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IxDA Sydney Podcast

IxDA Sydney Podcast

By IxDA Sydney

This is the IxDA Sydney Podcast. A show that guides you through the stages of design journey, whether you are just starting out and looking to find your feet, or you're a seasoned designer. Join us where we speak to design thinkers, and design doers.

We can't guarantee answers, just better questions!
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S1 E9 - Building & leading high performing design teams | Marla Mitelman

IxDA Sydney PodcastMay 03, 2022

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43:47
S2 E11 - So you want to create a podcast?
Jul 09, 202314:34
S2 E10 - Therapy for Designers
Jun 04, 202333:32
S2 E09 - Designing the design system | Amy Howard
May 14, 202347:17
S2 E08 - Designing a sustainable future | Elise Margaritis

S2 E08 - Designing a sustainable future | Elise Margaritis

In this episode, Vinita is joined by Elise Margaritis, the Creative Director of TEM. Elise built the brand and marketing function for TEM which has grown to become Asia Pacific’s most trusted carbon offset provider.

In this session we dive into the following themes:

  • Her philosophy and approach to helping organisations achieve net-zero emissions through carbon offsetting.
  • How designers can take the initiative to investigate sustainable claims made by businesses and not to promote greenwashing.
  • What designers can do to make an impact within the sustainable space.
  • How Australian organisations can learn from Europe's stricter sustainability measures

If you want to learn more about IxDA Sydney's podcast show notes, resources, events and mentorship programs, please visit: www.ixdasydney.org

May 01, 202339:18
S2 E07 - Data viz & accessibility. Lessons in building a data visualisation practice at Google | Kent Eisenhuth
Apr 16, 202348:00
S2 E06 - The bridge between comedy and design facilitation | Rich Brophy

S2 E06 - The bridge between comedy and design facilitation | Rich Brophy

In this episode, Vinita and Sam speak with Rich Brophy, Head of Design at Blue Egg, a Behavioral Design Consultancy. As a former stand-up comedian, Rich shares his perspectives on the connection between comedy and design facilitation, as well as the significance of design principles and personal branding.

We cover the following themes:

  • How Rich's experience in comedy and advertising has given him an unfair advantage in the design field.
  • The importance of storytelling, empathy, and improvisation in design facilitation.
  • How design principles guarantee a more predictable path to quality work.
  • The significance of design research in shaping design decisions.


If you want to learn more about IxDA Sydney's podcast show notes, resources, events and mentorship programs, please visit: www.ixdasydney.org

Apr 02, 202344:04
S2 E05 - Why data science and design research is the perfect duo | Grishma Jena
Mar 19, 202349:00
S2 E04 - Breaking barriers: Overcoming unconscious bias as a tech self-starter | Nina Ajnira Karisik

S2 E04 - Breaking barriers: Overcoming unconscious bias as a tech self-starter | Nina Ajnira Karisik

In this episode, Vinita and Sam talk to software engineer and SHE codes mentor, Nina Ajnira Karisik, to discuss how to break into the tech industry as a self-starter, dealing with unconscious bias, and how to overcome these barriers to achieve success.

We cover the following themes:

  • Finding her feet in tech as a self-starter
  • How unconscious bias has affected her career
  • The benefits and limitations of AI in programming
  • The co-dependence between design and programming

Nina is a software engineer and a sustainable fashion enthusiast with a background in digital marketing, branding and journalism. She looks at code holistically, being equally interested in back-end and front-end development, as well as being very passionate about how said code makes a difference in people's lives.

If you want to learn more about IxDA Sydney's podcast show notes, resources, events and mentorship programs, please visit: www.ixdasydney.org

Mar 06, 202335:57
S2 E03 - Web accessibility. Designing a world that works for everyone | Kate Linton

S2 E03 - Web accessibility. Designing a world that works for everyone | Kate Linton

Join hosts Jessica and Sam as they sit down with Kate Linton, the Global Design Lead at ThoughtWorks, to discuss the critical role of accessibility in designing successful customer experiences. Discover how Kate has used her experience to gain valuable insights into creating intuitive and accessible designs that cater to a diverse range of users.

We cover the following themes: 

  • How incorporating accessibility after launching your product can be quite difficult.
  • The challenges of working with stakeholders to ensure accessibility is top of mind
  • Tips for incorporating neurodiversity into your design choices. 
  • How small improvements can lead to a big impact on accessibility

By taking small steps to improve your digital accessibility, you can make a huge difference for people with disabilities and ensure your content is accessible for all. Let's make the digital world a more inclusive place for everyone!

If you want to learn more about IxDA Sydney's podcast show notes, resources, events and mentorship programs, please visit: www.ixdasydney.org

Feb 19, 202342:02
S2 E02 - Designing for the fundamentals of Web3 |  Mark Monfort

S2 E02 - Designing for the fundamentals of Web3 | Mark Monfort

In this episode Sam and Vinita speak with Mark Monfort, co-founder of NotCentralised and the Australian DeFi Association. We travel with Mark on the journey through the Web3 space - from tracing the history of blockchain, crypto and NFTs, to breaking down popular buzzwords. 

Whether you're just breaking into Web3, or a full-blown degen - this episode is not to be missed! 

We'll be covering the following themes:

  • How Web3 is pushing the boundaries of innovation and pivoting to community feedback in order to find product market fit.
  • WHY there needs to be a shift change in how we interact with services and products.
  • Where Web3 is being used effectively
  • Where Web3 needs to improve to be widely adopted from a user experience perspective.

If you want to learn more about IxDA Sydney's events and mentorship programs, please visit: www.ixdasydney.org

Jan 30, 202345:16
S2 E01 - From spreadsheet to worldwide success: The incredible journey of ADPList | Felix Lee

S2 E01 - From spreadsheet to worldwide success: The incredible journey of ADPList | Felix Lee

Hello, and welcome to a new season of the Sydney IxDA Podcast! Join us for a fascinating conversation with Felix Lee, Co-Founder and CEO of ADPList, the world's largest mentorship platform for the tech industry. In this episode, we'll hear Felix's story and how ADPList came to be and discuss the importance of mentorship and its impact on careers. 


We'll be covering the following themes: 

  • Felix’s background and journey before ADPList The Singapore design scene and why design is integral to progressing organisations forward 
  • The creation of ADPList and how the platform has evolved over time 
  • ADPList’s journey to finding product-market fit 
  • The importance of democratising mentorship in personal and professional growth 
  • The future vision for ADPList and its continued impact on the tech industry. 


If you want to learn more about IxDA Sydney's events and mentorship programs, please visit: www.ixdasydney.org

Jan 10, 202352:05
S1 E13 - Final thoughts on the IxDA Mentoring Program | Mentoring Stories

S1 E13 - Final thoughts on the IxDA Mentoring Program | Mentoring Stories

Hello and welcome to the final episode of this series, The Season Finale! Mentoring stories.
In this episode, Molly, Vinita and Sam are joined by a whole host of mentors to discuss their personal experiences during the IxDA mentoring program. We'll dig into what they found surprising, the differences of mentoring within the workplace to externally, and key resources they hang their hat on when mentoring.
Segment 1: - 01:00

Vee Mercado: Lead Designer @ WooliesX
Fabiana Eisenmann: Product Designer @ Playvox

Segment 2: - 15:14

Vivid Savitri: Head of UX @ Breville
Sam Dawson: UX Designer @ Macquarie Bank
Ulf Sthamer: UX Lead @ SBS

Segment 3: - 28:07

Kevin Wilkins: Practice Lead @ Sseavan
Jessica Smith: UX Team Lead @ Servian

Segment 4: - 39:07

Jessica Pang: Senior Product Designer @ Airwallex
Luna Andreux: Product Designer @ Servian

Jul 06, 202248:59
S1 E12 - Designing within the public sector | Meera Pankhania
Jun 13, 202252:28
S1 E11 - A chance to reflect

S1 E11 - A chance to reflect

You may have noticed that Wednesday has been and gone without a podcast release? Not to fear! We'll be back in a couple of weeks to finish off the first season of the IxDA MP Podcast.
May 18, 202200:46
S1 E10 - Design IS Business | David Meier
May 10, 202236:53
S1 E9 - Building & leading high performing design teams | Marla Mitelman
May 03, 202243:47
S1 E8 - The power of portfolios | Michael Wong AKA Mizko
Apr 26, 202247:58
S1 E7 - Questions from the mailbag | Dear Vinita

S1 E7 - Questions from the mailbag | Dear Vinita

In this episode, Molly, Sam & Vinita are taking your mentoring questions, where dive into the following themes:  How do I keep cadence with the mentor/mentee relationship? Learning about psychology within UX and how to implement it. What happens when the program comes to an end. If you want to learn more about IxDA Sydney's events and mentorship programs, please visit: www.ixdasydney.org/mentoring
Apr 19, 202223:54
S1 E6 - The power of constructive feedback | Erin Turner
Apr 13, 202243:34
S1 E5 - How to beat your inner imposter syndrome | Paul Blake
Apr 05, 202248:18
S1 E4 - Analyse, structure and plan your design career | Mags Hanley
Mar 29, 202254:30
S1 E3 - Design leadership for introverts | Tim Yeo
Mar 22, 202245:35
S1 E2 - Why building on your design craft is important | Chris Naylor
Mar 15, 202254:56
S1 E1 - An introduction to mentoring | Molly, Sam & Vinita
Mar 08, 202225:18
IxDA Sydney Pod...something BIG is coming!
Feb 04, 202201:04