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This week we talk about Impostor Syndrome, quitting social media for a week and Ready Player One.Show notes Facebook-quitting advice from a professional internet quitter Recommendations Ready Player One Audiobook Zones Sponsored by User Experience Design Masterclass: Learn how to design stunning, research-driven interfaces, and create real business value for your organization and your clients. Use the code SPEC15 and get 15% off. HostsKevin Clark (@vernalkick)Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

This week we answer some listener questions. Topics include: OKRs, 1:1s, and performance reviews.Show Notes Kevin Gutowski Kevin Gutowski on Twitter Cortex #62: 2018 Yearly Themes Recommendations Seven Sisters on Netflix Seven Sisters on iTunes Unsplash for iOS Coffee Table Typography Patreon Ricardo Magalhães on Twitter Sponsored by User Experience Design Masterclass: Learn how to design stunning, research-driven interfaces, and create real business value for your organization and your clients. Use the code SPEC15 and get 15% off. HostsKevin Clark (@vernalkick)Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

How do you know when it's time to leave your company? While neither of us want to quit our job, we talk about our past experiences making these career moves.Follow up A UX Pro's Work is Never Done Show Notes The Lobster Ask Playbook Elon Musk's April Fools joke MKBHD's April Fools joke Lego's April Fools joke Recommendations Jean Marc Denis’s Patreon Concepts Charlie Marie’s iPad Pro review Sponsored by InVision: The Digital Product Design platform used to make the world’s best customer experiences. HostsKevin Clark (@vernalkick)Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

This week we talk about the gear we use to do our work (desk, chairs, computers, etc.)Follow up Prototyping & Presenting | Figma Help Center Shower Dingus feedback thread Chevy's follow up Main topic Layout #6: The apps we use to get stuff done Rafa's Desk Rafa’s chair Kevin’s chair at work Kevin’s chair at home Kevin's desk at work Kevin’s desk at home Expensive standing mat Accidental Tech Podcast #242: These Arms Are Coming Off 13” MacBook Pro (with TouchBar) LG UltraFine 5K iMac 5K Rafa's speakers Beats Studio 3 Matte Black AirPods mStand iPhone Lightning Dock Mophie Chi Charger Blue Yeti IKEA Wireless Charger Lamp Ugmonk Wooden Card Holder Panobook, by Studio Neat Offscreen Magazine Recommendations Patriot The Leftovers Ueno Design app Ember exporter Sponsored by InVision: The Digital Product Design platform used to make the world’s best customer experiences. HostsKevin Clark (@vernalkick)Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

This week, we talk about being busy and how this is something we actively try to avoid. We also have some important shower dingus follow up, spend way too much time talking about the color of tennis balls and finally discuss our thoughts on Sketch 49.Follow up: Picture of Sam’s Shower Dingus Shower Dingus (episode) Follow out Hello Internet #98: Dogfather Tenis wharehouse forum Picture of a tennis ball with color spectrum Side Dishes Sketch 49 Google Home Routines Recommendations Nike Epic React Flyknit Machina Sponsored by InVision: The Digital Product Design platform used to make the world’s best customer experiences. HostsKevin Clark (@vernalkick)Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

This week we talk about the meaning of design titles (or lack thereof). We also finally talk about Black Panther.Show Notes The Truth About Design Titles Recommendations Imaginary Worlds Podcast type__type Instagram account Upside Down Black Panther Sponsored by InVision: The Digital Product Design platform used to make the world’s best customer experiences. HostsKevin Clark (@vernalkick)Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

This week we talk about traits we look for in the people we work with, and that Vero app.Follow up Foley not folio duh Chevy tweet Main topic Steve Jobs and beautiful polished rocks Side dishes Vero app Pasquale D’Silva’s thread about Vero Menubar podcast Recommendations Alto’s Odyssey Virgil Abloh’s Lecture at Harvard’s Graduate School of Design Ten Nike Icons Reconstructed - OffWhite 6 Days to Air - South Park Cortex #64: 6 Days to Air Sponsored by InVision: The Digital Product Design platform used to make the world’s best customer experiences. HostsKevin Clark (@vernalkick)Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

This week we talk about the differences between marketing design and product design.Show Notes Stripe Stripe Environment Design Sprint Abstract Sketch Recommendations The Force of Sound Black Panther Kevin's playlist Sponsored by InVision: The Digital Product Design platform used to make the world’s best customer experiences. HostsKevin Clark (@vernalkick)Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

This week we talk about how your personality can influence your design style and whether or not being "type-cast" is a bad thing. Also, Kevin finally caved in and bought a HomePod.Show notes Tobias Van Schneider Meg Robichaud Tim Van Damme HomePod The White Ring of Death HomePod Socks Recommendations Black Panther album Apple Music Spotify CHVRCHES — Get Out Apple Music Spotify Rhye — Blood Apple Music Spotify The Creative's Mix Sponsored by InVision: The Digital Product Design platform used to make the world’s best customer experiences. HostsKevin Clark (@vernalkick)Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

This week we talk about hiring designers and having to review other people's portfolios, HomePod reviews and... shower handle design.Show notes Jonathan Morrison HomePod Review The Verge's HomePod Review Recommendations Paddy Sketch plugin Logitech Circle 2 Upside Down Andaz Hotel shower handle Follow @layoutfm on Twitter for the picture of Sam's shower dingus Sam Soffes Sponsored by InVision: The Digital Product Design platform used to make the world’s best customer experiences. HostsKevin Clark (@vernalkick)Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

Launching our sticker store, dogfooding your own products and the mystery that is the HomePod.Follow up Flowkit for Sketch Layout Stickers Show notes Netlify Shopify HomePod Recommendations Nike Run Club + Guided Runs Zumbo's Just Deserts Sponsored by DesignBetter.co: The essential guide to product design that brings together best practices, stories, and insights from the world's leading design experts. HostsKevin Clark (@vernalkick)Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

This week we talk about introversion and how it affects different aspect of our life and work.Follow up 3D for Designers, by Devon Ko Design Code, by Meng To Rafa’s sticker video Recommendations Flowkit for Sketch, by Matt Smith (mds) Use code LAYOUT for $9 discount Roost Stand Sponsored by DesignBetter.co: The essential guide to product design that brings together best practices, stories, and insights from the world's leading design experts. HostsKevin Clark (@vernalkick)Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

This week we talk about shipping side projects, not just working on them. We also talk about waking up early, sleep tracking and briefly touch on DARK (the Netflix show).Follow up Mitch’s comment on DN Show notes Michael’s 2017 recap video Matt's 2017 recap video Sam Soffes Immutable Brag-driven development Photo Edit Dribbble post Mophie Wireless Charger DARK Recommendations How Star Wars IX should be written Cosmic Encounter Betrayal at House on the Hill Sponsored by InVision Studio: The most powerful screen design tool that brings together design, prototyping, animation, and collaboration all in one place. HostsKevin Clark (@vernalkick)Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

This week we talk about how challenging it is to keep adding new features without compromising on simplicity.Show Notes Kevin’s tweet Original thread by Steven Sinofsky Frictionless Design Choices, by Steven Sinofsky on Medium Recommendations Star Wars: Battlefront II The End of the F***ing World Sponsored by InVision Studio: The most powerful screen design tool that brings together design, prototyping, animation, and collaboration all in one place. HostsKevin Clark (@vernalkick)Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

As we're coming back from our holiday break, this week our topic is vacations. We address unlimited vacation policies, that feeling of guilt that sometimes comes with taking vacations and our tricks for disconnecting.Show notes Google Home Mini Black Mirror Season 4 Recommendations Orbitkey Ring Clip and Strap Worms MD, for Nintendo Switch Alexander Parkes HostsKevin Clark (@vernalkick)Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

As always, we close out the year by rounding up and giving “awards” to our favorite things of the year.Best Album Rafa: DAMN. — Kendrick Lamar Apple Music Spotify Kevin: A Moment Apart — ODESZA Apple Music Spotify Honorable Mention: American Dream — Khalid Best Movie Kevin: mother! IMDB iTunes Rafa: Blade Runner 2049 IMDB iTunes Honorable Mentions: The Big Sick Spider-Man: Homecoming Baby Driver Get Out Best TV Show Rafa: Big Little Lies (Season 1) IMDB iTunes HBO Now Kevin: Stranger Things (Season 2) IMDB Netflix Honorable Mentions: Handmaid’s Tale (Season 1) Master of None (Season 2) Mindhunter (Season 1) Best Game Kevin: Paperclips! Rafa: Horizon Zero Dawn Honorable Mentions: Zelda: Breath of the Wild Favorite Podcast Kevin: Do by Friday Apple Podcasts Rafa: S-Town Apple Podcasts Honorable Mention: Lovett or Leave it Favorite Twitter Account Rafa: @_inside Kevin: @tranhelen Best iOS App Kevin: Things Things for iOS — App Store Things for Mac —

In this bonus episode, Kevin and Rafa talk about the new Star Wars movie: The Last Jedi. A 3h long, spoiler filled, holiday special.Show notes The Last Jedi Emo Kylo Ren Twitter account “Dear diary...” “Meticulously colors a bandaid black...” Other great reviews Tomorrow Podcast (with Joshua Topolsky) The Incomparable Defocused HostsKevin Clark (@vernalkick)Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

This week we are joined by our friend Joel Califa to talk about the evolution of the designer role and the ethical dilemma of being a corporate designer. Joel is a product designer at GitHub, previously leading the design team at Digital Ocean.Follow up Julie Zhuo on how can I continue my growth Stephen Nixon on net neutrality Brian Sander on Fog of War Main topic Joel Califa Joel's newsletter Joel's tweetstorm Are we the baddies? Recommendations Sports Loop Apple Watch Band Castro Google Pixel 2 Google Maps' Moat HostsKevin Clark (@vernalkick)Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

This week we explore how do you grow in your career as a designer?Follow up Listener Chevy's follow up Show notes Net neutrality in Portugal Recommendations Pixelmator Pro App: The Human Story HostsKevin Clark (@vernalkick)Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

What it's like to work remotely, Rafa's shopping problem continues and... paperclips.Follow up Listener Ramy's tweet Listener Alex's tweet Appear.in Show notes Team Timezones tool for Slack LG 55UJ6300 on Amazon LG 55UJ6300 on Consumer Reports Apple TV 4K PS4 Pro Recommendations Universal Paperclips Alias Grace HostsKevin Clark (@vernalkick)Rafael Conde (@rafahari)