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303: Changes in the design industry (specialists vs generalists?)

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Content provided by Charli Prangley, Femke Van Schoonhoven, Charli Prangley, and Femke Van Schoonhoven. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Charli Prangley, Femke Van Schoonhoven, Charli Prangley, and Femke Van Schoonhoven or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

This episode is sponsored by Playbook, which is a collaborative platform for creatives to store, organize, and share their work. It features AI-powered search and integrates seamlessly with design tools, making it a great space to manage all your files and projects. Join the "30 Days of 30 Projects" Challenge with Playbook to elevate your creative skills and unlock your full potential!

Femke and Charli engage in a conversation about the advantages of being a generalist versus a specialist, explore the various types of skill sets needed to future-proof your career, and discuss whether incorporating AI into your skill set is essential.

Timestamps:

0:53 - Episode Begins

1:43 - Playbook Sponsorship

3:16 - Catching Up

5:12 - What are the current expectations for skill sets in the design market?

10:04 - As a designer, how do you feel about the trend of companies prioritizing shipping over pixel-perfect craftsmanship? Why do some companies address skill gaps by hiring specialists as freelancers?

19:38 - What's your stance on specializing versus being a generalist? What changes have you made in your approach recently?

20:43 - What constitutes reasonable expectations for a generalist? Is it about specific skills or broader responsibilities? What is a "V-shaped skill set"?

22:43 - How do you view the role of AI in future-proofing your career?

26:26 - Any advice on how to effectively broaden your skill set?

Big thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Playbook! Be sure to check them out and see how they can elevate your workflow

Femke’s course “Product strategy for designers”

Share your topic suggestions for the show with us at [email protected]

  continue reading

309 episodes

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Manage episode 458171737 series 2535083
Content provided by Charli Prangley, Femke Van Schoonhoven, Charli Prangley, and Femke Van Schoonhoven. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Charli Prangley, Femke Van Schoonhoven, Charli Prangley, and Femke Van Schoonhoven or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

This episode is sponsored by Playbook, which is a collaborative platform for creatives to store, organize, and share their work. It features AI-powered search and integrates seamlessly with design tools, making it a great space to manage all your files and projects. Join the "30 Days of 30 Projects" Challenge with Playbook to elevate your creative skills and unlock your full potential!

Femke and Charli engage in a conversation about the advantages of being a generalist versus a specialist, explore the various types of skill sets needed to future-proof your career, and discuss whether incorporating AI into your skill set is essential.

Timestamps:

0:53 - Episode Begins

1:43 - Playbook Sponsorship

3:16 - Catching Up

5:12 - What are the current expectations for skill sets in the design market?

10:04 - As a designer, how do you feel about the trend of companies prioritizing shipping over pixel-perfect craftsmanship? Why do some companies address skill gaps by hiring specialists as freelancers?

19:38 - What's your stance on specializing versus being a generalist? What changes have you made in your approach recently?

20:43 - What constitutes reasonable expectations for a generalist? Is it about specific skills or broader responsibilities? What is a "V-shaped skill set"?

22:43 - How do you view the role of AI in future-proofing your career?

26:26 - Any advice on how to effectively broaden your skill set?

Big thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Playbook! Be sure to check them out and see how they can elevate your workflow

Femke’s course “Product strategy for designers”

Share your topic suggestions for the show with us at [email protected]

  continue reading

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