designer... I'm working on the course just for you. Actually, I'm making the course I wish existed when I was first trying to get hired as a designer... and everything I've learned on the way. To be the first to know about the launch and get 50% off the entire course, enter your email to subscribe at: http://hiredux.com/-As always thank you for listening, and if you enjoy what you're hearing, please share with your friends and co-workers :)-Feel free to stalk the Experience Design podcast on Instagram at @xdpodcast-AND If you are feeling EXTRA inspired, I would love for you to check out my Patreon page here: https://patreon.com/xdpodcast#staycuriousSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/xdpodcast)

Confessions of Failure (w/ Designer and YouTuber Jesse Showalter)

Well. I have a few episodes in the bank and I could have easily published one of those today, however, I feel like I would be remiss to not address the elephant in the room, rather the elephant in the world right now which is Corona Virus.The CEO of Bottle Rocket, which is where I work, just slacked this little kid bit to us. It is a picture of Isaac Newton. And It reads:In 1665, Isaac Newton had to work from home when the University of Cambridge temporarily closed due to the Bubonic Plague. It was the most productive period of his life, and he used that time to develop his theories on calculus, optics… and of course the discovery of gravity.And I think at it’s core it’s a reminder that we have faced tragedy at scale before and we will prevail. This world will prevail. It will take blood, sweat, tears, but we will make it through.Especially during times like this, my call to action I have at the end of every show rings more true than ever. And that is, friends, to stay curious.__Don't forget if you are looking to get hired as a UX Designer... I'm working on the course just for you. Actually, I'm making the course I wish existed when I was first trying to get hired as a designer... and everything I've learned on the way. To be the first to know about the launch and get 50% off the entire course, enter your email to subscribe at: http://hiredux.com/-As always thank you for listening, and if you enjoy what you're hearing, please share with your friends and co-workers :)-Feel free to stalk the Experience Design podcast on Instagram at @xdpodcast-AND If you are feeling EXTRA inspired, I would love for you to check out my Patreon page here: https://patreon.com/xdpodcast#staycuriousSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/xdpodcast)

Discover Gravity - The Coronavirus Episode

Ruthie Schulder is the co-founder and CEO of The Participation Agency, having worked with brands such as: AirBnb, Soylent, Alienware, Acer, Red Bull, Oreo, Foursquare, Budweiser, Pandora—and this list goes on and on. She is reinventing the agency model and strives to develop radical experiential campaigns with brands as partners, not clients. She was named Inc.’s Millennial CEO Rising Star and one of Adweek's Disruptors. The Participation Agency has won multiple awards and is often name on Inc.’s Fastest Growing Private Companies list. In this episode Ruthie Schulder and I discuss the importance and meaning of radical experimentation, women entrepreneurs, and the impact of identifying clients as partners and not, "clients."Check out The Participation Agency here: https://thisisthepa.com/__Don't forget if you are looking to get hired as a UX Designer... I'm working on the course just for you. Actually, I'm making the course I wish existed when I was first trying to get hired as a designer... and everything I've learned on the way. To be the first to know about the launch and get 50% off the entire course, enter your email to subscribe at: http://hiredux.com/-As always thank you for listening, and if you enjoy what you're hearing, please share with your friends and co-workers :)-Feel free to stalk the Experience Design podcast on Instagram at @xdpodcast-AND If you are feeling EXTRA inspired, I would love for you to check out my Patreon page here: https://patreon.com/xdpodcast#staycuriousSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/xdpodcast)

Radical Experimentation (w/ The Participation Agency founder Ruthie Schulder)

60 episodes! What an honor it is to have Ram Castillo on the podcast this week. He is someone I have followed and admired for years. My Guest this week is an award-winning Design Director, Two Time Author, Blogger, top-ranking Podcaster and international Speaker based in Sydney, Australia.For over 14 years he’s been working for global agencies including Ogilvy & Mather, DDB, JWT and McCann Worldgroup on clients such as Audi, McDonald’s, Qantas, Coca-Cola, Telstra, Google and The Louis Vuitton Group.Since 2012, he’s been providing expert advice for emerging designers and creatives— to be employed, and those that are established – to reach their next level, via GiantThinkers.comHis podcast Giant Thinkers reached #3 on iTunes in the coveted Design Category in 5 countries.In this episode we discuss burnout, mentorship, love, and self-actualization. Ram is a wealth of knowledge and has both mental and emotional intelligence far beyond his years.__Don't forget if you are looking to get hired as a UX Designer... I'm working on the course just for you. Actually, I'm making the course I wish existed when I was first trying to get hired as a designer... and everything I've learned on the way. To be the first to know about the launch and get 50% off the entire course, enter your email to subscribe at: http://hiredux.com/-As always thank you for listening, and if you enjoy what you're hearing, please share with your friends and co-workers :)-Feel free to stalk the Experience Design podcast on Instagram at @xdpodcast-AND If you are feeling EXTRA inspired, I would love for you to check out my Patreon page here: https://patreon.com/xdpodcast#staycuriousSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/xdpodcast)

Burnout (w/ Ram Castillo, founder and host of Giant Thinkers)

Robert Munro is the author of “Human in the Loop Machine Learning.” He has built Annotation, Active Learning, and machine learning systems with machine learning-focused startups as well as giants like Amazon, Google, IBM, and most major phone manufacturers. If you speak to your phone, if your car parks itself, if your music is tailored to your taste, or if your news articles are recommended for you, then there is a good chance that he contributed to this experience. He  holds a PhD from Stanford focused on Human-in-the-Loop machine learning for healthcare and disaster response, and is a disaster response professional in addition to being a machine learning professional.Buy his book here and use my promo code for 40% off (podedesign19): https://www.manning.com/books/human-in-the-loop-machine-learningConnect with Robert him on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertjmunro/__Don't forget if you are looking to get hired as a UX Designer... I'm working on the course just for you. Actually, I'm making the course I wish existed when I was first trying to get hired as a designer... and everything I've learned on the way. To be the first to know about the launch and get 50% off the entire course, enter your email to subscribe at: http://hiredux.com/-As always thank you for listening, and if you enjoy what you're hearing, please share with your friends and co-workers :)-Feel free to stalk the Experience Design podcast on Instagram at @xdpodcast-AND If you are feeling EXTRA inspired, I would love for you to check out my Patreon page here: https://patreon.com/xdpodcast#staycuriousSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/xdpodcast)

Design for Machine Learning (w/ Robert Munro, author of “Human in the Loop Machine Learning”)

'Experience Design' (Formerly The XD Podcast) explores how design impacts the way we experience products, brands, services, and our everyday lives. You'll gain actionable insights from host Tony Daussat through thought provoking solo shows, as-well-as interviews with professionals in design, product management, and entrepreneurship. From UX, product, industrial and service design, to career, life, and business design--no stone will be left unturned in this quest to demystify design and inspire the inner creative in us all to stay curious.

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Experience Design with Tony Daussat

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