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Design Life

Charli Prangley, Femke Van Schoonhoven

Design Life is a podcast about design and side projects for motivated creators. It was born after your hosts, two serial side project addicts, saw a gap in the podcast market for a conversational show about design and the issues young creatives face, that was hosted by two females. This show aims to tackle the big issues designers face like getting paid, overcoming a creative block or managing time, to name a few. We want to open up discussion about things we wish we heard people talk about

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00:37:09

322: Our approach to side projects in 2026

Design Life ·

2025/11/10

Charli and Femke discuss their evolving perspectives on side projects, preferred platforms and content formats, and how these have changed throughout their careers, while also sharing their current goals—Charli opening up about her book writing journey and Femke explaining how her approach to her course is continuously evolving.Timestamps: 01:26 - Episode start03:11 - How are you currently thinking about side projects? How do you describe what you do on the side when meeting new people?05:23 -

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00:33:41

321: Knowledge-sharing in a design team (the wins and...

Design Life ·

2025/10/27

Femke and Charli discuss how to foster a culture of knowledge sharing at a workplace. They explore how to structure language-sharing sessions, whether these should focus on work-related topics or personal expertise, how to encourage team members to participate, and what roles leaders and team members play in sharing knowledge.Timestamps:01:25 Episode start02:27 Catch up06:52 How did educational 'Lunch and Learn' sessions come about at Femke’s work?08:06 Are these sessions about work topics or

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00:30:16

320: The struggle with staying up-to-date with new...

Design Life ·

2025/10/13

Femke and Charli discuss the challenges of staying up-to-date with AI tools, the importance of developing horizontal skills rather than just tool-specific knowledge, integrating AI into your workflow, the financial and environmental impacts of AI and strategies for keeping up with rapid advancements in the tech field.01:11 Episode introduction01:53 Catch-up05:16 How the episode came about: Charli shares a story from her workplace about integrating AI into their processes10:17 Challenges in staying

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00:39:17

319: Balancing speed and quality in design work

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2025/09/29

Femke and Charli discuss how to balance product quality with commitments, deadlines, and the pressure to ship quickly. They explore the best approaches to building MVPs and new features, and consider whether AI is influencing the expected pace of work in design.Timestamps:01:14 Episode start02:25 Catch up07:56 The background of the issue at Femke’s work10:42 Did Charli experience anything similar?12:56 Has the rebrand and the new systems in place helped your team unlock more velocity, allowing you

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00:36:58

318: Revealing our performance reviews as design leaders

Design Life ·

2025/09/15

Thank you to our sponsor, Framer. Ready to build a site that looks hand-coded—without hiring a developer? Start free today at framer.link/femkeCharli and Femke talk about the challenges of discussing performance reviews and share the actual feedback they received. They discuss how performance reviews work at their companies, including how often they occur, the structure, and the tools used. They also share how AI tools are integrated into the process, explain how promotions are linked to reviews,

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00:29:46

317: What it's like to take part in a hackathon

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2025/09/01

Thank you to our sponsor, Framer. Ready to build a site that looks hand-coded—without hiring a developer? Start free today at framer.link/femkeFemke and Charli discuss various aspects of hackathons, including team organization and timelines, the motivations behind creating dedicated create weeks, whether projects should go live afterward, the competitive dynamics of hackathons, and provide valuable advice for companies interested in hosting their own hackathons.Timestamps:0:47 Episode start01:27

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00:31:56

316: The art of giving useful feedback

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2025/08/11

Thank you to our sponsor, Framer. Ready to build a site that looks hand-coded—without hiring a developer? Start free today at framer.link/femkeFemke and Charli discuss their perspectives on giving feedback, how their approaches have evolved, the importance of mindful communication, and strategies for providing effective and focused feedback.01:05 Episode start02:01 Framer Sponsorship04:06 How do you feel about giving feedback? How has your approach evolved throughout your career?11:24 How do you

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00:31:48

315: How to hire (and get hired) in a brand design role

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2025/07/28

Thank you to our sponsor, Framer. Ready to build a site that looks hand-coded—without hiring a developer? Start free today at framer.link/femkeFemke and Charli discuss Gusto's new Creative Director role, including why the company hired for it and what they’re looking for. They talk about whether agency or in-house experience is better, how candidates should prepare for interviews, and what makes a talented brand designer stand out. They also mention whether having a broad or focused portfolio is

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00:29:04

314: Coaching ICs as a design manager

Design Life ·

2025/07/14

Thank you to our sponsor, Framer. Ready to build a site that looks hand-coded—without hiring a developer? Start free today at framer.link/femkeFemke and Charli explore their coaching experiences, the importance of active listening, and navigating coaching challenges from both coach and coachee perspectives.0:47 Episode start01:59 Framer sponsorship03:06 What was your coaching workshop experience?09:47 How often do you find yourself in a coaching mindset?15:38 Have you ever used coaching questions to

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00:30:26

313: Building relationships with PM's & Product...

Design Life ·

2025/06/30

Thank you to our sponsor, Framer. Ready to build a site that looks hand-coded—without hiring a developer? Start free today at framer.link/femkeFemke and Charli delve into the relationship between a designer and a product manager, exploring perspectives on role responsibilities, skill overlaps, relationship-building advice and distinctions between product marketing and brand design roles.Timestamps: 01:27 Episode starts02:22 Framer sponsorship04:00 Typical relationship between a designer and a PM —

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00:29:59

312: Design vision work and how to have a strategic...

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2025/06/10

Thank you to our sponsor, Workflow. As a listener, you can experience the Workflow too with an exclusive 30-day trial (instead of the usual 14) — so you can see the magic for yourself. Head to workflow.design/designlife to start your extended trial today.Femke and Charli discuss the nature of vision work—whether it’s expected of designers, how their teams create space for it, their approach to the outcomes of pitches, and the criteria they use to prioritize ideas from vision

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00:37:56

311: Hot takes on Config 2025 and new Figma features

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2025/05/26

Thank you to our sponsor, Workflow. As a listener, you can experience the Workflow too with an exclusive 30-day trial (instead of the usual 14) — so you can see the magic for yourself. Head to workflow.design/designlife to start your extended trial today. Femke and Charli reflect on the Figma Config event, exploring exciting new features like Figma Make and Draw, and sharing their thoughts on potential future innovations such as AI-powered tools and conversational interfaces.Timestamps:01:04 Episode

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00:31:55

310: Going back to work after an extended break

Design Life ·

2025/05/12

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 shares her experience returning to work, exploring team dynamics, personal impacts, surprises, challenges, and positive aspects of re-entering the workplace after maternity leave.Timestamps:0:49 Episode intro01:39 Mobbin sponsorship06:56 How did

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00:29:53

309: Become a design manager or stay an IC? How to...

Design Life ·

2025/04/28

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

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00:27:18

308: Making the jump from mid to senior

Design Life ·

2025/04/14

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

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00:30:20

307: Will AI take your design job? (Hot takes from...

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2025/03/31

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

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00:31:11

306: Building a team for your side projects

Design Life ·

2025/03/17

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

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00:31:08

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

Design Life ·

2025/03/03

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 genuine 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

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00:36:08

304: Setting our goals and intentions for 2025

Design Life ·

2025/01/13

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!In this episode, Femke and Charli share their goals for 2025, including how Femke plans to approach her return to

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00:29:23

303: Changes in the design industry (specialists vs...

Design Life ·

2024/12/30

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

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