Beste DesignOps Podcasts (2024)

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Overcoming Early Career Design Challenges | Collaborative Persona Building 19:28

5d ago19:28

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Explore the challenges to thriving as an early-career designer! Watch This Episode In this episode, we dive deep into the collaborative persona-building process with our guest, Cameron—a budding UX, UI, and Product Designer at a fast-paced SaaS company. Cameron faces familiar challenges: unclear project requirements, tight deadlines, and the stress…

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How should we version design systems? 26:09

9d ago26:09

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In this episode, we explore the enigma that is design system versioning. How do we make sense of versioning? How do you sync versions between code, design, and documentation? Maybe it’s easier to ignore versioning, but at what cost?Von zeroheight

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Elevate Your Facilitation Skills: FigJam After Action Review Techniques & Digital Whiteboard Mastery 21:39

11d ago21:39

21:39

Skills Development Facilitation Using Digital Whiteboard Templates. Watch This Episode on YouTube Discover the transformative power of digital whiteboards in your workshops with our expert-led video podcast. Roman Grant, Founder of DesignOps as a Service™, guides you through real-world applications of design thinking, planning, and brainstorming te…

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Mastering Project Kickoffs with FigJam: Expert Facilitation Using Digital Whiteboard Templates 23:12

11d ago23:12

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Transform your project kickoffs with expert digital white-boarding techniques. Watch This Episode on YouTube In this insightful video podcast, Roman Grant, Founder of DesignOps as a Service™, showcases how to harness FigJam’s design thinking, planning, and brainstorming templates for seamless facilitation. Dive into real-life applications, learn ho…

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Master Your To-Do List: How to Document & Prioritize Tasks Like a Top Facilitator 21:29

12d ago21:29

21:29

The first step to regaining control is getting everything out of your head and onto a tool where you can see it clearly. Watch This Episode on YouTube Overwhelmed by your never-ending to-do list? In this video, Roman Grant, Founder of DesignOps as a Service™, reveals a powerful method used by top skills development facilitators to document and prio…

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Beyond the Button #10: How do design systems foster user trust? 58:27

15d ago58:27

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This month, Michelle is joined by two new faces: Tim Legierse, one of the most tenured members of the zeroheight team, and Beau Ulrey, Sr. Design System Manager at U.S. Bank. This month’s discussion is about how design systems can foster user trust. Sure, a good set of reusable components can create a more consistent product. But what does that mea…

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The Product Shipping Forecast #3: We’re Asking The Questions Here 51:44

15d ago51:44

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A solid user research practice is the basis for many of the great products we use everyday, but it sometimes feels like an uphill battle just to get time for usability testing. How can you better advocate for research in your company? What can you do to make research a regular part of the process? Rosie and Rob have the key insights on episode thre…

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Back to School #6: Accessibility and Design Systems 59:35

15d ago59:35

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Is there really such a thing as an accessible design system component? How can the systems team ensure accessible products? Geri and Amy turn the colour contrast up to 11:1 in their final podcast on accessibility.Von Amy Hupe and Geri Reid

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Has AI made everyone a designer? A spicy conversation with Pablo Stanley 29:49

23d ago29:49

29:49

AI tools are transforming the landscape, making it easier than ever to create and design. Is this making everyone a designer? Will design system makers have to herd even more cats? We’ll be joined by special guest Pablo Stanley, the brilliant co-founder of two AI-based design tools, Musho and Lummi. We’ll unpack the potential of AI-based design too…

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Episode 70: Navigating the Art & Strategy of Product Management with Jessica Nelson Kohel 44:19

25d ago44:19

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Aurelius Podcast - Episode 70 highlights with Jessica Nelson Kohel:- How UX Research fits into both large and small company product organizations- The role of Product Manager, its evolution and common misunderstandings- Importance of “the art” of product management like communication style, culture, context and relevance- Product strategy and the c…

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WTF happened at Config? 29:07

1M ago29:07

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In this episode, we’re diving into the buzzworthy announcements and new feature releases that have the design community talking. We’ll share our opinions and insights on how these changes will impact design systems and workflows. Whether you missed the event or want a fresh perspective, tune in to catch up on all the highlights and WTF moments from…

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Design Systems Rodeo #6: All Systems Go! 34:26

1M ago34:26

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Our guest is Kimberly Elam, a writer, educator, and graphic designer who chairs the Graphic + Interactive Communication Department at the Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL. She has written extensively about graphic design and design education whose books include Grid Systems, Typographic Systems and Geometry of Design. In this episod…

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Episode 69: The Role of UX Research in Product Management with Teresa Cain 49:36

2M ago49:36

49:36

Aurelius Podcast - Episode 69 highlights with Teresa Cain:- Evolution of the Product Management role over the years- Tips for collaboration between UX Research and Product Management- Vital role of UX research in product strategy- Stakeholder engagement in the prioritization and delivery of and UX Research- How to solve problems in 2 hours…

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The Product Shipping Forecast #2: Fifty Shades of Subtly Different Greys 49:26

2M ago49:26

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In an ideal world, QA should be a simple step to check the quality and functionality of what a team is about to ship. Yet, all too often, it’s a grab bag of compromises, disappointments, and UX polish tickets that will be left to linger in developer backlogs like unwanted house guests. How did it get this way, and how can you make QA a little less …

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How do you prove the value of design systems? 28:40

2M ago28:40

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We tackle the fundamental question: “How do you prove the value of design systems?” What kind of metrics work? Why does the math seem so fuzzy? Are there any valid measurements? Based on our experiences and what we’ve seen with other teams, we share our thoughts and hot takes when it comes to advocating and validating your design system efforts.…

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Beyond the Button #9: Where does user research fit into design systems? 43:27

2M ago43:27

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As designers, we aim to be user-centered, but figuring out where to incorporate user research can be tricky. How do we add user research when there’s a demand for components ASAP? Is it weird to ask users how they would use a button? Join us as we explore how user research fits in with the evolution of your design system. We cover approaches for in…

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Human-Centered Agile with Daniel Boos, Joe Montalbano and Brad Lehman 29:38

2M ago29:38

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The book Human-Centered Agile by Joe Montalbano and Brad Lehman offers strategies to combine Agile and UX. Daniel Boos, co-lead of UX practices and Swiss Railways read the book, but still has questions, for example about organizations where agile may not fit, shared services teams, scaling agile, or the plethora of Ops that are emerging. Luckily Jo…

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They downsized the design system team; how do we survive? 25:47

2M ago25:47

25:47

We navigate the challenges and uncertainties that arise when a design system team undergoes downsizing or restructuring. How do the design system team and teams who use the design system cope in this situation? We explore strategies for resilience, collaboration, and innovation in the face of adversity and discover how to thrive amidst organization…

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Back to School #5: Design System Governance 1:06:36

2M ago1:06:36

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Does a centralized team provide the most effective design system governance model? Can a single overlord provide cohesion or just become a bottleneck? And can a federated model ever really work? Amy and Geri join the debate team to argue the pros and cons of design system governance.Von Amy Hupe and Geri Reid

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Design Systems Rodeo #5: Deep Impact 33:01

2M ago33:01

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In this Design Systems Rodeo, Kevin talks to Elyse Holladay about how design systems make a positive impact and how to measure it.Von Kevin Muldoon

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Episode 68: The Current & Future State of UX, Research + DesignOps with Jon Fukuda 58:29

2M ago58:29

58:29

Aurelius Podcast - Episode 68 highlights with Jon Fukuda:- The ROI of UX, Research and DesignOps- Triple forces of change: Economics, Technology and Culture- Mitigating business risk through UX- Future outlook of the UX, Research and Product industryVon Aurelius

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Back to School #4: Naming in Design Systems 58:53

2M ago58:53

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There is already a name for most things on the web. So why do design systems put so much time and effort into naming things? Why is deciding on the name of a component more challenging than naming your child? Geri and Amy give names a roll call.Von Amy Hupe and Geri Reid

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What’s keeping design systems people up at night? 33:21

3M ago33:21

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In this episode, we answer some interesting design system questions from the Internet. With Luke away, Dave, our Developer Advocate, will joins Michelle. Sharing insights from a developer and designer perspective, respectively. Will Dave and Michelle see eye to eye or will we agree to disagree?Von zeroheight

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Beyond the Button #8: How do you even start documenting patterns? 51:09

3M ago51:09

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You’ve created most or all your components, but now people are asking about patterns. In this episode, we break down the initial steps of documenting your patterns, which patterns to document first, and top tips when it comes to pattern documentation.Von Michelle Chin and Nefertiti Dukes

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Should Figma be the source of truth? 27:17

3M ago27:17

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Figma is currently dominating the design landscape and with good reason. They’ve taken what we’ve done with product and UX design and allowed us to do so much more than we used to be able to. With the release and continued improvement of Dev Mode, they’re hoovering up more use cases and raising the question: are we happy with a design tool being th…

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Beyond the Button #7: How do we collaborate around a design system? 53:14

3M ago53:14

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This time, we’re tackling how to collaborate on a design system. We’ll talk about the tools you should be using, who should be doing what, and how you can create a review and governance process that ensures your design system site is accurate and consistent.Von Michelle Chin and Nefertiti Dukes

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The Product Shipping Forecast #1: Are we ready yet? 43:13

3M ago43:13

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For the first episode of The Product Shipping Forecast, Rosie and Rob dive into the deep end of the product development process to discuss handoff. They discuss the tools and practices that have helped—and hindered—their transition from designing to building. Is there such a thing as too much documentation? Can a single tool solve your handoff woes…

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Design Systems Rodeo #4: True Colours 29:21

3M ago29:21

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Andrew created the APCA color contrast specification that will be introduced in WCAG3. In this interview, we talk about how Andrew became interested in the topic and why APCA compliance is necessary for accessibility.Von Kevin Muldoon

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Is using a pre-built frontend library realistic? 26:36

3M ago26:36

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Today we ask, “Is using a pre-built frontend library realistic?” We look into the pros and cons of leveraging frontend libraries such as MUI, Tailwind, or Ant Design for your design system. Are these libraries a shortcut to success, or do they come with hidden complexities and limitations? Tune in as we dissect the practicality, scalability, and lo…

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Design Systems Rodeo #3: Culture Club 30:44

4M ago30:44

30:44

In this episode, Kevin Muldoon and Ben Callahan discuss the influence Design Systems have on the company and design culture.Von Kevin Muldoon

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Back to School #3: Design Tokens 1:00:33

4M ago1:00:33

1:00:33

Amy Hupe and Geri Reid are back in the class to teach you all about design tokens. They break it down, so you leave after acing the pop quiz. There’s a lot of chatter about design tokens. Why do you need tokens? And how do you architect them when there’s so much conflicting advice?Von Amy Hupe and Geri Reid

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Future-proofing your design system 25:30

4M ago25:30

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Design systems should reflect what’s currently in your product, but it’s tempting to future-proof them. After all, getting the system up and running was a lot of work, so what’s the harm in adding a few new things? Future us will thank our past selves, right?Von zeroheight

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Design Systems Rodeo #2: Game On 32:46

4M ago32:46

32:46

Learn what makes a design system successful and if you’re on the path to get there with Kevin Muldoon and Matt Fantastic! Matt is the Creative Director and founder of Forever Stoked Creative and owns Elm City Games.Von Kevin Muldoon

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How do we get past the MVP state? 27:21

4M ago27:21

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We examine that critical phase in the life of a design system: moving beyond the Minimum Viable Product (MVP). Launching an MVP is just the beginning, but what comes next? Michelle and Luke discuss strategies for advocating for more resources, ensuring your work is recognized and adequately resourced, and not just seen as a “free” addition from you…

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Back to School #2: Figma UI Kits 57:37

5M ago57:37

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Recess is over! Amy Hupe and Geri Reid are back in the classroom with the next episode of Back to School. This time, they talked about all of Figma UI kits. Are you a real design system without a Figma UI kit? Does it need to be a pixel-perfect copy of your code? What’s the source of truth? More pressingly, can a Figma library BE your design system…

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Design Systems Rodeo #1: Consistently Inconsistent 33:23

5M ago33:23

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Hosted by the incredible Kevin Muldoon, zeroheight brings you Design Systems Rodeo, where Kevin and guests will be tackling problems faced with design systems. This first episode is titled Consistently Inconsistent with guest Daniel Henderson-Ede.Von Kevin Muldoon

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Building delight into your design system 28:44

5M ago28:44

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We tackle a question that often gets overlooked in the world of design systems: Is there room for fun and delight? Sure, components are the workhorses of design systems, known for their functionality and consistency, but does that mean they have to be dull? We’ll explore the possibilities of infusing a bit of charm and personality into your design …

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Episode 67: Customer Feedback with Janna Bastow 55:36

5M ago55:36

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Aurelius Podcast - Episode 67 highlights with Janna Bastow:- Using UX research to inform product roadmaps- Stories about how to avoid major code and product rollbacks by simply conducting good UX research- Using customer needs to truly innovate and avoid building a better competitive copycat product - How to avoid building a Frankenstein product…

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Beyond the Button #6: We’re measuring our design systems impact, right? 44:37

5M ago44:37

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In this episode, we’re talking about something everyone seems to struggle with: measuring the impact of their design system. Should we be measuring how many visitors a design system site has? How often components are used? And, what qualitative measures are worth keeping an eye on?Von Michelle Chin and Nefertiti Dukes

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Building a Global Design System 26:54

6M ago26:54

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We dive into the ambitious idea proposed by Brad Frost: creating a global design system for everyone to use. Imagine a world where companies don’t reinvent the wheel with every component they create, but instead, contribute to and utilize a shared set of resources. We tackle the big questions: Where do we start in building such a universal system? …

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Back to School #1: AI and documentation 50:20

6M ago50:20

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We’ve teamed up with design systems experts Amy Hupe and Geri Reid to bring you Back to School! In the first episode they talked all about AI and documentation.Von Amy Hupe and Geri Reid

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Episode 66: Shadow Design with Audrey Crane 44:10

6M ago44:10

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Aurelius Podcast - Episode 66 highlights with Audrey Crane:- Defining Shadow Design and its potential impact on your organization- Audrey and her team’s research study on Shadow Design- Shadow IT and it’s correlation to Shadow Design- Risks and implications of Shadow Design in the product development process- How to uncover if Shadow Design is happ…

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Our design system Valentines 21:32

6M ago21:32

21:32

This special episode is our love letter to the unsung heroes of the design system world. Join us as we shine a spotlight on some incredible individuals in the field who might not be on your radar yet, but definitely should be. We'll share our personal favorites, diving into the work they're doing and where you can find their contributions. Get read…

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Beyond the Button #5: How are we supposed to be using design tokens, anyway? 55:25

6M ago55:25

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In this episode, we discuss a hot topic: design tokens. We talk about when a design system should incorporate design tokens and when. We also explore best practices for creating and maintaining your design tokens, including Michelle’s hot topics on design token naming conventions.Von Michelle Chin and Nefertiti Dukes

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Flexibility in Design Systems 30:27

7M ago30:27

30:27

In this episode, we tackle the common concern—are you being too prescriptive with your design system? We’ll discuss the fine line between guidance and rigidity, exploring how much prescription is too much. We’ll share the pitfalls of being overly prescriptive and the chaos that can ensue from excessive flexibility.…

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