Design Feeling

In this in-depth discussion, recorded at the UTS podcast studio in Sydney, Australia, Nirish Shakya talks with Martin Tomitsch and Steve Baty, co-authors of the book 'Designing Tomorrow.' Keep listening to win a free copy of the book!They delve into the shifting paradigms of the design industry, advocating for a life-centred approach that goes beyond human and business needs to consider the health of the planet and all its life forms.The conversation covers the essential mindsets, tools, and techniques for designers, changemakers, and entrepreneurs to foster more sustainable practices and product life cycles. It also touches on the importance of collaboration across disciplines and sectors to achieve significant, positive change.Highlighting the roles of education, corporate responsibility, and individual action, Martin and Steve share insights into making impactful changes within organisations and the broader societal context.To enter the free book giveraway of the book ‘Designing Tomorrow’, drop a comment on any of our social media channels or email us (nirish@designfeeling.co) with an example of an organisation or a local community group or an individual who's having a positive impact in a small but growing way.ShownotesOrder your copy of ‘Designing Tomorrow’https://www.designingtomorrowbook.comMartin Tomitschhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/martintomitsch/Steve Batyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/stevebatyWebsite Carbon Calculatorhttps://www.websitecarbon.com/Good & Fuglyhttps://goodandfugly.com.au/Show creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

This episode features a profound conversation with Steve Chapman, focusing on the liberation from societal constraints to embrace creative spontaneity and personal development. Steve shares his transition from as a organisational culture expert to pursuing artistic freedom, underlining the importance of lived experiences over traditional learning. Steve’s projects like 'Sound of Silence' and 'Lost Cat' underscore the value of initiating endeavours without fixed goals, highlighting an organic discovery process. Additionally, Steve discusses his mask workshops, derived from Keith Johnson's concepts and Gestalt therapy, which facilitate personal discovery by encouraging participants to express hidden facets of their identities. Through these workshops and his approach to creativity, Steve emphasises the significance of embracing life's uncertainties and contradictions, acknowledging 'not knowing' as an intrinsic part of the human condition and a gateway to deeper self-awareness and creative exploration.Show notesAttend Steve Chapman’s Mask Workshop on 17th May 2024 in Londonhttps://www.canscorpionssmoke.com/masks/Connect with Steve Chapmanhttps://www.canscorpionssmoke.com/https://www.instagram.com/stevexoh/Escape from Freedom by Erich Frommhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25491.Escape_from_FreedomShow creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

In this deep conversation with consultant, facilitator, and mentor, Lana Jelenjev, and host Nirish Shakya, they delve into topics of self-discovery, healing-centred ecosystems, and building deep connections. They discuss the importance of pausing, self-reflection, decolonising oneself, and the role of body consciousness in healing. Lana shares her personal story, weaving through the stages of her life, from battling breast cancer to embarking on a self-discovery journey. This episode is packed with deep introspective discussions, powerful anecdotes, and significant insights about personal healing and how it radiates to form healing-centred ecosystems.In this episode:From breast-cancer to self-discoveryHealing-Centered ecosystemsMindset reframe: we’re all born self-actualisedDecolonising oneselfThe practice of Nemawashi: A new approach to problem solvingThe art of pausingAnd much more!Lana Jelenjev's work primarily focuses on the dreaming, designing, and illumination of new systems. She collaborates with impact-driven organisations that serve groups whose voices need to be amplified, whether through training, mentoring programs, or by weaving communities of practice to deepen and integrate change. In her roles as a consultant, facilitator, mentor, and board leader, Jelenjev supports the organizations she works with by helping them expand their vision, connect with their target audience, define strategic directions for their services, design meaningful and engaging training programs, community of practice, or cohort learning programs, and facilitate safer and brave spaces.ShownotesConnect with Lana Jelenjevhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lanajelenjev/lanajelenjev.comBooks by Iyanla Vanzanthttps://www.goodreads.com/author/list/15508.Iyanla_VanzantShow creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

In this deep-dive interview, designer and activist Sam Griffiths details his journey from a design career into environmental activism, particularly with the organisation, Just Stop Oil. Sam discusses how entering the world of activism changed his perspective on the world and the importance of activism in our current climate crisis. Griffiths provides an insightful narrative on his confrontations with authorities, his experiences in prison, and the personal empowerment that arises as a result. He also shares advice for people feeling powerless in the face of massive systemic issues and emphasises the importance of collective action and resilience. Sam is also the founder of his business, Griffics, where he used play to help people access creativity through workshops and community projects.In this episode:Sam's arrest and experience in prisonCoping with confinement through art and mindfulnessChallenging the status quo in designThe role of designers in social changeThe power of stepping through fearAnd moreShownotesLess is More bookSam’s drawings in prisonjuststopoil.orgConnect with Samhttps://www.instagram.com/griffics/https://www.griffics.com/Show creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

Nirish Shakya interviews Tutti Taygerly, leadership coach, author and ex-Design leader at Meta and Disney, on navigating uncertain times and finding their unique place in the world. Diving into the notions of identity, systems, and personal growth amidst transitions, they discuss embracing individual uniqueness and the concept of 'otherness'. Tutti shares valuable insights on experimenting with personal leadership, trusting the process, seeking validation, and a deeper understanding of our position in the larger system. They also talk about Tutti's prolific multicultural background and how it influenced her career. Tune in to glean enlightening advice from Tutti's personal journey and reflections.In this episode:Embracing individual uniquenessDealing with transitionsExperimenting with personal leadershipUnderstanding our place in the systemAdvice from Tutti's personal journeyAnd more!Connect with Tutti Taygerleyhttps://www.tuttitaygerly.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/tuttitaygerly/“Make Space to Lead” book by Tutti TaygerleyVisions in the Liminal Space Oracle Deck (new version of Postcards From the Liminal Space)How to sharpen your intuition as a designer using tarot with Dr. Adeola EnigbokanShow creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

Welcome to Season 5! Let's face it, 2023 was a challenging year for many designers and techies, and 2024 might not show immediate signs of improvement. Amidst this prevailing uncertainty, you might be seeing an influx of social media posts about setting new goals, while you're still trying to recharge and find your bearings.Falling into a cycle of setting goals, achieving them, and then feeling guilty for not achieving more is all too common. But what if a small shift in mindset could change your experience of the year ahead? What if you could learn to enjoy the journey of 2024, instead of just racing towards its end?In this episode, I share my three intentions for the year that could help you relax your focus on rigid goals and purposes. I discuss how playing without purpose, expressing yourself more holistically and authentically, and having faith that things are unfolding in the right time, can transform your approach to life and work. Tune in to discover how these intentions might bring more joy and fulfilment to your 2024.In this episode:The vicious cycle of goal-setting, achievement and self-loathingPlaying without purposeExpressing yourself more holistically and authenticallyHave faith in the universeMultiple book recommendations!ShownotesFour Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkemanhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55696318-four-thousand-weeksThe Creative Body Process by Sian Davey and Abbie Trayler-Smithhttps://www.thecreativebodyprocess.com/The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubinhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59163301-the-creative-actThe Courage to Be Disliked: How to Free Yourself, Change Your Life, and Achieve Real Happiness by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Kogahttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40605300-the-courage-to-be-dislikedThe Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoffhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48757.The_Tao_of_PoohShow creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

The new year is a great time to reflect on the past year, recalibrate your direction and refocus your energy for the new year. There are lots of great reflection exercises out there but many can take at least a few hours to do. If you’ve been thinking of doing a reflection but haven’t been able to find the time, I’ve designed a condensed version for you that’s less than 15 minutes long.I’ll guide you through:a reflection of your past year - what energised you and what drained youa visualisation of your ideal future self 12 months from nowa prioritisation of the tiniest next step to get your startedFollow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

#047 - We wrap up Season 4 reflecting on some end of year reflection workshops I ran with Design Strategist, Josie Downey, to help designers and changemakers reflect on their year and refocus on 2024. We are also joined by Product Strategy Consultant, Jason Mesut, who attended one of those workshops.Have you reflected on your year and set your intentions for 2024? If you already have or if you’re thinking of doing one, this episode might give you some ideas and new ways of going about it.In this episode:Bringing your body into your reflection exerciseEmbracing your moments from the year as they were without judging themPlaying with crazy ideas for the new year and embracing the unknownThe power of visualising the future and trusting your inner selfand much more!ShownotesJosie Downeyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/josiedowney/Jason Mesuthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonmesut/Resources for reflection curated by Jason MesutAndrea Mignolo’s At the end of a cyclehttps://methodandmatter.com/essays/end-of-a-cycle/The year compasshttps://yearcompass.com/Your data-informed self-reflectionhttps://medium.com/service-advent/your-data-informed-self-reflection-db9b96e24c7dShow creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

#046 - How we feel has a direct impact on our creativity and confidence. However, we don’t openly talk about our mental health at work. In this episode, I speak to my friend Rob Armes who’s a design leader and founder of the UX consultancy, Circular UX. Rob opens up on his mental health struggles, including periods of psychosis and suicidal thoughts. And even after recovering and returning back to work, he experienced severe imposter syndrome. Rob shares how he got back on his feet and took back control of his life and career, which includes starting his own consultancy. Rob also shares his advice on freelancing and growing beyond your comfort zone in your career.ShownotesConnect with Rob Armeshttps://robarmes.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/robarmes/Being Brilliant by Andy CopeNielsen Norman GroupHow you can get into UX contracting and freelancing | by Rob Armes (He/Him) | Nov, 2023 | BootcampMental health support linksOverview - Psychosis - NHSContact Us | SamaritansContact us | MindShow creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

#045 - Do you take personal responsibility for things that don’t go according in your plan in your organisation? Do you try to control the outcome and burn yourself out in the process? What if you could let go of all that?In this episode, I speak to Charles-Louise de Maere who’s an expert facilitator helping organisations with collaborative thinking, storytelling and visual thinking. Charles-Louis shares some amazing facilitation techniques that’ll enable you transform your sense of personal responsibility into a collective one within your organisation. He also talks about “Kishōtenketsu”, an Asian storytelling framework which is not based on a conflict, like the “hero’s journey” is. Charles-Louise also shares tips on how you can use visual thinking to collaborate, regardless of your sketching abilities.ShownotesAttend the end of year retro for designers and changemakershttps://www.designfeeling.co/retroConnect with Charles-Louise de Maerehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/charleslouisdemaere/Learn Kishōtenketsu with Charles-Louishttps://www.tickettailor.com/events/explorationlabssrl/758666?World cafe method of facilitationhttps://www.fsg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/World-Cafe-Method_0.pdfShow creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

Designers, you’ve been sold a lie. You’ve been told you need to work harder, do more with less and prove your value. You’ve done all that but it’s left you frustrated, misaligned and burnt out.In this episode, Sara Wachter-Boettcher lifts the lid on the bottled up feelings so many designers have right now. Sara digs into the roots of where these (often well intended) messages are coming from and how you can manage them, putting your own needs and well-being first. Sara shares valuable advice to help to reframe your definition of success and your own value and reclaim agency of your work and career trajectory.Sara is a CEO of Active Voice where she helps people in tech and design become bold leaders by helping them understand themselves first. Sara was a content and UX consultant on responsible and inclusive design and she’s also the author of three books - Design for Real Life (with Eric Meyer), Content Everywhere and Technically Wrong: Sexist Apps, Biased Algorithms, and Other Threats of Toxic Tech.ShownotesSara on Linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/saraboettcher/Sign up for the newsletter to learn about upcoming 2024 programshttps://www.activevoicehq.com Attend Sara’s “Reclaim your power” workshop on 8th December 1-4pm ET (pay what you wish)https://www.activevoicehq.com/reclaim-your-powerHey designers, they’re gaslighting you.https://medium.com/nice-work-from-active-voice/hey-designers-theyre-gaslighting-you-e02e5a4d9cffShow creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

#042 - Join us in an insightful discussion with Boon Chew, a principal UX designer at Elsevier and a former board member at the London chapter of the Interaction Design Association (IxDA). Dive into the world of systems thinking as we explore how designers can utilise it to comprehend the larger systems they're designing for. From understanding our intrinsic cognitive systems to fostering empathy through awareness, Boon shares that systems thinking not only enhances our design perspective but also deepens our understanding of ourselves and others.ShownotesBoon Chew on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/boonyewchew/Causal loop diagramhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Causal_loop_diagramThe Systems Thinkerhttps://thesystemsthinker.com/Systems Innovation Networkhttps://www.systemsinnovation.network/Show creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

#042 - You need to be good at everything - that’s the narrative we’re sold from pretty early on. The industry celebrates unicorns, magical beings who can do almost anything. However, we all have strengths that are unique to each one of us and trying to use our lesser strengths can drain our energy, making it difficult for us to get into a state of flow and impacting our wellbeing.In this episode, I speak with Kate Berry, Instructor Manager at General Assembly and my strengths coach. Kate unravels the secrets to understanding and harnessing our innate abilities through strengths profiles. Whether you're battling imposter syndrome or seeking a deeper connection to your work and the people you work with, Kate will help you discover of the power of being great at less things instead of trying be good at everything.ShownotesConnect with Kate Berry on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-berry-/Strengths and Wellbeing: Regaining Balance When Life Changeshttps://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/250214/strengths-wellbeing-regaining-balance-life-changes.aspxCliftonStrengths profilehttps://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/home.aspxCappfinity Strengths Profilehttps://www.strengthsprofile.com/Show creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

#041 - Join us in this enlightening episode with Saskia Listle, a digital humanist and founder of the Academy of Future Skills, which is a community of learning practice, a think-tank and a consultancy on the Future of our Skills. Dive deep into the value of transversal skills and why they offer a sense of purpose that hard skills can't. We'll explore the concepts of T-shaped vs V-shaped employees, the power of curiosity in shaping one's professional path, and the potential pitfalls of an unchecked growth mindset. Saskia also reveals her top 3 skills, which have been instrumental in her journey.ShownotesConnect with Saskiahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/saskia-listle/Academy of Future Skillshttps://academyfutureskills.com/Listen to Nirish on self-awareness as a skill on Saskia’s podcast, Conversations with My Future Skillshttps://academyfutureskills.com/nirish-shakya-selfawareness/Show creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

#039 - Welcome to Season 4 of the Design Feeling Podcast!We kick off the new season with an inspiring conversation with Rizwan Javaid, a seasoned human-centred designer from San Francisco and the creator of the Low Fidelity Newsletter and Unleash Your Mindset Podcast.Rizwan opens up about his struggles with fear, doubt, and imposter syndrome, and shares how he overcame these challenges through the deliberate practice of mindsets and mindfulness.Free UXConf ticket giveaway!Win a free virtual ticket worth £114 to attend the UX Conf conference on Wednesday 13th September. All you have to do is subscribe to this podcast and email Nirish at nirish@designfeeling.co for your chance to win.Get 10% on the UXConf conference tickets for 13th September in the Southbank Centre in LondonUse the discount code DESIGNFEELINGPODCAST10 at theuxconf.comFree guide for Design Feeling listeners: Learn Three Powerful Mindsets to Boost Your Design Confidence and Unlock Your Potentialhttps://lowfidelity1.gumroad.com/l/3-Mindsets-For-Design-Confidence/designfeelingRead the Low Fidelity newsletterhttp://www.lowfidelity.ioListen to the Unleash Your Mindset! Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/3HsPZQvloxImIit74IWEFfShow creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

#038 - For the final episode of Season 3, join us in this inspiring conversation with Jenna Maudlin, a multi-award-winning designer and advocate for social good. Jenna is currently working with Apart of Me, a charity empowering children and young people to cope with loss and trauma. Jenna shares her journey of following her heart as a designer to teaching design thinking to young minds. We also discuss co-designing with children and young people as therapeutic intervention. Jenna also puts a call out for you to get involved with her exciting projects she’s working on. In this episode:Co-designing with children and young peopleFollowing your heart when the time is rightThe importance of lived experiencesKnowing your superpowersAnd much more!ShownotesConnect with Jenna on Linkedin and get involved her projectshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-maudlin-61490713/Check out Apart of Me game and Nadiya app. They’re free!www.apartofme.appJenna’s favourite resourcesBusiness Model Generationhttps://www.strategyzer.com/books/business-model-generationThis is Service Design Thinkinghttps://www.amazon.co.uk/This-Service-Design-Thinking-Basics/dp/906369279XCreative Confidencehttps://www.creativeconfidence.com/Jenna in the newshttps://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/computer-suit-takes-guilt-out-of-childrens-tv-cgn9dcjnfhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/roddyclarke/2019/07/26/uk-graduates-draw-attention-to-global-issues-with-purpose-driven-designs/Show creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

#037 - In this podcast episode, host Nirish Shakya has a heart-to-heart conversation with three of his UX design students from General Assembly, Junying Lim, Sarah Willet, and Freddie Grzybowski. They discuss the nuances of becoming a competent designer beyond just the methods and tools learned in a boot camp. They delve into personal and professional journeys that shape a designer's perspectives and approach to design.Key topics discussed:The courage it takes to embrace the unknown and the discomfort that comes with learning something newThe importance of personal experiences and perspectives in shaping a designerWhy knowing your strengths and weaknesses will make your career more sustainable and joyfulAnd much more!ShownotesJunying LimArt Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eggsydoodles/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/limjunying/Sarah WilletLinkedin linkedin.com/in/willett-sarahWebsite Thewillettway.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/the.willett.way/Freddie GrzybowskiLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/freddiegrzybowski/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fredzbeez/Show creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

#036 - Service designer, facilitator, coach and a recent mum, Rachel Arthur discusses the challenges and growth that come with parenthood and how it can lead to increased self-awareness. We also talk about the importance of slowing down and how our constant busyness might distract us from meeting our deeper needs. Rachel also shares how becoming a parent, particularly a mother, can force a reconnection with the body and serve as a powerful transition for personal growth. Rachel also shares practical tips for reconnecting with your body at any moment during your busy day.In this episode:The challenges and growth accompanying parenthoodThe discomfort of slowing down and the societal normalisation of busynessThe "fixing mindset" of designers and its possible drawbacksThe technique of ocean breathingRachel’s program Mamma Kind to help mums connect with their needsShownotesConnect with Rachel and Mama Kindhttps://linktr.ee/mamma.kindhttps://linktr.ee/designerjourneyshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-sy-arthurMaterial Journalhttps://www.maternaljournal.org/Show creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

#035 - Nirish Shakya talks to his coach Kim Witten PhD. Kim shares her journey from working in the design industry in San Francisco to pursuing a PhD in sociolinguistics in the UK. Kim shares her insights on how to turn overthinking into a superpower by reframing it as curiosity. She emphasises the need to be curious and non-judgmental when experiencing negative emotions, and to try to befriend them. They also discuss the importance of focusing on the essentials to do less but do them better and celebrating wins, no matter how small they are. Tune in to this enriching conversation about managing anxiety, focusing on values, and achieving success.In this episode:Importance of slowing down, noticing, and accepting one's feelings and bodily sensationsTreating oneself as the user of one's own lifeNoticing patterns and using tools like affinity mapping to make sense of themGiving ourselves grace in the processand much more!ShownotesGet 30% off Kim’s 90 minute one-to-one “Design Your Time” workshop if you mention the Design Feeling Podcasthttps://witten.kim/designfeelingSubscribe to Kim’s ‘Hold That Thought’ newsletterhttps://witten.kim/holdthatthoughtListen to Kim’s podcasthttps://witten.kim/podcastHow to go from Overthinking to Expert Thinking by Kim Wittenhttps://medium.com/@KimWitten/how-to-go-from-overthinking-to-expert-thinking-1d409ba00901Four Signs That Separate Deep Thinkers From Over Thinkers by Jano le Rouxhttps://medium.com/illumination/four-signs-that-separate-deep-thinkers-from-over-thinkers-a47c992324b3Use this UX Method in Your Next Challenging Conversationhttps://betterhumans.pub/use-this-ux-method-in-your-next-challenging-conversation-d0938cbec5d2?sk=abfb5c40b947a0fba24d17721c18a2d6Show creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

#034 - Sex! It’s one of our most basic human interactions that also one that brings with it lots of complexities, unmet needs and plain awkwardness. What if you could approach it as a design challenge and simplify it a bit?In this episode, Nirish Shakya talks with Nina McNamara, a design leader, entrepreneur, and activist, about the UX of sex. Nina is the founder of UX of Sex and is on a mission to help people consciously design their relationships and sex lives. Together, they discuss how to co-create a relationship and cultivate candid conversations about relationships, sexual experience, and desire. Nina also shares a tip on running a sex retro with your partner! Join in on the conversation and learn how to bring more intentionality, creativity and clarity into your relationships.Key topics discussed:Using UX design in relationshipsThe importance of communication, context and timingUnderstanding one's motivations and desiresAI technology and dating appsCo-creation and empathy"Sex retro" exerciseApplying intentional structures and rituals in relationshipsand more!ShownotesGet a seat at the table for the next UX of Sex event; ‘What can we learn from Kink?’https://www.tickettailor.com/events/learnfromkink/871550Connect with Ninahttps://ninamcnamara.com/https://www.instagram.com/uxofsex/https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-mcnamara/Turning People into Teams by Mary and David Sherwinhttps://www.askthesherwins.com/teamsShow creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco