442: It Doesn't Have to Be Right

442: It Doesn't Have to Be Right

Author: Brian Lovin, Marshall Bock June 23, 2022 Duration: 31:00

This week, we share stories and lessons from some of our most memorable mentors.

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Main Topic:

This week, we share stories and lessons from some of our most memorable mentors.

Job Board:

We're curating the best product design roles from the world's most design-forward companies.

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Universe — Universe is hiring a Product Designer who is obsessed with the delightful possibilities of software and sees UI design as an artistic medium, not just a method of problem solving. Join a new kind of design studio and shape a product that represents a radically better internet.

Mercury — Mercury is hiring product designers! Mercury powers the banking stack for companies like Linear, Maven & Mighty. Join them to build beautiful software for founders. Learn about the remote-friendly team & roles at https://mercury.design — disclaimer: Mercury is a financial technology company that works with banks.

Raycast makes it simple, fast and delightful to control your tools. They’re looking for an experienced individual to join their small team to redesign and improve core app functionality, tools to enable Developers to create new Extensions, and rethink components across the platform.

Webflow — Webflow is hiring designers across their various product pillars focused on growth, collaboration, the designer, and site capabilities. This role is remote-first with the option to work in our SF office.

Cool Things:

  • Brian shared Nashville, where he has spent his past two weeks. If you haven't been: strong recommend! Tons of fun, clean, easy to get around, and great food.
  • Marshall shared Cash In Cash Out, the music video, by Pharrell Williams, 21 Savage, and Tyler, The Creator. NSFW, but it's very, very good.

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Every week, Brian Lovin and Marshall Bock settle in for a thoughtful, often meandering chat that pulls back the curtain on how things are made. Their Design Details podcast lives in the rich space where technology and the arts intersect, focusing less on polished case studies and more on the real, sometimes messy, work of design. You’ll hear them dissect the nuances of product decisions, debate the evolving culture of creative teams, and share personal stories from their own experiences in the industry. It feels less like a lecture and more like eavesdropping on a conversation between two deeply knowledgeable friends. The discussions regularly venture into the philosophical side of craft, examining why certain choices resonate and how design shapes our daily interactions with the world. For anyone curious about the thinking behind the pixels and interfaces, this show offers a consistent, grounded perspective. Tuning in provides a sense of community and a candid look at the process, making it a staple for designers and creators who appreciate substance over flash.
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