Best Nick Groeneveld Podcasts (2025)

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Design Mythbusters: 6 UX Myths That Hold Designers Back in 2025 52:10

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In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick become the "Design Mythbusters" and tackle the biggest misconceptions about UX design that both designers and non-designers believe. From the idea that UX is just about making things pretty to the pressure of getting everything right the first time, they bust (or confirm) myths that hold y…

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Product Design Just Killed UX Design (What Roles to Look for Instead) 56:44

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In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick are trying to untangle the confusing world of design job titles and their many, many variations. From UX designer to product designer to the emerging UX engineer role and everything inbetween. They share what each title actually means, their differences, and how to survive the ever-changin…

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What Product Design Is Actually Like (It's Not What Social Media Tells You) 50:06

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In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick talk about the actual day-to-day of being a product designer and how it is very different from what social media tells you. One's an in-house designer while the other is a freelancer. Both have over a decade of on-the-job design experience. Together, they discuss how AI creates overlap bet…

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Why Studying UX and Product Design is Worth It More Than Ever (for 2025 and beyond) 53:44

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In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick discuss the real answer to the question that’s been haunting LinkedIn threads, Reddit posts, and bootcamp Slack groups: Is it still worth becoming a UX or product designer in 2025 and beyond? They look back on their own (non-)traditional paths into product design, the current state of the …

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Personal Branding for Product Designers: Overrated, Underrated, and Misunderstood 47:30

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In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick go into the chaotic world of branding. They discuss why it matters more than ever, when it’s completely overhyped, and how to make the most of it as a product designer looking to build a career. Well-known branding moments include the Jaguar rebrand and Apple’s liquid glass 'feature'. Nick…

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How You Use Motion to Ruin or Improve Product Design 40:09

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In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick discuss the role of animation and motion in modern product design workflows and why it’s not just about looking slick. From micro-interactions to loading states, they find out where animation improves UX and where it becomes a distraction. They also get into motion for video editing, desig…

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Designers vs. Product Managers: Will They Become One? 39:55

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In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick talk about how the lines between designers and product managers are getting more and more blurry. AI tools speed up our way of working and startups grow using smaller teams than ever. Does that mean we are heading toward a new unicorn role for a designer-product-manager-hybrid? From workin…

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The Future of Figma? Why Designers Are Switching Tools (Fast) 45:32

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In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler White and Nick Groeneveld discuss the fast-evolving world of design tools, AI integration for your tools, and why your current workflow might (or might not) already be outdated. From tool fatigue to the Figma vs. Framer debate, they explore how designers are adapting (or not) to new tech, what make…

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When Aesthetics Overshadow UX: A WWDC Design Debate 37:40

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In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler White and Nick Groeneveld discuss the (design) updates Apple showcased at WWDC, including the much-hyped Liquid Glass, and what it means for product designers, users, and the future of UI. They discuss why both the product design community and Apple focuses too much on Liquid Glas, what to focus on…

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Stop Boring Stakeholders: How to Present Design (and Yourself) Like a Pro 42:37

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🎯 "Good design speaks for itself." ...except when it doesn’t. In this episode, Tyler White and Nick Groeneveld break down how to present your work—and yourself—in a way that actually influences decisions. Whether you're in a client pitch, a job interview, or a high-stakes design review, how you communicate your value is just as important as what yo…

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Sketch, Ship, Scale: The Unsexy Work That Makes Great Designers 50:36

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🛠️ "Design is just making pretty screens, right?" ...Wrong. In this episode, Tyler White and Nick Groeneveld dive into the real (and messy) side of product design—from research and collaboration to freelancing and client communication. It's everything they don't teach you in design school. We’re breaking down: ✅ How user research actually works (an…

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Figma Make Is Wild. But Is It Really the Future of Design? | Figma Config 2025 Breakdown 26:17

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The design community is divided. Some love the Figma Config announcements while others hate it. We've seen every type of comment from 'the output code sucks' to 'Figma just ended Illustrator'. But which one is true? Or is none of it true? In this episode, Tyler White and Nick Groeneveld discuss Figma Config's 2025 announcements and how Figma Make, …

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Should Designers Learn to Code? The AI Shift No One’s Ready For 48:41

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💻"Designers don’t need to code." ...but is that advice still true today? In this episode, Tyler White and Nick Groeneveld unpack why the designer role is evolving fast—and why the next generation of designers will need more than just Figma skills to stay relevant. We’re breaking down: ✅ Why polished prototypes now speak louder than polished decks. …

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The Mini-CEO Mindset: How Designers Earn Their Seat at the Table 36:33

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💡 “Designers need a seat at the table!” …but what if the company doesn’t even HAVE a table? In this episode, Tyler White and Nick Groeneveld unpack the real reason designers struggle to influence decisions—they don’t speak the right language. We’re breaking down: ✅ Why empathy is a designer’s superpower—for users and stakeholders. ✅ The business la…

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Remote Work: The Dream, The Struggle, and The Reality Check 40:48

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💭 "Remote work is the future!" they said. "You'll love the freedom!" they promised. And yet… here we are, burnt out, over-snacking, and wondering if we should just buy another standing desk to fix our working lives. In this episode, Tyler White and Nick Groeneveld pull back the curtain on what remote work is REALLY like—from the dream of working in…

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The ROI Lie: Why Design is More Than Just Pretty Pixels 35:15

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💡 "Design ROI is just about making things look good, right?" WRONG. In this episode, Nick Groeneveld and Tyler White expose the ROI myth that’s been holding designers back for decades. Here’s the deal—great design isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s about influencing perception, driving conversions, and making customers FEEL something (even when they…

Nick Groeneveld Podcasts

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Design Table Podcast

Nick Groeneveld, Tyler White

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Design Mythbusters: 6 UX Myths That Hold Designers Back in 2025 52:10

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Product Design Just Killed UX Design (What Roles to Look for Instead) 56:44

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What Product Design Is Actually Like (It's Not What Social Media Tells You) 50:06

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Why Studying UX and Product Design is Worth It More Than Ever (for 2025 and beyond) 53:44

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Personal Branding for Product Designers: Overrated, Underrated, and Misunderstood 47:30

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How You Use Motion to Ruin or Improve Product Design 40:09

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Designers vs. Product Managers: Will They Become One? 39:55

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The Future of Figma? Why Designers Are Switching Tools (Fast) 45:32

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When Aesthetics Overshadow UX: A WWDC Design Debate 37:40

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Stop Boring Stakeholders: How to Present Design (and Yourself) Like a Pro 42:37

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Sketch, Ship, Scale: The Unsexy Work That Makes Great Designers 50:36

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Figma Make Is Wild. But Is It Really the Future of Design? | Figma Config 2025 Breakdown 26:17

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Should Designers Learn to Code? The AI Shift No One’s Ready For 48:41

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The Mini-CEO Mindset: How Designers Earn Their Seat at the Table 36:33

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Remote Work: The Dream, The Struggle, and The Reality Check 40:48

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The ROI Lie: Why Design is More Than Just Pretty Pixels 35:15