Design Actually is a podcast about what itβs really like to be a designerβespecially when youβre just starting out. Iβm Stella, transitioning into product design, and this is my way of learning out loud through honest conversations with everyday designersβnot the highlight reels, but the messy middle.
In this episode, I talk with KD about job hunting, comparison, and learning for the sake of curiosityβnot pressure. We get into what keeps him inspired, how he thinks about talent, and why feeling behind doesnβt mean youβre doing it wrong. If youβve ever felt stuck or unsure where youβre headed, this oneβs for you.
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00:00 Highlights
01:13 Intro - for anyone who's ever felt behind or stuck
02:34 How KD approaches job hunting
05:52 Domain fit matters more than you think
07:37 What makes a role exciting
09:09 Fellow job hunters: be true to yourself
10:23 How to keep learning without guilt or burning out
19:01 On comparison, pressure, and talent: It may take you longer, but you will get there
26:10 What kind of designer are you?
28:42 KD's creative toolkit
31:05 Outro
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π Resources & Mentions from This Episode
- Cosmos β Visual inspiration board: https://cosmos.so
- Substack β KD follows various designers on Substack: https://substack.com
- Book: Grid Systems in Graphic Design by Josef MΓΌller-Brockmann
- Book: Speculative Everything by Anthony Dunne and Fiona Raby
- Akira Kobayashi β Font designer
- Agatha Yu β Designer exploring game engines and interaction: https://www.agathayu.com
- Jason Yuan β Designer, founder of New Computer (Dot), formerly Apple:https://jasonyuan.design/
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If this episode resonated with you β or if you have feedback, topic ideas, or want to be a guest β Iβd love to hear from you!
Feel free to reach out:
π© Email: designactually25@gmail.com
π LinkedIn: β https://www.linkedin.com/in/stellayy/