Design in Good Company

15. What’s the Big Deal About Web Accessibility?

In this episode, UX/UI designer Brendan Wu shares his life as a digital nomad and how it shapes his approach to design and accessibility. Brendan explains why accessible design doesn’t mean sacrificing style and offers simple tools and strategies to make digital spaces inclusive for everyone. Tune in for practical tips and ideas on blending creativity with usability! Connect with us! * Brendan Wu on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-wu-design/] * world.wide.wubs on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/world.wide.wubs/] * Design in Good Company Discord Group [https://discord.gg/NMfs2bhWm5] * Randy Dean Oest’s website  [https://randyoest.com/] * Brodrick Lothringer [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brodrick-lothringer/] on LinkedIn  * Four Kitchens [https://www.fourkitchens.com/contact/]  About Four Kitchens AI, content strategy, design systems… Keeping pace with the web is hard. We’re here to help. We help some of the world’s most forward-thinking organizations build digital platforms that stand out and stay relevant. Whether you’re looking for a complete redesign, long-term support, or an extension of your team, we’re here to help you succeed today and lead tomorrow. Learn more about how Four Kitchens is creating the future of content. [https://www.fourkitchens.com/]

14. Who Should Use Simple Website Builders?

Can Wix or Squarespace affect your online success? In this episode of Design in Good Company, we discuss the pros and cons of these platforms, tips for building a strong brand, and how to choose the right design elements. We also explore how storytelling and thoughtful web design can attract and keep customers. Get insights on everything from font choices to online reviews that can help you improve your business strategy. * Amanda Walla on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/awalla/] * Design in Good Company Discord Group [https://discord.gg/NMfs2bhWm5] * Randy Dean Oest’s website  [https://randyoest.com/] * Brodrick Lothringer [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brodrick-lothringer/] on LinkedIn  * Four Kitchens [https://www.fourkitchens.com/contact/]  About Four Kitchens Your website needs to fulfill your mission and stand the test of time. We have a long history of helping teams like yours — those who educate, advocate, and inform — realize their website’s potential and make a positive change in the world. At Four Kitchens, we make the web a better place to teach, learn, and advocate for all. Driven by our content expertise, technical excellence, and a shared purpose of doing good, we craft websites that help organizations fulfill their missions. Click here to learn more [https://www.fourkitchens.com/contact/] about how Four Kitchens makes websites with love. For good.

13. How to Build Content Management Systems that Authors Want to Use

Remember the thrill of downloading music on Napster, only to find it was a totally different song? Join us in this episode of Design in Good Company as we take a nostalgic trip back to those wild days of mislabeled files and unexpected musical discoveries. We chat about how movie soundtracks in the new Deadpool Wolverine movie and Guardians of the Galaxy change our experience of classic songs. This sets the stage for a fun discussion on managing music collections and digital content in today's content management systems. Ever wished for a content management system as powerful as Magneto? We explore this humorous idea while reminiscing about CDs, DVDs, and epic X-Men marathons. We also break down the pros and cons of popular CMSs like WordPress and Drupal, emphasizing user-friendly interfaces and automated updates. Tune in for a blend of humor, nostalgia, and practical insights that will leave you appreciating both music and digital content in a whole new light! * Design in Good Company Discord Group [https://discord.gg/NMfs2bhWm5] * Randy Dean Oest’s website  [https://randyoest.com/] * Brodrick Lothringer [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brodrick-lothringer/] on LinkedIn  * Four Kitchens [https://www.fourkitchens.com/contact/]  About Four Kitchens Your website needs to fulfill your mission and stand the test of time. We have a long history of helping teams like yours — those who educate, advocate, and inform — realize their website’s potential and make a positive change in the world. At Four Kitchens, we make the web a better place to teach, learn, and advocate for all. Driven by our content expertise, technical excellence, and a shared purpose of doing good, we craft websites that help organizations fulfill their missions. Click here to learn more [https://www.fourkitchens.com/contact/] about how Four Kitchens makes websites with love. For good.

12. Freak in the (Spread) Sheets

Ever thought about wearing a fake beard? We start with jokes about Randy's changing beard styles and quirky fashion inspired by Moira Rose from Schitt's Creek. Then we dive into our love for Excel, sharing stories of how it saved us in work and school. We explore how Excel and Google Sheets help in the creative process, especially in visual analysis and data presentation. Get tips for using real website content in designs and tools like Google Sheets for Figma! * Design in Good Company LinkedIn Group [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13009894/]  * Randy Dean Oest’s website  [https://randyoest.com/] * Brodrick Lothringer [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brodrick-lothringer/] on LinkedIn  * Four Kitchens [https://www.fourkitchens.com/contact/]  About Four Kitchens Your website needs to fulfill your mission and stand the test of time. We have a long history of helping teams like yours — those who educate, advocate, and inform — realize their website’s potential and make a positive change in the world. At Four Kitchens, we make the web a better place to teach, learn, and advocate for all. Driven by our content expertise, technical excellence, and a shared purpose of doing good, we craft websites that help organizations fulfill their missions. Click here to learn more [https://www.fourkitchens.com/contact/] about how Four Kitchens makes websites with love. For good.

11. Should AI be a Part of Your Content Strategy?

Join us on Design in Good Company as we react to a beardless Randy! We then dive into the overuse of "AI" in marketing, share personal experiences with AI in content creation, and discuss keeping authenticity in the AI age. Don't miss it! Interested in learning more? Connect with us below!  * Design in Good Company LinkedIn Group [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13009894/]  * Randy Dean Oest’s website  [https://randyoest.com/] * Brodrick Lothringer [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brodrick-lothringer/] on LinkedIn  * Four Kitchens [https://www.fourkitchens.com/contact/]  About Four Kitchens Your website needs to fulfill your mission and stand the test of time. We have a long history of helping teams like yours — those who educate, advocate, and inform — realize their website’s potential and make a positive change in the world. At Four Kitchens, we make the web a better place to teach, learn, and advocate for all. Driven by our content expertise, technical excellence, and a shared purpose of doing good, we craft websites that help organizations fulfill their missions. Click here to learn more [https://www.fourkitchens.com/contact/] about how Four Kitchens makes websites with love. For good.