Podcasts that Changed My Career

As a Designer, I am always on the lookout for new ways to enhance my skills, learn new techniques, and keep myself updated with the latest industry trends and been sharing it on the Youtube Channel.

Over the years, I have discovered that podcasts are an excellent way to achieve these objectives after Books.

In this article, I will share my top 7 podcasts for Designers and one essential takeaway from each that has helped me.

1. Overtime by Dribbble:

This a podcast is hosted by Dribbble, and I’ve been following for years.
It has helped me stay current with the latest design trends and introduced me to new tools and techniques that have improved my workflow.

Listening to Overtime has helped me stay connected to the design community. The insightful conversations on this podcast are inspiring and have made me feel like I’m part of a larger group of designers.

Link to Podcast: https://dribbble.com/overtime

Overtime Podcast Poster with Host Meg Lewis

2. The Honest Designers Show

A podcast I love because it features four successful designers who share their experiences and tips for success in the design industry.

This podcast has helped me improve my knowledge of branding, UI/UX design, and entrepreneurship. One significant takeaway from The Honest Designers Show for me has been learning more about building a successful design business.

Link to Podcast: https://www.honestdesigners.com/
⬇️ Over 1.6 million downloads | ⭐️ 700+ 5 star reviews

Honest Designer Show

3. Design Life

Design Life is a podcast I love because it focuses on the business side of design. As a freelance designer, I’m always on the lookout for ways to enhance my business, and this podcast has helped me do just that.

One significant takeaway from Design Life has been the importance of goal setting. The podcast hosts are excellent at setting and achieving goals, and their tips have helped me do the same.

Link to Podcast: https://www.designlife.fm/

Podcasts for Designers

4. UI Breakfast

Another podcast I’ve been following for some time now. This podcast focuses on UI and UX design, and it has helped me improve my understanding of these areas. A significant takeaway from UI Breakfast for me has been learning more about user testing.

The podcast host, Jane Portman, is a user testing expert, and her insights have been valuable in improving my own user testing practices.

Link to Podcast: https://uibreakfast.com/category/podcast/

UI Breakfast

5. Design Better by Invision

A podcast from the design platform InVision that covers a wide range of design-related topics. This podcast has helped me improve my understanding of product design and design leadership.

Takeaway from Design Better for me has been learning more about design sprints. The episodes on this topic have provided me with valuable insights that I have been able to apply to my own work.

Link to Podcast: https://www.designbetter.co/podcast

Design Better by Invision

6. Design Details

I enjoy this podcast because it focuses on the finer details of design. This podcast has helped me improve my knowledge of typography, color theory, and design patterns. One significant takeaway from Design Details for me has been improving my eye for detail.

The podcast hosts are skilled at pinpointing the small details that make a design exceptional, and their insights have helped me do the same.

Link to Podcast: https://designdetails.fm/

7. The Futur with Chris Do:

A podcast that focuses on design education and entrepreneurship. This podcast has helped me improve my understanding of branding, marketing, and business strategy.

One significant takeaway from The Futur for me has been learning more about personal branding. The episodes on this topic have provided me with valuable insights that have helped me improve my own personal brand.

Link to Podcast: https://thefutur.com/podcast

The Futur with Chris Do

Each Podcast on this list has offered me something unique and helpful, and I would recommend any of them to anyone interested in design.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced designer, I encourage you to give these podcasts a listen.

Who knows?

They might just help you take your design game to the next level!

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