265: Adobe is buying Figma? Let's talk about it
News of Figma being acquired by Adobe has everyone talking, today on Design Life we share our thoughts on what this means for one of our most used design tools.
Design Life
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.
Episodes
264: Design education and conferences, on a budget
Getting buy in to help build design team culture can be difficult - this week we answer a listener question about how to create opportunities which promote design education for your team and foster a great design culture…
263: How we communicate async at work
Today on Design Life we answer a listener question about all the asynchronous communication methods we use at work.
262: What makes a good design manager
This week on the podcast we're answering a very wholesome listener question, what makes a good manager and how can an IC help support a new manager to do their best?
261: What it's like to work in six week cycles
Do you use six week cycles where you work? Today we're gonna talk about this way of breaking up work throughout the year which we recently discovered we both use in our companies.
260: Taking a sabbatical
In this episode we chat about Charli’s recent sabbatical, the preparations involved beforehand and what elements from the month have become part of a new daily routine.
259: Shipping a new design system!
Femke recently shipped a new design system and today on Design Life we are discussing the highs and lows of taking on such a project!
258: Retaining the joy of side projects with Honest UX Talks
Listen to the Honest UX Talks episodeFollow Honest UX Talks:🗂 instagram.com/honest_ux_talks👩💻 instagram.com/anfisign👩🏻💻 instagram.com/uxgoodies
257: Collaboration between senior and junior designers
This week on Design Life we chat specifically about collaborating with designers of a different level. Maybe you’re a junior designer collaborating with a senior designer for the first time or vice versa, we discuss whic…
256: Conducting design audits
How can you make the most of a design audit? Keep consistency in mind, improve popular assets and implement recommendations.
