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• 309: Become a design manager or stay an IC? How to make the choice.

  This episode is sponsored by Mobbin, which is the largest design reference library for mobile and web, offering practical inspiration from real apps that address diverse design challenges. Don’t forget to mention Design Life when you register at Mobbin!Femke and Charli respond to a listener's question about how to choose between pursuing a career as a design manager or an individual contributor (IC). They share their personal experiences navigating their career paths, discuss the factors they considered in their decision-making, and outline the skill sets required for each role.Timestamps: 01:06 Episode starts04:36 Mobbin sponsorship06:11 Femke shares her journey in choosing between an individual contributor (IC) role and a managerial position.07:43 What factors influenced your decision to pursue a career as a design manager?13:43 Advice on how to determine which career path is right for you.17:19 Have you ever considered different direction when you were in a design manager role?23:45 Does Femke envision herself managing people, and what key responsibilities define the role of a design manager?Links:A huge shoutout to our sponsor for this episode, Mobbin! Make sure to check them outCharli's latest Youtube videoFemke's livestreamsFemke's new communityFemke’s course “Product strategy for designers”Share your topic suggestions for the show with us at [email protected]

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• 308: Making the jump from mid to senior

  This episode is sponsored by Mobbin, which is the largest design reference library for mobile and web, offering practical inspiration from real apps that address diverse design challenges. Don’t forget to mention Design Life when you register at Mobbin!Femke and Charli explore the transition from mid-level to senior roles and touch upon the changes in responsibilities. They delve into practical tactics for boosting confidence and understanding workload expectations, as well as strategies to help listeners feel more secure in their new positions. Femke and Charli also give advice on embracing new opportunities while managing feelings of impostor syndrome.Timestamps: 0:48 Episode begins2:01 Mobbin sponsorship3:54 Transitioning from mid to senior: How did responsibilities change? Was it a significant shift?12:01 Tactics to boost confidence and support in your new role—understanding expected responsibilities and seeking peer insights.15:08 Is this level of responsibility common for senior roles? Insights on expected workload.21:11 Additional strategies for listeners to gain confidence in their new role.24:26 Advice for embracing new opportunities versus dealing with impostor syndrome.Links:A huge shoutout to our sponsor for this episode, Mobbin! Make sure to check them outFemke's new communityFemke’s course “Product strategy for designers”Share your topic suggestions for the show with us at [email protected]

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• 307: Will AI take your design job? (Hot takes from later adopters)

  This episode is sponsored by Mobbin, which is the largest design reference library for mobile and web, offering practical inspiration from real apps that address diverse design challenges. Don’t forget to mention Design Life when you register at Mobbin!Femke and Charli explore effective ways for designers to incorporate AI into their everyday workflows, sharing practical insights on how they use AI tools in their own work. They also tackle the question of whether AI will replace designers and examine the current trajectory of AI adoption within the design industry.Timestamps:1:04 Episode start2:23 Mobbin sponsorship4:15 What is the current state of AI in design? Charli's experience using AI in a hackathon project11:48 Will AI take away our jobs?13:29 Potential workflows for designing with AI15:01 Recommendations for AI tools23:11 How prevalent is the use of AI tools across the industry?Links:A huge shoutout to our sponsor for this episode, Mobbin! Make sure to check them out Femke's new communityFemke’s course “Product strategy for designers”Share your topic suggestions for the show with us at [email protected]

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• 306: Building a team for your side projects

  This episode is sponsored by Mobbin, which is the largest design reference library for mobile and web, offering practical inspiration from real apps that address diverse design challenges. Don’t forget to mention Design Life when you register at Mobbin!Femke and Charl share their insights gained from their experiences with outsourcing for their side projects. They discuss the strategies they employed to find the right talent. Charli elaborates on potential hires she would consider for her upcoming business and outlines the tasks she would prioritize for outsourcing. Femke discusses the roles she is contemplating for outsourcing to expand her team, as well as the current tasks she is delegating. Finally, they delve into the costs associated with outsourcing.Timestamps:0:45 Episode intro1:49 Mobbin sponsorship3:11 What has been your journey in hiring people to assist with your side projects, and where did you begin?10:26 What steps have you taken to find the right talent, and what advice would you offer to others?14:51 If Charli were to return to her side projects, who would she choose to hire, and what tasks would she prioritize for outsourcing?22:14 What would be your next hire for Charli’s upcoming business?23:25 Have you received career coaching? Follow Badass Empires with Rosie on instagram24:17 Are there any roles Femke is considering outsourcing to expand her team, and are there current tasks she is thinking about delegating?27:19 What are the costs associated with outsourcing? Links:A huge shoutout to our sponsor for this episode, Mobbin! Make sure to check them out Femke's new communityFemke’s course “Product strategy for designers”Share your topic suggestions for the show with us at [email protected]

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• 305: If we started our side projects all over again...

  This episode is sponsored by Mobbin, which is the largest design reference library for mobile and web, offering practical inspiration from real apps that address diverse design challenges. Don’t forget to mention Design Life when you register at Mobbin!In this episode, Femke and Charli discuss the evolution of their side projects and reflect on what they’ve learned and how they would approach them differently if they were to start over. Femke and Charli share their personal side project journeys and discuss if side projects should be treated as passion projects or potential income sources. They also explore the value of different content formats, such as short-form versus long-form content, the effective leveraging of sponsorships and alternative revenue streams, and which platforms to use for posting. Episode timestamps:0:54 Episode start01:37 Mobbin Sponsorship05:52 What was your first side project?9:16 Should you approach your side project as a money-making venture from day one, or is it better to treat it as a personal passion project?14:04 How Femke went from blogging to where she is at now.15:27 Charli's side gigs16:19 How does Charli approach sponsorships in her work?19:00 What are some other methods for generating income aside from sponsorships?20:44 With the knowledge we have now, what steps would we take first when starting our side projects?22:34 Is short-form content truly valuable? Do audiences form attachments to short-form creators compared to those who produce long-form content? Femke and Charli share their perspectives on different formats Links:A huge shoutout to our sponsor for this episode, Mobbin! Make sure to check them out Femke's new communityFemke’s course “Product strategy for designers”Share your topic suggestions for the show with us at [email protected]

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