Design Table Podcast

In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick break down how experienced product designers are actually using AI in real workflows. Not the hype. Not the panic. The practical reality.They talk through where AI is genuinely useful, where it creates more problems than it solves, and why most of its real value shows up after discovery, not before (like most say).From copy refinement and edge cases to design system consistency and handoff support, this episode shows how AI helps designers move faster without outsourcing judgment.If you feel behind because you are not “AI-first” or worried that tools like Figma Make will replace your role, this conversation will help how you think about AI and your craft.Here is what is on the table:🔸 Where AI actually fits in a real design process🔸 Why AI shines in later-stage design work🔸 Using AI for copy limits, constraints, and edge cases🔸 How Figma Make and vibe coding fit into real projects🔸 Treating AI like an assistant instead of a decision-maker🔸 Why strong design systems matter more than prompts🔸 The risks of hallucinated UI and false confidence🔸 Shipping faster without lowering qualitySubscribe to The Design Table Podcast https://www.designtablepodcast.com/subscribeMore about Tyler and Nick Tyler: https://www.designtablepodcast.com/hosts/tyler-white Nick: https://www.designtablepodcast.com/hosts/nick-groeneveld

In the second half of this conversation, Tyler and Nick shift gears and answer a question they hear constantly:“If I am brand new to design, where do I even start anymore?”They break down what actually matters when entering product design today, what beginners should ignore, and how to build real skills without getting lost in tools, certifications, and AI panic.This episode is a practical, honest guide for anyone considering product design in 2026 and beyond. No shortcuts. No fake guarantees. Just clear steps and hard-earned perspective from two senior designers who have seen the industry evolve multiple times. Here is what is on the table:🔸 The first steps every new designer should take🔸 Mentorship vs. coaching and when to pay for help🔸 Why copying work is not cheating at the start🔸 The right way to learn Figma before touching AI tools🔸 Hard skills vs. soft skills and when each matters🔸 Why AI will not replace designers who understand fundamentals🔸 How to avoid burnout, fear cycles, and bad advice onlineSubscribe to The Design Table Podcasthttps://www.designtablepodcast.com/subscribeMore about Tyler and NickTyler: https://www.designtablepodcast.com/hosts/tyler-white Nick: https://www.designtablepodcast.com/hosts/nick-groeneveld

2025 felt like two years packed into one. In this episode, Tyler and Nick look back on the biggest shifts in product design over the past year and what they actually mean for designers going into 2026.They discuss how AI changed the way design work enters teams, why designers are becoming prototype-first thinkers, and how tools like Cursor, Figma MCPs, and AI image generation are closing the gap between design and engineering faster than most people expected.This is not a hype episode. It is a grounded conversation about experimentation, caution, and why the fundamentals still matter more than chasing every new tool.If 2025 left you excited, overwhelmed, or both, this episode helps you zoom out and make sense of what actually changed and what did not. Here is what is on the table: 🔸 Why 2025 became the year of experimentation🔸 How AI changed the way design requests come in🔸 Vibe coding vs. real production work🔸 Where design and engineering are coming together🔸 Why not every new tool deserves your attention🔸 The difference between hype and reality🔸 What designers should carry into 2026 and what to dropSubscribe to The Design Table Podcasthttps://www.designtablepodcast.com/subscribeMore about Tyler and NickTyler: https://www.designtablepodcast.com/hosts/tyler-white Nick: https://www.designtablepodcast.com/hosts/nick-groeneveld

After last week's live portfolio review, Tyler and Nick continue where they left off and go deeper into the challenges designers face when trying to stand out in a global job market. They discuss what changes when you apply for design roles in another country and why most designers struggle.They explain how to adapt your portfolio for a new region, why English mockups can make or break interviews, and how to use remote contracts as stepping stones toward relocation. They also cover when free work is smart, when it is not, and the red flags you must watch for before accepting an unpaid role.If you want to work in another country and have no idea where to start, this episode gives you the practical steps to follow.Here is what is on the table:🔸 Why translating your UI mockups matters more than your resume🔸 How to research design norms in the country where you want to work🔸 Using remote roles as stepping stones toward relocation🔸 When unpaid internships are smart and when they are a trap🔸 The trust signals hiring managers need before sponsoring visas🔸 How to build credibility without local experience🔸 How to negotiate free work without being taken advantage ofSubscribe to The Design Table Podcasthttps://www.designtablepodcast.com/subscribeMore about Tyler and NickTyler: https://www.designtablepodcast.com/hosts/tyler-white Nick: https://www.designtablepodcast.com/hosts/nick-groeneveld

In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick review and fix a real portfolio from a junior designer who is struggling to land interviews. You will see exactly what is holding him back and the specific changes that turn a forgettable portfolio into one that gets you hired.They break down whether a Figma file can replace a traditional portfolio, the layout and writing issues that silently disqualify junior designers, and why UI alone is not enough to get hired.You will learn how to present your work, what hiring managers actually look for, and the simplest changes that instantly make any portfolio feel senior.If you are rewriting your case studies for the fifth time and still getting ignored, this is the most practical episode you will watch all year.Here is what is on the table:🔸 Fixing a real UX portfolio and the mistakes that sabotage it🔸 Is a Figma prototype enough or do you need a website?🔸 The UI spacing mistakes that expose beginners instantly🔸 How to present your designs so reviewers do not skip your context🔸 Why your case study language sounds weak and how to fix it🔸 Using grids, copy, and real data to make work look professional🔸 The difference between showing screens and showing thinking🔸 Why lorem ipsum portfolios get rejected before conversations even startSubscribe to The Design Table Podcasthttps://www.designtablepodcast.com/subscribeMore about Tyler and NickTyler: https://www.designtablepodcast.com/hosts/tyler-white Nick: https://www.designtablepodcast.com/hosts/nick-groeneveld

In Part 2 of our UX Portfolio Episodes, Tyler and Nick go one step deeper. They break down portfolio strategy, case study structure, personal branding, and whether junior designers should create free work to build real experience (or not).This episode explores what separates forgettable portfolios from the ones that open doors. Tyler and Nick find out how to niche yourself when you don’t have experience, how to craft a “business impact” narrative even as a beginner, and the psychology behind great case study titles. They also share how to use video to stand out, how to collect testimonials early, and why your portfolio should be built iteratively instead of in one giant, painful launch. They finish with a conversation about free projects: the myths, the risks, the benefits, and how to use them strategically to build real case studies that don’t feel fake or bootcamp-manufactured.This episode gives you a clear roadmap forward if you're stuck rewriting your portfolio for the 5th time, unsure what to niche into, or struggling to show credibility without job experience.Here is what’s on the table in Part 2:🔸 Should junior designers do free work? (And how to do it strategically)🔸 Fake projects vs. real projects — what recruiters think🔸 How to niche yourself when you have zero experience🔸 Case study storytelling that signals senior-level thinking🔸 How to build a “testimonial bank” early in your career🔸 Why your portfolio should launch at version 0.5, not 1.0🔸 How video intros & thank-you pages convert better than text🔸 Showing how you think, not just what you designed🔸 Aligning your entire personal brand under one clear message📢 Subscribe to The Design Table Podcast 👉 https://www.designtablepodcast.com/subscribe👋 More about Tyler and NickTyler: https://www.designtablepodcast.com/hosts/tyler-white Nick: https://www.designtablepodcast.com/hosts/nick-groeneveld

In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick discuss the one thing every product designer struggles with the most: creating a portfolio that actually gets interviews, callbacks, and job offers.Most designers ship portfolios that read like academic essays. They're too long, too vague, too generic, and way too similar to everyone else’s. Even great designers get ignored because their hero section, titles, and case studies fail to communicate what hiring managers actually care about.Tyler and Nick walk through why portfolios miss the mark, how recruiters skim your site (in less than 2 minutes), and the step-by-step structure of a high-conversion portfolio. Everything comes by from your H1 to your footer.They also cover niching vs. generalizing, how to stand out in a crowded market, what your case study titles really need to say, and how to communicate business impact without sounding like a template (and everyone else). If you’re a junior designer, in a bootcamp, applying for your first product job, or rebuilding your portfolio after months of ghosting… this episode will save you weeks of trial and error, frustration, and burn out.Here is what’s on the table in Part 1:🔸 Why most UX portfolios are way too long (and what to cut)🔸 The hero section formula that gets you interviews🔸 How hiring managers actually scan portfolios🔸 Why generic “I’m a UX designer” intros kill your chances🔸 Positioning yourself without locking into one industry🔸 How to write case study titles that show business impact🔸 Treating your homepage like a sales page🔸 Using social proof & storytelling to stand out🔸 Why messaging must be consistent across your entire brand📢 Subscribe to The Design Table Podcast 👉 https://www.designtablepodcast.com/subscribe👋 More about Tyler and NickTyler: https://www.designtablepodcast.com/hosts/tyler-white Nick: https://www.designtablepodcast.com/hosts/nick-groeneveld

In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick attempt something different: a live, real-time brainstorm where two senior product designers tackle an actual business problem — low feature adoption and poor upgrade conversion.Companies keep shipping features that barely anyone uses. New tiers launch and… crickets. PMs blame “awareness” while designers blame “UX,” marketing blames “messaging,” and leadership wonders why revenue isn’t moving.Tyler and Nick figure out why this happens, why most teams under-invest in feature communication, and how design, product, and marketing can work together to drive meaningful adoption without becoming sleazy or spammy.They walk through upsell flow strategy, segmentation, in-app nudges, email sequencing, pricing psychology, ROI calculators, freemium tier traps, and how designers can get more comfortable with selling — because no one upgrades on accident.If you work in SaaS, design for B2C or B2B, or you’ve ever launched a feature that landed with a sad thud… this episode is a must-listen.Here is what is on the table in this episode:🔸 Why “great features” still fail to get adoption🔸 The biggest gap between feature design & feature awareness🔸 How to avoid sounding salesy while still driving upgrades🔸 Segmentation: who to upsell and when🔸 The underrated power of email sequences for product teams🔸 In-app education that actually works (and doesn’t annoy users)🔸 How pricing, tiers, and value ladders influence upgrades🔸 Why ROI calculators convert better than feature pages🔸 What designers must learn from sales teams🔸 How to build user advocates & power users intentionallyChapters00:00 Intro00:32 The business problem we’re solving01:54 B2C vs. B2B and how upgrades actually happen03:50 Why awareness is the missing link05:04 The disconnect between “we built it” and “users found it”07:38 How to scorecard your adoption levers10:07 The email sequencing mistake every product team makes12:55 Building relationships vs. blasting announcements17:00 Pricing tiers, value ladders & usage ceilings21:56 When upgrades fail because value isn’t communicated24:55 ROI examples (Zapier, time saved, etc.)29:18 The role of in-app nudges, limits & locked features34:57 Segmentation and timing your upsells36:50 Avoiding pop-up overload40:23 Webinars, product events & hype building45:07 Discounts, loyalty, advocates & power-user programs50:16 Stop being afraid to “sell” as a product designer53:10 Next episode teaser: The Portfolio Mastermind📢 Subscribe to The Design Table Podcast👉 https://www.designtablepodcast.com/subscribe👋 More about Tyler and NickTyler: https://www.designtablepodcast.com/hosts/tyler-whiteNick: https://www.designtablepodcast.com/hosts/nick-groeneveld

In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick discuss the big gap between what UX education teaches you and what real product design work looks like on the job.Most junior designers leave school excited to “help users” and “make the world a better place” only to slam face first into business goals, tech debt, and stakeholders who want results... well... yesterday.Tyler and Nick compare their first jobs with what schools promise and share how new designers can overcome that gap faster. The conversation covers internships, design tools, stakeholder management, zero-to-one vs. one-to-a-hundred design work, and why learning never stops.If you are in school, in a bootcamp, or trying to break into product design… this episode will save you from a painful wake-up call.Here is what is on the table in this episode:🔸 The common misconception every UX student has🔸 The surprise reality of most entry design jobs🔸 Zero-to-one vs. one-to-a-hundred design work🔸 What school should teach but does not🔸 Why designers must care about revenue🔸 Portfolio projects vs. actual feature work🔸 How to learn faster once you get hired🔸 The best way to network without being cringe🔸 Should designers hop industries early in their career🔸 Our pitch for a better UX education modelChapters00:00 Intro and jokes about Breaking Bad01:12 Why do people want to become designers02:39 When “helping users” meets revenue targets05:20 School ideal vs corporate reality09:50 Why the design process is rarely followed perfectly12:55 Design education is too theoretical18:40 Zero to one is not what you think21:25 How design school should evolve27:58 Why internships matter more than classes33:19 The myth of picking the perfect industry40:51 Automation skills and continuous learning53:10 The one thing every new designer should do54:25 How to build real relationships in the industry57:20 A teaser for the next hands on episode📢 Subscribe to The Design Table Podcast 👉 https://www.designtablepodcast.com/subscribe👋 More about Tyler and NickTyler: https://www.designtablepodcast.com/hosts/tyler-whiteNick: https://www.designtablepodcast.com/hosts/nick-groeneveld

In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick figure out the hard truth about why so many UX and product designers struggle to get hired.Hint: it is not your (lack of) Figma skills.They discuss best practices and advice from their experience as UX coaches. From confidence gaps to portfolios that all look the same to the finding out that design careers are built through stakeholders and users instead of pixels, they share the mindset and strategy that actually moves you forward in your product design career.Tyler brings his ROI-focused product design experience while Nick shares the wins and failures that shaped his coaching style. Together, they talk through what stops designers from leveling up and how the right support can accelerate your career growth.Here is what is on the table in this episode:🔸 Why most designers get stuck in the middle and how to break out🔸 The career advice we wish someone gave us before our first job🔸 Why coaching works better than another bootcamp🔸 The confidence unlock that helps you interview like you belong🔸 Common portfolio traps that keep you getting ghosted🔸 Networking moves that actually lead to job offers🔸 Why paying for help finally makes you take your career seriously🔸 Senior designer skills you can start using right now🔸 How to stop presenting like an order taker🔸 The difference between showing screens and selling outcomes🔗 Chapters:00:00 Welcome to the chaos02:00 The real blockers in most design careers05:40 Tyler almost gets fired straight out of school11:20 Nick survives the fastest rejection ever14:30 Why goals come before portfolios20:50 The storytelling gap holding designers back26:10 The networking strategy that makes life easier36:40 Agency vs in house growth paths48:10 Coaching is not therapy but it feels close56:00 Our shameless plug to get help if you need it📢 Subscribe to The Design Table Podcast 👉 https://www.designtablepodcast.com/subscribe👋 More about Tyler and Nick:Tyler: https://www.designtablepodcast.com/hosts/tyler-whiteNick: https://www.designtablepodcast.com/hosts/nick-groeneveld

In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick share conversion optimization secrets they've learned over their combined 20 years of design experience.From the psychology behind high-converting ads to the small tweaks that always boost your landing page performance, they share the tactics that have moved the needle for many of the design projects they've worked on before.Tyler brings his ROI-focused design expertise while Nick shares insights from his freelance conversion projects. Together, they discuss the entire customer journey from first ad impression to final checkout while revealing which design decisions actually drive revenue and which "best practices" might be holding you back.Here's what's on the table in this episode:🔸 Why banner blindness is real and how to design ads that stop the scroll🔸 The retargeting funnel strategy (and why you need multiple touchpoints to convert)🔸 Landing page copy secrets that matter most🔸 The unexpected checkout experiment that boosted conversions🔸 Why the ugliest ads often convert the best🔸 When to make landing pages longer vs. shorter🔸 A/B testing strategies that give you a "raise every week"🔸 PayPal integration and the 20% conversion lift it used to provide🔸 Upselling: helpful suggestions vs. dark patterns🔸 The biggest mistake designers make with progressive disclosure🔸 Why user research beats design intuition every time🔸 Trust signals to build credibility during checkout📢 Subscribe to The Design Table Podcast!👋 More about Tyler and Nick

In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick become the "Design Mythbusters" and tackle the biggest misconceptions about UX design that both designers and non-designers believe.From the idea that UX is just about making things pretty to the pressure of getting everything right the first time, they bust (or confirm) myths that hold you back in your design career.Tyler shares his perspective as a senior product designer in-house, while Nick brings his freelance experience to debunk these widespread beliefs. They explore myths from both sides; what stakeholders wrongly believe about designers, but also what designers tell themselves that creates unnecessary stress and limitations.Here's what's on the table in this episode:🔸 Why "UX is just about making things pretty" isn't wrong🔸 The myth that UX designers create "delightful" experiences🔸 Why you don't need to get everything right the first time🔸 The accessibility myth of "we haven't heard any complaints"🔸 How to balance pretty AND useful design🔸 Why UX designers don't hold all the keys to user experience🔸 The pressure to shoulder all responsibility for design decisions🔸 Case study number inflation and why 2% improvements are impressive🔸 The "it depends" answer and when it's actually helpful🔸 Whether you need a traditional art background to be a UX designer🔸 How AI myths are creating unnecessary fear in the design community📢 Subscribe to The Design Table Podcast!👋 More about Tyler and Nick

In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick are trying to untangle the confusing world of design job titles and their many, many variations. From UX designer to product designer to the emerging UX engineer role and everything inbetween.They share what each title actually means, their differences, and how to survive the ever-changing landscape of design careers today.Also, Tyler shares his experience as a senior product designer in-house, while Nick explains his approach as a freelancer who uses "UX and Product Designer" to catch different types of clients. They discuss the evolution from web designer to the current product design trend, and upcomgin roles like UX engineer that challenge the lines between design and development.Here's what's on the table in this episode:🔸 Why Nick uses both "UX" and "Product" designer in his title (it's an SEO play)🔸 How design titles evolved from web designer to today's product designer🔸 The difference between UI, UX, and product design roles🔸 Why larger companies need more specialized design roles🔸 What service design and customer experience (CX) roles actually do🔸 The rise of UX engineer and what it means for designers who code🔸 How AI is helping designers learn development skills🔸 Why "user" vs "customer" language matters more than you think🔸 The Pokemon evolution of design careers (and what comes next)🔸 Senior vs junior titles and how they affect your career progression📢 Subscribe to The Design Table Podcast!👋 More about Tyler and Nick

In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick talk about the actual day-to-day of being a product designer and how it is very different from what social media tells you.One's an in-house designer while the other is a freelancer. Both have over a decade of on-the-job design experience. Together, they discuss how AI creates overlap between design, product, and engineering, and why good design often looks like you're doing nothing at all.They also share what real design-client collaboration looks like, how to stay strategic without losing your momentum, and what to do when your best design work gets shelved by stakeholders.Here's what's on the table in the rest of the episode.🔸 What your job actually is as a product designer🔸 The hidden work behind design decisions🔸 How to collaborate across product, design, and engineering🔸 Why most “bad design” is just the result of unclear priorities🔸 The myth of pixel-perfect design in real teams🔸 How to handle feedback from non-design stakeholders🔸 What separates strategic designers from execution-only roles🔸 How to protect your energy and sanity as a designer📢 Subscribe to The Design Table Podcast!👋 More about Tyler and Nick

In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick discuss the real answer to the question that’s been haunting LinkedIn threads, Reddit posts, and bootcamp Slack groups:Is it still worth becoming a UX or product designer in 2025 and beyond?They look back on their own (non-)traditional paths into product design, the current state of the industry, and how AI is changing design roles differently than what most people say on social media.They also share what separates the top 10% of designers from the rest, how you can make it to be within that top 10%, and why most bootcamp portfolios are outdated from the start.This episode's super useful for new designers, career-switchers, and anyone wondering if it’s still worth it to invest time, money, and energy into a formal design education when it feels like AI is going to replace it all.🔸 An important skill no design school teaches: rejection tolerance🔸 Why “just stand out” is both great advice and terrible advice🔸 AI isn’t replacing designers (but lazy designers might self-replace)🔸 How to evaluate design programs without falling for hype🔸 Portfolio strategy: what actually gets you hired🔸 Why some hiring managers say “there are hundreds of applicants, but no one good”🔸 Fundamentals vs. tools: what matters in 2025🔸 Personal branding, mentorship, and zooming out📢 Subscribe to The Design Table Podcast!👋 More about Tyler and Nick

In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick go into the chaotic world of branding. They discuss why it matters more than ever, when it’s completely overhyped, and how to make the most of it as a product designer looking to build a career.Well-known branding moments include the Jaguar rebrand and Apple’s liquid glass 'feature'. Nick and Tyler talk about how branding decisions influence users and why some branding changes work wonders while others just cause social media uproar.They also have quite something to say about personal branding for product designers: what it is, how to find your voice, and why soft skills don’t show up in your Figma file.🔸 Why branding is your biggest moat—or just overpriced vibes🔸 What the Jaguar rebrand got wrong🔸 How Apple’s “failures” still drive loyalty🔸 The emotional psychology behind iconic brands🔸 Personal branding tips for designers🔸 The underrated power of testimonials🔸 Social proof, client trust, and repeat work🔸 How to niche down (without boxing yourself in)📢 Subscribe to The Design Table Podcast!👋 More about Tyler and Nick

In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick discuss the role of animation and motion in modern product design workflows and why it’s not just about looking slick.From micro-interactions to loading states, they find out where animation improves UX and where it becomes a distraction. They also get into motion for video editing, designing for product marketing, and why most designers need to reconsider the amount of motion they use in their work.Along the way, they touch on mentorship, design tools, and what junior designers should focus on when learning motion design in today’s world of product design.🔸 Why subtle motion design is more effective🔸 The psychology behind informative loading states🔸 When animation delights users—and when it distracts🔸 The value of documentation for preserving ideas🔸 Tools for animation: Figma, Lottie, After Effects, and more🔸 How animation can elevate product marketing🔸 Mentorship, design education, and learning by doing🔸 “Done is better than perfect” when shipping MVPs📢 Subscribe to The Design Table Podcast!👋 More about Tyler and Nick

In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick talk about how the lines between designers and product managers are getting more and more blurry.AI tools speed up our way of working and startups grow using smaller teams than ever. Does that mean we are heading toward a new unicorn role for a designer-product-manager-hybrid?From working with founders instead of PMs, to shielding teams from company politics, to the rise of fractional roles and hybrid titles, we explore how the designer and PM responsibilities are evolving and whether we’re just overcomplicating the whole thing.🔸 Why strategy and design are merging🔸 The slow disappearance of traditional PMs🔸 What “fractional” actually means (and why it’s not just a buzzword)🔸 Whether small teams still need dedicated PMs🔸 The mental toll of context switching🔸 When meetings are useful — and when they’re just expensive🔸 The future of the product designer title (or lack thereof)📢 Subscribe to The Design Table Podcast!👋 More about Tyler and Nick

In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler White and Nick Groeneveld discuss the fast-evolving world of design tools, AI integration for your tools, and why your current workflow might (or might not) already be outdated.From tool fatigue to the Figma vs. Framer debate, they explore how designers are adapting (or not) to new tech, what makes or breaks productivity today, and whether a single tool could truly bridge the gap between design and development.They also discuss the shifting responsibilities of designers and product managers, and why understanding code might soon be part of your job description.Whether you're curious about the next big thing, feeling overwhelmed by the AI tool race, or wondering if Figma is still the go-to, this conversation is packed with insights that will shape the way you think about design in 2025 and beyond.🔸 Why AI tool overload is killing designer productivity🔸 The hidden cost of switching tools🔸 Can Framer replace Figma for marketing sites?🔸 What “designing in code” actually looks like today🔸 How integrated tools could merge design and dev roles🔸 Why Figma’s future depends on its website builder🔸 How product management and design are merging🔸 The tradeoff between speed, craft, and business impact🔸 What every designer should know about using AI effectively🔸 A future with multiple tools sharing market dominance📢 Subscribe to The Design Table Podcast!👋 More about Tyler and Nick

In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler White and Nick Groeneveld discuss the (design) updates Apple showcased at WWDC, including the much-hyped Liquid Glass, and what it means for product designers, users, and the future of UI.They discuss why both the product design community and Apple focuses too much on Liquid Glas, what to focus on instead, and the more interesting subtle announcements.The focus is less on Liquid Glass and more about UX because UI, UX, and product design isn’t just about visual polish. It’s marketing, emotion, accessibility, and trust. This is especially important when working on the devices we use a lot during the day.At the same time, the episode highlights the growing importance of emotional design, the return of personality in UI, and the tension between trends and usability.Inside this episode:🔸 Why the design community is split on Liquid Glass🔸 How Apple’s marketing may have overplayed the announcement🔸 The return of 3D design and why people are tired of flat design🔸 Why accessibility and readability always beat shiny aesthetics🔸 How emotional design is becoming a bigger part of UX🔸 Spotlight and Search improvements that actually boost productivity🔸 How user expectations are shifting thanks to Apple’s design leadership🔸 The risk of letting aesthetics overshadow real usability gains🔸 How to position design updates for better user acceptance🔸 Why design is key in marketing, branding, and product adoption🎧 Listen now and stay sharp as design continues to evolve.👉 Subscribe to The Design Table Podcast 👋 More about Tyler and Nick