Episodes
In this episode, Mustafa and Ryan talk about the history of interfaces with Lego and how they break down their designs. We also take a look at David Hockney's redesign of the London Metro System station signs and finally explore how brands have changed their tone of voice during Covid.  Sites;  https://interactionmagic.com/UX-LEGO-Interfaces https://www.creativebloq.com/news/hockneys-london-artwork  https://www.creativereview.co.uk/brands-tone-of-voice/ --- Support this podcast:...
Published 05/24/21
In this episode we are interviewing Mandy Michael, a Front End Developer, previously a Development Manager for the news organization Seven West Media in Western Australia. She now works as a Senior Software Engineer at Hireup. She speaks at conferences and events locally and internationally sharing her work and experiments with new and old technology.  Mandy gave an introduction to variable fonts, her type experiments, how she used creativity to reignite her passion for coding, and what it...
Published 05/17/21
In this episode Ryan and Mustafa review the winners of the awwwards.com website. Awwwards.com, as the name suggests, awards the talent and effort of the best web designers, developers and agencies in the world.  The sites we looked are; https://www.waxpoetics.com/ https://www.pola.com/wecaremore/ https://flipaclip.com/
Published 05/10/21
In this Episode, we speak to Liam Spradlin, a designer on Google's Material Design System, Speaker, author, and host of the famous Design Notes Podcast.  We spoke about designing a design system, the difference between Android and iOS, and how he went about designing several typefaces.  Design Notes: https://designnotes.fm/ Liams Typefaces: https://iamli.am/work
Published 05/03/21
In this episode Mustafa takes us through the history of branding, which he has written about on his blog. The term branding comes from the Old Norse “Brandr” which means to burn. Cattle, slaves, timber and crockery were burnt or branded with the markings or symbols of the owner using a hot iron rod. The concept of branding was essentially to depict ownership, in particular things which had value, this practice dating back to 2000BC. The transition from “This belongs to me, so leave it…” to...
Published 04/26/21
In this episode, Mustafa & Ryan talk about Zoom Fatigue, a condition that Stanford researchers have discovered that makes people feel tired due to the overuse of popular video chat platforms during the COVID-19 pandemic. We talk about tips you can use to mitigate tiredness. We also discuss Nike reveals hands-free GO FlyEase trainer, the laceless sneakers, which can be put on and taken off without using your hands to replace "antiquated" shoes with laces. References: Stanford researchers...
Published 04/19/21
In today’s episode we have a special guest Ioana Teleanu the UX expert behind the instagram account @UXGoodies, which has over 210k followers.. Ioana is a senior UX Designer with a super impressive design background working in RPA, Healthcare, Financial Services and Banking. She is a phenomenal  mentor and educator. She is also the cohost of Honest UX Talks.  ➡️ Subscribe to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/designhuddle ➡️Twitter: https://twitter.com/designhuddlepod ➡️Instagram:...
Published 04/12/21
In this episode Ryan 'The War Ender' Warrender and Mustafa 'The One Who Escaped' Kurtuldu discover our origins (or rapper names), origins of the web, and how we got started in tech. We take a look at Input Magazine's data visualization of the web and how they present the design in a slideshow design, factual design, and accessibility. From there we speak about how design needs to revolve around the people and not the other way around. We also discuss San Diego's new logo, typeface, and...
Published 04/05/21
In this episode, Mustafa & Ryan discuss UX best practices with writing. We discuss how users read websites, the two types of readers, Scanners and Methodical, and how you can design your website to improves its readability. We also talk about User Fudged Experiences, which are observations of users who do weird and wacky things with your products, what it means, and how you can innovate to support them achieve their goals. References: Eye-Tracking Study You Won’t Finish This Article ...
Published 03/29/21
In this episode, we are speaking to Brendan Kearns, a designer who has worked at Twitter, InVision, and Google. He has recently set up his agency and now works with clients from Europe to Silicon Valley.  We discuss how he started as a Business Major at college, transitioned to agency life, and ended up in Silicon Valley. Brendan gives great advice to those who want to start their own design business and his ambitions as a founder of his agency.  We also talk about the time Trump advisor,...
Published 03/22/21
The psychology of waiting, loading animations, and Facebook Welcome to Design Huddle, a podcast where two Googlers breakdown what’s new in tech and design. Each week we talk about what’s trending in tech, have some epic interviews, and drop some knowledge on you so you can stay ahead of the robot apocalypse. Mustafa Kurtuldu is a UX lead on install-ability on Chrome and Design Advocate at Google. His skills include user research, interviews, surveys, usability reviews, producing...
Published 03/15/21
Welcome to Design Huddle, a podcast where two Googlers breakdown what’s new in tech and design. Each week we talk about what’s trending in tech, have some epic interviews, and drop some knowledge on you so you can stay ahead of the robot apocalypse. Mustafa Kurtuldu is a UX lead on install-ability on Chrome and Design Advocate at Google. His skills include user research, interviews, surveys, usability reviews, producing documentation including personas, site maps, user journeys and flows, as...
Published 03/08/21
Welcome to Design Huddle, a podcast where two UX designers breakdown what’s new in tech and design. Each week we talk about what’s trending in tech, have some epic interviews, and drop some knowledge on you so you can stay ahead of the robot apocalypse. Mustafa Kurtuldu is a UX lead on install-ability on Chrome and Design Advocate at Google. His skills include user research, interviews, surveys, usability reviews, producing documentation including personas, site maps, user journeys and...
Published 03/01/21
Welcome to Design Huddle, a podcast where two Googlers breakdown what’s new in tech and design. Each week we talk about what’s trending in tech, have some epic interviews, and drop some knowledge on you so you can stay ahead of the robot apocalypse. New co-host! Mustafa Kurtuldu is a UX lead on install-ability on Chrome and Design Advocate at Google. His skills include user research, interviews, surveys, usability reviews, producing documentation including personas, site maps, user journeys...
Published 02/21/21
In this episode, Ryan and Brandon discuss Nike’s new shoe tech, How AI Dungeon-maker Latitude raises $3.3M to build games with ‘infinite’ story possibilities, and 2021’s Design Trends ★ Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/XEsKbd9 ★   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Published 02/08/21
In this episode, Ryan and Brandon discuss why Gamestop stock went to the moon, the new Virgin Hyperloop designs, and all the HBO movies that drop in 2021.  ★ Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/XEsKbd9 ★   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Published 02/01/21
In this episode, Ryan and Brandon discuss Zune collectors, a home office built into the back of a car, and the Netflix shuffle feature.  ★ Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/XEsKbd9 ★ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Published 01/25/21
In this eposide, Brandon and Ryan discuss the new Apple car concept, Razer's super cool N95 mask, and discuss how robots are taking over. ★ Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/XEsKbd9 ★ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Published 01/24/21
In this episode Brandon Groce & Ryan Warrender discuss the outlandish 2020 Design Trend Neumorphism. What it is, what’s wrong with it, and where to go from here! 📩 Where to Find Us: https://Instagram.com/designhuddletime 📚 Our Favorite Book List! - https://www.amazon.com/shop/brand0ngr0ce?listId=2RI28L69AQMRJ&ref=exp_inf_sh_list_own_brand0ngr0ce 📱 Grow Your Instagram Course: -...
Published 03/09/20
In this episode of Design Huddle, Tony Daussat (Creator of the XD Podcast and HiredUX.com )and Brandon Groce talk about happy accidents in the life of creative and entrepreneurs. 

Tony Daussat shares with us his ups and down, triumphs and failures through his years in the design and tech industry, as well as how he dealt with his losses and turned those losing situations into the energy he needed to kick start his amazing career at Bottle Rocket and amazing digital agency as well as create...
Published 03/02/20
In this episode we talk with Scott Dasse on what propels young creatives to make major strides in their careers, get hired, grow their skill set and MUCH MORE. Scott Dasse is a principal at Upstatement where he leads the design department and maintains a hands-on approach to the work. His clients have included MIT, Harvard, Bloomberg, NPR, Penguin Random House, Steelcase, and of course Tito's Handmade Vodka. He brings brands and technology together to build platforms and experiences that...
Published 02/12/20
Ana Santos is a UX Consultant, coach and educator, who shares with us her journey of working with global brands like Google to become a full time consultant and design educator, and how you can do the same 😎🔥. Trust me, this is not an episode you want to miss! Ana Santos Website: Ana-Santos.com Social: ➡️ Instagram.com/ux.by.ana ➡️ LinkedIn.com/in/anaux Get 10 FREE tools & resources to improve your design skills in 2020: ➡️ Brandongroce.me/newsletter You can find us online...
Published 01/28/20
James Martin shares with us his back story, how he got into branding & logo design, as well as starting his own agency BabyGiant Design Co. - 🖥 Find James online: Instagram: https://instagram.com/made.by.james?igshid=1xjd89j8vopjn - Website: https://www.baby-giant.co.uk/ - You can find us online here: 🖥Website: ALMOST DONE! 📲Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/designhuddletime - 📗Shop Our Book List: https://amzn.to/35RNbz1 - ✅Instagram Course:...
Published 01/20/20
In this this episode Ryan & I get into what has gone over well for us in 2019 and what we are looking forward to moving into in 2020. LETS GET IN TO IT!!! - You can find us online here: 🖥Website: ALMOST DONE! 📲Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/designhuddletime - 📗Shop Our Book List: https://amzn.to/35RNbz1 - ✅Instagram Course: https://brandongroce.teachable.com/p/instagram-course --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Published 01/13/20
User flow is the path taken by a prototypical user on a website or app to complete a task. The user flow takes them from their entry point through a set of steps towards a successful outcome and final action, such as purchasing a product. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Published 01/06/20