feed03.fireside.fm Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:21 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tentative https://www.tentative.fm Fri, 19 Mar 2021 00:45:05 -0400 Tentative is a podcast about digital product design. Hosted by thoughtbot's Chief Design Officer Kyle Fiedler & Boston Design Director Jaclyn Perrone. en © 2026 Tentative episodic thoughtbot Tentative is a podcast about digital product design. Hosted by thoughtbot's Chief Design Officer Kyle Fiedler & Boston Design Director Jaclyn Perrone. false design,digital,product,thoughtbot,web,mobile,front-end,process thoughtbot hosts@tentative.fm yes Support the show! 107: Pixelated Persons https://www.tentative.fm/107 7d199aee-aca0-45a9-b6dd-dcd3bd8d109d Fri, 19 Mar 2021 00:15:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot This week Jaclyn & Kyle catch up on streamlining UI, building landing pages in Hubspot CMS, first impressions of Tailwind, and auto-layout in Figma. Also, we reminisce as we say adieu to Kyle and his tenure on Tentative. 👋🥲 12:48 false This week Jaclyn & Kyle catch up on streamlining UI, building landing pages in Hubspot CMS, first impressions of Tailwind, and auto-layout in Figma. Also, we reminisce as we say adieu to Kyle and his tenure on Tentative. 👋🥲

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+ih6Fyetr ]]> 106: Note-n-Map 'n Stuff https://www.tentative.fm/106 0218c045-e8fa-4754-86e5-c80464d0f233 Fri, 05 Mar 2021 00:15:00 -0500 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot This week Jaclyn & Kyle discuss neglecting your backlog, the emotions around a design sprint, and changes to the design and development team structure at thoughtbot. 16:54 false This week Jaclyn & Kyle discuss neglecting your backlog, the emotions around a design sprint, and changes to the design and development team structure at thoughtbot.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+zJswuhzQ ]]> 105: User Focused (Nelsy Hubb) https://www.tentative.fm/105 34748d95-2289-4291-ad07-437904356a47 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 00:15:00 -0500 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Nelsy Hubb, Product Manager at Neocova, joins Jaclyn to discuss engaging with outside partners, maintaining a design system, customer feedback, trusting your subject matter experts, design debt, and many, many allusions to "The Lord of the Rings". 37:06 false Nelsy Hubb, Product Manager at Neocova, joins Jaclyn to discuss engaging with outside partners, maintaining a design system, customer feedback, trusting your subject matter experts, design debt, and many, many allusions to The Lord of the Rings.

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]]> Nelsy Hubb, Product Manager at Neocova, joins Jaclyn to discuss engaging with outside partners, maintaining a design system, customer feedback, trusting your subject matter experts, design debt, and many, many allusions to The Lord of the Rings.

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]]> Nelsy Hubb, Product Manager at Neocova, joins Jaclyn to discuss engaging with outside partners, maintaining a design system, customer feedback, trusting your subject matter experts, design debt, and many, many allusions to The Lord of the Rings.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+43-xT7fK ]]> 104: The Phone is Back! https://www.tentative.fm/104 b906a819-52f7-4724-abad-b95468daf385 Wed, 23 Dec 2020 00:15:00 -0500 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot To wrap up our year, this week Kyle & Jaclyn run a retro for 2020. So put on those comfy pants and join us while they reflect on their most used tools, new amenities, and favorite hobbies of the year; as well as air some behind the scenes goodness. 25:33 false To wrap up our year, this week Kyle & Jaclyn run a retro for 2020. So put on those comfy pants and join us while they reflect on their most used tools, new amenities, and favorite hobbies of the year; as well as air some behind the scenes goodness.

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]]> To wrap up our year, this week Kyle & Jaclyn run a retro for 2020. So put on those comfy pants and join us while they reflect on their most used tools, new amenities, and favorite hobbies of the year; as well as air some behind the scenes goodness.

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]]> To wrap up our year, this week Kyle & Jaclyn run a retro for 2020. So put on those comfy pants and join us while they reflect on their most used tools, new amenities, and favorite hobbies of the year; as well as air some behind the scenes goodness.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+TvKphqrw ]]> 103: If We Don't, Who Will? (Lloyd Bennett) https://www.tentative.fm/103 7a642000-b0da-403d-802a-bcb0953a4b8e Fri, 11 Dec 2020 00:15:00 -0500 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Lloyd Bennett, designer at thoughtbot London, joins the show to discuss _Tones & Shades_, his new digital magazine, as well as designing a brand identity, prototyping early in the design process, and animating with intent. 34:50 false Lloyd Bennett, designer at thoughtbot London, joins the show to discuss Tones & Shades, his new digital magazine, as well as designing a brand identity, prototyping early in the design process, and animating with intent.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+ssxYrLTp ]]> 102: Automation is the Goal (Adekunle Oduye) https://www.tentative.fm/102 34f7226b-4adb-4ed3-b8e6-60186b1f1bfe Fri, 20 Nov 2020 00:15:00 -0500 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Adekunle Oduye, UX Engineer at Mailchimp, discusses working on a design-system team, setting goals for 2021, storing documentation in Figma, and conducting user research for design systems. 31:21 false Adekunle Oduye, UX Engineer at Mailchimp, discusses working on a design-system team, setting goals for 2021, storing documentation in Figma, and conducting user research for design systems.

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]]> Adekunle Oduye, UX Engineer at Mailchimp, discusses working on a design-system team, setting goals for 2021, storing documentation in Figma, and conducting user research for design systems.

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]]> Adekunle Oduye, UX Engineer at Mailchimp, discusses working on a design-system team, setting goals for 2021, storing documentation in Figma, and conducting user research for design systems.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+6-Xf-OHo ]]> 101: Unconsulting (Ryan Rumsey) https://www.tentative.fm/101 2bd19bfc-559c-44cd-b3df-cc01143d950d Fri, 06 Nov 2020 00:15:00 -0500 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Ryan Rumsey, founder & CEO of Second Wave Dive, discusses building programs that solve systems problems through design thinking, and struggling with critique. 43:56 false Ryan Rumsey, founder & CEO of Second Wave Dive, discusses building programs that solve systems problems through design thinking, and struggling with critique.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+lrh34b_e ]]> 100: Who We Are as Designers (Senongo Akpem) https://www.tentative.fm/100 c6bb6a15-1f24-4e05-bdad-7c6d7c25acc2 Fri, 23 Oct 2020 00:15:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Senongo Akpem, author of Cross-Cultural Design, joins the show to discuss design in civic-tech, ways to include cross-cultural design thinking into short engagements, staying dedicated to long-term projects, and memories of Dreamweaver. 44:48 false Senongo Akpem, author of Cross-Cultural Design, joins the show to discuss design in civic-tech, ways to include cross-cultural design thinking into short engagements, staying dedicated to long-term projects, and memories of Dreamweaver.

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]]> Senongo Akpem, author of Cross-Cultural Design, joins the show to discuss design in civic-tech, ways to include cross-cultural design thinking into short engagements, staying dedicated to long-term projects, and memories of Dreamweaver.

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]]> Senongo Akpem, author of Cross-Cultural Design, joins the show to discuss design in civic-tech, ways to include cross-cultural design thinking into short engagements, staying dedicated to long-term projects, and memories of Dreamweaver.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+8ESGzG7n ]]> 99: Organic Backlog Gardening (Erin May & JH Forster) https://www.tentative.fm/99 74950045-7875-4593-bf12-bbb18cf01063 Fri, 09 Oct 2020 00:15:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot From User Interviews, Erin May (VP Growth & Marketing) & JH Forster (VP Product) join the show to discuss hiring during Covid, onboarding remotely, using GitHub for documentation, backlog management, managing team morale while remote, and work on diversity & inclusion initiatives. 44:34 false From User Interviews, Erin May (VP Growth & Marketing) & JH Forster (VP Product) join the show to discuss hiring during Covid, onboarding remotely, using GitHub for documentation, backlog management, managing team morale while remote, and work on diversity & inclusion initiatives.

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]]> From User Interviews, Erin May (VP Growth & Marketing) & JH Forster (VP Product) join the show to discuss hiring during Covid, onboarding remotely, using GitHub for documentation, backlog management, managing team morale while remote, and work on diversity & inclusion initiatives.

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]]> From User Interviews, Erin May (VP Growth & Marketing) & JH Forster (VP Product) join the show to discuss hiring during Covid, onboarding remotely, using GitHub for documentation, backlog management, managing team morale while remote, and work on diversity & inclusion initiatives.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+ZRbvJKQy ]]> 98: Think About the Edge Cases (Hannah Yang) https://www.tentative.fm/98 fd94cc47-9fad-468c-8578-3598ffc9d108 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 00:15:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Hannah Yang, Product Manager of Provider Experience at Oscar Health Insurance, joins us to discuss feature prioritization during COVID, designing towards a KPI goal, customer relationships at small & large companies, qualitative vs quantitative data in health-tech, and the hurdles of working in a regulated industry. 37:52 false Hannah Yang, Product Manager of Provider Experience at Oscar Health Insurance, joins us to discuss feature prioritization during COVID, designing towards a KPI goal, customer relationships at small & large companies, qualitative vs quantitative data in health-tech, and the hurdles of working in a regulated industry.

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]]> Hannah Yang, Product Manager of Provider Experience at Oscar Health Insurance, joins us to discuss feature prioritization during COVID, designing towards a KPI goal, customer relationships at small & large companies, qualitative vs quantitative data in health-tech, and the hurdles of working in a regulated industry.

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]]> Hannah Yang, Product Manager of Provider Experience at Oscar Health Insurance, joins us to discuss feature prioritization during COVID, designing towards a KPI goal, customer relationships at small & large companies, qualitative vs quantitative data in health-tech, and the hurdles of working in a regulated industry.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+5SYY3xJH ]]> 97: Park the Train-Car in Harvard Yard (Elaina Natario & Vendela Larsson) https://www.tentative.fm/97 0ea067e9-b4ad-451f-a150-4a87ea5547c8 Fri, 04 Sep 2020 00:15:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Elaina Natario and Vendela Larsson join us to discuss the research, procedure, and findings, that went into their Glides project for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. 32:31 false Elaina Natario and Vendela Larsson join us to discuss the research, procedure, and findings, that went into their Glides project for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+ggEvhdNp ]]> 96: Updating the UX https://www.tentative.fm/96 c4c0477b-ea20-4566-91b8-c1aa99e4c0bc Fri, 21 Aug 2020 00:15:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Hey Tentative listeners, this week we're bringing you an announcement of upcoming changes to the format of Tentative. We'll be exploring more focused topics, bringing in guests from around the design community, and discussing the intersection of design and business; all while bringing our true and silly selves that make Tentative what it is today. So come join us on the ride, and tell a friend! 12:06 false Hey Tentative listeners, this week we're bringing you an announcement of upcoming changes to the format of Tentative. We'll be exploring more focused topics, bringing in guests from around the design community, and discussing the intersection of design and business; all while bringing our true and silly selves that make Tentative what it is today.

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]]> Hey Tentative listeners, this week we're bringing you an announcement of upcoming changes to the format of Tentative. We'll be exploring more focused topics, bringing in guests from around the design community, and discussing the intersection of design and business; all while bringing our true and silly selves that make Tentative what it is today.

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]]> Hey Tentative listeners, this week we're bringing you an announcement of upcoming changes to the format of Tentative. We'll be exploring more focused topics, bringing in guests from around the design community, and discussing the intersection of design and business; all while bringing our true and silly selves that make Tentative what it is today.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+ACP5xoMS ]]> 95: My Clipboard-History History https://www.tentative.fm/95 693b461c-cbf5-4f96-86e2-f96955b1af47 Fri, 07 Aug 2020 00:15:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot This week, Kyle updates case studies in our CMS and Jaclyn returns from PTO. Also, tips & tricks for Alfred, working in non-traditional design tools, and a design-team book club. 17:11 false This week, Kyle updates case studies in our CMS and Jaclyn returns from PTO. Also, tips & tricks for Alfred, working in non-traditional design tools, and a design-team book club.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+AYjGihKC ]]> 94: Livin' in Google Docs https://www.tentative.fm/94 8a7f94fe-eaaf-443e-9116-1540b0e7d1da Fri, 24 Jul 2020 00:15:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot This week, Jaclyn volunteers on a design sprint and prepares for PTO, while Kyle preps for a website redesign workshop. Also, collaboration vs customization in presentations, preparing a 2 day Pre-MVP workshop, approaches to editing, and balancing experimentation with expertise. 32:15 false This week, Jaclyn volunteers on a design sprint and prepares for PTO, while Kyle preps for a website redesign workshop. Also, collaboration vs customization in presentations, preparing a 2 day Pre-MVP workshop, approaches to editing, and balancing experimentation with expertise.

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]]> This week, Jaclyn volunteers on a design sprint and prepares for PTO, while Kyle preps for a website redesign workshop. Also, collaboration vs customization in presentations, preparing a 2 day Pre-MVP workshop, approaches to editing, and balancing experimentation with expertise.

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]]> This week, Jaclyn volunteers on a design sprint and prepares for PTO, while Kyle preps for a website redesign workshop. Also, collaboration vs customization in presentations, preparing a 2 day Pre-MVP workshop, approaches to editing, and balancing experimentation with expertise.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+kiVlSEj- ]]> 93: Janice and the Vampires https://www.tentative.fm/93 566e4f22-760c-4f73-a524-585765e9a68e Fri, 10 Jul 2020 00:15:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot This week, Kyle works on documentation and updating pages in our CMS, while Jackie hosts an internal trivia game as well as troubleshoots her terminal setup. Also, avoiding burnout, extending Covid protections, and Zoom fatigue. 16:32 false This week, Kyle works on documentation and updating pages in our CMS, while Jackie hosts an internal trivia game as well as troubleshoots her terminal setup. Also, avoiding burnout, extending Covid protections, and Zoom fatigue.

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]]> This week, Kyle works on documentation and updating pages in our CMS, while Jackie hosts an internal trivia game as well as troubleshoots her terminal setup. Also, avoiding burnout, extending Covid protections, and Zoom fatigue.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+9KVPTsy5 ]]> 92: Pay Attention to the Shade https://www.tentative.fm/92 3698631c-4570-451f-b398-c1c192119192 Fri, 26 Jun 2020 00:15:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot This week, Jaclyn conducted a remote design sprint and Kyle utilizes "no Slack" communication on a project. Also, cutting scope, the importance of the human element in product validation, and the varied usage of "It depends". 28:30 false This week, Jaclyn conducted a remote design sprint and Kyle utilizes "no Slack" communication on a project. Also, cutting scope, the importance of the human element in product validation, and the varied usage of "It depends".

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+2F6RIgUP ]]> 91: Design Your Way Out of a Box https://www.tentative.fm/91 25aa0e75-6231-4f96-a7e1-a3f56b6446ba Fri, 19 Jun 2020 00:15:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot This week Kyle discusses his iterative approach to everything, and Jaclyn discusses take-aways from her Lightning Design Jam. Also, a design-thinking escape room, life lessons learned from previous jobs, and human corn. 26:38 false This week Kyle discusses his iterative approach to everything, and Jaclyn discusses take-aways from her Lightning Design Jam. Also, a design-thinking escape room, life lessons learned from previous jobs, and human corn.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+Y1vnXPGP ]]> 90: Seeking Strengths (Gareth Burrowes) https://www.tentative.fm/90 bc1bc600-3244-4db6-8eb6-642449c9efd0 Fri, 05 Jun 2020 00:15:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot We are pushing back our normally scheduled podcast in support of the protests this week and the Black community as a whole. To give space for their words, their actions, and all of the grieving caused by the killing of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor. Too many members of the Black community have lost their lives through racial injustice. For those that are mourning and those that are fighting for equality: we see you, we love you, and we support you. Black culture matters. Black communities matter. Black lives matter. The systemic racism that plagues our nation NEEDS to come to an end. We've included a short list of resources in the show notes of ways each of us can take action. We ask everyone to research ways to get involved in a way they feel they can have the biggest impact. What follows is an episode from our sister podcast, Giant Robots Smashing into Other Giant Robots with Gareth Burrowes, focusing on removing unconscious bias from the hiring flow and the importance of diversity at every level of a company. Fighting for equality falls on each of us, regardless of race or position, to work together to fight racism and unequal treatment. 40:07 false We are pushing back our normally scheduled podcast in support of the protests this week and the Black community as a whole. To give space for their words, their actions, and all of the grieving caused by the killing of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor. Too many members of the Black community have lost their lives through racial injustice.

For those that are mourning and those that are fighting for equality: we see you, we love you, and we support you. Black culture matters. Black communities matter. Black lives matter.

The systemic racism that plagues our nation NEEDS to come to an end. We've included a short list of resources in the show notes of ways each of us can take action. We ask everyone to research ways to get involved in a way they feel they can have the biggest impact.

What follows is an episode from our sister podcast, Giant Robots Smashing into Other Giant Robots with Gareth Burrowes, focusing on removing unconscious bias from the hiring flow and the importance of diversity at every level of a company.

Fighting for equality falls on each of us, regardless of race or position, to work together to fight racism and unequal treatment.

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Gareth Burrowes, Co-Founder & Head of Product and Marketing at The Tech Connection, discusses employment screening focused on candidate strengths, removing unconscious bias from the hiring flow, and the importance of diversity at every level of a company.

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For those that are mourning and those that are fighting for equality: we see you, we love you, and we support you. Black culture matters. Black communities matter. Black lives matter.

The systemic racism that plagues our nation NEEDS to come to an end. We've included a short list of resources in the show notes of ways each of us can take action. We ask everyone to research ways to get involved in a way they feel they can have the biggest impact.

What follows is an episode from our sister podcast, Giant Robots Smashing into Other Giant Robots with Gareth Burrowes, focusing on removing unconscious bias from the hiring flow and the importance of diversity at every level of a company.

Fighting for equality falls on each of us, regardless of race or position, to work together to fight racism and unequal treatment.

Original Notes from Giant Robots Episode 312

Gareth Burrowes, Co-Founder & Head of Product and Marketing at The Tech Connection, discusses employment screening focused on candidate strengths, removing unconscious bias from the hiring flow, and the importance of diversity at every level of a company.

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For those that are mourning and those that are fighting for equality: we see you, we love you, and we support you. Black culture matters. Black communities matter. Black lives matter.

The systemic racism that plagues our nation NEEDS to come to an end. We've included a short list of resources in the show notes of ways each of us can take action. We ask everyone to research ways to get involved in a way they feel they can have the biggest impact.

What follows is an episode from our sister podcast, Giant Robots Smashing into Other Giant Robots with Gareth Burrowes, focusing on removing unconscious bias from the hiring flow and the importance of diversity at every level of a company.

Fighting for equality falls on each of us, regardless of race or position, to work together to fight racism and unequal treatment.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+foR1wDmv ]]> 89: Learning T-Rex Arms (the hard way) https://www.tentative.fm/89 c9f428fa-3b66-450c-8d0f-e8597944b3ac Fri, 22 May 2020 00:15:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot This week we contemplate how people see their time, posture tips to reduce physical stress while working from home, and conducting a 'consulting skills' workshop. 30:04 false This week we contemplate how people see their time, posture tips to reduce physical stress while working from home, and conducting a 'consulting skills' workshop.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+D-HUSBTy ]]> 88: A Very Brady Standup https://www.tentative.fm/88 2f76f279-1fbe-4342-924f-cba2a3b6d1ab Fri, 08 May 2020 00:15:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Kyle serves as interim Design Director for London while Jaclyn prepares for a design workshop. Also, shifting locations to improve focus, the importance of ergonomics, content audits, and an impromptu live-feedback session. 31:11 false Kyle serves as interim Design Director for London while Jaclyn prepares for a design workshop. Also, shifting locations to improve focus, the importance of ergonomics, content audits, and an impromptu live-feedback session.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+HTW8s5Vs ]]> 87: An Homage to Mean Girls https://www.tentative.fm/87 40945046-e285-46c3-b67e-b3e9965e2188 Fri, 24 Apr 2020 00:15:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Kyle gets stressed out by grocery shopping, and prepares for a workshop. Jaclyn finishes a draft on a case study and benefits from the value of time-boxing. Also, tricking Zoom, staying productive, the importance of routine, and little things to break up your days. 37:39 false Kyle gets stressed out by grocery shopping, and prepares for a workshop. Jaclyn finishes a draft on a case study and benefits from the value of time-boxing. Also, tricking Zoom, staying productive, the importance of routine, and little things to break up your days.

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]]> remote workshop, time-boxing, case study, design Kyle gets stressed out by grocery shopping, and prepares for a workshop. Jaclyn finishes a draft on a case study and benefits from the value of time-boxing. Also, tricking Zoom, staying productive, the importance of routine, and little things to break up your days.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+yOlL8Rul ]]> 86: Just a Square on a Screen https://www.tentative.fm/86 a5015db5-8352-4971-a561-3304e40c139c Fri, 27 Mar 2020 00:15:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot As thoughtbot transitions to working remotely, we discuss the tools and tips we use when conducting remote design sprints. 30:29 false As thoughtbot transitions to working remotely, we discuss the tools and tips we use when conducting remote design sprints.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+9F7U-Egp ]]> 85: People Like Vegetables https://www.tentative.fm/85 e391e75a-9bc8-401c-9cc8-117fa6345109 Fri, 13 Mar 2020 00:15:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Kyle kicks off a new project, and Jaclyn plans a design sprint workshop. Also, remote camera etiquette, the labels of 'designer' & 'developer', and creating professional bios. 28:58 false Kyle kicks off a new project, and Jaclyn plans a design sprint workshop. Also, remote camera etiquette, the labels of 'designer' & 'developer', and creating professional bios.

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]]> remote work, video call, video conferencing, habits, Kyle kicks off a new project, and Jaclyn plans a design sprint workshop. Also, remote camera etiquette, the labels of 'designer' & 'developer', and creating professional bios.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+ECn7QqcK ]]> 84: Feedback, and Insight, and Learnings, Oh My! https://www.tentative.fm/84 fb201f93-b3aa-4667-8e1a-8047e5081afd Fri, 28 Feb 2020 00:15:00 -0500 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Jaclyn shares insights from running a large design-thinking workshop, Kyle discusses the methodology of the new thoughtbot.com redesign, and the highs & lows of the Frosty™. 33:43 false Jaclyn shares insights from running a large design-thinking workshop, Kyle discusses the methodology of the new thoughtbot.com redesign, and the highs & lows of the Frosty™.

]]> design sprint, design thinking, design workshop, organization, redesign, basecamp, shape up, shaping, website Jaclyn shares insights from running a large design-thinking workshop, Kyle discusses the methodology of the new thoughtbot.com redesign, and the highs & lows of the Frosty™.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+hrrRxHsN ]]> 83: The Future is Beige https://www.tentative.fm/83 523ce158-85b2-486f-88b7-bf1553db7dea Fri, 31 Jan 2020 00:15:00 -0500 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Jaclyn plans an intimate design sprint exercise for developers as well as a large design-thinking workshop, discusses why you can't just start ideating, and getting a large group to converge on a problem-statement. 23:11 false Jaclyn plans an intimate design sprint exercise for developers as well as a large design-thinking workshop, discusses why you can't just start ideating, and getting a large group to converge on a problem-statement.

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]]> design sprint, Jaclyn plans an intimate design sprint exercise for developers as well as a large design-thinking workshop, discusses why you can't just start ideating, and getting a large group to converge on a problem-statement.

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]]> Jaclyn plans an intimate design sprint exercise for developers as well as a large design-thinking workshop, discusses why you can't just start ideating, and getting a large group to converge on a problem-statement.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+JATkzAhd ]]> 82: Fruit by the Foot, Twix by the Yard, Jerky by the Inch https://www.tentative.fm/82 7356be11-a0ed-4898-a7b7-a4608f86fac6 Fri, 03 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Happy new year! We welcome back Jaclyn, refreshed after her break, and discuss burn-out, task prioritization, MVP-ing your mental load, and setting goals & themes for the new year. 27:53 false Happy new year! We welcome back Jaclyn, refreshed after her break, and discuss burn-out, task prioritization, MVP-ing your mental load, and setting goals & themes for the new year.

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]]> Happy new year! We welcome back Jaclyn, refreshed after her break, and discuss burn-out, task prioritization, MVP-ing your mental load, and setting goals & themes for the new year.

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]]> Happy new year! We welcome back Jaclyn, refreshed after her break, and discuss burn-out, task prioritization, MVP-ing your mental load, and setting goals & themes for the new year.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+kYtW5zKd ]]> 81: Selling Design (Miles Johnson) https://www.tentative.fm/81 ee03ef11-a499-4a1b-9603-18637bb65a54 Fri, 06 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Miles Johnson, designer at thoughtbot London, joins Kyle to discuss leveling-up sales skills, when to introduce clients to your process, maintaining the focus of development & design as a cohesive unit, and the joy of being a 'generalist'. 28:10 false Miles Johnson, designer at thoughtbot London, joins Kyle to discuss leveling-up sales skills, when to introduce clients to your process, maintaining the focus of development & design as a cohesive unit, and the joy of being a 'generalist'.

]]> Miles Johnson, designer at thoughtbot London, joins Kyle to discuss leveling-up sales skills, when to introduce clients to your process, maintaining the focus of development & design as a cohesive unit, and the joy of being a 'generalist'.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+Uwn7ueKG ]]> 80: Sparkle Makes Everything Magical (Elaina Natario) https://www.tentative.fm/80 f06321d6-4717-421a-84a3-742367553d11 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Elaina Natario enlightens Kyle on all things jazz hands, as well as discusses Storybook, documenting design, working effectively alongside development, and how to use emoji. 30:11 false Elaina Natario enlightens Kyle on all things jazz hands, as well as discusses Storybook, documenting design, working effectively alongside development, and how to use emoji.

]]> Elaina Natario enlightens Kyle on all things jazz hands, as well as discusses Storybook, documenting design, working effectively alongside development, and how to use emoji.

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]]> Elaina Natario enlightens Kyle on all things jazz hands, as well as discusses Storybook, documenting design, working effectively alongside development, and how to use emoji.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+I4o3JsDC ]]> 79: The User, the Code, and Me (Chris Schnaars) https://www.tentative.fm/79 752c5c25-5c74-4b1c-be04-144a644fedc2 Fri, 08 Nov 2019 14:00:00 -0500 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Chris Schnaars joins Kyle to discuss computational design, creative control, design vs art, and the nature of design tooling. 36:16 false Chris Schnaars joins Kyle to discuss computational design, creative control, design vs art, and the nature of design tooling.

]]> Chris Schnaars joins Kyle to discuss computational design, creative control, design vs art, and the nature of design tooling.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+3MHmMbOz ]]> 78: Everyone Can Draw (Skipper Chong Warson) https://www.tentative.fm/78 e8fe9dd0-341b-46de-9551-4cc89520c938 Fri, 25 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Skipper Chong Warson, Design Director of thoughtbot San Francisco, joins Kyle to discuss the psychology of podcast recording, overcoming awkwardness in communication & public speaking, and avoiding proxies when engaging with clients. 28:59 false Skipper Chong Warson, Design Director of thoughtbot San Francisco, joins Kyle to discuss the psychology of podcast recording, overcoming awkwardness in communication & public speaking, and avoiding proxies when engaging with clients.

]]> Skipper Chong Warson, Design Director of thoughtbot San Francisco, joins Kyle to discuss the psychology of podcast recording, overcoming awkwardness in communication & public speaking, and avoiding proxies when engaging with clients.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+gzyjaD16 ]]> 77: A Hop of Faith (Keiran King & Tyson Gach) https://www.tentative.fm/77 87d4e3dd-5f4f-48bc-bd35-1aacb2da2924 Fri, 04 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Live from New York, it's Keiran King & Tyson Gach! They join Kyle to discuss designing apples, comparing and contrasting jobs-to-be-done to other frameworks, and defining 'customer success'. 31:28 false Live from New York, it's Keiran King & Tyson Gach! They join Kyle to discuss designing apples, comparing and contrasting jobs-to-be-done to other frameworks, and defining 'customer success'.

]]> Live from New York, it's Keiran King & Tyson Gach! They join Kyle to discuss designing apples, comparing and contrasting jobs-to-be-done to other frameworks, and defining 'customer success'.

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]]> Live from New York, it's Keiran King & Tyson Gach! They join Kyle to discuss designing apples, comparing and contrasting jobs-to-be-done to other frameworks, and defining 'customer success'.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+54Kh2TkX ]]> 76: I Can Wait! https://www.tentative.fm/76 d180d555-ee7f-4456-aca4-fc22cdc707d0 Fri, 20 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Jaclyn is taking a break for a little bit and Kyle sets a course for happiness. We talk about embracing change as an opportunity to define yourself, and having a similar mindset to build good habits between projects. Also, experimenting with and evolving process, and reflecting on the importance of collaboration. 32:50 false Jaclyn is taking a break for a little bit and Kyle sets a course for happiness. We talk about embracing change as an opportunity to define yourself, and having a similar mindset to build good habits between projects. Also, experimenting with and evolving process, and reflecting on the importance of collaboration.

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]]> Jaclyn is taking a break for a little bit and Kyle sets a course for happiness. We talk about embracing change as an opportunity to define yourself, and having a similar mindset to build good habits between projects. Also, experimenting with and evolving process, and reflecting on the importance of collaboration.

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]]> Jaclyn is taking a break for a little bit and Kyle sets a course for happiness. We talk about embracing change as an opportunity to define yourself, and having a similar mindset to build good habits between projects. Also, experimenting with and evolving process, and reflecting on the importance of collaboration.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+b92ZVmHu ]]> 75: Make It Pretty https://www.tentative.fm/75 22ec287b-f056-41f7-b1a5-ead534bc5a49 Wed, 14 Aug 2019 11:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Kyle has fun with a hiring-promo read, while Jaclyn dislikes the polling system in Slack. Also, presenting visual design to clients for feedback, frameworks for critique, and fostering creativity through constraints. 24:06 false Kyle has fun with a hiring-promo read, while Jaclyn dislikes the polling system in Slack. Also, presenting visual design to clients for feedback, frameworks for critique, and fostering creativity through constraints.

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]]> Kyle has fun with a hiring-promo read, while Jaclyn dislikes the polling system in Slack. Also, presenting visual design to clients for feedback, frameworks for critique, and fostering creativity through constraints.

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]]> Kyle has fun with a hiring-promo read, while Jaclyn dislikes the polling system in Slack. Also, presenting visual design to clients for feedback, frameworks for critique, and fostering creativity through constraints.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+qpzjayEB ]]> 74: Commute to the Basement https://www.tentative.fm/74 7f7792a1-6219-406c-b15b-cbbeba77482b Wed, 31 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot While Jaclyn gives interview tips (both user and hiring), Kyle does his best Michael Keaton impression. Also, active listening, pizza facts, trying to keep a work / home balance when working remotely, and interview horror stories. 25:23 false While Jaclyn gives interview tips (both user and hiring), Kyle does his best Michael Keaton impression. Also, active listening, pizza facts, trying to keep a work / home balance when working remotely, and interview horror stories.

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]]> While Jaclyn gives interview tips (both user and hiring), Kyle does his best Michael Keaton impression. Also, active listening, pizza facts, trying to keep a work / home balance when working remotely, and interview horror stories.

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]]> While Jaclyn gives interview tips (both user and hiring), Kyle does his best Michael Keaton impression. Also, active listening, pizza facts, trying to keep a work / home balance when working remotely, and interview horror stories.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+LOZ21MSw ]]> 73: 11:15 is a Time, Too https://www.tentative.fm/73 815ed53b-4cc1-492f-a8a0-82c4d60fa8a1 Wed, 17 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Jaclyn puts together a role-playing workshop for consulting your way through difficult conversations, and building empathy for the other parties. Kyle discusses conducting team 1<>1's all on one day vs spreading them throughout the week. Plus, some techniques for dealing with context switching, blocking off time, and calendar hacks. 27:31 false Jaclyn puts together a role-playing workshop for consulting your way through difficult conversations, and building empathy for the other parties. Kyle discusses conducting team 1<>1's all on one day vs spreading them throughout the week. Plus, some techniques for dealing with context switching, blocking off time, and calendar hacks.

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]]> Jaclyn puts together a role-playing workshop for consulting your way through difficult conversations, and building empathy for the other parties. Kyle discusses conducting team 1<>1's all on one day vs spreading them throughout the week. Plus, some techniques for dealing with context switching, blocking off time, and calendar hacks.

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]]> Jaclyn puts together a role-playing workshop for consulting your way through difficult conversations, and building empathy for the other parties. Kyle discusses conducting team 1<>1's all on one day vs spreading them throughout the week. Plus, some techniques for dealing with context switching, blocking off time, and calendar hacks.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+i-gO3KXW ]]> 72: Good Crafternoon https://www.tentative.fm/72 175554db-c317-4bc5-b0b3-e7a69e925fa7 Thu, 20 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Jaclyn designs wristbands for a 5k, fiddles around with CSS Grid, and kicks off a new project. Meanwhile, Kyle attends many serious meetings. We discuss up-front user-research, timeline interviews, and pacing interviews for sustainability. 22:55 false Jaclyn designs wristbands for a 5k, fiddles around with CSS Grid, and kicks off a new project. Meanwhile, Kyle attends many serious meetings. We discuss up-front user-research, timeline interviews, and pacing interviews for sustainability.

]]> Jaclyn designs wristbands for a 5k, fiddles around with CSS Grid, and kicks off a new project. Meanwhile, Kyle attends many serious meetings. We discuss up-front user-research, timeline interviews, and pacing interviews for sustainability.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+f5q0fU-j ]]> 71: Get Back Up Again https://www.tentative.fm/71 ad9edaef-0644-47b4-8538-5f15dde0ac82 Thu, 06 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot This week Kyle follows his calendar, while Jaclyn wraps up a research project and celebrates a fruitful sales-call, and we discuss trying to focus on positive reinforcement, the importance of being able to communicate your design work, and 'clicking' with the sales process. 16:27 false This week Kyle follows his calendar, while Jaclyn wraps up a research project and celebrates a fruitful sales-call, and we discuss trying to focus on positive reinforcement, the importance of being able to communicate your design work, and 'clicking' with the sales process.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+fR9Mqu7z ]]> 70: Down the Doughnut Hole https://www.tentative.fm/70 8df7bff1-1dab-45f1-9cce-9f8d1ea650fd Wed, 08 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Jaclyn is frustrated with calendars, and Kyle continues work on the thoughtbot.com redesign. Also skills evaluations, and lots of interviews. 24:12 false Jaclyn is frustrated with calendars, and Kyle continues work on the thoughtbot.com redesign. Also skills evaluations, and lots of interviews.

]]> Jaclyn is frustrated with calendars, and Kyle continues work on the thoughtbot.com redesign. Also skills evaluations, and lots of interviews.

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]]> Jaclyn is frustrated with calendars, and Kyle continues work on the thoughtbot.com redesign. Also skills evaluations, and lots of interviews.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+PkOp32qn ]]> 69: Stand in Your Emotion https://www.tentative.fm/69 45cc8d47-a159-448c-b56d-1cfc035f4aff Thu, 18 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Kyle deals with a "dentist situation" and writes a blog post, while both he & Jaclyn return to IC design work. Also, manager training, partnering with an offshore development team while on a tight deadline, and the "good problems" of a large design sprint. 19:34 false Kyle deals with a "dentist situation" and writes a blog post, while both he & Jaclyn return to IC design work. Also, manager training, partnering with an offshore development team while on a tight deadline, and the "good problems" of a large design sprint.

]]> Kyle deals with a "dentist situation" and writes a blog post, while both he & Jaclyn return to IC design work. Also, manager training, partnering with an offshore development team while on a tight deadline, and the "good problems" of a large design sprint.

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]]> Kyle deals with a "dentist situation" and writes a blog post, while both he & Jaclyn return to IC design work. Also, manager training, partnering with an offshore development team while on a tight deadline, and the "good problems" of a large design sprint.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+LufT41mk ]]> 68: iPod + a Case of Beer https://www.tentative.fm/68 6c7a19e4-c0f3-4134-83e7-ff2af037be13 Thu, 28 Mar 2019 12:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Jaclyn goes on a ski trip, Kyle eats cake on the microphone (sorry). Also, de-stressing techniques, Austin weather (surprise), daylight savings time, the UI of car clocks, making the most of small gaps in your schedule, enriching collaboration with developers, clarifying the title of "designer", and iterating on podcast recording. Plus, the introduction of a new segment "good, bad, and ugly". 35:34 false Jaclyn goes on a ski trip, Kyle eats cake on the microphone (sorry). Also, de-stressing techniques, Austin weather (surprise), daylight savings time, the UI of car clocks, making the most of small gaps in your schedule, enriching collaboration with developers, clarifying the title of "designer", and iterating on podcast recording. Plus, the introduction of a new segment "good, bad, and ugly".

]]> Jaclyn goes on a ski trip, Kyle eats cake on the microphone (sorry). Also, de-stressing techniques, Austin weather (surprise), daylight savings time, the UI of car clocks, making the most of small gaps in your schedule, enriching collaboration with developers, clarifying the title of "designer", and iterating on podcast recording. Plus, the introduction of a new segment "good, bad, and ugly".

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]]> Jaclyn goes on a ski trip, Kyle eats cake on the microphone (sorry). Also, de-stressing techniques, Austin weather (surprise), daylight savings time, the UI of car clocks, making the most of small gaps in your schedule, enriching collaboration with developers, clarifying the title of "designer", and iterating on podcast recording. Plus, the introduction of a new segment "good, bad, and ugly".

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+e_VaRBGE ]]> 67: In This Kitchen, We Iterate https://www.tentative.fm/67 2af34f65-f115-4226-8475-1ba9aa90b4f6 Thu, 14 Mar 2019 14:30:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Jaclyn hosts a cooking show while Kyle does what his calendar tells him to. Also, being excited by invalidating ideas, devoting more time to synthesizing, taking TL;DR level sprint-notes, how switch interviews can influence your design sprint, and end of week recuperation strategies. 28:50 false Jaclyn hosts a cooking show while Kyle does what his calendar tells him to. Also, being excited by invalidating ideas, devoting more time to synthesizing, taking TL;DR level sprint-notes, how switch interviews can influence your design sprint, and end of week recuperation strategies.

]]> Jaclyn hosts a cooking show while Kyle does what his calendar tells him to. Also, being excited by invalidating ideas, devoting more time to synthesizing, taking TL;DR level sprint-notes, how switch interviews can influence your design sprint, and end of week recuperation strategies.

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]]> Jaclyn hosts a cooking show while Kyle does what his calendar tells him to. Also, being excited by invalidating ideas, devoting more time to synthesizing, taking TL;DR level sprint-notes, how switch interviews can influence your design sprint, and end of week recuperation strategies.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+JmPKOFk4 ]]> 66: Drink Punctuations https://www.tentative.fm/66 6c3111f3-1f16-4188-ac37-cd62fdcb0443 Thu, 28 Feb 2019 16:00:00 -0500 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Jaclyn starts a new Meetup and wonders about ice-breaking activities & community building. Kyle tries his hand at video editing after filming a skill interview, and starts work planning a thoughtbot.com redesign. Also, stress around social media email / notifications and why we should design them more humanely. 28:20 false Jaclyn starts a new Meetup and wonders about ice-breaking activities & community building. Kyle tries his hand at video editing after filming a skill interview, and starts work planning a thoughtbot.com redesign. Also, stress around social media email / notifications and why we should design them more humanely.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+DiVelwhk ]]> 65: No Tangents Friday https://www.tentative.fm/65 6f3239b4-4594-4e13-b201-077e9d28a619 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 11:00:00 -0500 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Jaclyn and Kyle discuss remote interview methodology, skillset tracking, Design Sprint 101™️, and Kyle's skills as a Beer Ninja. 24:36 false Jaclyn and Kyle discuss remote interview methodology, skillset tracking, Design Sprint 101™️, and Kyle's skills as a Beer Ninja.

]]> Jaclyn and Kyle discuss remote interview methodology, skillset tracking, Design Sprint 101™️, and Kyle's skills as a Beer Ninja.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+8snrJ5kZ ]]> 64: I Know, That You Know, That I Know What a Progress Bar Is https://www.tentative.fm/64 26d2f248-f35b-4236-9ef1-17275c2c9ed9 Thu, 24 Jan 2019 15:00:00 -0500 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Jaclyn & Kyle wish you a (very belated) Happy New Year, and discuss the shortcomings of video-chat during interviews, using GitHub as a project management tool for company policy, the weirdnesses of user-interviews, and de-jargoning the term "prototype". 33:03 false Jaclyn & Kyle wish you a (very belated) Happy New Year, and discuss the shortcomings of video-chat during interviews, using GitHub as a project management tool for company policy, the weirdnesses of user-interviews, and de-jargoning the term "prototype".

]]> Jaclyn & Kyle wish you a (very belated) Happy New Year, and discuss the shortcomings of video-chat during interviews, using GitHub as a project management tool for company policy, the weirdnesses of user-interviews, and de-jargoning the term "prototype".

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+gj5piRTp ]]> 63: Solutionland™️ https://www.tentative.fm/63 94d67e08-6a6f-4ee9-9246-b9028d8123d5 Wed, 09 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Jaclyn sells some art, kicks off a giant design sprint, and prepares a presentation on how to co-facilitate a design sprint. Kyle deals with new-office echoes & internet woes. We share the projects that we worked on for this year's Ralphapalooza; plus, reactions on designing for React Native. 29:33 false Jaclyn sells some art, kicks off a giant design sprint, and prepares a presentation on how to co-facilitate a design sprint. Kyle deals with new-office echoes & internet woes. We share the projects that we worked on for this year's Ralphapalooza; plus, reactions on designing for React Native.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+RpxUcqdc ]]> 62: Down With Portfolios https://www.tentative.fm/62 34da4af3-08ec-4a02-b6eb-6e5178b222f1 Thu, 13 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Jaclyn & Kyle discuss the value of in-person meetings, the philosophy of Trello backgrounds, nostalgia for antiquated recording mediums, refining thoughtbot's designer hiring process, and design implementation. 31:03 false Jaclyn & Kyle discuss the value of in-person meetings, the philosophy of Trello backgrounds, nostalgia for antiquated recording mediums, refining thoughtbot's designer hiring process, and design implementation.

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]]> Jaclyn & Kyle discuss the value of in-person meetings, the philosophy of Trello backgrounds, nostalgia for antiquated recording mediums, refining thoughtbot's designer hiring process, and design implementation.

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See open positions at thoughtbot!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+AI93x5CL ]]> 61: Zebras Drinking Mint Juleps https://www.tentative.fm/61 72b1e92f-f00f-4902-b1e4-d3488f6cc919 Thu, 29 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Jaclyn & Kyle chat about the new thoughtbot Austin office, designing for Android, feelings on maintaining Sketch file tidiness, trying to make tabular data exciting to present, and commiserate over call-center software workflows. 33:21 false Jaclyn & Kyle chat about the new thoughtbot Austin office, designing for Android, feelings on maintaining Sketch file tidiness, trying to make tabular data exciting to present, and commiserate over call-center software workflows.

]]> Jaclyn & Kyle chat about the new thoughtbot Austin office, designing for Android, feelings on maintaining Sketch file tidiness, trying to make tabular data exciting to present, and commiserate over call-center software workflows.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+nMYyQVXd ]]> 60: Mimosas on a Tuesday https://www.tentative.fm/60 210f8cd6-4c6c-49b4-b22d-582c3570b2b1 Thu, 08 Nov 2018 16:00:00 -0500 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Jaclyn wraps up a project to hand off to a client's design team, Kyle looses his voice after giving a design sprint presentation, plus personal habits to pursue before speaking engagements or while in Product Design Sprints, design patterns in children's apps, and screen-time controls in iOS. 32:32 false Jaclyn wraps up a project to hand off to a client's design team, Kyle looses his voice after giving a design sprint presentation, plus personal habits to pursue before speaking engagements or while in Product Design Sprints, design patterns in children's apps, and screen-time controls in iOS.

]]> Jaclyn wraps up a project to hand off to a client's design team, Kyle looses his voice after giving a design sprint presentation, plus personal habits to pursue before speaking engagements or while in Product Design Sprints, design patterns in children's apps, and screen-time controls in iOS.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+WQFyRI_T ]]> 59: WHAT DO YOU DO ABOUT BEARS, KYLE?!?! https://www.tentative.fm/59 088b7a1e-a1d5-4501-bf3e-ca42cebd81c6 Thu, 25 Oct 2018 14:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Jaclyn & Kyle discuss prototyping with a different tool, providing feedback for teammates, and practice spooky voices for Halloween / team 1-on-1 purposes. 25:26 false Jaclyn & Kyle discuss prototyping with a different tool, providing feedback for teammates, and practice spooky voices for Halloween / team 1-on-1 purposes.

]]> Jaclyn & Kyle discuss prototyping with a different tool, providing feedback for teammates, and practice spooky voices for Halloween / team 1-on-1 purposes.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+mdCUdpfK ]]> 58: I Love Little Notebooks https://www.tentative.fm/58 7d49eda4-6929-4181-b60b-ec0d5c15ad12 Thu, 04 Oct 2018 12:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Jaclyn & Kyle discuss disrupting a good flow state, quitting coffee, balancing support & client work, and negotiating a healthy work/life balance. 38:12 false Jaclyn & Kyle discuss disrupting a good flow state, quitting coffee, balancing support & client work, and negotiating a healthy work/life balance.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+n953mdUu ]]> 57: Summit Shenanigans https://www.tentative.fm/57 6979167b-1c49-4ee5-9813-2c43a3aff7ce Thu, 20 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Jaclyn & Kyle record in person (for the first time ever!) as thoughtbot gathers for our annual Summer Summit, and discuss the language around design / development, switch interviews, opinions about post-it notes, and the point of design sprints. 34:46 false Jaclyn & Kyle record in person (for the first time ever!) as thoughtbot gathers for our annual Summer Summit, and discuss the language around design / development, switch interviews, opinions about post-it notes, and the point of design sprints.

]]> Jaclyn & Kyle record in person (for the first time ever!) as thoughtbot gathers for our annual Summer Summit, and discuss the language around design / development, switch interviews, opinions about post-it notes, and the point of design sprints.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+bWy_LEY8 ]]> 56: From Entomology to Etymology https://www.tentative.fm/56 da7319b0-0928-4779-b508-acab5fc446ec Thu, 06 Sep 2018 13:30:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Dawn & Sam take the reigns this week and discuss designing filter systems, World Emoji Day, a11y in Emoji, and how 'design goals' should merge with 'business goals'. 39:06 false Dawn & Sam take the reigns this week and discuss designing filter systems, World Emoji Day, a11y in Emoji, and how 'design goals' should merge with 'business goals'.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+eGIsr8-1 ]]> 55: Hired to Help (Robert Indries) https://www.tentative.fm/55 d2a7d26f-8daa-46c4-9bb5-e3f1cbb7280d Thu, 26 Jul 2018 16:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Jaclyn and Kyle are joined by Robert Indries of DG Studio to discuss applying design principles to other industries, deadlines (and procrastination), as well as the importance and difficulty of communication. 35:51 false Jaclyn and Kyle are joined by Robert Indries of DG Studio to discuss applying design principles to other industries, deadlines (and procrastination), as well as the importance and difficulty of communication.

]]> Jaclyn and Kyle are joined by Robert Indries of DG Studio to discuss applying design principles to other industries, deadlines (and procrastination), as well as the importance and difficulty of communication.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+kydn8yIW ]]> 54: Solutionize: Test the App, Not the User https://www.tentative.fm/54 d5920e36-439b-42f0-8602-be0b041e2fdc Fri, 06 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Sameera Kapila, a designer from thoughtbot Austin, joins Kyle to talk about prototype user testing, being wary of leading questions, challenging assumptions, and ways to take action on your findings. 33:26 false Sameera Kapila, a designer from thoughtbot Austin, joins Kyle to talk about prototype user testing, being wary of leading questions, challenging assumptions, and ways to take action on your findings.

]]> Sameera Kapila, a designer from thoughtbot Austin, joins Kyle to talk about prototype user testing, being wary of leading questions, challenging assumptions, and ways to take action on your findings.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+anmTVpn7 ]]> 53: BAM! Here's Your App! https://www.tentative.fm/53 b75a7dd2-ab4a-46ff-bbd4-61013896dd2a Wed, 23 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot This week we discuss the importance of keeping a tight feedback loop on communication, and allowing time for experimentation & validation. Also, are retro notes helpful? 25:57 false This week we discuss the importance of keeping a tight feedback loop on communication, and allowing time for experimentation & validation. Also, are retro notes helpful?

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+G9xrW6I8 ]]> 52: Kyle's Think Hut™ https://www.tentative.fm/52 b785ef4a-5fab-4d10-be5d-359f3500d384 Wed, 02 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Dealing with React Native, designing email templates for Outlook, "Designer News", and combating distraction. 31:43 false Dealing with React Native, designing email templates for Outlook, "Designer News", and combating distraction.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+BMtoqyOL ]]> 51: Batman's Fanny Pack https://www.tentative.fm/51 3d513edf-c699-4eac-ad23-165a09ccdf13 Wed, 18 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot This week, we discuss approaches to prototypes in User Testing, Sharpie preferences, how Batman arrived at the final design of his utility belt, and defining thoughtbot's design values. 30:40 false This week, we discuss approaches to prototypes in User Testing, Sharpie preferences, how Batman arrived at the final design of his utility belt, and defining thoughtbot's design values.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+gsasyEa6 ]]> 50: Immersed in Chaos https://www.tentative.fm/50 62efbb54-a077-4a2f-b8ec-4b0b61d5fe84 Wed, 04 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot While recovering from SxSW Kyle & Jaclyn discuss design experiences in day-to-day life, and surviving conferences / networking events. 34:41 false While recovering from SxSW Kyle & Jaclyn discuss design experiences in day-to-day life, and surviving conferences / networking events.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+v6U_Z72H ]]> 49: Food for Thought https://www.tentative.fm/49 a8b8d8ae-d19f-4396-93a3-be5fbe5421ca Wed, 21 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Kyle & Jaclyn discuss weather apps, maintaining focus in User Interviews, tips for managing frequent contexting switching, and documentation during a design sprint. 37:42 false Kyle & Jaclyn discuss weather apps, maintaining focus in User Interviews, tips for managing frequent contexting switching, and documentation during a design sprint.

]]> Kyle & Jaclyn discuss weather apps, maintaining focus in User Interviews, tips for managing frequent contexting switching, and documentation during a design sprint.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+tfYaagF7 ]]> 48: Remove Thy Bias https://www.tentative.fm/48 3eba7b7d-dad3-4cfe-96f3-0d8e019df06a Fri, 02 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Jaclyn & Kyle catch up and chat about user testing, and empathizing with user-problems you haven't personally experienced. Other tangents include: sleep, traveling to NYC, the weather, spelling & pluralization techniques, the annoyance of advertisements, Netflix confessions, misadventures with torrenting, Kyle's new voice-acting career, and motivational speaking. 29:11 false Jaclyn & Kyle catch up and chat about user testing, and empathizing with user-problems you haven't personally experienced.

Other tangents include: sleep, traveling to NYC, the weather, spelling & pluralization techniques, the annoyance of advertisements, Netflix confessions, misadventures with torrenting, Kyle's new voice-acting career, and motivational speaking.

]]> Jaclyn & Kyle catch up and chat about user testing, and empathizing with user-problems you haven't personally experienced.

Other tangents include: sleep, traveling to NYC, the weather, spelling & pluralization techniques, the annoyance of advertisements, Netflix confessions, misadventures with torrenting, Kyle's new voice-acting career, and motivational speaking.

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Other tangents include: sleep, traveling to NYC, the weather, spelling & pluralization techniques, the annoyance of advertisements, Netflix confessions, misadventures with torrenting, Kyle's new voice-acting career, and motivational speaking.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+AdYMNpxP ]]> 47: Cubital Fossa https://www.tentative.fm/47 59d39b2d-9272-448a-b9cc-dd7a880b4f2f Fri, 16 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot We're a bit giddy this rare pre-coffee morning recording, before Segway-ing into naming conventions in CSS, as well as communicating about the design process and decisions. 33:32 false We're a bit giddy this rare pre-coffee morning recording, before Segway-ing into naming conventions in CSS, as well as communicating about the design process and decisions.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+Eo4vYayJ ]]> 46: The Danger Zone https://www.tentative.fm/46 0f019b9f-ed3b-4ff0-84ce-0e155af1fe3f Fri, 02 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Jaclyn and Kyle ponder their past lives and spirit animals, and manage to squeeze in some design talk about condensed sprints, tips for managing remote user testing, reinforcing best-practices, and time management. 36:04 false Jaclyn and Kyle ponder their past lives and spirit animals, and manage to squeeze in some design talk about condensed sprints, tips for managing remote user testing, reinforcing best-practices, and time management.

]]> Jaclyn and Kyle ponder their past lives and spirit animals, and manage to squeeze in some design talk about condensed sprints, tips for managing remote user testing, reinforcing best-practices, and time management.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+351T1luj ]]> 45: Happy Mistakes https://www.tentative.fm/45 3605f88f-ad8d-42e8-8764-a2e118992919 Fri, 19 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Kyle & Jaclyn are back for 2018! This week they discuss Die Hard, designing on an iPad, the importance of community to creation, and embracing the flaws in your art. 31:33 false Kyle & Jaclyn are back for 2018! This week they discuss Die Hard, designing on an iPad, the importance of community to creation, and embracing the flaws in your art.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+_c29TnF_ ]]> 44: Helvetica Wasn’t Designed Yet https://www.tentative.fm/44 d82b5241-6028-4be0-9f6e-d0b447a0c421 Fri, 15 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Kyle & Jaclyn chat about Stranger Things, design approaches to personal sites, using improv to build better trust & communication on a team, & the importance of naming and language. 33:39 false Kyle & Jaclyn chat about Stranger Things, design approaches to personal sites, using improv to build better trust & communication on a team, & the importance of naming and language.

]]> Kyle & Jaclyn chat about Stranger Things, design approaches to personal sites, using improv to build better trust & communication on a team, & the importance of naming and language.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+lpFnZvqk ]]> 43: I Don't Know What NeoPets are Either https://www.tentative.fm/43 109f812c-ac83-46f1-ab49-3634b288e33b Fri, 24 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Brenda and Dawn talk about early experiences with tech, CSS DevConf, code review, performance considerations around the world, and refactoring legacy sketch files. 48:53 false Brenda and Dawn talk about early experiences with tech, CSS DevConf, code review, performance considerations around the world, and refactoring legacy sketch files.

]]> Brenda and Dawn talk about early experiences with tech, CSS DevConf, code review, performance considerations around the world, and refactoring legacy sketch files.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+Nlemb42T ]]> 42: Start Building, Start Meeting https://www.tentative.fm/42 5f91ff36-c69e-4100-aaa3-dee6a3bfe5ed Thu, 09 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Jaclyn and Kyle talk about ways to start a design career, as well as what happens when you're deep in the trenches building products. 31:26 false Jaclyn and Kyle talk about ways to start a design career, as well as what happens when you're deep in the trenches building products.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+eC_zTd4r ]]> 41: Happy Birthday Kyle https://www.tentative.fm/41 33dbf47f-d577-4287-b97c-fb3e28a80d0d Mon, 31 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Reda & Kyle discuss color consistency across tools and devices, as well as the inefficiencies of design workflows. 36:06 false Reda & Kyle discuss color consistency across tools and devices, as well as the inefficiencies of design workflows.

]]> Reda & Kyle discuss color consistency across tools and devices, as well as the inefficiencies of design workflows.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+jaxPS8Wo ]]> 40: CoolGraphics.com https://www.tentative.fm/40 70e2ff60-6ba2-407e-989b-c4f1a0948850 Fri, 30 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Kyle & Reda discuss search engines, documentation searches, reminisce about Photoshop Slices in Dreamweaver, and question Reda's Google-Fu. 32:53 false Kyle & Reda discuss search engines, documentation searches, reminisce about Photoshop Slices in Dreamweaver, and question Reda's Google-Fu.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+9LmcW1De ]]> 39: Too Much Fiddling https://www.tentative.fm/39 731ccf04-7dde-4007-9e8d-16cf07e100ae Fri, 09 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Kyle & Dawn discuss end-of-project planning / organization, jobs vs user stories, and the merits of Austin TX. 28:18 false Kyle & Dawn discuss end-of-project planning / organization, jobs vs user stories, and the merits of Austin TX.

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]]> Kyle & Dawn discuss end-of-project planning / organization, jobs vs user stories, and the merits of Austin TX.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+pwbYEn4J ]]> 38: Grid Locked https://www.tentative.fm/38 bfbd4b66-b99d-4a1d-a7b0-5b4e06979964 Fri, 26 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Brenda joins Reda to discuss CSS Grid Layout, the reasons they don't use grid frameworks as much anymore, iPad design, and the pros/cons of client vs product work. 26:55 false Brenda joins Reda to discuss CSS Grid Layout, the reasons they don't use grid frameworks as much anymore, iPad design, and the pros/cons of client vs product work.

]]> Brenda joins Reda to discuss CSS Grid Layout, the reasons they don't use grid frameworks as much anymore, iPad design, and the pros/cons of client vs product work.

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]]> Brenda joins Reda to discuss CSS Grid Layout, the reasons they don't use grid frameworks as much anymore, iPad design, and the pros/cons of client vs product work.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+_wSdcba7 ]]> 37: That Sounds Very Obvious Coming Out of My Mouth https://www.tentative.fm/37 0201406e-ff63-49aa-90b6-1c4ff834afcf Fri, 28 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Dawn and Kyle talk about Dawn’s recent experience running usability tests, and what learned from running them. Kyle discusses how he's using Jobs-to-be-done theory to build a marketing landing page. Finally, how they approach which resolution screen to design for first. 24:24 false Dawn and Kyle talk about Dawn’s recent experience running usability tests, and what learned from running them. Kyle discusses how he's using Jobs-to-be-done theory to build a marketing landing page. Finally, how they approach which resolution screen to design for first.

]]> Dawn and Kyle talk about Dawn’s recent experience running usability tests, and what learned from running them. Kyle discusses how he's using Jobs-to-be-done theory to build a marketing landing page. Finally, how they approach which resolution screen to design for first.

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]]> Dawn and Kyle talk about Dawn’s recent experience running usability tests, and what learned from running them. Kyle discusses how he's using Jobs-to-be-done theory to build a marketing landing page. Finally, how they approach which resolution screen to design for first.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+Avj2YKv1 ]]> 36: Floating in Space https://www.tentative.fm/36 7efcfe04-95ef-4e10-af6d-16b12b2a151b Fri, 07 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Reda and Jack talk about design from the perspective of a developer, why CSS sucks for layout, retro game making, and App Store things. 35:18 false Reda and Jack talk about design from the perspective of a developer, why CSS sucks for layout, retro game making, and App Store things.

]]> Reda and Jack talk about design from the perspective of a developer, why CSS sucks for layout, retro game making, and App Store things.

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]]> Reda and Jack talk about design from the perspective of a developer, why CSS sucks for layout, retro game making, and App Store things.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+pCkTq4ND ]]> 35: Design Debt https://www.tentative.fm/35 4c1b4ab0-5490-4712-b7a3-e7112f86d7da Fri, 24 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot We talk about the dichotomy of perfection in design, versus shipping something that is 'good enough'. Reda discusses how he is keeping track of the places in the app that he wants to improve while trying to hit deadlines. Also, recent experience jumping on print design and branding projects, and the different tools used when tackling them. 27:56 false We talk about the dichotomy of perfection in design, versus shipping something that is 'good enough'. Reda discusses how he is keeping track of the places in the app that he wants to improve while trying to hit deadlines. Also, recent experience jumping on print design and branding projects, and the different tools used when tackling them.

]]> We talk about the dichotomy of perfection in design, versus shipping something that is 'good enough'. Reda discusses how he is keeping track of the places in the app that he wants to improve while trying to hit deadlines. Also, recent experience jumping on print design and branding projects, and the different tools used when tackling them.

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]]> We talk about the dichotomy of perfection in design, versus shipping something that is 'good enough'. Reda discusses how he is keeping track of the places in the app that he wants to improve while trying to hit deadlines. Also, recent experience jumping on print design and branding projects, and the different tools used when tackling them.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+LnkQsQip ]]> 34: Big Human Aspect https://www.tentative.fm/34 4cc42dac-7633-49e0-ac07-0831652f5116 Fri, 10 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot We discuss whether it is better to have a bunch of work waiting for you or none when getting back from a vacation, what it’s like being the only designer on a project, documenting design, and trends / style specifically for iOS (and how it relates to the web). 30:29 false We discuss whether it is better to have a bunch of work waiting for you or none when getting back from a vacation, what it’s like being the only designer on a project, documenting design, and trends / style specifically for iOS (and how it relates to the web).

]]> We discuss whether it is better to have a bunch of work waiting for you or none when getting back from a vacation, what it’s like being the only designer on a project, documenting design, and trends / style specifically for iOS (and how it relates to the web).

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]]> We discuss whether it is better to have a bunch of work waiting for you or none when getting back from a vacation, what it’s like being the only designer on a project, documenting design, and trends / style specifically for iOS (and how it relates to the web).

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+q1lKfxsV ]]> 33: Design Speak https://www.tentative.fm/33 f48e56f8-e72c-403f-92a3-be3593509893 Fri, 24 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Kyle is joined by Jaclyn Perrone to talk about designing with seed data, and how to make a new interface not look empty. They discuss using jobs-to-be-done to influence a product through interviews and job statements, as well as how they approach designing with users in mind, and the value of real users' reactions when testing interfaces. 30:45 false Kyle is joined by Jaclyn Perrone to talk about designing with seed data, and how to make a new interface not look empty. They discuss using jobs-to-be-done to influence a product through interviews and job statements, as well as how they approach designing with users in mind, and the value of real users' reactions when testing interfaces.

]]> Kyle is joined by Jaclyn Perrone to talk about designing with seed data, and how to make a new interface not look empty. They discuss using jobs-to-be-done to influence a product through interviews and job statements, as well as how they approach designing with users in mind, and the value of real users' reactions when testing interfaces.

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]]> Kyle is joined by Jaclyn Perrone to talk about designing with seed data, and how to make a new interface not look empty. They discuss using jobs-to-be-done to influence a product through interviews and job statements, as well as how they approach designing with users in mind, and the value of real users' reactions when testing interfaces.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+ZKI-bdck ]]> 32: Sprinting Remotely https://www.tentative.fm/32 79559cb5-2b5b-41ec-9560-5220efee7e92 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Kyle is joined by Dawn Delatte to discuss the different tools and methodology employed in tackling a remote design sprint. They cover some of the success and failures of a recent sprint and how they split up work afterwards. Dawn talks about diving into JavaScript which leads to a discussion on how they learn new technology and design techniques. Kyle is back on a rails app and is enjoying planning out the product. 23:48 false Kyle is joined by Dawn Delatte to discuss the different tools and methodology employed in tackling a remote design sprint. They cover some of the success and failures of a recent sprint and how they split up work afterwards.

Dawn talks about diving into JavaScript which leads to a discussion on how they learn new technology and design techniques. Kyle is back on a rails app and is enjoying planning out the product.

]]> Kyle is joined by Dawn Delatte to discuss the different tools and methodology employed in tackling a remote design sprint. They cover some of the success and failures of a recent sprint and how they split up work afterwards.

Dawn talks about diving into JavaScript which leads to a discussion on how they learn new technology and design techniques. Kyle is back on a rails app and is enjoying planning out the product.

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]]> Kyle is joined by Dawn Delatte to discuss the different tools and methodology employed in tackling a remote design sprint. They cover some of the success and failures of a recent sprint and how they split up work afterwards.

Dawn talks about diving into JavaScript which leads to a discussion on how they learn new technology and design techniques. Kyle is back on a rails app and is enjoying planning out the product.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+Tiiw2KVM ]]> 31: A Whiff of a Story https://www.tentative.fm/31 211ccdae-d2c7-45ac-98fd-6676c1aed689 Thu, 26 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot They're back! Reda and Kyle team up for a new season of Tentative. In this episode we discuss the thought process, tools, and execution plan for goals and resolutions in the new year. Plus, books for Reda to read over the coming year, and the importance of reading not only as a designer but also as a person. 27:03 false They're back! Reda and Kyle team up for a new season of Tentative. In this episode we discuss the thought process, tools, and execution plan for goals and resolutions in the new year. Plus, books for Reda to read over the coming year, and the importance of reading not only as a designer but also as a person.

]]> They're back! Reda and Kyle team up for a new season of Tentative. In this episode we discuss the thought process, tools, and execution plan for goals and resolutions in the new year. Plus, books for Reda to read over the coming year, and the importance of reading not only as a designer but also as a person.

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]]> They're back! Reda and Kyle team up for a new season of Tentative. In this episode we discuss the thought process, tools, and execution plan for goals and resolutions in the new year. Plus, books for Reda to read over the coming year, and the importance of reading not only as a designer but also as a person.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+JK3E9hL3 ]]> 30: 50 Shades of Blue https://www.tentative.fm/30 fa1e29bd-1c9a-461a-b66b-54542575fbba Fri, 19 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Using Instagram’s redesign as an example, we discuss the new wave of apps that are starting a trend of black and white UI. This leads to a debate on having concrete style trends, and why it doesn’t always make sense to follow them (but why it might make sense for Instagram). 39:15 false Using Instagram’s redesign as an example, we discuss the new wave of apps that are starting a trend of black and white UI. This leads to a debate on having concrete style trends, and why it doesn’t always make sense to follow them (but why it might make sense for Instagram).

]]> Using Instagram’s redesign as an example, we discuss the new wave of apps that are starting a trend of black and white UI. This leads to a debate on having concrete style trends, and why it doesn’t always make sense to follow them (but why it might make sense for Instagram).

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]]> Using Instagram’s redesign as an example, we discuss the new wave of apps that are starting a trend of black and white UI. This leads to a debate on having concrete style trends, and why it doesn’t always make sense to follow them (but why it might make sense for Instagram).

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+ikQJhPvZ ]]> 29: A Midsummer Night's Podcast https://www.tentative.fm/29 7b26d732-a320-4e2a-a8d7-7ba22b6fefab Fri, 15 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Reda and Kyle talk about how Kyle is tackling a branding project for a fantasy sports app. They then dig into how both are planning for upcoming design sprints, and the methodology behind their different approaches. 35:28 false Reda and Kyle talk about how Kyle is tackling a branding project for a fantasy sports app. They then dig into how both are planning for upcoming design sprints, and the methodology behind their different approaches.

]]> Reda and Kyle talk about how Kyle is tackling a branding project for a fantasy sports app. They then dig into how both are planning for upcoming design sprints, and the methodology behind their different approaches.

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]]> Reda and Kyle talk about how Kyle is tackling a branding project for a fantasy sports app. They then dig into how both are planning for upcoming design sprints, and the methodology behind their different approaches.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+OICZ-jVv ]]> 28: A Big Blob of Happiness https://www.tentative.fm/28 7a959633-92af-41e8-8b51-e75829757051 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 13:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot This episode Reda and Kyle talk about WWDC. They review new features for both iOS and the Apple Watch before discussing Apple's public attitude towards design, and speculate about the process Apple follows building software. 29:51 false This episode Reda and Kyle talk about WWDC. They review new features for both iOS and the Apple Watch before discussing Apple's public attitude towards design, and speculate about the process Apple follows building software.

]]> This episode Reda and Kyle talk about WWDC. They review new features for both iOS and the Apple Watch before discussing Apple's public attitude towards design, and speculate about the process Apple follows building software.

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]]> This episode Reda and Kyle talk about WWDC. They review new features for both iOS and the Apple Watch before discussing Apple's public attitude towards design, and speculate about the process Apple follows building software.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+g5xyBMt8 ]]> 27: Rollercoaster of Feelings https://www.tentative.fm/27 cdde9e34-0c81-494b-852a-425bfa17b0cd Fri, 10 Jun 2016 08:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot This episode Reda and Kyle start off by talking about podcasting competition and Reda's childhood psychology. Then they talk about how both are tackling SVG and walk away with different feelings about it. Reda wraps up by bashing HAML while Kyle tries to defend its pros. 27:29 false This episode Reda and Kyle start off by talking about podcasting competition and Reda's childhood psychology. Then they talk about how both are tackling SVG and walk away with different feelings about it. Reda wraps up by bashing HAML while Kyle tries to defend its pros.

]]> This episode Reda and Kyle start off by talking about podcasting competition and Reda's childhood psychology. Then they talk about how both are tackling SVG and walk away with different feelings about it. Reda wraps up by bashing HAML while Kyle tries to defend its pros.

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]]> This episode Reda and Kyle start off by talking about podcasting competition and Reda's childhood psychology. Then they talk about how both are tackling SVG and walk away with different feelings about it. Reda wraps up by bashing HAML while Kyle tries to defend its pros.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+ZSAEufv7 ]]> 26: Vector of a Tack https://www.tentative.fm/26 6a6373c0-8869-4e27-91d7-946cfe68edf0 Fri, 27 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot This week Reda and Kyle talk about content and typography, how both apply to the web, and why they try to use real content as much as possible. Also, the problems that they run into when designing forms and the trade offs between usability and style. 41:36 false This week Reda and Kyle talk about content and typography, how both apply to the web, and why they try to use real content as much as possible. Also, the problems that they run into when designing forms and the trade offs between usability and style.

]]> This week Reda and Kyle talk about content and typography, how both apply to the web, and why they try to use real content as much as possible. Also, the problems that they run into when designing forms and the trade offs between usability and style.

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]]> This week Reda and Kyle talk about content and typography, how both apply to the web, and why they try to use real content as much as possible. Also, the problems that they run into when designing forms and the trade offs between usability and style.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+u467hHiy ]]> 25: Everything's a Nail https://www.tentative.fm/25 900bae1f-64d2-4deb-8a46-44bd4d6e2146 Fri, 13 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Reda and Kyle talk about the new thoughtbot.com. Kyle explains some of the reasons why they redesigned instead of iterating over the existing design. They talk about parts of their process and how tools like code and graphical editors fit in. They discuss the balance between shipping and getting pixel perfection. They wrap up talking about how they balance multiple projects and multiple tasks. 37:46 false Reda and Kyle talk about the new thoughtbot.com. Kyle explains some of the reasons why they redesigned instead of iterating over the existing design. They talk about parts of their process and how tools like code and graphical editors fit in. They discuss the balance between shipping and getting pixel perfection. They wrap up talking about how they balance multiple projects and multiple tasks.

]]> Reda and Kyle talk about the new thoughtbot.com. Kyle explains some of the reasons why they redesigned instead of iterating over the existing design. They talk about parts of their process and how tools like code and graphical editors fit in. They discuss the balance between shipping and getting pixel perfection. They wrap up talking about how they balance multiple projects and multiple tasks.

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]]> Reda and Kyle talk about the new thoughtbot.com. Kyle explains some of the reasons why they redesigned instead of iterating over the existing design. They talk about parts of their process and how tools like code and graphical editors fit in. They discuss the balance between shipping and getting pixel perfection. They wrap up talking about how they balance multiple projects and multiple tasks.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+e79yl35v ]]> 24: Hunky Dory All the Time https://www.tentative.fm/24 30b09370-f59d-4ac2-864a-304614bc1ed4 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 15:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot On this episode Reda and Kyle rehash their conversation about Should designers code. They talk about teams and how design should fit in. They discuss design and design thinking at a high level in the company and design leadership in our community. 38:53 false On this episode Reda and Kyle rehash their conversation about Should designers code. They talk about teams and how design should fit in. They discuss design and design thinking at a high level in the company and design leadership in our community.

]]> On this episode Reda and Kyle rehash their conversation about Should designers code. They talk about teams and how design should fit in. They discuss design and design thinking at a high level in the company and design leadership in our community.

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]]> On this episode Reda and Kyle rehash their conversation about Should designers code. They talk about teams and how design should fit in. They discuss design and design thinking at a high level in the company and design leadership in our community.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+rs-ZgigZ ]]> 23: Darkish-Gray Patterns https://www.tentative.fm/23 13d6b743-af16-4ff7-9c5e-6cfc14e20222 Mon, 04 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Cheerful Reda and Kyle talk about ethics in their work. Discussion hovers around dark patterns in design. They talk about dark patterns with cable companies, airlines, and domain registrars. And how dark patterns can effect the long term sustainability of the business. Kyle talks about the technology he's been using on parental leave and his purchase of an Apple Watch. 42:37 false Cheerful Reda and Kyle talk about ethics in their work. Discussion hovers around dark patterns in design. They talk about dark patterns with cable companies, airlines, and domain registrars. And how dark patterns can effect the long term sustainability of the business. Kyle talks about the technology he's been using on parental leave and his purchase of an Apple Watch.

]]> Cheerful Reda and Kyle talk about ethics in their work. Discussion hovers around dark patterns in design. They talk about dark patterns with cable companies, airlines, and domain registrars. And how dark patterns can effect the long term sustainability of the business. Kyle talks about the technology he's been using on parental leave and his purchase of an Apple Watch.

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]]> Cheerful Reda and Kyle talk about ethics in their work. Discussion hovers around dark patterns in design. They talk about dark patterns with cable companies, airlines, and domain registrars. And how dark patterns can effect the long term sustainability of the business. Kyle talks about the technology he's been using on parental leave and his purchase of an Apple Watch.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+iRXO8nJA ]]> 22: Best of Both Words https://www.tentative.fm/22 97cd8d16-252f-43bb-a6c6-db8091ee1ca3 Fri, 18 Mar 2016 09:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Reda and Kyle talk about writing as a designer. What their process is for writing, what the process is like writing for thoughtbot, and how they differentiate posts on thoughtbot’s blog and their personal blog. Plus Reda goes on a rant against Medium. 40:34 false Reda and Kyle talk about writing as a designer. What their process is for writing, what the process is like writing for thoughtbot, and how they differentiate posts on thoughtbot’s blog and their personal blog. Plus Reda goes on a rant against Medium.

]]> Reda and Kyle talk about writing as a designer. What their process is for writing, what the process is like writing for thoughtbot, and how they differentiate posts on thoughtbot’s blog and their personal blog. Plus Reda goes on a rant against Medium.

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]]> Reda and Kyle talk about writing as a designer. What their process is for writing, what the process is like writing for thoughtbot, and how they differentiate posts on thoughtbot’s blog and their personal blog. Plus Reda goes on a rant against Medium.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+Qkh-jhC7 ]]> 21: Snapchat For Design Feedback https://www.tentative.fm/21 869651ad-28b8-4557-91be-4b1f792ac5ac Fri, 26 Feb 2016 11:00:00 -0500 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot This week Reda and Kyle talk about tools for collaborative design feedback. They talk about how they’ve used tools at thoughtbot and what are the pros and cons of each of the tools. They also talk about how they use these tools to get feedback from other designers in different thoughtbot offices for more varied design feedback. 31:06 false This week Reda and Kyle talk about tools for collaborative design feedback. They talk about how they’ve used tools at thoughtbot and what are the pros and cons of each of the tools. They also talk about how they use these tools to get feedback from other designers in different thoughtbot offices for more varied design feedback.

]]> This week Reda and Kyle talk about tools for collaborative design feedback. They talk about how they’ve used tools at thoughtbot and what are the pros and cons of each of the tools. They also talk about how they use these tools to get feedback from other designers in different thoughtbot offices for more varied design feedback.

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]]> This week Reda and Kyle talk about tools for collaborative design feedback. They talk about how they’ve used tools at thoughtbot and what are the pros and cons of each of the tools. They also talk about how they use these tools to get feedback from other designers in different thoughtbot offices for more varied design feedback.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+KXiDXw7w ]]> 20: Minimal Viable Design https://www.tentative.fm/20 333679e2-0c7b-4d4d-b308-5a2dc710e3ed Fri, 12 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot In this episode Red-A and Kyle talk about product design and development at thoughtbot. They go over how they use tools like Trello and Slack to communicate with their teams and their clients and how design fits into that process. They talk about how they validate design decisions and argue about the proper pronunciation of GIF. 35:13 false In this episode Red-A and Kyle talk about product design and development at thoughtbot. They go over how they use tools like Trello and Slack to communicate with their teams and their clients and how design fits into that process. They talk about how they validate design decisions and argue about the proper pronunciation of GIF.

]]> In this episode Red-A and Kyle talk about product design and development at thoughtbot. They go over how they use tools like Trello and Slack to communicate with their teams and their clients and how design fits into that process. They talk about how they validate design decisions and argue about the proper pronunciation of GIF.

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]]> In this episode Red-A and Kyle talk about product design and development at thoughtbot. They go over how they use tools like Trello and Slack to communicate with their teams and their clients and how design fits into that process. They talk about how they validate design decisions and argue about the proper pronunciation of GIF.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+gZU9UjdQ ]]> 19: Death to GUIs https://www.tentative.fm/19 4aca9055-fe48-49e8-9944-1d20f78fbd7f Fri, 22 Jan 2016 10:00:00 -0500 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot During this episode, Reda and Kyle talk about conversational user interfaces. They talk about popular implementations of conversational UIs, how they use these tools and what effect it has on the future of graphical user interface. 44:49 false During this episode, Reda and Kyle talk about conversational user interfaces. They talk about popular implementations of conversational UIs, how they use these tools and what effect it has on the future of graphical user interface.

]]> During this episode, Reda and Kyle talk about conversational user interfaces. They talk about popular implementations of conversational UIs, how they use these tools and what effect it has on the future of graphical user interface.

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]]> During this episode, Reda and Kyle talk about conversational user interfaces. They talk about popular implementations of conversational UIs, how they use these tools and what effect it has on the future of graphical user interface.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+wSEE5kYM ]]> 18: It's Not Satisfying Unless You Blow Into the Cartridge https://www.tentative.fm/18 6af51ae6-f772-4920-b513-eb80841b4477 Fri, 08 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot In this episode Reda and Kyle talk about the homogenization in web design. How styles have evolved in the past and how they see style trends in graphic design evolving in the future. They discuss the issues and problems facing archiving application design. What they use Dribbble for and what kind of a tool it is now. 44:56 false In this episode Reda and Kyle talk about the homogenization in web design. How styles have evolved in the pas and how they see style trends in graphic design evolving in the future. They discuss the issues and problems facing archiving application design. What they use Dribbble for and what kind of a tool it is now.

]]> In this episode Reda and Kyle talk about the homogenization in web design. How styles have evolved in the pas and how they see style trends in graphic design evolving in the future. They discuss the issues and problems facing archiving application design. What they use Dribbble for and what kind of a tool it is now.

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]]> In this episode Reda and Kyle talk about the homogenization in web design. How styles have evolved in the pas and how they see style trends in graphic design evolving in the future. They discuss the issues and problems facing archiving application design. What they use Dribbble for and what kind of a tool it is now.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+XbMyktV6 ]]> 17: Let's Talk About CSS Baby (Lets Talk About You and Me) https://www.tentative.fm/17 f15b88ad-19b0-43de-a13a-9aea5664d4ca Thu, 24 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot During this episode, Reda and Kyle talk about their qualms with CSS. They talk about CSS naming conventions, how they tackle layout and the wonderful world of flexbox. Kyle tries to educate Reda on some early 90’s pop music and fails. 43:09 false During this episode, Reda and Kyle talk about their qualms with CSS. They talk about CSS naming conventions, how they tackle layout and the wonderful world of flexbox. Kyle tries to educate Reda on some early 90’s pop music and fails.

]]> During this episode, Reda and Kyle talk about their qualms with CSS. They talk about CSS naming conventions, how they tackle layout and the wonderful world of flexbox. Kyle tries to educate Reda on some early 90’s pop music and fails.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+5l3CJRSD ]]> 16: Master of IE https://www.tentative.fm/16 cc60752f-04f0-4a72-be7a-9fd9f902f94e Fri, 04 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot In this episode Reda and Kyle talk about browser testing. They discuss how they approach testing each browser and operating system and devices. They talk about the differences in type rendering, browser user interface, and layout. Reda talks about how he approaches a simple fluid layout, Kyle talks about his most recent project and some layout challenges and they talk about using CSS for layout. 45:00 false In this episode Reda and Kyle talk about browser testing. They discuss how they approach testing each browser and operating system and devices. They talk about the differences in type rendering, browser user interface, and layout. Reda talks about how he approaches a simple fluid layout, Kyle talks about his most recent project and some layout challenges and they talk about using CSS for layout.

]]> In this episode Reda and Kyle talk about browser testing. They discuss how they approach testing each browser and operating system and devices. They talk about the differences in type rendering, browser user interface, and layout. Reda talks about how he approaches a simple fluid layout, Kyle talks about his most recent project and some layout challenges and they talk about using CSS for layout.

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]]> In this episode Reda and Kyle talk about browser testing. They discuss how they approach testing each browser and operating system and devices. They talk about the differences in type rendering, browser user interface, and layout. Reda talks about how he approaches a simple fluid layout, Kyle talks about his most recent project and some layout challenges and they talk about using CSS for layout.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+jdVqphLm ]]> 15: X is bad for Y https://www.tentative.fm/15 f7524473-6d05-42d8-a40c-5d0228ea1d86 Fri, 13 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot In this episode Reda and Kyle discuss iteration and design process. They talk about the differences between how a junior designer takes on a project and how a senior designer takes on a project. Kyle talks about how jobs to be done fits into his design process. They also go on a few tangents of tracking personal data and posting articles on medium. 42:37 false In this episode Reda and Kyle discuss iteration and design process. They talk about the differences between how a junior designer takes on a project and how a senior designer takes on a project. Kyle talks about how jobs to be done fits into his design process. They also go on a few tangents of tracking personal data and posting articles on medium.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+M8o0G82j ]]> 14: Photoskop and Other Tools https://www.tentative.fm/14 b601fcab-a3b4-4cf4-bdd0-fae95fde5473 Fri, 23 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot This week Reda and Kyle talk about the tools that they use during their design process. They touch on everything from graphical editors, color pickers and task list applications. 45:43 false This week Reda and Kyle talk about the tools that they use during their design process. They touch on everything from graphical editors, color pickers and task list applications.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+LzIluzs9 ]]> 13: Designing For Human Emotion https://www.tentative.fm/13 80dcd9e7-0e00-471a-b0e6-74d62198232f Fri, 18 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot This week Reda and Kyle talk about empathy in design and keeping in mind a users state of mind while designing. They give examples when when humor and playfulness are good to add into user experience and some cases when it isn't. 36:43 false This week Reda and Kyle talk about empathy in design and keeping in mind a users state of mind while designing. They give examples when when humor and playfulness are good to add into user experience and some cases when it isn't.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+Er4HbTfC ]]> 12: How Many Questions Do You Ask? https://www.tentative.fm/12 fa95ec1a-5fdd-49a9-94de-c7582addbcd6 Fri, 04 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot This episode Reda and Kyle talk about the thoughtbot hiring process for designers. They talk about what they look for in designers, what they look for in a portfolio, and details about each step in the hiring process. 42:04 false This episode Reda and Kyle talk about the thoughtbot hiring process for designers. They talk about what they look for in designers, what they look for in a portfolio, and details about each step in the hiring process.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+QzXvnpku ]]> 11: Your Favicon is Ugly https://www.tentative.fm/11 6223dc27-39ea-49d4-8009-c249b98d854f Fri, 28 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot Reda and Kyle follow up on SVGs, talk about differences between Chrome and new Safari's pinned tabs. They discuss some of the ways of allowing users control over design and themes of the app they are designing. Lastly they talk about how they design with real content or as close to as real as possible. BONUS: Kyle sings a line of Aerosmith. 46:49 false Reda and Kyle follow up on SVGs, talk about differences between Chrome and new Safari's pinned tabs. They discuss some of the ways of allowing users control over design and themes of the app they are designing. Lastly they talk about how they design with real content or as close to as real as possible. BONUS: Kyle sings a line of Aerosmith.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+WP652xAc ]]> 10: Doing Things the Hard Way (Brenda Storer) https://www.tentative.fm/10 8bc9692f-10f1-4442-b095-9ce14b18b9c6 Fri, 31 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot In this episode, Brenda Storer stands in for the vacationing Reda. Brenda and Kyle talk about Brenda's recent talk on SVG's. The in's and out's of her process of learning about them and talking about them. They also talk about giving talks. This episode of Tentative is sponsored by Code School. Entertaining online learning for existing and aspiring developers. Leave a review on our iTunes page to be entered to win a free month of Code School. 43:13 false In this episode, Brenda Storer stands in for the vacationing Reda. Brenda and Kyle talk about Brenda's recent talk on SVG's. The in's and out's of her process of learning about them and talking about them. They also talk about giving talks.

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]]> In this episode, Brenda Storer stands in for the vacationing Reda. Brenda and Kyle talk about Brenda's recent talk on SVG's. The in's and out's of her process of learning about them and talking about them. They also talk about giving talks.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+bvrbKO0U ]]> 9: Should Designers Code? https://www.tentative.fm/9 cb1b9434-6a06-47be-9f9f-74b17a3cdca0 Fri, 17 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot In this episode, Kyle and Reda tackle the 'should designers code' debate. They talk about the differences between designing vs implementing, what to look for in a good designer and if developers should know how to design. This episode of Tentative is sponsored by Code School. Entertaining online learning for existing and aspiring developers. Leave a review on our iTunes page to be entered to win a free month of Code School. 36:03 false In this episode, Kyle and Reda tackle the 'should designers code' debate. They talk about the differences between designing vs implementing, what to look for in a good designer and if developers should know how to design.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+IrRCHGwx ]]> 8: Padding Rocks & Kerning Waves https://www.tentative.fm/8 7ebac820-cfc9-467d-a365-ba610c6e480a Fri, 03 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot In this episode, Kyle and Reda talk about vacation as a designer, some of the signs that they are burning out and how they deal with burnout. This episode of Tentative is sponsored by Code School. Entertaining online learning for existing and aspiring developers. Leave a review on our iTunes page to be entered to win a free month of Code School. 40:48 false In this episode, Kyle and Reda talk about vacation as a designer, some of the signs that they are burning out and how they deal with burnout.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+ahUofdnd ]]> 7: Hamburgers Are an Abomination https://www.tentative.fm/7 b2df34dd-939e-4ae3-a072-247ea2ddb6e6 Fri, 19 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot In this episode, Kyle talks about his current project, Reda talks a lot about accessibility and how he designs for it, and Kyle trolls Reda into a rant about the Hamburger icon. 48:51 false In this episode, Kyle talks about his current project, Reda talks a lot about accessibility and how he designs for it, and Kyle trolls Reda into a rant about the Hamburger icon.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+13L5_IpK ]]> 6: Peeling Potatoes With Scissors https://www.tentative.fm/6 75482b2c-dddb-4f3f-ad66-8673cbb583b5 Thu, 11 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot In this episode, Kyle & Reda finally talk about design sprints, they discuss the process at thoughtbot, argue about prototyping and how they pick the right tool for the right job. 43:47 false In this episode, Kyle & Reda finally talk about design sprints, they discuss the process at thoughtbot, argue about prototyping and how they pick the right tool for the right job.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+SA5IRABh ]]> 5: It's Pronounced Al-u-minney-um https://www.tentative.fm/5 fe5a9c34-6b78-44cb-92ff-260134a77210 Fri, 22 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot In this episode, Kyle & Reda follow up about product focus, then move on to talk about designer job titles and experimentation in UI design. 40:43 false In this episode, Kyle & Reda follow up about product focus, then move on to talk about designer job titles and experimentation in UI design.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+Oz3xAhwY ]]> 4: Leggo' My Ego https://www.tentative.fm/4 7a6872a9-2d86-45c3-b386-b75eb584efdf Fri, 08 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot In this episode, Kyle & Reda talk about giving design feedback to peers, and receiving feedback from clients and users. 46:14 false In this episode, Kyle & Reda talk about giving design feedback to peers, and receiving feedback from clients and users.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+jFRqhGsq ]]> 3: A Fridge with Key Bindings https://www.tentative.fm/3 4d6b3817-d2d1-45d8-89b4-acb24b429c3d Mon, 27 Apr 2015 17:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot In this episode, Kyle & Reda talks about text editors, Sassquatch, and Sass. 34:54 false In this episode, Kyle & Reda talks about text editors, Sassquatch, and Sass.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+sl3mSsHI ]]> 2: Game-changing UX https://www.tentative.fm/2 a6460d8f-20f1-4b19-8b56-afc485cfacd4 Fri, 10 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot In this episode, Reda & Kyle—mostly Reda—talk about game design versus app design, juggling between projects, and creativity. 30:34 false In this episode, Reda & Kyle—mostly Reda—talk about game design versus app design, juggling between projects, and creativity.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/hmHUAzfj+MlCT7njb ]]> 1: Don't Say UX https://www.tentative.fm/1 ea24d8c5-8895-48a0-8f9b-2c759e883518 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 15:00:00 -0400 hosts@tentative.fm (thoughtbot) full thoughtbot In our inaugural episode, Reda & Kyle discuss the latest browser announcements, React Native, and buzzword pet-peeves. 36:39 false In our inaugural episode, Reda & Kyle discuss the latest browser announcements, React Native, and buzzword pet-peeves.

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