A weekly podcast about design, technology, programming and everything else.
256: Audio Asterisk
It's with a heavy heart that we announce that we're going to be saying farewell to the show. We talk through why we wanted to do the show in the first place, and making the difficult decision to end it after 8 years.Show Notes
Read the farewell letter on our website
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
7/25/2023 • 38 minutes, 52 seconds
255: Fist Sized Button, with Matthaeus Krenn
This week we are joined by best friend of the show, Matthaeus Krenn to go deep on Apple's Vision Pro.
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Show Notes
Matthaeus KrennVROSMastodonRecommendations
Electric mosquito racketApple Watch Leather Link BandBelkin BoostCharge ProSiloBolia.com
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
6/9/2023 • 1 hour, 57 minutes, 40 seconds
254: Milanese Battery Belt
This week we go over what we think Apple will announce at WWDC and capture our thoughts on Apple's much-rumored upcoming VR headset, ahead of the event in two weeks.
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Follow Up
Frederique MattiLogic Pro for iPadFinal Cut Pro for iPadShow Notes
WWDC 2023PSVR2Recommendations
PortalBeef
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
5/26/2023 • 50 minutes, 29 seconds
253: Designer to Artist, with Frederique Matti
This week, Rafa is joined by special guest Frederique Matti, to talk about her move away from tech into art.
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Follow Up
Layout 186: Photoshop for Motorcycles (feat. Frederique Matti)Illustrator for iPadProcreateApple brings Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to iPadShow Notes
Frederique MattiFreddie’s StoreTwitterBlueskyPosts.CVMastodonInstagramRecommendations
HBO’s Succession PodcastStar Wars Jedi: Survivor™Relive the Story of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild — NintendoZelda: Breath of the Wild - The Story Before Tears of the Kingdom (Lore Recap) — Zeltik
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
5/12/2023 • 44 minutes, 10 seconds
252: Adventures Learning 3D
This week, Kevin talks about his experiences learning 3D modelling and switching from Cinema 4D to Blender.
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Show Notes
Kevin's rendersArthur's Nosh BarAesop BottleBathroomIce Cream ShopIce Cream ContaineriPhone 14 Pro BackiPhone 14 Pro Front10 years later and I still think about this blog post daily, and I haven't used #000 for anything (except text) sinceCinema 4DGrayscale Gorilla3D for DesignersBlenderAesop, the Cult-Favorite Skin Care Brand, Will Be Acquired by L’Oréal — The New York TimesIvorySketch One Layer ChallengeAdam Whitcroft's Apollo iconRecommendations
Men’s Tree Dasher 2Sleeve 2
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
4/28/2023 • 33 minutes, 43 seconds
251: A Love Form
This week we talk about the vibe shift in the technology industry, how it affected us and our advice for designers.
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Follow Up
S-GPTWWDC2023Tripsy Promo CodeShow Notes
Recommendations
Dark Matter, by Blake CrouchMake Something Wonderful: Steve JobsMike MatasDoes your Flag Fail?
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
4/14/2023 • 52 minutes, 23 seconds
250: How Do We Feel About AI?
This week we talk about our feelings about AI and ChatGPT.
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Show Notes
AIChatGPTOpenAIMidjourneyWe ❤️ NYCThe Last of UsRecommendations
Presentable by Victor KernesPSVR 2
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
3/31/2023 • 55 minutes, 33 seconds
249: Wear Those Numbers as a Badge of Honor
We're back! This week we catch up on what happened in our lives since the last episode and talk about our plans for season 3 of the show.Show Notes
Hand Mirror, post-launch updateHand MirrorApp Store‘Hand Mirror’ is a must-have macOS utility that adds a one-click camera check to your menu barHand Mirror makes the best use of Apple’s MacBook notch that I’ve seen — The VergeKevin’s tripKevin's InstagramFujifilm X-T5Fujifilm XF 33mm f1.4 LM WR LensHiDockHiDock’s WebsiteSparkleHiDock lets you tweak your Mac's Dock for multiple displays — Six ColorsThis Mac app lets you link different Dock settings to different display setups — 9to5MachiDock — 512PixelsRafa works at Sketch now!Recommendations
Recursion, by Blake CrouchDark MatterApple TV+ announces “Dark Matter” series adaptation with Joel Edgerton set to starPostsFrom Bing to Sydney
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
3/17/2023 • 39 minutes, 51 seconds
248: Easter Egg Driven Development
This week is launch week for Rafa! We talk about all of the details behind the new version of Hand Mirror.
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Show Notes
Hand MirrorWebsiteApp StoreTwitter thread with design detailsRecommendations
The RehearsalStill Watching PodcastConvert Video Shortcut
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
12/16/2022 • 47 minutes, 47 seconds
247: No Teddy Bears Were Harmed in the Making of This Layout
This week we talk about Kevin's camera purchase, Panic's Playdate and Rafa gives us an update on Handmirror.
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Follow Up
Camera updateFujifilm X-T5Peak Design Cuff StrapPeak Design Slide StrapLeica “Default” neck strapLeica “thick” rope strapPlaydatePanicShow Notes
Hand Mirror Test Flight linkThe White LotusRecommendations
Camera SizeA historical view on the Metropolitan Apple Watch faceGod of War: Ragnorok
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
12/2/2022 • 47 minutes, 38 seconds
246: The Porcelain Expanded Universe
2 weeks makes the world of a difference. We share our updated takes on the ongoing Twitter saga, Kevin continues to obsessively research cameras and Rafa talks about his work on Hand Mirror.
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Follow Up
Kevin continues to research camerasElon goes hardcoreRewindShow Notes
Hand MirrorRecommendations
Joe Allam on YouTubeDecoding TVHorror moviesThe Black PhoneThe InnocentsBarbarian (don’t look up anything)Speak No Evil
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
11/18/2022 • 57 minutes, 45 seconds
245: You Haven’t Finished Your Caprese
This week we inevitably talk about Twitter, discuss Rewind—the search engine for your life, and finally briefly touch on why seemingly everyone hates Humane.
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Show Notes
Inside Twitter's product roadmap under MuskRewindHumaneKen KociendaRecommendations
'Andor' on Disney+'Monster: the Jeffrey Dahmer story' on Netflix
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
11/4/2022 • 54 minutes, 8 seconds
244: It Takes Me 5 Minutes, But I Can Read
This week we talk about our experience hanging out together in person in Portugal last week, discuss the ideal camera now that we're spoiled by iPhones, in a shocking turn of events Rafa gets a new Apple product and finally we discuss the Sketch layoffs.
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Show Notes
Trip to Portugal!Photo of usOlympus OMD-EM 10 Mark IISony A7IVArun Venkatesan’s photography styleApple Watch UltraSketch LayoffsLayout episode 161: Interview with PieterRecommendations
marco.fyiSure SureSuperlayer
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
10/21/2022 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 37 seconds
243: My UI Doesn’t Jiggle Jiggle
This week we deep dive into designing for the Dynamic Island and discuss our thoughts on the Google Event announcements.
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Follow Up
Dynamic IslandDynamic Island HIGDynamic Island regions graphicAirPods Pro (2nd Generation)Apple Watch UltraShow Notes
Google EventPixel Phone 7, 7 ProPixel WatchPixel TabletPixel BudsRecommendations
Shining GirlsXIV WallpapersEcobee Smart Thermostat
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
10/7/2022 • 1 hour, 29 minutes, 13 seconds
242: Figma x Adobe
This week we talk about Figma being acquired by Adobe, and give our thoughts on the new iPhone 14 Pro after using it for a few days.
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Follow Up
SingYu Lam gives feedback on Material YouDave’s “The Material You You Are” is such a better titleShow Notes
Adobe acquires FigmaRafa’s tweetDarin’s tweet“Figma is not a design tool”iPhone 14 Pro impressionsOld man yells at islandKen’s threadKevin’s tweetDave’s imageSebastian’s tweets: 1, 2Backlash against taking credit?Chan’s tweetChad’s tweetRecommendations
Japandi LivingAutomating Elgato Key Lights
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
9/23/2022 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 6 seconds
241: Dynamic Hole
This week we talk about Apple's latest announcements: the Apple Watch Ultra and the iPhone 14 Pro.
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Show Notes
Apple Watch UltraHodinkee's first look at the Apple Watch UltraiPhone 14 ProRecommendations
Light and MagicNew CSS ResetMedium articleThe Steve Jobs ArchiveChris Coyier's thread
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
9/9/2022 • 1 hour, 43 minutes
240: Dementors Are Just Misunderstood
This week we discuss the new Gmail Redesign and Kevin gives his review of After Steve.
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Gmail RedesignMaterial YouAfter SteveRecommendations
HomieThe Bear
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
8/19/2022 • 52 minutes, 31 seconds
239: Free Range Baby
This week we talk about launching Along and give an update on Kevin's adoption of lock screen widgets.
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Follow Up
UntilShow Notes
AlongRecommendations
ArcStation™ Pro GaN 352 Dual USB-C Wall ChargerArcStation™ Pro 40W Wall ChargerSketch 101
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
8/5/2022 • 40 minutes, 3 seconds
238: Stage Manager, First Impressions
As promised, this week Rafa gives us his first impressions of Stage Manager in macOS Ventura.
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Show Notes
macOS VenturaXKCD StandardsRecommendations
Crouton appMoment’s Magsafe accessories
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
7/23/2022 • 33 minutes, 1 second
237: Launching Until
This week we dive deeper into the launch of Until, Kevin's newly released app for iOS and watchOS.
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Until websiteUntil on the App StoreRecommendations
GridWill’s WallpaperAaron Van de Wijenberg
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
7/8/2022 • 47 minutes, 22 seconds
236: Shame Driven Development
This week we go through some of the details that we missed in our WWDC episode, and Kevin has a special announcement!
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Follow Up
MacBook Air CorrectionsShow Notes
UntilLanding page App Store linkMenubar utility for Simulators status barRecommendations
KareprintsFreddie’s artJoey Banks’ iOS 16 UI Kit
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
6/24/2022 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 15 seconds
235: Big Dub Dub Energy, with Joey Banks
This week, we are joined by special guest Joey Banks to talk about Apple's WWDC 2022 announcements: iOS 16, watchOS 8, macOS Ventura, iPadOS 16, and the newly designed M2 MacBook Air.
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Show Notes
Joey BanksTwitteriOS 15 UI Kit for FigmaJoey’s NewsletterWWDC22 — Watch the KeynoteiOS 16 — PreviewmacOS Ventura — PreviewiPadOS 16 — PreviewwatchOS 8 — PreviewMacBook Air with M2‘realityOS' Trademark Filing Hints at Possible WWDC Announcement — MacRumorsDownload the new macOS 13 Ventura wallpaper - 9to5MacRediscovering the Mac: An iPad User’s Journey into macOS with the M1 Max MacBook Pro — MacStoriesRecommendations
Vincent SchwenkPatreonTHE INSIDE OUTTAKES - Bo Burnham — YouTubeAlbum on Apple MusicEffekt | Wallpaper Art Creator — App Store
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
6/7/2022 • 2 hours, 28 minutes, 12 seconds
234: Designing Auto Layout, with Joel Miller and Oscar Nilsson
Kevin is out this week, so Rafa is joined by special guests Joel Miller and Oscar Nilsson from Figma to talk about their work designing Autolayout V4.
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Show Notes
Oscar NilssonJoel MillerFigmaDesigning Autolayout V4 - Joel Miller, Oscar Nilsson (Config 2022)Layout 204: Designing FigJam, with Jenny Wen and Kee Yen YeoLayout 220: Figma's Redesigned Comments, with Ryhan HassanRecommendations
Martijn Doolaard — YouTubeDilla Time: The Life and Afterlife of J DillaThe Staircase — IMDB
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
6/3/2022 • 1 hour, 5 seconds
233: This One Is The Ewwest
This week we celebrate the life of the iPod by ranking our favorite and least favorite iPod industrial designs.Follow Up
Kevin Was Wrong™Turns out, it seems that most people do use Figma in fullscreen.Screenshot of Rafa’s Desktop when using FigmaPiSight CameraTestShow Notes
Our rankingsiPod Line — WikipediaIdentify Your iPod — Applehttps://patrickcollison.com/fastRecommendations
Twenty Thousand Hertz: Windows_Logon.wavAfter Steve
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
5/20/2022 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 3 seconds
232: Gridients, Because We’re So Clever
This week we talk about our first impressions of the new Figma features introduced at Config 2022, and what they mean for us as designers.
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Follow Up
Hand Mirror 1.6Hand Mirror on the App StoreAnnouncement Tweet (featuring the Apple Store employee)Show Notes
Figma Config 2022Thread by RyhanDark Mode — WWDC 2018 Recommendations
The App Icon BookAirbnb 2022 Summer Release
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
5/14/2022 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 55 seconds
231: Chewable UI
This week we continue our discussion on app icons and go deep on the icon picker UI Rafa designed.
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Follow Up
Ollie on Twitter: Carpet vs Rug vs MatShow Notes
The App Icon BookRafa’s Icon TweetRafa’s Icon Picker UI TweetSwiftUI Special EffectsRecommendations
Behind the Mac: Skywalker SoundsFlex Mobile PowerAlex Cornell’s tweets
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
5/7/2022 • 55 minutes, 7 seconds
230: Aladdin’s Magic Rug
This week we talk about Kevin's foray into designing something for work, then get an update from Rafa about some of his furniture decisions, and Rafa shares his explorations for Along's app icon design.
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Show Notes
Zara Home rugsKevin’s living room rugTogo CouchTufty-TimeRafa's tweets about app iconsRecommendations
CouvertureMimestreamClear Spaces Rafa's homescreen
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
4/29/2022 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 10 seconds
229: Center Stage of Attention
This week we talk about spending in-person time with your team, one of us has an official statement about the Studio Display, and we check in on Until, Kevin's side project. We also discuss our thoughts on Severance, the best show on Apple TV+.
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Around: Video calls designed for collaboration, not meetings.
Show Notes
CodenamesCustom codenamesLayout Episode 55: With our powers combinedSeveranceRecommendations
goods.wtfSiddarth ArunOpal C1Rafa’s thread about Opal
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
4/22/2022 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 52 seconds
228: Focus Mode, for the Camera
This week we talk about Kevin's Studio Display woes, webcams and dive into roll out strategies for launching a new iOS app.Follow Up
Apple Studio DisplayLogitech 4K Pro Magnetic WebcamOpal C1LuminaShow Notes
HandmirrorThwipRecommendations
Vivid (use code LAYOUT for 33% off)Audio Hijack
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
4/8/2022 • 51 minutes, 2 seconds
227: I Think Most People Don't Care
This week, Rafa gives us an update on his talk proposal, which leads into a conversation about bringing delight into our work, we then get into more on the Studio Display and cable management.Show Notes
ConfigMailbox beta coin again Studio DisplayChristian Selig’s Dream Apple Monitor LineupVivid: Permanent full brightness on XDR display Cable management-gate!Slide: Smart CurtainsRecommendations
amie.soKrijn Rijshouwerhttps://interface.communitySubstack, App StoreIntroducing the Substack appAlex Cornell, on Twitter
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
3/25/2022 • 42 minutes, 49 seconds
226: Honey I Shrunk The Designers
This week, we deep dive into Apple’s “Peek Performance” event, most notably the Studio Display.Show Notes
Apple Peek EventMac StudioStudio DisplayRecommendations
SeveranceInventing Anna
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
3/11/2022 • 51 minutes, 48 seconds
225: I Can See the Flexbox In My Head
This week we talk about strategies for bringing more dev into your design process... even when that's not expected of your role as a designer.
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Follow Up
Links to help UkraineQueer EyeShow Notes
Austin’s TweetRecommendations
Elgato WaveBluey
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
3/5/2022 • 50 minutes, 45 seconds
224: Pleading My Case to the Figma Gods
This week we talk about bringing fun into your work.
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Shure SM7BElgato Wave XLRiPod Hi-FiMinimallyMinimalRafa’s TweetAirport Express6 degrees of Kevin BaconLunaTik & TikTokFantastical OpeningsShow Notes
Our thoughts go out to the Ukranian people. #IStandWithUkraine 🇺🇦💛ConfigKen KociendaKen’s book, “Creative Selection”Matthew Luhn Alex Cornell“Choosing Idea Vessels For Your Creations”“Alone in My Mind”“The Inner Monologue of an Insecure and Distracted Designer”Rafa’s prototype with tapes and stuffRecommendations
Horizon Forbidden WestLDShoppeWoven Rattan Planter
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
2/25/2022 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 22 seconds
223: Babies Be Babying
This week we talk about Rafa's new hobby and Apple's Tap to Pay on iPhone.
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Follow Up
Fantastical SchedulingShow Notes
Rafa's iSight CameraPiSight CameraBuilding a PiSightiSight on MinimalyMinimalTap to Pay on iPhoneRecommendations
Tinder SwindlerThe Jinx on HBOLocket.camera
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
2/18/2022 • 52 minutes, 1 second
222: Download an MKBHD
We're finally back after our extended holiday break! This week we catch up, talk about the challenges of interior design, and get into why you shouldn't feel bad if you don't get the job after an interview.
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Follow Up
Victor Kernes on who should play us in "Layout: The Movie"Jake Gyllenhaal as RafaHasan Minhaj as KevinOur picksRobert Pattinson as RafaAndrew Garfield as KevinShow Notes
"Calendly Etiquette" TweetCalendly CEO's responseRecommendations
Swan SongThe Girl BeforeChris Loves JuliaHasami
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
2/11/2022 • 1 hour, 35 minutes, 52 seconds
221: 2021 Year in Review
This week we reflect on 2021, then get into a conversation about what we'd like to be known for and finally discuss how we'd like to grow in 2022.
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Follow Up
Kevin's test app design in PlayShow Notes
Recommendations
The Missing Guide for Mac Catalyst AppsDesigning Twitter VideoBlender GuruGavin’s Tweet
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
12/18/2021 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 39 seconds
220: Figma's Redesigned Comments, with Ryhan Hassan
This week, we're joined by friend of the show Ryan Hassan, designer at Figma, to tell us all about how they've redesigned Comments.
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Follow Up
Results of the "Are you a Kevin or a Rafa?" poll on TwitterShow Notes
Ryhan HassanTwitterWebsiteHonk204: Designing FigJam, with Jenny Wen and Kee Yen YeoFigma CommentsTweet, Design DetailsAnnouncement Blog PostFigma careers pageRecommendations
Pioneer Stock Lever BeltElgato Key LightImage2IconImage of Rafa's dock
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
12/10/2021 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 18 seconds
219: Great Auto Layout Responsibility
This week we follow up on all of the feedback we got about the "new" Layout website and then talk about how a tweet about autolayout ended up being way more controversial than we thought.
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Follow Up
Netlify FunctionsBuzzfeed quiz “are you a Rafa or a Kevin?”Take the poll on Twitter“Don’t read Dune”Lessons from the screenplayWhy Is It So Hard to End A TrilogyElgato LP Mic ArmRating or Roasting Your Workspace Setups — OliurShow Notes
Kevin’s tweet about autolayout Kevin's app design in PlayRecommendations
Pixelmator ProPixelmator's Youtube ChannelReconcilable Differences Episode 170Direct Timestamp to 53:32
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
12/3/2021 • 57 minutes, 58 seconds
218: Human Machine Learning
This week we nerd out about our new website. While things look mostly the same, we rewrote all of the code and are now using a CMS to make posting episodes easier.Follow Up
Austin Guevara spotted a few visual differences in our websiteShow Notes
Our websiteNext.jsDatoCMSRecommendations
Elgato Wave Mic Arm LPSuccessionNo Time To DieShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
11/27/2021 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 29 seconds
217: Are you a Kevin or a Rafa?
This week we talk about career paths and Kevin gets into his experience managing managers.
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Show Notes
Kevin's app design in PlayI don't like coffee. Can James Hoffmann change that?Spot the differences: Layout's "new" websiteRecommendations
Shadow Palette GeneratorRiveo
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
11/19/2021 • 48 minutes, 50 seconds
216: MAX: Make Animals Xtinguished
This week we talk about learnings from our previous work experiences and then discuss a few macOS onboarding quirks.
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Follow Up
WebGL Fluid AnimationZeno on TwitterShow Notes
Rafa’s travel mic: Røde NT-USB MiniSuperlistNetlifyRafa’s thread setting up a new MacRecommendations
iOS App Icon BookActivus Tank Tops
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
11/13/2021 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 17 seconds
215: A Very Bond Villainy Thing To Do
Rafa got his new MacBook Pro, so of course we dive right into his thoughts on the new machine. We also talk about our favorite company swag.
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Show Notes
CGP Grey: Surprise Vlog Las VegasShopify Unite: Hydrogen PreviewMacBook ProSebastian De With's AirPods ProRecommendations
Brian's siteFigma's “select all...”New Safari Window (Shortcut)Book of Boba Fett
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
11/5/2021 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 6 seconds
214: Do You Use A Computer? STOP
This week we follow up on our MacBook Pro orders, address the design drama of the day and get into a conversation about the future of design tools.
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Show Notes
Mac Menu Bar notch wrappingMacBook Pro"Do you use Figma? Stop..." tweetDesigning with KetchupRecommendations
Mage.aiA. G. Cook
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
10/29/2021 • 43 minutes, 43 seconds
213: Maxed Out M1 Max Mac
This week we briefly touch on Rafa's new job before jumping into our thoughts on the newly announced M1 Pro/Max MacBook Pros.
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Show Notes
1Password 8Rafa's Tweets with tips about moving from 1Password to iCloud KeychainShortcut to PasswordsAputure's MCSwitchPod TriPodMoment's Tripod Mount for MagSafeRafa's new job announcement tweetAlong.VideoBryn JacksonSam SoffesPatrick MickApple Event: UnleashedThe new MacBook ProRecommendations
Pins for PinboardLovevery
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
10/22/2021 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 56 seconds
212: I’m Siri’s Cousin (BONUS)
We're back! We catch up on everything Rafa released since our last episode, and Kevin gives his first impessions on the iPhone 13 Pro.Show Notes
Booby Track, now for iOSOSX.Photo, remastered classic Mac OS X wallpapersAirUnleashed 2Belkin 3-in-1 Wireless Charger with MagSafe 15WMagSafe Battery PackApple Watch Magnetic Charging DockRecommendations
Charlotte CardinWhite LotusScenes from a Marriage
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
10/4/2021 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 39 seconds
211: [chirpbirdiconbirdie]
This week we talk about Twitter's visual evolution and the drama surrounding 1Password's move to Electron.Show Notes
Twitter's new design updates"Twitter's new font 'Chirp' appears to be white-labeled GT America."Twitter's visual evolution1Password drama1Password 8 for Mac1Password 8: The Story So FarRecommendations
SetupsGlass
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
8/18/2021 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 47 seconds
210: A Floaty URL Bubble
This week's episode is all about the iOS 15 Safari redesign (and the changes in the following beta builds).Show Notes
Regarding the Safari 15 Public Betas for Mac and iOSSafari's crowded toolbar in iOS 15 Beta 4Recommendations
Panic Podcast, episode 6Sleeve
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
8/4/2021 • 46 minutes, 43 seconds
209: Just One Blog Away
We're back! Rafa not only has a new baby but also a new app in the App Store! We talk about some of the details of the app, touch on how side projects are different when you have a newborn and eventually talk about Until, the app Kevin has been working on but probably will never release.Show Notes
Booby TrackRafa's home screen tweetRecommendations
SmartGymPoseBetter ThingsBoba Wrap Da BabyBy @DoleeYang
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
7/29/2021 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 31 seconds
208: Filling Your Ears, with Joey Banks
This week we are joined by special guest Joey Banks to talk about Apple's WWDC announcements and give some of our thoughts on the design decisions behind these new releases of iOS, iPadOS, macOS and more.Show Notes
Joey BanksTwitterFigmaJoey on Layout episode 149: Excited for Tomorrow's CoffeeiOS 15 UI Kit for FigmaiOS 15Spatial Audio PlaylistJustin O'Beirne's excellent essays about map designScreenshots of Apple Maps' redesigniPadOS 15macOS MontereyRecommendations
LegendaryReederOldOS
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
6/10/2021 • 1 hour, 59 minutes, 50 seconds
207: I Can Never See the Extra Ks (feat. David Darnes)
This week we welcome our reporter out in the field, David Darnes, to tell us about his hands on experience with the new iMac.Show Notes
David DarnesWebsiteTwitteriMacReincubate CamoRecommendations
Bo Burnham: INSIDE1PasswordJames HoffmannProject Hail Mary
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
6/5/2021 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 53 seconds
206: Your Phone Talking to Pluto
This week is all about Google IO, Material You, Project Starline and more! We also share details about some subtle tweaks we've made to our website and artwork.Show Notes
Google IO 2021Pluto AI (not the real name)Material YouProject StarlineUpdated Layout website and artworkNew (Display P3): Light mode, Dark modeOld (sRGB): Light mode, Dark modePlaydate (in P3)Upside DownAndroid StudioRecommendations
The Mitchells vs. the MachinesBest Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek FarewellThe Great Canadian Baking Show
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
5/23/2021 • 59 minutes, 36 seconds
205: PRAM For Your Baby
This week we catch up on a lot of follow up about Apple TV Calibration, AirTags, whether our thoughts about the new iMac have changed and finally open up the pandora's box of ponchos.
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Show Notes
NesquikUpgrade #350: The Time for Color is NowStokke Xplory X StrollerThe poncho episodeWe're all waiting for a link to Rafa's ponchoIs poncho now the collective name for listeners who get our inside jokes?Recommendations
Live tweets about the Epic vs Apple trialAdi Robertson (@thedextriarchy)Julia Alexander (@loudmouthjulia)Kid DetectiveTiny WorldThree Identical StrangersBecoming You
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
5/7/2021 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 35 seconds
204: Designing FigJam, with Jenny Wen and Kee Yen Yeo
This week we are joined by Jenny Wen and Kee Yen Yeo from Figma to talk about the behind-the-scenes of designing FigJam.
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Show Notes
Jenny WenTwitterKee Yen YeoTwitterFigJamConfig Behind the ScenesPie Menus: A 30 Year RetrospectiveRecommendations
PeakDesign Capture Clip (v3)YouTube ChannelsPWNISHERHow I Create Cinematic CG EnvironmentsThe Local ProjectMeUndiesNoihsaf, resale with intention
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
4/30/2021 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 28 seconds
203: That Mini-LSD Thing
This week we briefly touch on Config 2021 and some of Figma's announcements, and then dive into Apple's Spring Loaded announcements: Apple Podcasts subscriptions, AirTag, Apple TV (remote), iMac and iPad Pro.
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Follow Up
Apple Fitness Plus adds new workouts designed specifically for pregnant, beginner, and older users --- The VergeAustin on Twitter, regarding links in iOS NotesShow Notes
Config 2021FigJamApple Podcasts SubscriptionsAirTagsAirTag Leather Key RingApple TVSiri RemoteiMaciPad ProiPad Pro CommercialRecommendations
Apple's new "Hello" ScreensaverHappy Ears
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
4/23/2021 • 1 hour, 43 minutes, 26 seconds
202: I Noticed the OLEDness
This week we talk about taking your work presentations to another level, speculate about Apple's Spring Loaded event, and give our wishlist for WWDC 2021.
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Show Notes
Arlo Baby Monitoring Camera & StandThe B&B PodcastShawn BlancBen BrooksWalking through the Home app (with Joey Banks)Spring Loaded eventWWDC AnnouncementCortex #113: Semi-Abandoned SystemRecommendations
Aēsop Sculpt Hair PolishMade for Living
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
4/16/2021 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 40 seconds
201: By the Way… I Have a Job
This week we talk about using opacity in text colors when designing for light/dark mode, give our thoughts on Apple Fitness+ and get into Rafa's Hand Mirror woes.Show Notes
Contrast appApple Fitness+Apple Fitness+ Studio Tour ExclusiveTyrell DéseanSuperlist icon teaserSuperlist websiteRafa's right-click popup Twitter threadHand MirrorRecommendations
Surge jogger from LululemonIt Takes Two
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
4/2/2021 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 50 seconds
200: They Have Kombucha!
This is our 200th episode! We talk about Kevin's experience working from an office for the first time in over a year, getting into 3D modeling, Android 12 leaked screenshots and the new PS5 VR controller.Show Notes
WeworkKevin's first renderKevin's other rendersAndroid 12 leaked screenshotsNext Gen PS5 VR controllerHandmirrorRecommendations
MimestreamThe Sound of The Last of Us
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
3/28/2021 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 40 seconds
199: Weird Fleet But Ok
This week we check in on Rafa's first 6 months at Superlist, then talk about managing emotions at work, balancing side projects & a day job and Twitter Super Follows.Follow Up
Listener Dave's question: "Do you think being comfortable and confident with your day job helps you to do side projects?"Show Notes
SuperlistTwitter announces paid Super Follows to let you charge for tweetsRecommendations
Ugmonk Men's Essential TeeDarn Tough T4037 No Show SocksFake FamousNick BiltonHatching Twitter
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
3/12/2021 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 24 seconds
198: My Siri Ball
This week we talk about the best follow up we've ever received, go through more of the macOS shortcuts we couldn't live without, and we give our hot take on Clubhouse and Twitter Spaces.Follow Up
Figma's new iconRyhan Hassan@ryhanhassan on TwitterRyan's new Figma icon announcement tweetPictogramDave: How do you fit podcasting in our schedulesDima: Trackpad gestures?Rafly: ⌘` to switch between windowsAndy: ⌘⇧T to reopen tabs in Chromium, and ⌘1/2/3Dym: Clipboard manager, CopyQShow Notes
Clubhouse's Inevitability - StratecheryTwitter announces paid Super Follows to let you charge for tweetsRecommendations
Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little BlurryHomePod Mini
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
3/5/2021 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 38 seconds
197: Cheat Sheet Schitt's Creek
This week we follow up on last week's topic: talking about how different parts of the deisgn lifecycle can influence your mood, bluetooth issues, iOS 14.5 Beta Apple Watch unlock (when you're wearing a mask), computer literacy and more!Follow Up
Moods and Design lifecycle (not really)The Road to Excellence, by Kevin ClarkBluetooth issues on 11.3 BetaShow Notes
Basic Window Management:⌘Q: Quit Application⌘W: Close active window/tab⌘H: Hide active window⌘tab: Move focus to different appBasic text/cursor manipulationArrow keys: Move cursor⇧ Arrow: Select text⌥arrows: Move cursor to beginning/end of word⇧⌥arrow: Select word⌘arrow: Move cursor to beginning/end of line⇧⌘arrow: Selects lineClipboard managers:PasteAlfredOther shortcuts:⌘L: focus URL bar in browser⌘A: select all⌃⌘Space: Emoji PickerRecommendations
Losing AliceServant
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
2/12/2021 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 22 seconds
196: I Can See All The Rectangles In My Head
This week we talk about our struggles with explaining ideas and concepts at the beginning stages of a project, designing in low fidelity, Big Sur App icon replacements and more!
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Show Notes
macOS Replacement IconsChange your icons with PictogramThe Road to Excellence, by Kevin ClarkRecommendations
AlfredThe Productivity Shop - YouTubeNotion
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
2/5/2021 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 9 seconds
195: It's Not Blow Away
This week we talk about the challenges with onboarding onto a new team... even after being at the same company for 7 years, Tweetbot 6 and more!
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Show Notes
macOS Big Sur 11.2 Release CandidateSoftware Fix for M1 Mac Bluetooth Connectivity Issues Reportedly On the WayAirPods MaxSony WH-1000XM4Apple in-ear headphonesTweetbot 6: Early accessRafa's Twitter Muted words for better notificationsRecommendations
Humanscale NeatTechAqueux: WallpapersRafa's Twitter thread on the detailsShortcut to change wallpapersIn & of Itself, by Derek DelGaudio
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
1/29/2021 • 54 minutes, 12 seconds
194: It Ran Into The Wall of Reality (with Brian Lovin)
This week we are joined by special guest Brian Lovin to talk about his new side project, staff design and more!
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Show Notes
Layout episode 55: With Our Powers Combined (With Brian Lovin and Bryn Jackson)Staff.DesignInterview with Wilson MinerBrian LovinTwitterHis siteDitheringRecommendations
PhotomoshPretend it’s a CityCraftDribbble post
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
1/22/2021 • 1 hour, 37 minutes, 43 seconds
193: I’m the Yoda Now
This week, Rafa gets a Leica Q2 and we nerd out about photography. We talk about whether or not people like Rafa should buy a camera, what to look for when you're considering getting a camera, our personal editing workflows and more!
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Show Notes
Rafa’s Twitter poll, should he get a camera?Simon SarrisTwitterInstagramGearKevin's Camera (Olympust OM-D E-M10 Mark II)M.Zuiko 45mm ƒ/1.8 lensLeica Q2Lightning to SD Card Reader: Apple StoreUSB-C to SD Card Reader: Apple StoreSoftwareLeica FOTOS (App)Adobe LightroomPixelmator Pro 2.0 (Mac)Pixelmator Photo (iPad)DarkroomTouchRetouchApp Store (iOS)Mac App StoreGoogle Play StoreKevin on InstagramRafa on InstagramRecommendations
Pixelmator ProAlice in Borderland
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
1/15/2021 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 26 seconds
192: Varying Degrees of Lockdowness
We round out the year by reflecting on 2020 and the growth that came with the hardship and how this year has shaped the technology landscape.Show Notes
Rafa’s Baby Announcement TweetGabriel’s Layout Alternative CoverSpec’s Post MortemRecommendations
The Undoing (2020)Plastic Hearts - Miley CyrusSquare Mile Coffee RoasterFellow: Ode Brew Grinder
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
12/31/2020 • 1 hour, 57 minutes, 57 seconds
191: Ariana Conde
This week we discuss filling out interview questions, Rafa's Apple Pro Display XDR and the AirPods Max.Follow Up
[Poll] Do you shower with your watch on?Ollie's feedbackJess's feedbackShow Notes
Apple Pro Display XDRRafa's tweet about hiding his webcamWho wants a webcam?iSight camera with Raspberry PiAirPods MaxRecommendations
Anker PowerExpand 6-in-1Details Pro
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
12/14/2020 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 27 seconds
190: Let's Face It, One Of Us Is Weird
This week we talk about rugs, showering with your watch on, Fleets and more. It's a weird one.Follow Up
Braided LoopPoll: Watch on while you showerShow Notes
NotesTwitter FleetsRecommendations
Spider-Man: Miles MoralesUncheck allow tinting in window preferenceDeveloper folder in your root directory
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
12/2/2020 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 2 seconds
189: Inside Sketch 70 (with Freddie Harrison and Sam Beckett)
This week we welcome special guests Freddie and Sam from Sketch to go in depth on how they redesigned Sketch from the ground up to adopt the new Big Sur design language.Show Notes
This episode was recorded on November 4th, 2020SketchThe evolution of Sketch icons over the yearsSketch's New Icon TeaserSketch's Big Sur UI TeaserSketch: "Why we're proud to build a truly native Mac app"Freddie Harrison, Head of Copy & Content at SketchSam Beckett, Product Designer at SketchRecommendations
Bartender for Big SurA Complicated Profession ("The Mandalorian" reviewed)Uno TaskFirst Man
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
11/18/2020 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 24 seconds
188: Big Surtified
This week we talk about Apple's One More Thing event: the M1 chip, the new MacBook Air, MacBook Pros and share more of our thoughts on Big Sur's UI.Show Notes
Audio HijackApple's One More Thing EventAlternate icons that didn't shipKeynote's Big Sur redesignRecommendations
20 Macs for 2020Queen's Gambit
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
11/13/2020 • 1 hour, 35 minutes, 25 seconds
187: Friends of Podcasting as a Whole
This week we talk about importing design ideas and Google's controversial new icons.
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Follow Up
Rafa's LiDAR tweetsPolycamStudio NeatMagSafe DockShow Notes
Kevin's thread about importing ideasGoogle's new iconsCameron Moll on unity vs uniformityRafa's cable management Recommendations
Dream Home MakeoverStudio McGee on YouTubeClips gets its biggest update ever
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
10/30/2020 • 1 hour, 32 minutes, 39 seconds
186: Photoshop for Motorcycles (feat. Frederique Matti)
This week Rafa receives his new iPhone 12 Pro and we are joined by special guest Frederique Matti who tells us about the new Illustrator for iPad.
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Follow Up
Rafa was right about his multi-verse theoryMKBHD's iPhone 12 review: MagSafe WalletRafa's new phone video stuntShow Notes
Adobe MAX update:Illustrator for iPadAdobe Xd updatesPhotoshop AI effectsFrederique MattiFollow Frederique on TwitterListen to the Charged PodcastRecommendations
Halide Mark IISong Exploder on Netflix
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
10/24/2020 • 1 hour, 35 minutes, 4 seconds
185: A Waterfall of Hand-Me-Downs
This week we talk about Apple’s “Hi, Speed” event and the products they announced: iPhone 12 and HomePod Mini.Show Notes
Apple Event: October 13, 2020iPhone 12iPhone 12 ProHomePod MiniAfter showHåg Capisco ChairRecommendations
Nonstandard McDonald's Twitter AccountOnly Child - Sasha SloanApple MusicSpotifyUntitled (Rise) - SaultApple MusicSpotify
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
10/16/2020 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 15 seconds
184: Get As Naked As You Can
This week we discuss Google's Launch Night In event and Rafa gets his MCU multiverse theory on record.
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Show Notes
Until TestFlight BetaGoogle Launch Night InGoogle TVSlack is working on... stories?Agile Tour ViennaXFN Conference (25% off with the code LAYOUTXFN)Upside-downBeyond the Screenplay Episode 53: Stranger ThingsTony Hawk's Pro SkaterThe Hollywood Reporter: Jamie Foxx Returning as ElectroRecommendations
Star Wars: SquadronsTed LassoSavage X Fenty Show
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
10/9/2020 • 1 hour, 39 minutes, 7 seconds
183: I’ve Known You Since Your Twitter Profile Picture
This week we start by talking about beards and accidentally get into a philosophical conversation on whether we get more “right” as we get older. We also discuss Sketch's Big Sur teaser icon to make sure we don't lose our design podcast license. This one's a wild ride.
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Show Notes
Kevin's app still hasn't been reviewedListener Leslie Tou's tweetTokyoFlash JapanRecommendations
Under the Radar #201: WidgetsmithBonus recommendation from the future: “Subscribed to a Hamburger”, with David Smith — The Talk ShowSticky Widgets
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
10/2/2020 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 32 seconds
182: TikTok Riots
This week we talk about watch face design, homescreen customization and another app Kevin's never going to actually ship.
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Show Notes
U1 chip on Series 6The Problem with Time & Timezones — ComputerphileHelena Bonham-Carter already does thatCustom iOS 14 widgets have become a TikTok flex — The VergeWidgetsmith — App StoreLouie Mantia Safari icon — TwitterRecommendations
Wayre MaskAtelier B MaskAutoflow — Figma
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
9/25/2020 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 15 seconds
181: Wear Your Face For a Day
This week we spend two hours discussing a one hour event.
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Show Notes
macOS Big Sur PreviewSuperlistRafa's announcement tweetHEVC Video with Alpha - WWDC 2019HTML video poster AttributeApple Events - September 2020Apple Watch Series 6Apple Fitness+Recommendations
Poolside FMPanic - Nova
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
9/18/2020 • 1 hour, 50 minutes, 51 seconds
180: Reset the PRAM on Your Car
This week, Rafa talks about his roadtrip experience and Kevin talks about the app he's been working on as a side-project.
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Show Notes
CarPlayRecommendations
FlightySelling SunsetDuolingo
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
9/10/2020 • 53 minutes, 37 seconds
179: Infinite Pagination
This week's episode is all about how to leave your job the right way. We talk about Rafa's experience leaving Netlify and being intentional about career choices.
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Show Notes
9to5Mac: YouTube starts testing native picture-in-picture feature in its iOS appKhaled stands with RafaListener Ollie's thoughts on pagination and YouTube PremiumNetlifyRecommendations
Aesop Coriander Seed Body CleanserMuse - tool for thought
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
9/2/2020 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 9 seconds
178: I Get All Kinds of Ponchos
This week we debate whether every website should have infinite scrolling, Rafa gets a green screen AND gets married, we talk about Instagram and Rafa's Great Poncho Incident™, YouTube Premium and more!
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Show Notes
StumbleUponKevin Parry's Impossible Pull-UpsDebsYouTube PremiumLink to Rafa's ponchoRecommendations
Femke: How much does a UX designer earn?Camo StudioDave Darnes
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
8/24/2020 • 42 minutes, 18 seconds
177: Like a Little Hammock
This week we talk about desk setups, Apple vs Fortnite and Thwhip's launch!Show Notes
NotesRafa's Desk setup (scroll for pictures)Sam SoffesMy Desk Setup 2020 Tour, by CanoopsyVivo Under Desk Laptop TrayBuy on Amazon (US)Buy on Amazon (CA)Humanscale NeatTechFortnite vs Apple vs Google: a brief and very incomplete timeline - The VergeThwip.appBreak this SafePaul Stamatiou on building StonksRafa's desk setup pictures Recommendations
AirPort (TestFlight)Jordan SingerClear 2AviaryShihab (JPEGuin)Love on the Spectrum - Netflix
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
8/17/2020 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 2 seconds
176: I’m In the Nile
This week we talk about heatwaves, Thwip's app store rejections, the Big Sur Beta, whether cats can feel the wind from fans, and Rafa critiques Kevin's video framing.Show Notes
Heatwaves:Hello Internet #106: CGP Grey on heatwaves in LondonHello Internet #111: CGP Grey looks back at the history of heatwaves in LondonThwip.appCheat sheet for moving from jQuery to vanilla JavaScript Kevin's video test shotEasing Curves in FigmaRecommendations
Discipline, a macOS Big Sur icon packRaven YuApple Watch Magnetic Charger to USB-C Cable (1m)AirUnleashedRafa's watch base UFO
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
8/12/2020 • 56 minutes, 38 seconds
175: Peripheral Widgets
This week we talk about taking breaks when you need them, how our photo libraries still have a discoverability problem and Kevin wants to upgrade his video setup.Show Notes
Sony α7S IIIiJustine ReviewB&H ReviewThanks to listener FedericRecommendations
Dithering PodcastSchitt's CreekHot Ones: Dan Levy Gets Panicky While Eating Spicy Wings
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
8/5/2020 • 42 minutes, 53 seconds
174: I’m the Creator and I Pronounce It 'Too-th-weep'
We're sorry about the delay in posting this episode, but we knew you were willing to wait for it. History has its ears on our show this week. We finally talk about broadway hit sensation, Hamilton. It's a shorter show than usual: we're trying to talk less, smile more. We know some of you were looking forward to this conversation, this is the podcast where it happens. I hope you're satisfied.Show Notes
HamiltonHerman Miller X Logitech G Embody Gaming ChairRafa's tweets about Thwip
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
7/29/2020 • 24 minutes, 45 seconds
173: Chair Twitter
This week we talk about Rafa's new Apple Watch app, office chairs, whether Kevin should've gotten a chair with arms or no arms and more!Show Notes
NotesRafa's new Apple Watch appTeaser TweetHand MirrorBreak this SafeKevin's New ChairOriginal tweetSupporto Chair (WWDC)CosmSaylRafa's IKEA ChairApple iSight — Minimally MinimalRecommendations
Apple News TodayMyMind
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
7/20/2020 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 37 seconds
172: A Karen Got My Handle
This week we talk about learning FOMO, Kevin's unsolicited Overcast redesign and more!Show Notes
Design Details PodcastARKit 4 WWDC sessionSwiftUI cool peopleJoey BanksJordan SingerThe Comeback of Fun in Visual DesignMichael FlarupMatt D. Smith recreating the Siri icon in FigmaKevin’s Overcast unsolicited redesigniPhoneiPadSettingsUpside downRougeRecommendations
Mandy Patinkin’s TwitterGIF?The Last of Us Part IIHamilton on Disney+Dark on Netflix
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
7/13/2020 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 26 seconds
171: You Wouldn’t Download a Car
This week, we're joined by ADA-winner and creator of Blackbox, Ryan McLeod. We talk about Apple's 2020 WWDC announcements: iOS 14, watchOS 7, macOS 11 and more!Show Notes
Ryan McLeodBlackBoxApple's 2020 WWDC Keynote
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
6/23/2020 • 2 hours, 1 minute, 43 seconds
170: Just Do Stripe Again
This week we debate whether it's essential to enjoy using a product or not.Show Notes
Day with NaeBenjamin Mayo: Rewatching WWDC 2011iOS 7 keynoteRecommendations
The Official Last of Us PodcastMiddleditch & Schwartz: Improvised Comedy Special
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
6/17/2020 • 59 minutes, 21 seconds
169: Design Tools Must Go On
This week we talk about old Apple Keynotes, the new Framer, criticizing products with love and more!Show Notes
Breath of the Wild progression systemBreath of the Wild is a Masterpiece - Movies with MikeyHow Naughty Dog Decides Your DecisionsGame engine developer reacts to UNREAL ENGINE 5 DemoOld Apple Keynotes Steve Jobs introduces aluminium iMac, iLife '08 & Numbers Apple Special EventFramerFramer DesktopRafa's Figma roastAfter ShowApple TV+ shows and iPhonesDefending JacobRian Johnson: "Bad guys cannot have iPhones on camera"Recommendations
Entity ProIXEAU, by Martin LexowmacOS Icon GalleryTrailer for Yesterday
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
5/24/2020 • 1 hour, 40 minutes, 8 seconds
168: Feed It Now But Yesterday
This week, Rafa hacks his pet feeder and we nerd out about programming.Show Notes
Rafa's pet feederFirebaseCloudKitCloudKit 101HandMirrorRecommendations
Spider-Man's Animation: The Zip To PointShop AppOriginal sketches for the Apple Watch home screen
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
5/11/2020 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 22 seconds
167: Something As Trivial As a Butter Thing, with Matthaeus Krenn
This week we are joined by special guest Matthaeus Krenn to talk about prototyping new types of interfaces, his work on VR-OS, residential architecture and more!Show Notes
Matthaeus KrennWebsiteTwitterInstagram"A New Car UI"Designing for Future Hardware - Talk at WWDC 2015VR-OSSwitching to Android, threadDual screen phones, threadMatthaeus's house (1159 Maraschino Dr)Cover of Dwell magazineiPad Magic KeyboardRecommendations
Small Pleasures BookJoey Double Wall Ceramic MugsMonty Milk Art CupsDead cellsNoda HoroNoda Horo Enamel Butter Case on Amazon
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
4/24/2020 • 1 hour, 46 minutes, 37 seconds
166: Kevin, It floats!
This week we’ve decided to be podcasting pioneers and recorded this episode entirely on an iPad. Well two iPads to be more precise. We each have our own iPad. Other topics include: Kevin's quick thoughts on the Switch, writing long case-studies and more!Show Notes
Announcing the Play at Home initiativeThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildLuigi's Mansion 3AVCaptureSessionInterruptionReasonVideoDeviceNotAvailableWithMultipleForegroundAppsShopify EmailRecommendations
Google Meet Grid ViewZoom In
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
4/17/2020 • 49 minutes, 58 seconds
165: A Russian Doll of Topics
This week we talk about some apps that try too hard, Rafa's Handmirror app, Uncharted 4 (welcome to 2016!) and finally discuss the design of new PS5 game controller because Layout is a gaming show now apparently.Show Notes
FerriteLumaFusionShareworksBootstrap960 grid systemHandmirrorDustin Senos on TwitterUncharted 4SomegoodnewsIntroducing DualSense, the new PS5 controllerSebastian de With on the DualSense"Can't believe the new PS5 controller has a honk button!"The Boomerang controllerRecommendations
OzarkiPad Main Menu Concept
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
4/10/2020 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 5 seconds
164: Black Cupcakes Are a Design Thing
This week's episode is an episode out of time. Kevin is joined by special guest Kassandre Jenkins to talk about design events, working from home, homemade pizza and more!Show Notes
Kassandre JenkinsMontréal Design ClubDesign Club PodcastMarseille Design ClubRecommendations
British AirlinesBrian Lovin's Designer Portfolios
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
4/3/2020 • 59 minutes, 13 seconds
163: Big Baby Web
This week we talk about COVID-19, social-distancing life, Rafa's new app: Hand Mirror, the new iPad Pro, the new iPad Magic Keyboard and pointer support in iOS. We end the episode with Kevin's gaming corner.Show Notes
"Predicting Coronavirus Cases" by Kevin Systrom"The US just crossed a dangerous threshold" by Kevin SystromHand Mirror, for MacRearviewRafa's Dribbble pageContrastiPad ProiPad Keyboards@bwalkin on TwitterBrandon WalkinPointers Human Interface Guidelines for iPadOSNintendo SwitchNaughty DogUNCHARTED on PlayStation 4 - Naughty DogUncharted 4 Car Chase Scene - YouTubeHalf-Life: AlyxOculus QuestLayout - Kevin ClarkBrian LovinRecommendations
Factfulness by Hans RoslingNext Meeting on the Mac App StoreAvenue 5 (TV Series)
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
3/28/2020 • 1 hour, 44 minutes, 45 seconds
162: Designers Just Wanna Have Fun
This week we catch up on the latest design drama, neumorphism and editing podcasts on the iPad.Show Notes
Amazon’s Eero debuts first HomeKit router update, bringing enhanced smart home securityNeumorphismNewmorphic kettle appEditing podcasts in FerriteiPad Multitasking concept
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
2/28/2020 • 57 minutes, 34 seconds
161: Past & Future of Sketch, with Pieter Omvlee
This week we welcome special guest Pieter Omvlee, to talk about the past, present and future of Sketch.Show Notes
SketchPieter Omvlee on TwitterAnnouncing Developer HandoffWhat's Next for Sketch in 2020Recommendations
McMillions on HBOFantasticalWarcraft 3: Reforged
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
2/14/2020 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 25 seconds
160: Siri’s a Snitch
This week we take some time to catch up, talk about Kevin's upcoming move and then dive into our goals for 2020.
Sponsors
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Show Notes
Lutron CasetaMTL Design ClubShopify EmailRecommendations
FoodnomsTony Fadell — On Building the iPod, iPhone, Nest, and a Life of Curiosity (#403)
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
1/17/2020 • 1 hour, 41 minutes, 45 seconds
159: Recommendation Bonanza 2020
This week we go all out with an entire episode jam-packed with recommendations.Show Notes
Rafa's recommendations**Things to look out for:LoomKevin's episode on ClockwisePitchByteInterests:Corridor CrewLessons from the ScreenplayBeyond the Screenplay PodcastStar Wars episodesPatreonMusic:Maggie RogersApple MusicSpotifyPharrell Williams' reaction videoFather of the BrideApple MusicSpotifyKevin's addition: Billie EilishComedy specials:Rafa on LetterboxdMike Birbiglia: The New OneSeth Meyers: Lobby BabyKevin's recommendationsWallet Type 1Andrew Kim's InstagramMicrosoft Redesign ProjectDon't F*** With CatsCraig Mod's newsletterFrank Chimero's newsletterInvest Like The Best - Instagram cofounders
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
1/10/2020 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 12 seconds
158: Kylo Ren Going Through a Divorce
This week we follow up on the latest Sketch announcements, talk about guilt as a metric and finally discuss Parasite, our favorite film of the year.Follow Up
Sketch's 2020 plansMontreal Design ClubShow Notes
Side dishesParasiteRecommendations
Bon AppétitMarriage StoryIntouchables
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
12/13/2019 • 1 hour, 38 minutes, 59 seconds
157: Both Are Valid, but One Is Clearly Wrong
This week we talk about the Cybertruck, Cocoon, the latest Sketch news and trying out Castro.Show Notes
Follow-upPhilip PižlTim Bendtoleksii (Alex) khmelovskyiFarai Madzima’s talk on Bias in Multicultural teamsCocoonJosh PylesAlex CornellCybertruckCastro Podcast PlayerRecommendations
Sasha Sloan — Self Portrait EPSeth Meyers’ Comedy SpecialElder Millenial
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
12/1/2019 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 15 seconds
156: You Can See the HDRness
This week, we decided to not talk about the new MacBook Pro and instead talk about Rafa's tweets about Figma, the Github for iOS beta and Kevin's homescreen.
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Follow Up
People listen to a lot of Layout episodesNiklas PetersonCharles AndersonAlex FrangiamoreHoliday Special: I Hate Moist ZombiesAnalysis of Star Wars trailersAndy SantanaThe MandalorianThe Morning ShowAlberto Orsini’s comment on InstagramShow Notes
MacBook Pro 16-inchFigma UI Twitter thingsGitHub iOSKevin’s Home-screenRecommendations
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
11/15/2019 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 46 seconds
155: Three Medium Logos Ago
This week we talk about the consternation over the death of the web (and whether it's iOS's fault), FACEBOOK's new logo and the trailer for the Rise of Skywalker.
Sponsors
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Show Notes
Alex Russell’s thread on TwitterFacebook by FACEBOOKNathan BorrorRise of Skywalker trailerRecommendations
Apple TV+The Morning ShowFor All MankindDickinsonParasite (2019)
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
11/8/2019 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 39 seconds
154: Evil by Osmosis
This week Rafa gives his early look at Nova, the new app from Panic, and we attempt to discuss the latest design drama: Pablo Stanley's free illustrations and the launch of Facebook News.
Sponsors
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Show Notes
Nova, by PanicPablo StanleyOpen DoodlesFacebook News announcementLinda Dong’s initial tweetThoughts from Karla ColeMore thoughts from LindaChikezie Ejiasi’s thoughtsJulie Ann HorvathAirPods ProDo AirPods Pro look goofier than regular AirPods?Recommendations
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
11/1/2019 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 40 seconds
153: Of Course There’s No Nuts in It
Kevin's back! Topics include Kevin's talk, Kevin's new website, Kevin's new side project, and Kevin's trip to Italy. Oh and something about NFC stickers.
Sponsors
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Show Notes
Weatherline Ryan JonesNew website!Kevin’s websiteGatsbyNetlifyEleventyTalk updateVideo of the talkNFC shortcutsRafa’s threadWaterminderRafa’s water bottleRecommendations
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
10/25/2019 • 1 hour, 25 minutes, 3 seconds
152: The Linguistics Podcast, With Frederique Matti
Frederique is back! This week Rafa and Frederique talk about design and gaming on Windows, their complicated relationship with Dark modes and whether or not Frederique should get an Apple Watch.
Sponsors
Flatiron: Learn UX/UI design in 24 weeks and discover a global community on campus or online and go back to school with Flatiron School! Change careers with confidence with 1:1 support from their dedicated Career Coaches and a money back guarantee.
Show Notes
Frederique MattiWebsiteTwitterInstagramDribbbleCharged PodcastInstagram’s Dark ModeRecommendations
F*cking SwiftUIHeavyweight Podcast
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
10/18/2019 • 1 hour, 25 minutes, 20 seconds
151: I Wanna Honk Right Now, With Frederique Matti
This week, Rafa is joined by special guest: Frederique Matti. We talk about freelancing and career experiences, Microsoft's new hardware announcements and internet usernames.
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Show Notes
Frederique MattiWebsiteTwitterInstagramDribbbleCharged PodcastThe biggest announcements from Microsoft’s 2019 Surface event, The VergeRecommendations
Untitled Goose GameBooksmart (2019)
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
10/11/2019 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 8 seconds
150: showerdingus.design
Rafa's back! We talk more about coffee routines and automation, deep fusion, the Rams documentary and more.
Sponsors
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Show Notes
showerdingus.designZima Blue - Love, Death & RobotsDeep fusion comparison shotRams — Gary HustwitRecommendations
Control - Discover a World UnknownInside Bill’s BrainAbstract Season 2
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
10/4/2019 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 25 seconds
149: Excited for Tomorrow's Coffee, With Joey Banks
This week, Kevin is joined by special guest: Joey Banks. We talk about Figma plugins, electric scooters, our sleep schedules, coffee, and our thoughts on the iPhone 11 / 11 Pro.
Sponsors
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Show Notes
Rafa's unfortunate Apple Store adventure@joeyabanks on Twitter@figma on YoutubeThemer Plugin for FigmaBird - Enjoy the RideWhy We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and DreamsRecommendations
Sleep No MoreMoon++
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
9/28/2019 • 1 hour, 47 minutes, 38 seconds
148: Kevin Is Optional
This week we discuss Apple's September event where they introduced Apple Arcade and Apple TV+ for the third time, iPads nobody care about, the always-on Apple Watch Series 4 and the iPhone 11 and 11 Pro.
Sponsors
Porkbun: An amazingly awesome domain name registrar that's different, easy, and affordable. Get a free .design domain name when you use the code LAYOUT at checkout.
Show Notes
Film Postcards (@postcardsfilms)Figma feedback livestreamWonderful tools -- AppleApple ArcademacOS CatalinaApple TV+HealthcareScreen RantiPad 10.2-inch - Why iPadWatchApple Watch Series 5Apple Watch HermèsApple Watch EditioniPhone 11iPhone 11 ProiPhone - Compare ModelsUpgrade - Relay FMSuccession - HBO SeriesBurning (2018)Recommendations
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
9/13/2019 • 1 hour, 49 minutes, 9 seconds
147: Kids Will Ruin Everything
We're back! We talk about what happened since our last episode. Topics include: speaking at conferences, Break This Safe, Figma plugins, iOS 13 and our thoughts on the iPhone 11 rumors.
Sponsors
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Show Notes
UXDX ConferenceFramer Loupe 2019MTL Design ClubBreak this SafeSwiftUIChirpListener questions:Ollie: Figma PluginsFigma PluginsCameron: Break this SafeInspect Podcast on TwitterInspect PodcastFrank: State of iOS 13Recommendations
Rafa: Update on headphonesBeats Powerbeats ProSony WH-1000XM3Kevin:You’re Wrong About…
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
9/6/2019 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 38 seconds
146: It’s Podcasts All the Way Down
This week we follow up on SwiftUI and talk about our own personal challenges. We then talk about the new Dropbox app and episode 1 of Big Little lies Season 2.Follow Up
SwiftUI Tutorials | Apple Developer DocumentationExpanding the Sensory Experience with Core Haptics - WWDC 2019 - Videos - Apple DeveloperShow Notes
Start building your dream integration with the Abstract SDK - AbstractKevin Clark on Twitter: "What is your biggest challenge right now?"Dropbox Updates: Meet the Latest Version - DropboxSebastiaan de With on Twitter: "New Dropbox! I dub it... SlackBox™… "Upside DownBig Little Lies: Opening Credits (HBO) - YouTubeRecommendations
MercuryCleanMyMac XI Think You Should Leave
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
6/14/2019 • 1 hour, 25 minutes, 35 seconds
145: I’m Not a Big Fan of Fans
This week the episode is all about Apple's 2019 WWDC announcements: watchOS 6, iOS 13 and Dark Mode, iPadOS, the new cheese-grater Mac Pro and the outrageously expensive Pro Display XDR.
Sponsors
Abstract: Design workflow management for product design teams using Sketch
Show Notes
Apple Events - Keynote June 2019watchOS 6 PreviewiOS 13 PreviewiPadOS PreviewMac ProMac Pro - DesignPro Display XDRmacOS CatalinaRecommendations
The Catch Up Call on Apple PodcastsThe Catch Up Call on OvercastChernobyl: Starring Jared Harris, Stellan Skarsgård, Emily Watson, & More | HBO
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
6/7/2019 • 1 hour, 45 minutes, 4 seconds
144: I Feel Like Oprah
This week we talk about our job interviews that didn't work out and what we took away from these experiences. We also talk about Playdate, going all in on the USB-C lifestyle and how books might not work.
Sponsors
Abstract: Design workflow management for product design teams using Sketch,Dribbble Hangtime: One day conference with over 25 talks, workshops and intimate conversations in NYC on June 6th. Get $100 off with the code "layoutfriends".
Show Notes
What does the term 'Individual Contributor Role' mean?Gavin NelsonRecommendations
PlaydatePixelSnap 2 for macOSRunner ProAndy Matuschak: Why books don’t workAnimation Handbook by Ryan McLeodEasy on NetflixAccidental Tech Podcast: 326: Blow Your Redo StackApple Watch Magnetic Charger to USB-C Cable (0.3 m)Fundraiser by Devon Ko: Devon Ko's medical recoveryThinking about Design Career Growth - Alberto OrsiniThe Making of a Manager Book by Julie Zhuozenangst/Gray: Tailor your macOS Mojave experience
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
5/26/2019 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 41 seconds
143: I Don’t Actually Design Design Anymore
This week we talk about feeling impostor syndrome as a manager and Dark themes vs Light themes.
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Show Notes
Loren Brichter tweetOriginal dark/light theme tweet (poll)Using Mojave Dark Mode on only the Menu Bar and Dock — MDSNightOwlRecommendations
LoomWhen Breath Becomes AirStar Wars SC 38 Reimagined
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
5/16/2019 • 52 minutes, 53 seconds
142: Force Ghost Rafa
This week we talk at length about the Facebook redesign. We also finally talk about The Rise of Skywalker trailer.
Sponsors
Abstract: Design workflow management for product design teams using Sketch
Show Notes
Did Apple buy or create the Keynote software? - QuoraF8 2019 keynote in 12 minutes - The VergeFacebook is redesigning its core app around the two parts people actually like to use - The VergeMark Zuckerberg Gives The Keynote Speech At Facebook Developer ConferenceUpside downSTAR WARS Episode 9: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER Trailer (2019)Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer (Official)Thanks, I hate itRecommendations
Frustro | SanslessCleanShot for macOS
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
5/3/2019 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 21 seconds
141: The Coffee of TV Shows
This week we talk about how sometimes you have to be irrational to make something great. We also circle back to Rafa's Avengers Endgame predictions.Show Notes
Samsung Delays Release of Galaxy Fold Smartphone - WSJVlad Savov on Twitter: "Samsung Galaxy Almost Fold"Kevin Gutowski on Twitter: the Keynote animation UIKevin Clark on Twitter: "The new Google calendar UI for creating events with other people is amazing"Upside DownAvengers: Endgame (2019) directed by Joe Russo, Anthony RussoGame of ThronesPokémon: Detective Pikachu (2019) directed by Rob LettermanUnicorn Store (2017) directed by Brie LarsonRecommendations
BOOKSTORES: How to Read More Books in the Golden Age of Content - YouTubeWanna Kicks on the App Store
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
4/27/2019 • 53 minutes, 33 seconds
140: Blue Yeti’s Blue Ball
This week we talk about why it seems like we're seeing fewer and fewer UI innovations and how there might hopefully be a silver lining in all of this. We also discuss Figma's UI refresh.
Sponsors
Abstract: Design workflow management for product design teams using Sketch
Show Notes
Layout #61: Crowdsourced Burritos (with Special Guest Ryan McLeodBlackboxMike Rundle on Twitter: "Our Choice and Twitter for iPad were the peak and the end of iPad interface design innovation and they came out 8+ years ago. Since then, designers have been so preoccupied with flat design, new prototyping tools and design systems and we forgot how to innovate."Tweetie - WikipediaiKyle on Twitter: "Something easy to forget about Twitter for iPad is it wasn't just the sliding panels design, it has some of the best gestures and nice little interactions of any app I've used."We refreshed Figma's UI: An inside look at our processMatthew Sanders on Twitter: "When you base your decisions off of data alone. You compromise choice and critical decision making. People are resourceful. They are quite well acquainted with suffering."Recommendations
Cardhop for iOS - FlexibitsReconcilable Differences #102: Preparing the WayAccidental Tech Podcast #321: Dumbed Down, Locked Down, and Locked Out - Breaking up iTunesAccidental Tech Podcast #322: Morale-Sucking Maple Syrup Fires - Reactions to Katie Bouman’s work
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
4/20/2019 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 16 seconds
139: This Table Is Not Actually a Table, It's a Staple
This week Kevin has a contrarian opinion on the Staples logo reveal video and we talk about John Maeda's comments on the importance of design. Finally, Rafa gets his theory about Avengers Endgame on the record.
Sponsors
Future London Academy: UX & Digital Design Week 2019. Never stop learning.,Datadog: SaaS-based monitoring platform that provides dev and ops teams with a unified view of all their systems, apps, and logs.
Show Notes
Staples logo revealBrand New: A seat at the StapleJohn Maeda: "Design is not that important"Kevin GutowskiRecommentationsPixelmator PhotoOur PlanetRecommendations
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
4/12/2019 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 29 seconds
138: Finger Touching Bono and Stuff
Short show this week. We follow our tradition of picking apart the details of Apple's announcements: News+, Arcade, Card and TV+.Show Notes
AirPodsApple EventApple News+Apple News+ vs. Apple NewsstandApple ArcadeApple CardApple TV AppApple TV+RecommendationsThe OA (season 2)Us
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
3/28/2019 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 41 seconds
137: If There’s an Android, There’s a Way
This week, Rafa tells us all about his recent experience using Android for a few weeks: what he liked, what he didn't like and we finish by answering some listener questions.
Sponsors
Abstract: Design workflow management for product design teams using Sketch
Show Notes
Pixel 3 & Pixel 3 XLGoogle unveils Stadia cloud gaming service at GDC 2019Here is Google’s controller for its Stadia game-streaming serviceDesigning Fluid Interfaces - WWDC 2018Paste – Cloud clipboard history & snippets manager for Mac and iOSThings for Mac & iOSTodoistCastro PodcastsGoogle PodcastsPocket Casts AppApollo - A beautiful reddit app built for power and speed1Password - Password Manager for Families, Businesses, TeamsRecommendations
5 Excellent Examples Of Progressive Web ApplicationsLove Death + Robots
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
3/23/2019 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 55 seconds
136: Return of the Mac Apps
This week the internet gods blessed us with a ton of design-related news just in time for our recording. We talk about Sketch's new funding announcement and what it means for the world of design tools, Twitter's new camera UI, privacy-focused social networks and the return of Mac apps.Show Notes
WTFaucetSam's faucetSketch Funding AnnouncementTwitter's new cameraA Privacy-Focused Vision for Social NetworkingPanic NextRecommendations
Screen GuruAspectSVGOMGPinboard
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
3/15/2019 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 38 seconds
135: Look at That Page Curl
This week we talk about org structures and how it affects us as designers. We also talk about the Revolut drama and Apple News' new upcoming app icon.
Sponsors
Abstract: Design workflow management for product design teams using Sketch
Show Notes
Revolut dramaInternal Slack screenshot (why aren't you working on weekends?)Revolut CFO resignsRevolut workplace cultureApple News' new app iconApple News' app icon looks a little less discernibly like anything in particular at allRecommendations
SpectreKindle Paperwhite
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
3/9/2019 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 14 seconds
134: You Should Outsource Walking
This week we talk a bit more about foldable phones, how Slack is messing with our homescreen again, and then ultimately get into a big conversation about which things in our life we'd like to outsource.Show Notes
- Foldable phonesSlack is messing with my homescreenThe Innovator's DilemmaRecommendations
EmulsioOpener for iOSZipped for iOS
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
3/2/2019 • 59 minutes, 58 seconds
133: Mario, the Plumbing Influencer
This week we talk about growing up to become your parents, getting emotional, the pitfalls of fame, Samsung's foldable phone and more.
Sponsors
Abstract: Design workflow management for product design teams using Sketch
Show Notes
Clockwise #282: Party Popper Dealy-BobLG Ultrafine 5K DisplayRamsEl Ten Eleven (band)The American MemeCortex #80: Ice FortressSamsung Galaxy FoldRecommendations
MoomWhat d'you call it
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
2/21/2019 • 1 hour, 13 minutes
132: There’s No Edit Button in Podcasting
This week Rafa shares two lessons he's learned as a first time manager, then we talk about some recurring trends in design student portfolios.Show Notes
Andrew Rudmann: "This design shit is so much easier than y'all make it out to be."Dann Petty: "I use to feel unprofessional for not having a repeatable process"Does every idea deserve to be discussed?Am I following the wrong people?Would any design students like honest feedback on their portfolio?If I had more time, I would have written a shorter letterCalendlyGoogle Maps AR First Look
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
2/15/2019 • 55 minutes, 56 seconds
131: The Kids on TikTok Are Not Complaining
This week we talk about Kevin’s experience giving a big talk and then we talk about our evolving relationship with social media.
Sponsors
Abstract: Design workflow management for product design teams using Sketch
Show Notes
How evolution really worksKevin’s experience speaking at Shopify Summit 2019Zara changes its logoZara logo memeNarscantunsee.spaceQuote this tweet and share your score!RecommendationsOn Margins with Lisa Brennan-JobsSonos BeamRecommendations
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
2/7/2019 • 1 hour, 13 minutes
130: Lukewarm Takes
The wait is over! We know you couldn't wait for our takes on the new Slack logo and boy we've delivered. We also talk about the state of criticism on the Internet.
Sponsors
DuckDuckGo: Privacy, Simplified. They're hiring remote positions for Senior Visual Designers!,Abstract: Design workflow management for product design teams using Sketch
Show Notes
Slack's announcementPentagram's article on their Slack rebrandThe original Slack branding by MetalabTweaked version of their new logo that highlights the hashtag betterLouie Mantia's take"Who the fuck calls it an app button?"The new Slack logo doesn't spark joyGeneric logosSlack logo leakRecommendations
KintoUSA SiteEuropeSix and SonsAutosleep
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
1/24/2019 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 29 seconds
129: With Great Title Comes Great Responsibility
This week we talk about Rafa becoming the head of design at Netlify, setting expectations for a new role, CRMs for people, sonic toothbrushes and kitchen knives.
Sponsors
DuckDuckGo: Privacy, Simplified. They're hiring remote positions for Senior Visual Designers!
Follow Up
Bring AirPlay support to older LG TVsShow Notes
NetlifyMessenger Design updatehttps://clay.earthRecommendations
Burst ToothBrushSonic Toothbrush review videoGlobal Kitchen Knives
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
1/18/2019 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 1 second
128: The Artist Formerly Known as Follow Up
This week we eat breakfast. Lots of it. We discuss Rafa’s already obsolete TV, pos-purchase monetization and the impact on consumers, the death of privacy and Kevin finally gives an update on his new portfolio that was supposed to ship months ago.Show Notes
BreakfastLetterboxd’s 2018 Year in ReviewLG’s 2018 TVs won’t get AirPlay 2 supportPost-purchase monetization of TVs and the impact of business models on TV supportEnvironmentally-lit UI: Watch face, browser, etc.Side DishesUpdate on Kevin’s portfolio redesign: Homepages are hard to designHomepage AHomepage BHomepage CFree private repos on Github (thank you Microsoft!)RecommendationsSpider-man: Into the SpiderverseTodd Vaziri’s tweetHomecomingThe Watch podcast with Sam Esmail
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
1/11/2019 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 10 seconds
127: The Monday of the Year
This week, Rafa is back on Twitter and Kevin takes this opportunity to fill him in on all of the design news he missed like the Push Pin Emoji Detour meme, the horizontal Instagram feed debacle, a study on the impact of Flat Design and Pantone’s new color of the year. Oh and we also talk about Bandersnatch.Show Notes
Rafa is back on TwitterPush Pin Emoji Detour: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9Even the dictionary is making red pin memes on TwitterThe horizontal Instagram feed debacleInstagram making that new update like…Update: it was an accidentStudy shows that flat design means more cognitive load than traditional designPrototype of a UI that reflects your actual environment - Bob BurroughPantone’s color of the year for 2019: Living CoralDead Coral 2043New logo for UnsplashRecommendationsWriting copy for landing pagesA Simple FavorLG 4K OLED TVUpdside DownBandersnatch
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
1/4/2019 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 11 seconds
Holiday Special: I Hate Moist Zombies
It's a holiday miracle! As a special bonus episode for the Holidays, we play a zombie text adventure game. We're joined by special guest Débora Ribeiro.Show Notes
Débora RibeiroParsely text adventure games
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
1/1/2019 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 19 seconds
126: Layouties 2018
Our third annual Layouties! We look back at some of our favorite things of the year and give them awards.Show Notes
Honorable mentions in the design community this yearAbstractFigmaContrastGDPRWorst design trendPure black themes on mobileThe Tiny Heads trend:Tiny Heads at EvernoteTiny Heads at AirtableTiny Heads at ProcreateEveryone’s logo is the sameNobel PrizeBurberryProject/product you wish you has worked onModern Online BankingZach MeredithMorgan Allan KnutsonZeroRevolutN26ARShopify ARMagnolia AppFavorite GameThe Last of UsShout out to my friend Nicolas Bichon for lending me his copy of the gameRed Dead Redemption 2Rockstar’s Game Design is Outdated - NakeyJakeyFavorite MovieBlack PantherA Quiet PlaceHonorable mentions:Incredibles 2Mission Impossible: FalloutFavorite TV ShowMarvelous Mrs. MaiselWestworldHonorable Mention: Queer EyeGetting Curious PodcastBest AlbumCHVRCHES - Love is DeadLeon Bridges - Good ThingKIDS SEE GHOSTSJames Bay - Electric LightBest Podcast EpisodeReply All #130: The Snapchat ThiefDo By Friday: Bee. Wasp. Hornet.Favorite Layout momentLayout #89: Shower DingusLayout #106: Layout Redesign Your Website Month™Most special moment for Layout this yearLayout Stickers!Layout @ LoupeOne thing you learned about yourselfRafa learned that he is way less chill about stress than he thoughtKevin learned that he is better at dealing with uncertainty than he thoughtSpecial life moment of the yearRafa moved to Amsterdam!Kevin visited PortugalSpecial work moment of the yearRafa took over as Head of Design at NetlifyKevin set up the Checkout team to be independent to allow him to focus on building a new team
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
12/28/2018 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 20 seconds
125: Imagine a Coconut With a Straw
This week we talk about being busy & the impact it has on us, tech companies making custom typefaces and IRL accessibility problems.Show Notes
Follow upAffinity DesignerOllie on Twitter: "even my weather app is trying to shoehorn in stories"Why are tech companies making custom typefaces?Squarespace’s new font: IcoNYCKevin’s rant: IRL AccessibilityRecommendationsArun Venkatesan's personal websiteCreating delightful events from any budget - Jessie Char
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
12/7/2018 • 1 hour, 5 seconds
124: The Dark Side of the Web
This week we talk about approaching large scale design problems, Kevin's email rant, Facebook's Blueprint for Content Governance and Google's Night Sight.Follow Up
Ever wonder why the most popular apps are starting to look the same? It might be a good thingGatsbyRafa’s procreate videoShow Notes
Kevin’s rant tweetsA Blueprint for Content Governance and EnforcementNight SightRecommendations
If It Feels Good (Then It Must Be) - Leon Bridges - Sky Walker (Recorded Live at Austin City Limits) - Miguel - Heard It In a Past Life: Maggie Rogers - The Last Table (2018)
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
11/30/2018 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 18 seconds
123: Design Is How It Reads
This week we talk about Rafa's totally predictable purchase, the growing realization that most design problems are actually content problems, pop songs getting more repetitive and Amazon employees buying condos in Long Island City.Follow Up
Luma FusionJonathan Morrisson editing a video entirely on the iPadThe Student HotelMontreal Design ClubShow Notes
Gruber's tweetAre pop songs getting more repetitive?Millenial WhoopBo’s Repeat Stuff (NSFW)The Web's Grain - Frank ChimeroAmazon Employees Join the Rush to Buy Long Island City CondosRecommendations
BlakkklansmanMolly's GameAaron SorkinPokemon Lets Go: Pikachu
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
11/23/2018 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 37 seconds
122: Freaking Chamfered Edges
Kevin is back from San Francisco, so we finally talk about our first impressions on the new iPad Pro, the Detective Pikachu trailer and the new Leica Q-P.Show Notes
iPad ProRealistic Pokémon are an affront to GodDetective Pikachu TrailerLouie Mantia's tweet about Mr. Mime's shouldersThe new Leica Q-PRecommendations
Up + Coming Podcast by Victor Kernes, Joey Banks, Alex TranRSS FeedApple PodcastsUniChar
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
11/16/2018 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 42 seconds
121: Millennial Kidnappers
This week we follow up on genderless pronouns in different languages (or lack thereof) and talk about what we would do if we weren't designers.Show Notes
NotioniA WriterDropbox PaperCodaPixel 3Follow up on the gender-pronouns in different languages:Brazil tried to use X, instead of the gender identifierThere’s a movement to have a gender neutral in FrenchSwedish introduced a new pronounItalian has an abstract gender… but it’s not very versatilein Vietnamese the gender is rarely explicit said, it’s set up at the beginning of a sentenceMore on French, how it influences perception of objectsMore thoughts on Adobe XDRicardo MagalhãesDo By FridayWall-E Sound DesignCrazy Camera Work TweetRecommendations
Kindle appHealthFit
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
10/26/2018 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 59 seconds
120: Titles Are Our Legacy
This week we talk about the realities of traveling for work, Photoshop on the iPad, Adidas's 'new' webdesign style, the Palm phone and we have a very special upside down.Follow Up
Bobble water bottleAdobe XD updatesShow Notes
Sara Vieira’s blog postJessica Hische on cost of speakingPhotoshop on the iPadYung Series AdidasMake Front-End Shit AgainThe new Palm phonePS4 ProAdd RafaelConde on PSNRecommendations
iA WriterLeica Instant M
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
10/18/2018 • 1 hour, 44 minutes, 26 seconds
119: Figma Just Got Paddie 2ed
This week we briefly continue our discussion about design tools, then talk about custom Apple Watch Faces, the Habitat 67 architecture and of course, our recommendation of the week.Show Notes
Ian RothExploring Custom watchOS Watch FacesHoyle's tweetJustin's tweetBilly's tweetFigma: Introducing Smart SelectionHabitat 67Recommendations
AstrobotForever
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
10/13/2018 • 53 minutes, 39 seconds
118: 5/5 Would Alive Again
This week we talk about a few main design tools: Adobe XD, InVision Studio, Framer X, Figma and Sketch.Show Notes
Adobe XDInVision StudioFramer XFigmaSketchAbstractJAMstack_confPaddy 2 Status updateRecommendations
Life is Strange 2Man Enough — Episode 4
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
10/5/2018 • 1 hour, 50 minutes, 53 seconds
117: X AM
This week we got to record in person from Amsterdam. We talk our experience at Framer Loupe, Rafa's new Apple Watch, and Solo (hopefully for the last time).Show Notes
Framer LoupeRafa's reaction videoAlex FrangiamoreJonathan GallAnkur P ChauhanAlex TraykovNew Sketch BetaSoloRecommendations
OzarkHalide 1.9Dockey
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
9/23/2018 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 10 seconds
116: The Court of Design
This week we talk about the Apple Event, Apple Watch Series 4, iPhone Xs and Xs Max and the iPhone Xʀ.Show Notes
@sdw's tweetApple Watch: Series 4Comparing Series 4 to Series 3Apple Watch design languageiPhone Xs and Xs MaxiPhone XʀRecommendations
Marvel’s Spider-Man (PS4)
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
9/13/2018 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 58 seconds
115: The Opposite of Async
This week we talk about open offices, the Mastodon client we're working on and more punishment suggestions for Kevin.
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Show Notes
Update on the Mastodon situationRafa on Mastodon: @rafa@mastodon.designKevin on Mastodon: @kevin@mastodon.designDesigning the app icon for our Mastodon client | YouTube streamMore suggestions for punishments!6 emojis in every tweet, for a month — by OllieInvert mouse scroll direction and stream design work, by KevinDonate $100 for every week he doesn’t finish, by KyleTwo weeks to run at Rafa’s one week average, by Jared on MastadonChange his credit card again, by RicardoOpen office plansMusic in an open office 👎 — Sam SoffesYes, open office plans are the worst | TechCrunchThe real reason your company switched to an open plan office | FastCoTransitTransit RedesignVesperTweetie 2Loren BrichterLetterpressRecommendations
Glow (2017 —)NetflixIMDBWilson
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
8/30/2018 • 53 minutes, 57 seconds
114: Chance the Raptor
This week we talk about Kevin's punishment for not shipping his website, how all advice is kind of terrible and Rafa explains Mastodon for the rest of us.
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Follow Up
Filipa Amado's suggestionChip Lay's suggestionEveryday appShow Notes
#ShareYourRejectionsGuide to Mastodon by Noëlle AnthonyHow does Mastodon Work? by Kev QuirkToot! — BetaTootdon — App StoreRafa on Mastodon: @rafa@mastodon.designKevin on Mastodon: @kevin@mastodon.designThe State of SketchRecommendations
Ghost Stories (2017)Castro 3.1Slice trailer
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
8/23/2018 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 14 seconds
113: Decentralized Instances of the Thing
This week we talk about the sad state of Twitter and our desire for something to come and replace it.
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Show Notes
TweetbotMastodonMicro.blogTwitter company email@jack's CNBC interviewAlex Jones posts a 13-minute video on PeriscopeRecommendations
Hypercritical 42: The Wrong GuyHypercritical 43: The Scorpion and the FrogHypercritical 49: Pinching the HarmonicaHypercritical 50: Maximum Deflection in All DirectionsArtifactsRelay FM membership
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
8/17/2018 • 47 minutes, 55 seconds
112: So Far So Nada
This week we talk about Kevin's experience leading a new team and the challenges that came with it.
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Show Notes
Hatchful for iOSReactDesign+CodeReact for DesignersAtomic DesignRecommendations
Mission Impossible: FalloutChance The Rapper's 4 new songs
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
8/9/2018 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 54 seconds
111: Make Excessively Sentimental
This week we talk about our thoughts on sugar coated design feedback and Firefox's new brand system.
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Show Notes
DN FeedbackJony Ive on feedbackFirefox brand systemsRecommendations
Firefox CSS Grid InspectorDesign Details: Season 2VicariousCan’t be unseen nowLiterally Unplayable
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
8/2/2018 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 20 seconds
110: Controlled Chaos
This week we discuss the topic of creativity, what inspires us and how we cultivate it. We also briefly discuss our early thoughts on Framer X based on the announcement.
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Show Notes
Definition of CreativityCasey Neistat's video on runningFramer XStyled ComponentsRecommendations
Creative SelectionOcean’s 8Nike Air ZoomRunning community on Spectrum
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
7/27/2018 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 15 seconds
109: Sharpening an Axe to Break a Twig
This week we talk about problems. How do you know you truly understand them? When is the right time to jump into solution mode? We also briefly talk about Solo: A Star Wars Story.
Sponsors
Invision Studio: The world’s most powerful screen design tool that brings together design, prototyping, animation, and collaboration all in one place.
Show Notes
Rafa's CalendlyKevin's CalendlyUpside downSolo: A Star Wars StoryRecommendations
Bo Burnham — Make Happy (Netflix)Apple 5K WallpapersBBC Radio 1 - Live LoungeGatsby
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
7/19/2018 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 38 seconds
108: There's Some Lag
How do you stay motivated by working on a mature and large project? How do you handle working in a language that isn't your native language? How do you decorate your apartment? This week we answer more listener questions!Follow Up
Layout Redesign Your Website Month™Show Notes
Nicolas Bichon's questionShelley Tran's questionQuitto Nogueira's questionRecommendations
Ant-Man and the WaspTooth Fairy
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
7/13/2018 • 56 minutes, 39 seconds
107: The Show Show Show of the Show
Should your portfolio have long UX case studies or focus on lots of imagery? How do you know when you have too much on your plate and how do you push back confidently? This week we answer some listener questions, review some socks and finally talk about the Westworld finale.Follow Up
Layout Redesign Your Website Month™Show Notes
@AndyRSV on TwitterRicardo's questionCoffee Table TypographyKevin's pick: Darn Tough Performance SocksRafa's pick: Darn Tough Running SocksUpside downWestworld: Windows XP editionRecommendations
Fig NewtonsJessie ReyezSolo: A Star Wars Story
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
7/5/2018 • 1 hour, 36 minutes, 25 seconds
106: Layout Redesign Your Website Month™
This week we talk about the challenges with onboarding new designers onto your team, the official "Layout Redesign Your Website Month™" and episode 9 of Westworld season 2.Follow Up
Layout Redesign Your Website Month - SpectrumDarn ToughShow Notes
Deadpool 2Parcel JSRains Zip Bag
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
6/21/2018 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 19 seconds
105: The Flat Wing
This week Rafa redesigned his website, so we revisit the topic of personal websites, setting goals for side projects, todo list management techniques and Kevin's thoughts on museum design. We also discuss episode 8 of Westworld season 2.Follow Up
Orbitkey RingSiri Shortcuts doesn’t let users input anythingShow Notes
Rafa's new websiteFrank ChimeroThingsRecommendations
Designing Fluid InterfacesThe Staircase
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
6/14/2018 • 1 hour, 48 minutes, 20 seconds
104: iOS 7 Was Leggings (With Special Guest Tim Van Damme)
This week we're joined once again by special guest Tim Van Damme to talk about how UI design is fashion, and Apple's WWDC 2018 announcements: iOS 12, macOS Mojave and watchOS 5.Follow Up
Eryc Silva's tweetDarn ToughBombasShow Notes
UI design = fashionAbstractiOS 12 previewmacOS Mojave previewwatchOS 5Safari faviconsIconfactory: Favicons. Finally.SmashingConfBreak this SafeRecommendations
Framer LoupeThe Happy Film
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
6/8/2018 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 2 seconds
Bonus: Westworld Special (S02E04/05)
As promised, this is our special episode discussing episode 4 and 5 of Westworld season 2. We're joined by special guest Débora, Rafa's girlfriend.Show Notes
Episode 4 recapEpisode 5 recap
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
5/26/2018 • 1 hour, 35 minutes, 33 seconds
103: Regular Mundane Mediocre Socks
This week Kevin join Rafa in person in Porto for this IRL episode. We talk about what's wrong with A/B tests and spend way too much time discussing socks.Follow Up
Designer News FeedbackShow Notes
Kevin's tweets about A/B testsDave RupertCharles' tweet about socksNike Elite Cushioned socksNike Dry Cushion socksRecommendations
Castro 3Snapseed
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
5/24/2018 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 40 seconds
102: Design Commander
This week we talk about what qualifies a designer as a senior designer, how Google Duplex might not be that creepy after all, Jony Ive's controversial Hodinkee interview and of course, episode 4 of Westworld season 2.Show Notes
DuplexVector episode with Brian RoemmeleJony Ive’s Hodinkee interviewDay phone / night phone originPath TalkRecommendations
Topo by ergodrivenReid Schlegel’s Instagram
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
5/18/2018 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 59 seconds
101: Designer Spidey Sense
This week we tackle the topic of learning design. We also talk about the swipe up gesture in instagram, opinionated design and episode 3 of Westworld season 2.Follow Up
HeadspaceNike and Headspace CollaborationShow Notes
The Gap - Ira GlassInstagram swipe up tweetstormThe Grand Theory of AppleRecommendations
368 - Casey NeistatDan MaceDirty Computer - Janelle MonáeGood Things - Leon Bridges
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
5/10/2018 • 1 hour, 32 minutes, 11 seconds
100: 100th Episode Fiesta
Layout turns a hundred episodes old so we invited some listeners to join us to talk about sustaining side projects. We also talk about how the show started and of course: everyone's recommendations.Show Notes
Figma partyRecommendations
And CoVictor Kernes on DribbbleLion FG H-X1 Black SprayNike Air Max 270Nike Epic React FlyknitTobias Van Schneider's custom sneakersPaddy 2 Beta
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
5/4/2018 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 52 seconds
99: Spoiler Police
This week we talk about what is the best way to showcase UX work in a portfolio, letting your personality show in your work and on social media and exploring other design-adjacent interests. We also discuss the first episode of Westworld season 2.
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Show Notes
Joseph PierceKevin's InstagramRafa's InstagramUpside downDecoding Westworld PodcastOut West PodcastWestworld subredditRecommendations
A Quiet PlaceGod of War
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
4/27/2018 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 40 seconds
98: Family of Feels
This week we talk about Impostor Syndrome, quitting social media for a week and Ready Player One.
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Show Notes
Facebook-quitting advice from a professional internet quitterRecommendations
Ready Player One AudiobookZones
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
4/20/2018 • 1 hour, 35 minutes, 18 seconds
97: Longer Story Long
This week we answer some listener questions. Topics include: OKRs, 1:1s, and performance reviews.
Sponsors
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Show Notes
Kevin GutowskiKevin Gutowski on TwitterCortex #62: 2018 Yearly ThemesRecommendations
Seven Sisters on NetflixSeven Sisters on iTunesUnsplash for iOSCoffee Table Typography PatreonRicardo Magalhães on Twitter
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
4/12/2018 • 54 minutes, 38 seconds
96: April Jokes Day
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.
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Follow Up
A UX Pro's Work is Never DoneShow Notes
The LobsterAsk PlaybookElon Musk's April Fools jokeMKBHD's April Fools jokeLego's April Fools jokeRecommendations
Jean Marc Denis’s PatreonConceptsCharlie Marie’s iPad Pro review
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
4/5/2018 • 1 hour, 25 minutes, 11 seconds
95: United Shades of America
This week we talk about the gear we use to do our work (desk, chairs, computers, etc.)
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Follow Up
Prototyping & Presenting | Figma Help CenterShower Dingus feedback threadChevy's follow upShow Notes
Main topicLayout #6: The apps we use to get stuff doneRafa's DeskRafa’s chairKevin’s chair at workKevin’s chair at homeKevin's desk at workKevin’s desk at homeExpensive standing matAccidental Tech Podcast #242: These Arms Are Coming Off13” MacBook Pro (with TouchBar)LG UltraFine 5KiMac 5KRafa's speakersBeats Studio 3 Matte BlackAirPodsmStandiPhone Lightning DockMophie Chi ChargerBlue YetiIKEA Wireless Charger LampUgmonk Wooden Card HolderPanobook, by Studio NeatOffscreen MagazineRecommendations
PatriotThe LeftoversUeno Design appEmber exporter
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
3/29/2018 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 32 seconds
94: Is Rafa Stupid?
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.
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Follow Up
Picture of Sam’s Shower DingusShower Dingus (episode)Show Notes
Follow outHello Internet #98: DogfatherTenis wharehouse forumPicture of a tennis ball with color spectrumSide DishesSketch 49Google Home RoutinesRecommendations
Nike Epic React FlyknitMachina
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
3/22/2018 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 48 seconds
93: Hot Shower Take
This week we talk about the meaning of design titles (or lack thereof). We also finally talk about Black Panther.
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Show Notes
The Truth About Design TitlesUpside DownBlack PantherRecommendations
Imaginary Worlds Podcasttype__type Instagram account
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
3/8/2018 • 56 minutes, 5 seconds
92: Being Humble… Sit Down
This week we talk about traits we look for in the people we work with, and that Vero app.
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Follow Up
Foley not folio duhChevy tweetShow Notes
Main topicSteve Jobs and beautiful polished rocksSide dishesVero appPasquale D’Silva’s thread about VeroMenubar podcastRecommendations
Alto’s OdysseyVirgil Abloh’s Lecture at Harvard’s Graduate School of DesignTen Nike Icons Reconstructed - OffWhite6 Days to Air - South ParkCortex #64: 6 Days to Air
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
3/1/2018 • 52 minutes, 48 seconds
91: The Dotcoms
This week we talk about the differences between marketing design and product design.
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Show Notes
StripeStripe EnvironmentDesign SprintAbstractSketchRecommendations
The Force of SoundBlack PantherKevin's playlist
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
2/22/2018 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 10 seconds
90: Connect the Lines
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.
Sponsors
Invision: The Digital Product Design platform used to make the world’s best customer experiences.
Show Notes
Tobias Van SchneiderMeg RobichaudTim Van DammeHomePodThe White Ring of DeathHomePod SocksRecommendations
Black Panther albumApple MusicSpotifyCHVRCHES — Get OutApple MusicSpotifyRhye — BloodApple MusicSpotifyThe Creative's Mix
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
2/15/2018 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 39 seconds
89: Shower Dingus
This week we talk about hiring designers and having to review other people's portfolios, HomePod reviews and... shower handle design.
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Show Notes
Jonathan Morrison HomePod ReviewThe Verge's HomePod ReviewUpside DownAndaz Hotel shower handleFollow @layoutfm on Twitter for the picture of Sam's shower dingusSam SoffesRecommendations
Paddy Sketch pluginLogitech Circle 2
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
2/8/2018 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 59 seconds
88: I Have to, for Science!
Launching our sticker store, dogfooding your own products and the mystery that is the HomePod.
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Follow Up
Flowkit for SketchLayout StickersShow Notes
NetlifyShopifyHomePodRecommendations
Nike Run Club + Guided RunsZumbo's Just Deserts
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
2/1/2018 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 1 second
87: Homer Simpson in the Bushes
This week we talk about introversion and how it affects different aspect of our life and work.
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Follow Up
3D for Designers, by Devon KoDesign Code, by Meng ToRafa’s sticker videoShow Notes
Recommendations
Flowkit for Sketch, by Matt Smith (mds)Use code LAYOUT for $9 discountRoost Stand
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
1/25/2018 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 44 seconds
86: Everything You Said Is Wrong or Whatever
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).
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Follow Up
Mitch’s comment on DNShow Notes
Michael’s 2017 recap videoMatt's 2017 recap videoSam SoffesImmutableBrag-driven developmentPhoto Edit Dribbble postMophie Wireless ChargerDARKRecommendations
How Star Wars IX should be writtenCosmic EncounterBetrayal at House on the Hill
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
1/18/2018 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 11 seconds
85: The Benjamin Button of UI
This week we talk about how challenging it is to keep adding new features without compromising on simplicity.
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Show Notes
Kevin’s tweetOriginal thread by Steven SinofskyFrictionless Design Choices, by Steven Sinofsky on MediumRecommendations
Star Wars: Battlefront IIThe End of the F***ing World
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
1/11/2018 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 15 seconds
84: Title Fishing
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 MiniBlack Mirror Season 4Recommendations
Orbitkey Ring Clip and StrapWorms MD, for Nintendo SwitchAlexander Parkes
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
1/5/2018 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 30 seconds
83: 2017 Layouties
As always, we close out the year by rounding up and giving “awards” to our favorite things of the year.Show Notes
Best AlbumRafa: DAMN. — Kendrick LamarApple MusicSpotifyKevin: A Moment Apart — ODESZAApple MusicSpotifyHonorable Mention:American Dream — KhalidBest MovieKevin: mother!IMDBiTunesRafa: Blade Runner 2049IMDBiTunesHonorable Mentions:The Big SickSpider-Man: HomecomingBaby DriverGet OutBest TV ShowRafa: Big Little Lies (Season 1)IMDBiTunesHBO NowKevin: Stranger Things (Season 2)IMDBNetflixHonorable Mentions:Handmaid’s Tale (Season 1)Master of None (Season 2)Mindhunter (Season 1)Best GameKevin: Paperclips!Rafa: Horizon Zero DawnHonorable Mentions:Zelda: Breath of the WildFavorite PodcastKevin: Do by FridayApple PodcastsRafa: S-TownApple PodcastsHonorable Mention: Lovett or Leave itFavorite Twitter AccountRafa: @_insideKevin: @tranhelenBest iOS AppKevin: ThingsThings for iOS — App StoreThings for Mac — Mac App StoreRafa: HalideHalide on the App StoreHonorable Mention:InstagramApollo for RedditSwarmClipsBest Mac AppRafa: AbstractKevin: Pixelmator ProHonorable Mentions:ClaquetteSketchFavorite GadgetKevin: Google Home MiniRafa: Nintendo SwitchHonorable Mention: iPhone XThe iPhone X — Daring FireballFavorite PurchaseRafa: Philips HueKevin: Ergonofis: height adjustable deskFavorite professional achievementKevin: Kevin’s Team™Rafa: Netlify’s new Design SystemHonorable Mentions:Layout 2.0MobX ConferenceFavorite Layout episodeRafa: 73: Should Designers Ego?Kevin: 75: Software Spring Cleaning™Honorable Mentions: 80: Design MustardFavorite Design Drama/StoryRafa: Adobe bought SketchKevin: Stories in everything! feat RafaHonorable Mentions:Twitter redesign memesOver the top Design Tools™Worst experience of the year (recommended by listener Chevy)Rafa: Falling behind on my side projects (demotivation)Kevin: My flight to SFBest experience of the year (recommended by listener Chevy)Rafa: Diet/Workout planKevin: London design conferenceListener of the Year@chevykmd@kevgski@khaledbouya@victorkernes@magalhini
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
12/30/2017 • 1 hour, 33 minutes, 47 seconds
Jedi Don't Wear Underwear
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 JediEmo Kylo Ren Twitter account“Dear diary...”“Meticulously colors a bandaid black...”Other great reviewsTomorrow Podcast (with Joshua Topolsky)The IncomparableDefocused
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
12/24/2017 • 3 hours, 1 second
82: The Last Handcrafted Tweetstorm (feat. Joel Califa)
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 growthStephen Nixon on net neutralityBrian Sander on Fog of WarShow Notes
Main topicJoel CalifaJoel's newsletterJoel's tweetstormAre we the baddies?Recommendations
Sports Loop Apple Watch BandCastroGoogle Pixel 2Google Maps' Moat
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
12/22/2017 • 59 minutes, 30 seconds
81: Homescreen Designer
This week we explore how do you grow in your career as a designer?Follow Up
Listener Chevy's follow upShow Notes
Net neutrality in PortugalRecommendations
Pixelmator ProApp: The Human Story
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
12/8/2017 • 57 minutes, 49 seconds
80: Design Mustard
What it's like to work remotely, Rafa's shopping problem continues and... paperclips.Follow Up
Listener Ramy's tweetListener Alex's tweetAppear.inShow Notes
Team Timezones tool for SlackLG 55UJ6300 on AmazonLG 55UJ6300 on Consumer ReportsApple TV 4KPS4 ProRecommendations
Universal PaperclipsAlias Grace
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
11/30/2017 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 7 seconds
79: Meat-ings
The main topic for this week: Meetings. And for our side dishes, we talk about how we feel about Stranger Things 2.Show Notes
Skype IRLStranger ThingsBeyond Stranger ThingsSong Exploder episode 121: Stranger ThingsRecommendations
Cards Against Humanity Saves AmericaMr. Robot eps3.4_runtime-err0r.r00
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
11/17/2017 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 57 seconds
78: Banning the Rays
What to do when you disagree with someone on your team and our first impressions of the iPhone X.Follow Up
Listener Sebastián's feedback:On Episode #76On Episode #77Show Notes
ShownotesDive Into Markdown — Gruber’s article on changing your mindRecommendations
Meng To’s wallpapers for iPhone XCoffee Table Typography NewsletterZombie vs iPhone X Face ID
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
11/9/2017 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 31 seconds
77: Let’s Talk About Something Fun
For our main topic we talk about feeling like time is running out — getting old, with some iPhone pre-orders for side dishes.Recommendations
Amazon UmbrellaSuper Mario Odyssey
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
11/2/2017 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 40 seconds
76: Holy “Design Tools” Cow
Looking back at your old work, and hating what you see. Also, InVision Studio and the state of design tools.Show Notes
InVision StudioRafa's not quite viral tweetFramer ExportsRecommendations
Wearing Apple Watch upside downTabletop Quality Control
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
10/26/2017 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 1 second
75: Software Spring Cleaning™
This week we talk about process and try to pin down what makes certain processes good and others bad.Show Notes
Process: the good and the badRecommendations
Sapiens, by Yuval Noah HarariAmazoniBooksBetter
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
10/19/2017 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 2 seconds
74: I Have a Beef With Entrées
Our main topic this week is: How to make sure what you ship is not a crappier version of what you envisioned. We also talk a bit about the #MadeByGoogle event and Libraries in Sketch 47.Show Notes
TopicWhat you ship doesn’t match your visionSide dishesGoogle’s eventPixel 2Google Home MiniMKBHD's review of the Google Home MiniSketch 47 and LibrariesSketch Libraries & Abstract: Per-project LibrariesRecommendations
Inter UIBlade Runner 2049The Outline’s reviewBlade Runner (The Final Cut) on iTunesOut West (Outline’s Westworld podcast) on Apple Podcasts
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
10/12/2017 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 44 seconds
73: Should Designers Ego?
We've made the show better! More focus on design topics and a better onboarding for new users. Our main topic this week is how to receive design feedback. Of course, we also talked a bit about the Dropbox redesign.Show Notes
Main topic: How do you receive feedback?Layout WebsiteNew Layout Website Sketch FileNetlifyLayout episode 26: I Have Velcro Shoes and PokémonIra Glass: The GapDesign NewsEvolving the Dropbox BrandDropbox.comMiscRafa will be in Paris next week, Oct 12th, Algolia Search partyContinue the discussion over at spectrum.chat/specfm/layout, suggest new topics, ask questions.Our thanks to Guilherme Silva on Soundcloud for the theme song.Recommendations
The Big Sick (2017) - IMDBThe Big Sick - iTunesConduct AR
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
10/5/2017 • 1 hour, 25 minutes, 6 seconds
Wake Me Up When September Ends
After two years of making weekly episodes, one full year with Spec, it's time to regroup and think of how we can improve our show. We have some exciting ideas in the works, but we would really appreciate it if you could spare a couple seconds to give us some feedback.Show Notes
Layout Feedback Survey 🙏
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
9/21/2017 • 3 minutes, 24 seconds
72: Can You Feel the Ring Tonight?
This week we cover the new iPhone X, iPhone 8, and all the goodies from the most recent Apple event.Show Notes
Steve Jobs theater“Photos: What it was like to attend Apple’s iPhone X event — its first at the Steve Jobs Theater” by Dan Former at RecodeApple Town Squares™Today at AppleJessica HischeApple Watch Series 3Spectrum Purple™ Sports BandApple TV 4KDisney Is the Only Major Hollywood Studio Not Backing Apple's Plan to Sell 4K Films at $20Disney new streaming serviceiPhone 8 and 8 PlusiPhone XApple event playlistUpside DownScorekeeper XLRecommendations
Dreamer StoriesDarkroom v3
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
9/16/2017 • 1 hour, 57 minutes, 28 seconds
71: Professional Driver
Sketch Libraries, Framer's new website and our Keynote draft for Apple's September 12th event.Show Notes
Sketch LibrariesNew Framer websiteApple Special Event pageDraft:Kevin: 3 new iPhones announcedRafa: The D22 iPhone is called iPhone ProRafa: This new model will have black accessories (EarPods, lightning cable)Rafa: This new model has USB C instead of lightningKevin: This new model has AirPods in the box instead of EarPodsKevin: The updated iPhones (not the D22) are called 8 & 8 PlusRafa: The new model will have Wireless charging pad in the boxRafa: The D22 iPhone has the same hardware design as what we’ve seen in the MKBHD videoRafa: A new Apple TV is announced with 4K capabilityRafa: The new Apple TV will come with a redesigned remoteKevin: 4K iTunes content costs the same as the current HD priceKevin: The new Apple Watch model will have cellular connectivityKevin: The Apple Watch doesn’t get a hardware redesignBonus: If the watch does have a redesign, it will be compatible with previous bandsKevin: HomePod release date announcementKevin: New Apple Watch bandsRafa: Amazon Prime video app for Apple TVRafa: We will hear more about iMac Pro onstageKevin: The new Mac Pro will not be mentioned on stageRecommendations
David Fincher - Invisible DetailsBaby DriverLife is Strange: Before the StormOur thanks to Guilherme Silva for editing this episode 🔥
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
9/7/2017 • 56 minutes, 50 seconds
70: It's the Aesthetics, Man
Pixel Perfection, Rafa’s viral video technique™, our homescreens, and Kevin's London adventure.Follow Up
Medium’s rebrandingSvbtleShow Notes
Should you launch with pixel perfect design?Rafa's homescreenKevin's homescreenFuture London AcademyGIF BreweryClaquetteClips from AppleRafas over the top dramatic Electron reveal videoMobX ConferenceRecommendations
Luna DisplayBeatsXOur thanks to Guilherme Silva for editing this episode 🔥
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
8/31/2017 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 42 seconds
69: It's on the Troll (with Michael Flarup)
This week Rafa and Kevin are joined by Michael Flarup to talk about public speaking and the newly released Speakerdex!Follow Up
Hey, the Google Memo dude was fired 🙏Show Notes
Michael FlarupTwitterPixelresortNorthplaySpeakerdexConduct THIS!Conduct AR DemoRecommendations
Kevin: ****MirageRafa:Beats1Carpool KaraokeMichael:It’s FarawayFactorioOur thanks to Guilherme Silva for editing this episode 🔥
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
8/17/2017 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 49 seconds
68: Do You Stand With Fontstand?
This week we talk about the state of purchasing fonts, HomePod firmware leak, and that Google memo.Follow Up
New iPhone RumorsHomePod Firmware Suggests iPhone 8 Split Status Bar, Tap to Wake and No Touch ID Under DisplayiPhone 8 Infrared Face Detection and General Device Design Revealed in HomePod FirmwareLatest HomePod Firmware Discovery Shares First UI Sounds of Apple's Smart SpeakerHomePod Firmware Details iPhone 'SmartCamera' Feature for Autodetecting Pets, Babies, and ScenesiPhone 8 Facial Recognition Will Likely Work With Apple Pay According to HomePod FirmwareHomePod Firmware Suggests iPhone 8 May Record 4K Video at 60 FPS With Both Front and Rear CamerasHomePod Firmware Suggests iPhone 8 Will Be Able to Scan Your Face Even While Device is Lying FlatApple's 'iPhone 8' May Mute Notification Sounds When the User is Looking at the ScreenApple's Series Three Apple Watch to Include Cellular ConnectionDaring Fireball postHomePod Firmware Possibly Reveals Apple Watch With LTE and 4K Apple TV With HDR10 and Dolby VisionMac Rudberg’s take on iOS with the notchShow Notes
The state of purchasing typefacesFontstandThe Google MemoSo, about this Google’s manifesto — Yonatan ZungerCODECORSVP: London Design MeetupRecommendations
Kevin:Hasan Minaj’s Netflix SpecialRafa:ShottyLANYOur thanks to Guilherme Silva for editing this episode 🔥
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
8/11/2017 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 43 seconds
67: How Do You Like Stuff?
Our personal design processes, design in an agile environment, getting ideas for side projects, and of course: iPhone rumors.Follow Up
What’s new in iOS 11 Developer Beta 4Latest iPhone 8 rendersiPhone 8 Rumors — iMoreShow Notes
Kevin’s tweetStephanie’s original tweetNikhil Sethi's questionsJohannes Kempf's questionUpside downStranger Things Season 2 TrailerWestworld Season 2 TeaserThor: Ragnarok new trailerKevin sat down in a DeloreanRecommendations
HVORSuper Hot VRMarvel Comics UnlimitedCinderblock
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
7/27/2017 • 1 hour, 25 minutes, 37 seconds
66: Ninja Links Everywhere (With Special Guest Sam Soffes)
This week Rafa and Kevin talk about Contrast for Mac, and indie Mac development with a very special surprise in the middle.Follow Up
Jean-Marc Denis is also watching Survivor 😆iOS 11 Beta 3 Notification Center improvementsListener Trevor Kay follow up on HDMI-CEC specListener Guilherme Silva shared about HDMI Link option on PS4Listener Darin Dimitroff told us that the AppleTV remote uses IRShow Notes
NuzzelSXSW Keynote - "You Know What? Fuck Dropdowns.”AbstractContrast for MacTim Smith on TwitterHi SamSam Soffes on TwitterImmutable on Spec.fmRuntime on Spec.fmTransmit by PanicRecommendations
Kevin: ****Presentable #26: How to Give Good FeedbackRafa: Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)Sam: Shadow Divers (audio book)
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
7/20/2017 • 51 minutes, 52 seconds
65: Upside Up
HomeKit & smart things, typography & system fonts, and standing desks.Show Notes
Standing DesksErgonofis standing deskIKEA standing deskHomeKit and smart thingsPhilips Hue Color BulbsLutronThe CNET Smart Home antes up for smart blindsNest camD-Link Omna 180 Cam HD Camera[LG Smart TVs](http://www.lg.com/us/experience-tvs/smart-tv)Typography and System fontsTypographica – Favorite typefaces of 2016TypewolfNetlify Blog – System fontsGuilty TV PleasuresSurvivorHuluPlanet of the Apps
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
7/13/2017 • 57 minutes, 40 seconds
64: Swipe Wars
Kevin's iOS 11 design refresh, giving Dribbble a second chance, and a lot of talk about furniture.Follow Up
Thomas Pritchard’s follow upTimoti West interviewUnity LabsShow Notes
Rafa posts on DribbblePost 1Post 2Post 3Kevin’s iOS 11 "unsolicited redesign"TweetsUpside DownIKEA HackersIKEA VITTSJÖ Laptop standRecommendations
Kevin: ****Bottle grindersRafa: Breath of the Wild DLC
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
7/5/2017 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 53 seconds
63: AR Needs Its Blackberry Moment
Designing for the future with AR, and the 10th anniversary of the iPhone.
Sponsors
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Show Notes
Planet of the AppsThe 10th Anniversary iPhoneScott Forstall interviewThe Wall Street Journal’s videoThe One Device: The Secret History of the iPhoneAmazoniBooksMade with ARKitARKit — Apple DeveloperUnity on iOS and macOSARKit Support Now Available For Unreal Engine 4AppleMusic.infoRafa’s Apple Songs playlist on Apple MusicUpside DownCasperLeesaEight SleepSleep Number (Marshall’s mattress)DreemScreenTV (Marshall’s TV lights)Recommendations
The Inner Monologue of an Insecure and Distracted Designer“I Love You so Much (feat. Chance the Rapper)PanobookPortugal the Man — Woodstock
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
6/29/2017 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 16 seconds
62: Randommendations
The new Design mode in Framer, Twitter's design update, winning the Shopify Hack Days and our thoughts on A Cure for Wellness.
Sponsors
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Follow Up
Hamilton on Apple MusiciPad Pro 10.5Show Notes
Framer v92New Design modePatternsTwitter’s new designCheck out our new look! — Twitter BlogSome of the changes — Thread by @cyanhexTally, the slackbot that files your expenses for youUpside DownA Cure For WellnessRecommendations
Kevin:Kevin will be speaking at MOBXConRafa:LoganTekken 7Rafa’s Dyson fan
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
6/21/2017 • 1 hour, 32 minutes, 29 seconds
61: Crowdsourced Burritos (With Special Guest Ryan McLeod)
Rafa and Kevin are joined by Ryan McLeod to talk about iOS 11, Apple Design Awards, and a lot more. Ryan is the creator of the iOS game Blackbox which just won an ADA 🎉
Sponsors
Shopify: Shopify is hiring designers, content strategists, researchers, and UX leads! They care a lot about diversity, and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.
Follow Up
What’s new in watchOS 4 — WWDC SessionShow Notes
Ryan McLeodBlackboxiOS 11What’s new in iOS 11 WWDC SessionApple Design Awards 2017Apple Business ChatRecommendations
A Cure for WellnessMonument Valley 2SongstackVignettesDesigning with Sound — WWDC Session
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
6/14/2017 • 1 hour, 49 minutes, 42 seconds
60: DJ Khaled on Periscope
Our first impressions on the announcements made at WWDC17!
Sponsors
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Show Notes
WWDC 2017 Keynote1. Apple TVApple TVAmazon Prime Video2. Apple WatchwatchOS 43. MacmacOS High SierraNew MacsiMac Pro4: iOSiOS 11New App Store design5: iPadiPad Pro6: MusicHomePodRecommendations
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
6/6/2017 • 2 hours, 19 minutes, 48 seconds
59: Devil's Avocado
When a design "feels wrong", iOS 11 concept video and the winner of our giveaway!
Sponsors
Shopify: Shopify is hiring designers, content strategists, researchers, and UX leads! They care a lot about diversity, and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.
Show Notes
Importing To-Dos From Other AppsMacstories: iOS 11 Concept videoIf something “feels wrong” in a design, but you can’t explain what. Is it really a problem?Framer DesignWinner of the Tragic Design giveawayCongrats to @_davidvernier!Tragic Design websiteBuy Tragic Design on AmazonRecommendations
Hidden Figures“How to shoot on iPhone 7” video series
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
5/31/2017 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 41 seconds
58: Apple Campus S
Sketch 44, Things 3, iOS 11 predictions, and the new Apple Campus.
Sponsors
Shopify: Shopify is hiring designers, content strategists, researchers, and UX leads! They care a lot about diversity, and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.
Show Notes
Primavera SoundSudweb ConferenceSketch 44Release notesSketch 45 will support updating plugins from the appAbstractThings 3, by CulturedCodeOfficial websiteMacstories reviewKevin’s line-height suggestioniOS 11 predictionsApple CampusApple’s New Campus: An Exclusive Look Inside the Mothership — WiredGiveawayTragic DesignRecommendations
FarpointPlaystation StorePolygon’s ReviewAim ControllerPod Save AmericaApple PodcastsOvercastKevin’s suggestion for first episode
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
5/24/2017 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 38 seconds
57: Busted Board (Feat. Zooey Bechamel)
This week Rafa and Kevin go over the popular NYT quiz "Which Tech Giant Would You Drop?".Follow Up
Kevin GutowskiLuca OrioMac CormierMarshall BockShow Notes
NYT Quiz: Which Tech Giant Would You Drop?Paul Miller quit the internetRecommendations
Handmaid’s TaleMaster of None Season 2Timing 2
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
5/17/2017 • 58 minutes, 6 seconds
56: That’s Sticker Official
This week Rafa and Kevin talk about what goes into a big launch, the prep, the release, and what comes after.Show Notes
Layout MeetupDesign Details #196: What is Button? (feat. Rafael Conde & Kevin Clark)Shopify UniteMario Kart 8 Deluxe13 Reasons Why
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
5/3/2017 • 58 minutes, 45 seconds
55: With Our Powers Combined (With Brian Lovin and Bryn Jackson)
In this very special episode, Kevin and Rafa are joined in person by Brian Lovin and Bryn Jackson from Design Details to talk about Spectrum, working with friends, and a 30 minute recommendation bonanza.Show Notes
Brian LovinBryn JacksonDesign DetailsSpecFMSpectrumStyled componentsOrthogonalNetlifyShopifyNetlify CMSRecommendations
LostAdidas NMD_R2Jarvis standing deskEight SleepDelete social appsDarth Vader comic bookMy brother, my brother and meOverwatchHow to Quit Smoking (by Allen Carr)Naps
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
4/27/2017 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 57 seconds
54: Desktop HD Copy 46
Our first ever Layout meetup, Designing in Components, Rafa's dotfiles adventure, Instagram Collections and The Last Jedi.Follow Up
Results from our Twitter poll!Rafa’s dotfile adventureRafa’s dotfilesKevin’s dotfilesSam’s dotfilesGood collections of resources on dotfilesLegendary set of macOS scriptsSketch Socks’ Giveaway winner: Erik PetermanShow Notes
Layout Meetup: Sunday April 23rd 🎈Please RSVPDesigning in ComponentsTim’s article — MediumReact StorybookInstagram rolling out a Pinterest like featureStar Wars: The Last JediThe posterThe official trailerStar Wars Battlefront 2 official trailerRecommendations
American Teen — KhalidApple MusicSpotifyThe Leftovers, Season 3IMDBWayward Pines — IMDB
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
4/18/2017 • 1 hour, 19 minutes
53: Boredumness
This week Rafa and Kevin talk about the future Mac Pro, Figma's new pricing, Dropbox's redesign and Dribbble + Crew. There's also a very important announcement at the end 🎈Follow Up
“Electron apps have a back and forward buttons ffs…” System Prefs have them too 😞The amazing video of Mike who got the book!LG 5K UltrafineShow Notes
Twitter poll about working from homeMac Pros and DisplayATP #216: Thermal CornerFigma’s pricingDropbox’s redesignDribbble bought CrewLayout Meetup: Sunday April 23rd 🎈Update on the Sketch Socks’ Giveaway!You have one extra week to enter: We are going to pick a winner on the 16th April!Leave us a review on iTunes, and let us know if you do to make sure we don’t miss your entry 🙌Recommendations
Louis CK 2017S-Town
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
4/12/2017 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 22 seconds
52: The Hero of Stories Remakes
Rafa bought a switch, of course. Also: We follow up on Electron apps, Rafa goes viral, Apple releases a Christmas phone, and Kevin discovers Westworld.Follow Up
Spotify’s desktop app is built with JavaScript, not ElectronElectron apps don’t work with Wacom tabletsSyncing stories as a settingRafa goes VIRALThe disappointing new iPadChristmas iPhoneClips appBreadtime follow-out: Touch BarRafa bought a Switch. Of course.Horizon Zero DawnWestworld updateShow Notes
Giveaway:Sketch socksLeave us an iTunes reviewJoin the conversationYou can join us to talk about this week's episode in the ~Layout Frequency.Our thanks to Guilherme Silva for editing this episode 🔥
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
3/29/2017 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 14 seconds
51: The Electron Uprising
Our review of Kite Compositor, the Electron uprising on the desktop and whether or not Stories is a format.
Sponsors
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Follow Up
We missed our 50th birthday?Episode 1: I Wish I Could Force Touch ThisKevin’s Apple Watch that never was…Kevin’s iOS app that will be: Photo EditShow Notes
Kite CompositorThe web is swallowing the desktop whole and nobody noticed, by Owen WilliamsElectronNylas’ UIChangelog: The Story of AtomIs Stories a format?Messenger DayOur thanks to Guilherme Silva for editing this episode 🔥Recommendations
Competing Against LuckMore Life — DrakeApple MusicSpotify
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
3/22/2017 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 34 seconds
50: Rafa Duh
This week Rafa and Kevin talk about rolling out a gradual redesign, the new Offscreen magazine, rumored new iPads and share their Apple software wishlist.
Sponsors
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Follow Up
Nintendo Switch painful launchCel ShadingBread Time on SwitchSam Soffes also hasn't played a Zelda game beforeShow Notes
TopicIntroducing a New Design System — Netlify BlogNew GitHub NavigationOffscreen MagazineRafa was on Offscreen #8Kai BrachNew iPad RumorsBreak This SafeNike+ Run ClubAirPods firmware updateRecommendations
Love (2016)Horizon Zero DawnKite CompositorWestworld (2016)
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
3/15/2017 • 49 minutes, 46 seconds
49: Brian Lovin on My Shoulder
Following up from last week, we continue the discussion of IC vs Manager, and what comes with the manager hat.
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Follow Up
Shopify Hack DaysHow I, a designer, learned to code and released GAget in 4 monthsShow Notes
TopicWhat does a manager actually do?Layout #15: Hiring a person, not a portfolioRecommendations
Sound of my VoiceNocturnal AnimalsHorizon: Zero Dawn
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
3/8/2017 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 48 seconds
48: Spelling UX
Going from Individual Contributor to Manager/Lead. Also, Oscars' screw up and the winner of our Sketch Handbook giveaway.
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Follow Up
We announce the winner of the Sketch HandbookShow Notes
Kevin had to fill a paper formThe Oscar's terrible card designThe Gap by Ira GlassRecommendations
Away Carry-onLittle Big LiesGAget app
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
3/1/2017 • 1 hour, 3 seconds
47: Chrome’s Chrome
Abstract, the “new” MacBook Pro, setting up new computers and Kevin's adventures in San Francisco.Show Notes
Abstract: The Art of DesignHigh Resolution PodcastSketch Handbook — GiveawayMention @layoutfm on Twitter and let us know what do you like about the show.Sketch HandbookChristian KrammerSketchTipsKevin got his new tiny MacBook Pro 😻MacBook ProMacBook AdorableSetting up new computersKevin’s dotfilesBackblaze1PasswordTextExpanderTower, git clientGitHub for MacGitHub’s dark navigationGitHubMark Otto’s tweetUpside downKevin’s adventures in SFWilliam BoutDavid KleinRecommendations
Riverdale (2017)BreadtimePlanet of the AppsCarpool KaraokeEddy Cue interview
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
2/22/2017 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 22 seconds
46: Unpronounceable Smart Lights
Being good at one thing vs being ok at a lot, the new Framer.com and the original iPhone.Follow Up
Lutron Caseta dimmerShow Notes
The new Framer.comT-shaped skillsAnimation Sound Design: Ben Burtt Creates the Sounds for Wall-ERecommendations
Split (2016)Marc Edward’s icon design workflow
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
2/9/2017 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 40 seconds
45: A Header, a Modal, a Footer, Are You Getting It?
Presenting and selling your work. Also, Dribbble gets acquired, Juventus's new logo, Shopify Summit and Slack threads.Show Notes
Tiny (Metalab) acquires DribbbleJuventus new logo (as recommended by listener Adolfo Ferreira on Slack)Shopify SummitSlack ThreadsPresenting & selling your workRecommendations
Resident Evil VIISwift PlaygroundsLutron Caséta WirelessThis episode was edited by Guilherme Silva.
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
2/1/2017 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 17 seconds
44: I Dream of San Francisco
Feeling tired, and feeling guilty of feeling tired. Also: the crazy expectations of the Bay Area and Imposter Syndrome.Show Notes
Immutable 71Design Details 177: Chocolate Soul CupDesign Details 118: The Helena PriceRecommendations
Paper for MacA Series of Unfortunate EventsThe Last GuardianNike+ Run Club appThis episode was edited by Guilherme Silva.
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
1/18/2017 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 3 seconds
43: I Want More Toys
This week we go over our plans and resolutions for this new year, and HealthKit and Home Automation.Show Notes
Crazy laptops announced at CESCognitive Energy Chocolate CupNew Year resolutions:GyroscopeFitbit's AriaApple Watch Nike+HeadspaceKevin's 2015Elon Musk: Inventing the futureThe Last Guardian
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
1/11/2017 • 52 minutes, 50 seconds
42: 2016 Layouties
We end the year with our grand annual LAYOUTIES, an award show in which we present awards to the best of the year.Show Notes
Best AlbumRafa: Blonde – Frank OceanKevin: Coloring Book – Chance The RapperHonorable Mention: The Color in Anything – James BlakeBest MovieKevin: The LobsterRafa: ArrivalHonorable Mentions:Rogue One10 Cloverfield LaneBest TV ShowRafa: WestworldKevin: Stranger ThingsHonorable Mentions:Black MirrorThe Night OfSuitsEasyBest GameKevin: Budget CutsRafa: Uncharted 4Honorable Mentions:FirewatchInsideSecret HitlerFavorite YouTube VideoRafa: Best PewDiePie videoKevin: Adele Carpool KaraokeHonorable Mentions:Sara DietschyMan Punches Kangaroo in the FaceGeraldine Loves Star WarsFavorite PodcastKevin: Reconcilable DifferencesRafa: Imaginary WorldsThis last episode, in memory of Carrie Fisher is a very good place to startHonorable Mention: Hello InternetFavorite Twitter AccountRafa: @GK3Kevin: @vanschneider (Note: this episode was recorded before a series of controversial tweets and polls were posted)Best iOS AppKevin: InstagramRafa: GyroscopeHonorable Mention: CastroBest Mac AppRafa: Final Cut Pro XKevin: FramerHonorable Mentions: PasteFavorite GadgetKevin: iPhone 7Rafa: Playstation VRHonorable Mention: DJI's Osmo MobileFavorite PurchaseRafa: Boosted BoardKevin: Olympus OMD EM10 Mark IIHonorable Mentions:Côte & Ciel Nile RucksackCôte & Ciel Isar RucksackFavorite professional achievementKevin: Transitioned from an IC to a Design LeadRafa: Design Lead at NetlifyHonorable Mentions:IP's 30 under 30Launching Break this SafeFavorite Layout episodeRafa: Stop Calling the iPhone a Phone (With Special Guest Tim Van Damme)Kevin: I Have Velcro Shoes and Pokemon
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
12/29/2016 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 10 seconds
41: Keep Up With My Viral Tweet
Kevin's gone viral, Out of office hours, Figma's new components, keeping up with the latest trends/technologies and a special announcement.Show Notes
That Time One of My Tweets Reached 33K RetweetsTwitter's new Head of ProductPewdiepie's videos:DELETING MY CHANNEL AT 50 MILLION.DELETING MY CHANNELwtf is going on with YoutubeTwitter's Media StudioMKBHD Youtube channelOut of office hoursThe new MacBook Pro and displays.Figma's new ComponentsKeeping up with the latest trends/technologiesSuggest a category for the LayoutiesRecommendations
Don't Think TwiceFinal Fantasy XVGitscout
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
12/14/2016 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 20 seconds
40: Should Designers Vlog?
The automation of design tools, AIs taking over, and our design podcast recommendations.Show Notes
In the Future Graphic Design Layout Will Be AutomatedDeclarative Design ToolsRenéSOMAPodcast recommendations:Bryn & Marshall's new thingImmutablePresentable99% InvisibleWorkingfileRecommendations
Conduct ThisNintendo 2DSPokémon Sun & MoonMoanaMoana OST on Apple MusicThis episode was edited by Guilherme Silva.
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
12/9/2016 • 42 minutes, 59 seconds
39: A Movie for Your Brain
Rafa's Rant™, ending your side-projects and our thoughts on UX vs UI.Show Notes
DJI Osmo MobileCasey Neistat is stopping his vlogSketchCastsBreak this SafeRamon GilabertApple BookLet’s talk about the “UX” DesignerSebastiaan de With: UI vs UXRecommendations
Linda Dong - Layers 2016Arrival (2016)Enemy (2013)Enemy EXPLAINED - Movie Review (SPOILERS)This episode was edited by Guilherme Silva.
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
11/25/2016 • 59 minutes, 13 seconds
38: Hashtag Design Drama
Should designers have a porfolio?, Designed By Few 2016, Sketch 41 and Black Mirror S03E03.Show Notes
Should designers have a portfolio?Designed by Few 2016Sketch 41Kevin's videoMarcelo MarfilLayer TennisUpside DownBlack Mirror Season 3, Episode 3: Shut Up and DanceVox article about this episodeThis episode was edited by Guilherme Silva.
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
11/16/2016 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 28 seconds
37: Magic Touch Pad Bar
New MacBook Pros, Apple getting out of the standalone display business and Black mirror S03E02.Follow Up
China wants to give all of its citizens a scoreShow Notes
New MacBook ProsNilay Patel: "Apple told me it's out of the standalone display biz"Upside DownBlack Mirror S03E02Recommendations
WestworldAri Weinkle's spiral wallpapers
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
11/4/2016 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 55 seconds
36: This Is the Future
Working nights and weekends, PlayStation VR and episode 1 of Black Mirror.
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Follow Up
Julie Zhuo on Twitter: "Proud of the many FB designers who spent nights and wknds to create this set of design resources for the community!"Show Notes
PlayStation VROliur Rahman's videoBlack Mirror episode 1Recommendations
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
10/25/2016 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 22 seconds
35: Rogue One Two
User Research, and Burning out.Follow Up
Google Photos is free compressed for everyone and full resolution for pixel usersShow Notes
User ResearchKevin's tweets about the Pixel's industrial design: Tips and tools for usability testingBurnoutRafa's VlogRecommendations
Borrowed TimeCopywrong to copywriter
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
10/18/2016 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 25 seconds
34: Give Me a Lightsaber and I'm Happy
What we carry in which pocket, Google announces its new Pixel phone and Samsung acquires Viv.
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Follow Up
Upside down artworkRafa is still not sold on the PlusShow Notes
ATP follow-out: what do you carry in which pocket?Pixel, Phone by GoogleKevin's tweets about the Pixel's industrial design: 1, 2DxOMarkiPhone 7 camera review: 86Pixel camera review: 89Samsung Acquires VivRecommendations
Tableflip Markdown editorGorillapod stand
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
10/11/2016 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 22 seconds
33: An Airbnb on Mars
Spectacles, Figma 1.0, Twitter being bought, DJI's new drone, and SpaceX announcement.Follow Up
Leica Q's 28mm focal length is not that weirdiPhone 7 Plus' Portrait mode does save the originalShow Notes
SpectaclesLeakAnnouncementCircular videoFigma 1.0MultiplayerDesktop AppFigma vs SketchTwitter getting acquiredDJI's MavicSpaceX's Event, we're going to Mars! 🎉The Verge's videoUpside-downHow'd Kevin got his iPhone?Our impressions of the iPhone 7 Plus.Recommendations
Coffeevine: Use code CONDE for 25% off.Secrets and Lies
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
10/3/2016 • 1 hour, 34 minutes, 27 seconds
32: I'm Feeling the FOMO
We still haven't received our iPhones, Black vs Jet Black, Stripe's new website and the Leica Q.
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Follow Up
We still haven't received our iPhonesBlack vs Jet black 😭Hands on with the iPhone 7 Plus’ crazy new Portrait modeShow Notes
Stripe's new designLeica QKevin's pictures from the Unsplash PhotowalkRecommendations
Kanye deconstructed: The human voice as the ultimate instrumentSing Street
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
9/22/2016 • 54 minutes, 3 seconds
31: Courage
We geek out over Apple's September announcements: Apple Watch series 2, iPhone 7 and the AirPods.
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Follow Up
We were wrong, 30 is an actual milestone! It's our diamond anniversaryShow Notes
Gruber's iPhone 7 reviewMathew Panzarino's Airpods ReviewWhat happened to Apple’s industrial design team?Recommendations
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
9/15/2016 • 2 hours, 37 minutes, 16 seconds
30: Everyone's Drunk
Dark patterns, 'Even over' statements and the iPhone 7's rumored dual camera system.
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Follow Up
Rafa wakes up at 4 amNotebook follow upBullet journalKyle Mitchell's tweetI got @mtldesignclub 🎉Show Notes
Dark PatternsEven over statementsiPhone 7's Dual CamerasRecommendations
Sleep CycleInsideSkydiving
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
9/1/2016 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 15 seconds
29: Crap Is Part of the Process
Instapaper joining Pinterest, whether or not 4 AM is our most productive hour, design livestreams and Kevin's Twitter Doppleganger.
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Show Notes
Follow up:Artofthetitle.com for our intro sequencesInstapaper is joining PinterestTouch Twin Markers4 AM is the most productive hourDesign livestreamKevin's Twitter DopplegangerRecommendations
Rdio's Skin for SpotifyBlond
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
8/25/2016 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 1 second
28: One Hour Long Trailer
A special announcement, Design Disruptors, Duo and designing with a vision.
Sponsors
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Show Notes
We’re joining Spec!Spec websiteJoin us in the #layout channel in the Spec Slack TeamFollow up:Sherlock, we got it wrongEpisode 26: I Have Velcro Shoes and PokémonSlowing down animationsEpisode 25: You Have to Literally WalkOther amazing introsEpisode 27: No One Taught Me Emoji in SchoolStranger things titleDesign DisruptorsHelveticaA Film About Coffee on VimeoDuoThe art of the builderRecommendations
Cote & Ciel Isar backpackRelease Radar by Spotify
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
8/18/2016 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 30 seconds
27: No One Taught Me Emoji in School
Title case vs Sentence Case, Instagram Stories and Stranger Things.
Sponsors
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Follow Up
New iPhone to Have Dual Camera but No Headphone JackRafa is vloggingShow Notes
Titlecase vs sentence caseInstagram StoriesStranger thingsReferencesThe Cars of Stranger ThingsBechdel TestMeet the design genius behind TV's most talked about title fontKevin's first thought when seeing the title sequenceRecommendations
Black MirrorIt Follows
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
8/13/2016 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 48 seconds
26: I Have Velcro Shoes and Pokémon
Rafa gets sherlocked and we give tips for how to make the most of feedback sessions.
Sponsors
Atomic: A design and prototyping tool that makes it super easy to create high fidelity mockups and create advanced prototypes, all in the same place.
Show Notes
FramerFramer for iOSFramelessFramesRafa getting sherlockedUrban dictionary definition of "sherlocked"Sherlock's Wikipedia pageFeedbackWhy?A good gut check to make sure you’re not too far off the markChallenges you to do betterBrings different perspectivesForces you to think about your work criticallyWhen?As soon as possibleAt the different stages of a projectWhat?Sketches/wireframes are a great place to startThings you need guidance onWhere?In personShare a framer/atomic/invision prototypeHow?Printing stuff & putting it on the wallsExplain what kind of feedback you're looking for?Do you want feedback on the general direction?Do you want more ideas?Do you want to get feedback on the little details?20/80% reviewDo you need feedback on everything or just a specific part?Recommendations
Stranger thingsNike Marxman
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
8/3/2016 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 5 seconds
25: You Have to Literally Walk
The vlogging and Youtube scene, slowing down apps by design, designing in public, Shopify’s UX Summit and of course Pokémon Go.
Sponsors
Atomic: A design and prototyping tool that makes it super easy to create high fidelity mockups and create advanced prototypes, all in the same place.
Show Notes
Slowing down apps by designDesigning in publicShopify UX SummitThe Candle ProblemSnapchat memoriesPokemon GoSmart battery caseVlogs we like:Casey NeistatDan PettyMichael FlarupRecommendations
Francis and the Lights - Friends ft. Bon Iver and Kanye West
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
7/19/2016 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 29 seconds
24: Thanks Obama!
We start by talking a bit more about Apple Music in iOS 10, but ended up talking about consistency vs pushing boundaries in design.
Sponsors
Atomic: A design and prototyping tool that makes it super easy to create high fidelity mockups and create advanced prototypes, all in the same place.
Show Notes
The new design language found in Apple Music, Homekit & NewsConsistency vs pushing boundariesSpotify is Mad at AppleApple is in talks to buy TidalFamous videoRecommendations
Boosted Board10 Cloverfield Lane
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
7/6/2016 • 58 minutes, 25 seconds
23: Stop Calling the iPhone a Phone (With Special Guest Tim Van Damme)
We are joined by Tim Van Damme to talk all about Apple's WWDC 2016 announcements.Show Notes
Tim Van DammeTwitterWebsiteAbstractBokehNylas MeetupWebsiteWWDC 2016KeynoteiOS 10macOS SierrawatchOS 3Recommendations
The Getaway, by Red Hot Chili PeppersiOS 10 UI KitThe Night ManagerWWDC16: Bozoma Saint John
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
6/20/2016 • 1 hour, 38 seconds
22: Listen-bait
Conversational UIs, Kevin is building a bot, Pulls for macOS, and Rafa gets a new job.Show Notes
Follow up:Google is not releasing a VR headset, but a blueprint…Messenger bot and partial payment conceptKevin is building a Slack bot for design critsRafa got a new jobMacBook (one) for design workPulls for macOS
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
6/16/2016 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 49 seconds
21: It’s Hard to Bake Gradients
Our take on Google I/O: Daydream, Allo, Duo, Home, Android N and more!Show Notes
Follow upFlow for InstagramInstagram's abominationThe Eli Schiff ProblemGoogle I/OMKBHD Preview videoGoogle made a VR headset… sort ofDaydream is Google’s VR platform of the futureAllo is a messaging app with a resident chatbotDuo is Google’s FaceTime competitorA smart speaker for the smart homeAndroid N is smarter, faster, betterRunning Android apps without downloading themAndroid Wear 2.0
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
5/28/2016 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 34 seconds
20: I Connect When I’m Drunk
Instagram goes monochrome, Apple Music and Spotify design changes and Microsoft's new hover gestures.Show Notes
White Instagram?Apple Music redesign at WWDC?Spotify’s Tab Bar and kerning is hardJean Marc Denis's tweet about the french kerningDesigning at 1xUpspaceMicrosoft’s hover gesturesSamsung did it first and it kinda sucked and no one caredRecommendations
Star Wars making ofDann Petty’s daily vlogAbstract App
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
5/13/2016 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 52 seconds
19: Break This Safe Industries
Rafa's new Apple Watch game and some of the challenges that a designer goes through while building an app.Show Notes
Break this Safe, a "creatively frustrating" Apple Watch gameMacStories's review of Break this SafeMacWorld's feature of Break this SafeBlackbox
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
4/29/2016 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 21 seconds
18: Faceless Layout FM Company
Origami Studio, syncing and sharing Sketch files with a team and the pros and cons of using a personal account versus a separate account for posting design work.Show Notes
Follow upRafa tried Facebook LiveIt’s a good week for designersFramerSketch 3.7OrigamiOrigami StudioFacebook F8Rapid Prototyping Made Easy with Origami StudioDesigning at FacebookSync and sharing Sketch files with a team (Question from Ken Li via email.)Folio for MacPixelapseLayervaultDropbox Design CabinPros and cons of using a personal vs separate account for posting design work (Question by Niklas Petersson on Twitter.)
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
4/22/2016 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 35 seconds
17: Make Apple Music Great Again
The all new Framer, Spotify v. Apple Music, and the new Rogue One trailer.Show Notes
Framer has a new face, and sweet new featuresHomepage, teaserNew logo: DribbbleOrigami IconSketch 2SketchCasts episode on FramerRafa rants: Apple Music v. SpotifyTaylor Swift's AdSpotify RunningRogue One: A Star Wars StoryNew trailerIMDB page
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
4/12/2016 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 41 seconds
16: No One's Trying to Make a Shitty Website
How to work and collaborate with developers and how to make sure your designs and expectations are followed-through.Show Notes
Sketch 3.7Download the betaStyle are awesome now (overrides)Shared Styles now no longer sync automaticallyHow you work and interact with engineers? (Question from Jony Heim on Twitter)What's the problem?Products don't end up like the mockupsThings are lost in the processNo one's happyKickoffBring developers earlyWhile designingAsk questionsAsk for feedbackShow your work earlyFresh Eyes sessionConsider edge casesError statesInternationalizationEmpty statesTransitionsNo internet connectionTip: Bootstrap Grids for example8pt gridHandoffPrototypesMockupsAnnotationsZeplinWhile developingGet them to care about good designDesign reviewsAny code in the codebase that affects user experience needs to be reviewed by a designerStuff doesn't go out unless we okay itAftershowApple Music AdTesla Model 3
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
4/8/2016 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 19 seconds
15: Hiring a person, not a portfolio
Job interviews, how to get and prepare for themShow Notes
Follow up:InVision bought SilverLayout Episode 13How to get an interview?Have a portfolioBe out there! Twitter, Dribbble, Medium, etc.Be involved in community events, meetupsSquares ConferenceUse discount code SQUARES25 for 25% offAsk people to grab a coffeeAdvice for people fresh out of collegeTypes of interviewsGeneral life storyShow you're passionate (reference articles, etc)Tell a good storyPortfolio reviewOnly show your best stuffBe honest (being critical of your work is good)Be open to feedbackDesign exercise (whiteboard)How is it like to work with you?What’s your thinking process like?Design Criticism (at Facebook)Sebastian on Twitter asks: “What’s your worst interview experience and what kind of question should the interviewee ask in an interview”
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
3/15/2016 • 1 hour, 10 minutes
14: I Love Taxes
The differences between independent, freelance, agencies, product companies and why you'd choose one over the other.Show Notes
Follow up:Putting out the Twitter trashfireJack’s tweetMore details about SilverAgency Work vs Product Company vs Independent vs Freelance Requested by Santi Herrero (@santihbc)Independent:SketchCastsBreak this SafeFrames.designInvisionTreehouseFreelance:Layout episode 10: California Style SheetsProduct CompanyShopifyThe Elephant in the Room
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
3/3/2016 • 1 hour, 39 minutes, 52 seconds
13: We Don’t Have Geniuses in this Country
Uber's rebranding and Twitter's hypothetical algorithmic timeline.Show Notes
Uber's new branding:New branding pageThe Inside Story of Uber’s Radical RebrandingUber loading screenOld Uber websiteLayout Episode 1: Medium's new logoAlgorithmic TwitterBuzzfeed's articleTwitter's new logged out homepageRecommendations
Craft from InVision LabsMultitouch gestures in Framer
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
2/10/2016 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 51 seconds
12: Major Lazer Used Figma
Our design process, more thoughts on Figma and the Shopify Summit.Show Notes
Kevin had more time to play with FigmaArrows in FigmaLayout episode 8 — Figma and the future of design toolsRasmus AnderssonRecommendations
Bjango Design Resources – New App Icon TemplateSuits
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
2/3/2016 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 45 seconds
11: I’m a Sucker for Updates
Desktop Neo, rethinking the desktop interface and Dribbble Playbook.Show Notes
Follow up:We beat Tobias on Product Hunt 🙌Recommendation from listener “Funny Quitto”Introducing SilverPrototyping with XcodeDesktop Neo — Rethinking the desktop interface for productivity.Dribbble Playbook — An instant portfolio, powered by Dribbble.LiceCapGIFBreweryChapters — A great chapter app by listener of the show Thomas Pritchard.Recommendations
Attack the Block (2011)Susan Kare, John Gruber — Layers 2015Soroush Khanlou — Layers 2015
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
1/25/2016 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 26 seconds
10: California Style Sheets
The future of Sketch and the story of how we got where we are today.Follow Up
The Past, Present and Future of Sketch – Interview with Pieter OmvleeShow Notes
What’s our background story?Rafa’s Journey:Rafael CondeThink OrangeSketchCastsImaginary CloudFramesKevin’s Journey:Kevin ClarkOKAMBusbudShopifyRecommendations
Design Life Podcast – A new podcast by two designersMarvel for iOS – The most delightful app Rafa has used in yearsGyroscopeGyroscope’s Year in Review
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
1/18/2016 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 43 seconds
9: Sketch It's Not You, It's Me
Designing in code, MacBook vs iPad pro as a secondary machine and Icon Design Awards.Show Notes
Design with CSS in SketchDesigning in codeRafa bought a new iMacMacBook vs. iPad Pro as a secondary machineWe are going to be broke in 2016Graphic for iPadIcon Design AwardsInstagram's "new" iconLouie Mantia
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
1/8/2016 • 1 hour, 29 minutes, 31 seconds
8: Cropping is Hard
Figma and the future of design tools.Show Notes
Follow up:FiltronBuilding FiltronDesigning FiltronFigma:Grid Systems for Screen DesignFigma aims to be Github for designersSlack from the StartRelated: Update on Project CometDjay iPad app
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
12/23/2015 • 56 minutes, 21 seconds
Star Wars Special
The Force Awakens is finally here. We talk about the many things we liked, the few things that we didn't like and how we're so happy that Star Wars is back.Show Notes
Star Wars: The Force Awakens TrailerThe Incomparable Star Wars FeedRobot ChickenJohn Boyega on Jimmy Fallon
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
12/19/2015 • 1 hour, 43 minutes, 26 seconds
7: Mailbox is the new Rdio
Design interviews, Mailbox officially shuts down, how we feel about personal websites and Apple's ugly new battery case.Show Notes
Pre-show:Running design interviewsFollow up:Mailbox officially shuts down:Dropbox's blog postTim Van Damme's tweet announcing he's leaving DropboxPersonal websitesDribbbleiosupRafa hates InstagramApple's ugly new battery caseNilay's theoryThe year of ugly Apple accessories
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
12/14/2015 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 21 seconds
6: My Flash Ghetto
This week we talk about the apps we use to get our work done.Show Notes
Follow up:Photo editing apps for iOS:Gui Seiz's tweetAfterlightEnlightFiltronTools that we use:Safari vs ChromeCalendar vs FantasticalMail vs MailboxSlackLetterspaceiA Writer vs BywordFramer vs OrigamiSiteSuckerFinal Cut Pro XLogic Pro XMotionAffinity Designer vs PixelmatorCodekit 2TowerTransmitxScopeImageOptimScreenflowDashSpectrumAdobe KulerSlicyPasteSipRecommendations
Unsplash bookWallcatWaitbutwhy
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
11/30/2015 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 4 seconds
5: Fifty Shades of White
Public Speaking, Photo editing apps, using the iPad Pro to design and a eulogy to Rdio.Show Notes
Follow up:Daniel Klopper reminded us of InboardKevin's talk at MacTechAntifragile DesignPhoto editing apps for the iPadVSCO and their inscrutable iconsDarkroomFiltronUsing the iPad Pro to designRIP RdioA eulogyImportant news from RdioThe Rdio Sandwich VideoWilson Miner's tweetsStar Wars BattlefrontTrailerRafa’s PSN ID: RafaelCondeMaster of None
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
11/24/2015 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 57 seconds
4: That Little Swipey Thing
RIP Ember, Twitter favorites (err likes) and the new Apple TV UIShow Notes
Follow up:RIP EmberWant to help build an alternative? Shoot Kevin an emailTwitter likesTwitter's announcement blog postAnnouncement tweet from a Twitter PM (looks like they removed the awful replies)Twitter sees a 6% increase in "like" activity after first week of heartsPeople complaining about the "new" Spotify greenPeople hate changeRiding the Magic Escalator of Acquired KnowledgeThe new Apple TVApple's marketing pagetvOS HIGRafael's Apple ID woes
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
11/17/2015 • 58 minutes, 54 seconds
3: It Has a Dinosaur So I Like It Already
Microsoft's autocomplete for animation, robots taking your job, and being a jack of all trades.Show Notes
Follow up:Twitter Flight:Jack Dorsey apologizes to developersListener @heriquitto confirms there's a light and dark mode on TwitterTechCrunch has a good recap of what happened at Twitter FlightMillenials are terrible people (but not really)Microsoft debuts autocomplete for animationArticle on FastCompanyMicrosoft's concept video for how it sees 2020Humans need not applyJack of all trades, master of none?Tobias Van Schneider's email newsletterKevin's tweet about it
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
10/30/2015 • 55 minutes, 44 seconds
2: What's a Radio?
Twitter's latest announcements, Paper by Dropbox, YouTube Red, Framer's interesting new pricing model and the new Star Wars trailer.Show Notes
Follow up:Mobile first:Listener James Greenaway's comment on TwitterListener Frederik Dudzik's comment on TwitterMedium's new logo:Listener Gonçalo Morais's Medium post on why he likes the logoTwitter announcements:Twitter FlightTell Compelling Stories with Twitter on Mobile or WebNew official Twitter app for OS XPaper, by DropboxYoutube is getting rid of ads, for $9.99 a monthFramer's new app pricing modelWebkit removed 350ms delay on linksThe new Star Wars trailer:Watch it on YouTubeThe Verge analyses the trailerBack to the FutureNike made Marty's shoes
Hosts
Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)
10/23/2015 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 23 seconds
1: I Wish I Could Force Touch This
Our take on Medium's latest design changes, Kevin's Apple Watch app is now in beta and Rafa gets his new iPhone.Show Notes
Medium design changes:The Story Behind Medium’s New LogoPasquale's commentDesigning at 1xiPhone 6 Plus screen demystifiedProject Comet:Khoi's take on itAdobe's anouncementFacebook Design Resources"Mobile First" design:Twitter's blown up iPhone appKevin's Apple Watch app, Climate, goes in beta:Climate Dribbble shotTeaser photos on Instagram: 1, 2Rafa's new phoneiPhone 6sBloomberg: How Apple built 3D TouchUpgrade #55: Your Watch is FullUpgrade #56: The Migration Experience
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Kevin Clark (@vernalkick)
Rafael Conde (@rafahari)