Get a seat at the table and build the design career you want. This podcast is for designers looking to break in, level up, and take control of their careers—whether you're freelancing, climbing the corporate ladder, or just trying to get noticed. Every two weeks, we dive into career fundamentals, design best practices, and the hottest topics in the design community.
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The Future of Figma? Why Designers Are Switching Tools (Fast)
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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world of design tools, AI integration for your tools, and why your current workflow might (or might not) already be outdated.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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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…
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