Design Life

This episode is sponsored by Mobbin [https://mobbin.com/?via=femke], 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 listeners feel more secure in their new positions. Femke and Charli also give advice on embracing new opportunities while managing feelings of impostor syndrome. Timestamps:  0:48 Episode begins 2:01 Mobbin [https://mobbin.com/?via=femke] sponsorship 3:54 Transitioning from mid to senior: How did responsibilities change? Was it a significant shift? 12:01 Tactics to boost confidence and support in your new role—understanding expected responsibilities and seeking peer insights. 15:08 Is this level of responsibility common for senior roles? Insights on expected workload. 21:11 Additional strategies for listeners to gain confidence in their new role. 24:26 Advice for embracing new opportunities versus dealing with impostor syndrome. Links: A huge shoutout to our sponsor for this episode, Mobbin! [https://mobbin.com/?via=femke]Make sure to check them out Femke's new community [https://www.femke.design/community] Femke’s course “Product strategy for designers” [https://maven.com/femke/product-strategy-for-designers] Share your topic suggestions for the show with us at hello@designlife.fm [hello@designlife.fm]

This episode is sponsored by Mobbin [https://mobbin.com/?via=femke], 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 examine the current trajectory of AI adoption within the design industry. Timestamps: 1:04 Episode start 2:23 Mobbin [https://mobbin.com/?via=femke] sponsorship 4:15 What is the current state of AI in design? Charli's experience using AI in a hackathon project 11:48 Will AI take away our jobs? 13:29 Potential workflows for designing with AI 15:01 Recommendations for AI tools 23:11 How prevalent is the use of AI tools across the industry? Links: A huge shoutout to our sponsor for this episode, Mobbin! [https://mobbin.com/?via=femke]Make sure to check them out  Femke's new community [https://www.femke.design/community] Femke’s course “Product strategy for designers” [https://maven.com/femke/product-strategy-for-designers] Share your topic suggestions for the show with us at hello@designlife.fm [hello@designlife.fm]

This episode is sponsored by Mobbin [https://mobbin.com/?via=femke], 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 business and outlines the tasks she would prioritize for outsourcing. Femke discusses the roles she is contemplating for outsourcing to expand her team, as well as the current tasks she is delegating. Finally, they delve into the costs associated with outsourcing. Timestamps: 0:45 Episode intro 1:49 Mobbin [https://mobbin.com/?via=femke] sponsorship 3:11 What has been your journey in hiring people to assist with your side projects, and where did you begin? 10:26 What steps have you taken to find the right talent, and what advice would you offer to others? 14:51 If Charli were to return to her side projects, who would she choose to hire, and what tasks would she prioritize for outsourcing? 22:14 What would be your next hire for Charli’s upcoming business? 23:25 Have you received career coaching? Follow Badass Empires with Rosie [https://www.instagram.com/badassempires_/]on instagram 24:17 Are there any roles Femke is considering outsourcing to expand her team, and are there current tasks she is thinking about delegating? 27:19 What are the costs associated with outsourcing?   Links: A huge shoutout to our sponsor for this episode, Mobbin! [https://mobbin.com/?via=femke]Make sure to check them out  Femke's new community [https://www.femke.design/community] Femke’s course “Product strategy for designers” [https://maven.com/femke/product-strategy-for-designers] Share your topic suggestions for the show with us at hello@designlife.fm [hello@designlife.fm]

This episode is sponsored by Mobbin [https://mobbin.com/?via=femke], [https://mobbin.com/]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! 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 discuss if side projects should be treated as passion projects or potential income sources. They also explore the value of different content formats, such as short-form versus long-form content, the effective leveraging of sponsorships and alternative revenue streams, and which platforms to use for posting.  Episode timestamps: 0:54 Episode start 01:37 Mobbin Sponsorship 05:52 What was your first side project? 9:16 Should you approach your side project as a money-making venture from day one, or is it better to treat it as a personal passion project? 14:04 How Femke went from blogging to where she is at now. 15:27 Charli's side gigs 16:19 How does Charli approach sponsorships in her work? 19:00 What are some other methods for generating income aside from sponsorships? 20:44 With the knowledge we have now, what steps would we take first when starting our side projects? 22:34 Is short-form content truly valuable? Do audiences form attachments to short-form creators compared to those who produce long-form content? Femke and Charli share their perspectives on different formats   Links: A huge shoutout to our sponsor for this episode, Mobbin [https://mobbin.com/?via=femke]! [https://mobbin.com/] Make sure to check them out  Femke's new community [https://www.femke.design/community] Femke’s course “Product strategy for designers” [https://maven.com/femke/product-strategy-for-designers] Share your topic suggestions for the show with us at hello@designlife.fm [hello@designlife.fm]

This episode is sponsored by Playbook [https://www.playbook.com/designlife/], 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 work and engage with her new community as well as Charli's business aspirations, plans for YouTube videos and content creation, writing projects, and ideas for future books. Episode timestamps: 0:37 Episode start 1:35 Playbook sponsorship 4:04 What was the first goal you wrote down? 9:50 Femke’s new community 13:36 Other goals on the list 28:53 Hobby-related goals Links: Big thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Playbook [https://www.playbook.com/designlife/]! Be sure to check them out and see how they can elevate your workflow Femke's new community [https://www.femke.design/community] Femke’s course “Product strategy for designers” [https://maven.com/femke/product-strategy-for-designers] Share your topic suggestions for the show with us at hello@designlife.fm [hello@designlife.fm] ‍