Dive Club 🤿

Making the jump and diving into that first year of freelancing can be pretty daunting… 🥲I wish I could’ve had this chat with Grace about 5 years ago because she was very transparent about the lessons she learned in that first year.In this Deep Dive, she breaks down her strategies for pricing, balancing project work, her tool stack, and a lot more...

If you’re familiar at all with design systems then I definitely don’t need to introduce you to Dan Mall. He’s as OG as it gets.In this Deep Dive, Dan shares his take on Figma variables, where design systems are headed in the coming years, and a lot more…

Anthony Hobday, a self-taught interface designer, became an expert by obsessively studying the works of top designers around the world. 🌎Now he is dedicated to bridging the knowledge gap for fellow self-taught designers by sharing every step of his design process.In this episode, Anthony highlights simple yet effective techniques everyday designers can make to elevate their visual design skills to create a more compelling final product. 🔐

This episode is all about engineer turned designer Grace Ling, who scored her dream job as product designer at EA and is also now the founder of the biggest design community online, Design Buddies. Grace jumpstarted her career by putting herself out there as a content creator and using some unique tactics when applying for roles. In this interview we talk about how Grace fast-tracked her learning journey, her playbook for breaking in to a new company and practicals to stand-out as a designer in today's job market.

If you're looking to level up how you use variables in Figma then this episode is for you ✌️ Luis goes deep into strategies based on team size, provides naming guidance, and even breaks down how he thinks about structuring libraries with variables in Figma. Lastly, Luis shares a behind-the-scenes of his journey as a designer advocate and even gives a unique prediction for how AI will take shape inside of Figma.Don't forget to follow Luis on Twitter and check out his awesome files in the Figma community

Steph Golik was an early design leader at the self-driving car startup Cruise 🚗 But 2 years ago she left to launch her own company Huddle. In this episode we're talking all about how designers can take the leap to start that next project or even raise venture funding like Steph. If you're interested in entrepreneurship or even just want to get better at selling your ideas... you're going to love this episode. 🧡

Fons was the one who originally designed the Dive brand 🤿 so this episode is a branding masterclass. We walk through a mock project and Fons goes deep into each phase of his branding process. We also discuss spatial computing, how to make you designs stand out, and strategies for leveling up your visuals 😎

In this episode, Charli takes us behind the scenes of her role as Creative Director at ConvertKit. She shares all kinds of insights about brand and marketing strategy, how to tell data stories, and how to level up as a copywriter. If you're looking for creative inspiration or ways to advance your career, then this episode is for you ✌️

BK shares lessons learned on her journey to becoming one of the most well-respected icon designers on the planet (including stories from designing the Netflix icon library). If you're interested in freelancing then you'll love this episode. We discuss pricing tactics and take a deep dive into BK's client process 👀

If you're looking to level up your storytelling and make a bigger impact on product strategy, then this is the episode for you 💪 Femke shares practical insights from her time at Uber, WealthSimple, and now as a design lead at Gusto. We go deep into strategies for collaborating with PMs, handling pushback in design, and how designers can more effectively sell their ideas.

In this episode, Dan shares his insights on using Framer from his experience as an early adopter. He also discusses his approach to learning to code while building his own product and shares some tips for others looking to do the same. And obviously, we couldn't call it a Deep Dive without chatting a bit about the impact of AI as well as learning how Jay-Z used to influence the product roadmap at TIDAL 👀

In this episode, Mia shares stories and lessons learned from her time as an early design leader at Square and Pinterest. We discuss all sorts of practical ways to increase your influence as a designer including strategies for CRIT, how to learn from your PMs, how to prepare for an AI future, and much more... if you're looking to become more of a leader at work (even if you're not interested in management) then this episode is for you ✌️

Fonz gives a masterclass on growth design in this episode as he pulls back the curtain on designing at Netflix and what it takes to ship to millions of users. We also discuss our journies as entrepreneurs, dealing with ambiguity at work, and the importance of growing as a writer. Fonz is truly a lifelong learner and this episode is gold for anyone who wants to grow in their understanding of business 💪

In this episode, Jorn shares the full Framer story starting with his journey as an early designer at Facebook. He also provides insights into Framer’s 9-year overnight success story and a sneak peek of their plans moving forward. We also jam on the potential impact of AI on design—just wait until you hear Jorn's take on the future of design systems ✌️.

In this interview, Steph shares valuable insights from her experience designing at Facebook, Cruise, and currently at Snap. We delve into effective strategies for presenting your work, nailing your next design interview, and mastering storytelling tactics. Steph highlights the importance of having a clear thesis statement about oneself and provides practical tips on formatting a portfolio presentation 😎

In this episode, Joey Banks gives an in-depth look at what it’s like to lead design systems at Twitter and Webflow. He shares his strategies for structuring component libraries, working efficiently in Figma, and even keeping up with all of the latest plugins and tooling. Additionally, he highlights the importance of building relationships with teammates and gives us a glimpse into how he collaborates with the rest of the design team at Webflow