324: Collaborating with other design creators on a side project

324: Collaborating with other design creators on a side project

Author: Charli Prangley, Femke Van Schoonhoven January 20, 2026 Duration: 34:52

Femke and Charli discuss how to collaborate effectively with other design creators on side projects. Femke shares her experience working with five other designers on the Design Creator's Bundle, including how the collaboration went, how they divided the revenue, and how audience size influenced their choice of collaborators and how Claud helped shape the overall strategy of the product.

Timestamps:

00:46 Episode start

01:50 Catch-up

06:33 Design Creator’s Bundle

08:41 Why did Femke decide to do it?

11:17 How does it feel to work on something like this with a group of people?

14:34 Charli shares a story about her experience being part of a bundle

15:50 How was the revenue split approached?

17:37 Did you know the people involved in the bundle beforehand?

20:01 How do you approach collaborations in terms of effort and contribution?

23:49 How did audience size factor into the collaboration?

28:11 Do you think you'll pursue more similar collaborations in the future?

29:22 What about collaborating with design creators in other ways, such as creating a product together?

 

Links: 

Design Creator's Bundle

Femke's community

Femke’s course “Product strategy for designers”

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Hosted by designers Charli Prangley and Femke Van Schoonhoven, Design Life feels like eavesdropping on a candid conversation between two friends who genuinely understand the hustle. This podcast digs into the reality of a creative career, moving beyond portfolio tips to discuss the actual challenges of making a living from your ideas. Each episode stems from their own experiences as serial side-project addicts, covering everything from navigating client negotiations and pricing your work to pushing through creative blocks and finding time for personal work. You’ll hear them dissect the intersection of design, business, and technology with a relatable, grounded perspective. The discussion they foster is particularly valuable for young creatives seeking honest advice and a sense of community, all delivered through the lens of two practitioners in the field. Tune in for a blend of practical strategy and personal reflection that focuses on building a sustainable and fulfilling design practice.
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