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This week we talk about our struggles with explaining ideas and concepts at the beginning stages of a project, designing in low fidelity, Big Sur App icon replacements and more!Sponsor Editor X: A design-oriented web design platform for professional creators that comes with custom code capabilities and integrated business solutions for sophisticated projects. Show Notes macOS Replacement Icons Change your icons with Pictogram The Road to Excellence, by Kevin Clark Recommendations Alfred The Productivity Shop - YouTube Notion HostsKevin Clark (@vernalkick)Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

This week we talk about the challenges with onboarding onto a new team... even after being at the same company for 7 years, Tweetbot 6 and more!Sponsor Editor X: A design-oriented web design platform for professional creators that comes with custom code capabilities and integrated business solutions for sophisticated projects. Show Notes macOS Big Sur 11.2 Release Candidate Software Fix for M1 Mac Bluetooth Connectivity Issues Reportedly On the Way AirPods Max Sony WH-1000XM4 Apple in-ear headphones Tweetbot 6: Early access Rafa's Twitter Muted words for better notifications Recommendations Humanscale NeatTech Aqueux: Wallpapers Rafa's Twitter thread on the details Shortcut to change wallpapers In & of Itself, by Derek DelGaudio HostsKevin Clark (@vernalkick)Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

This week we are joined by special guest Brian Lovin to talk about his new side project, staff design and more!Sponsor Editor X: A design-oriented web design platform for professional creators that comes with custom code capabilities and integrated business solutions for sophisticated projects. Show Notes Layout episode 55: With Our Powers Combined (With Brian Lovin and Bryn Jackson) Staff.Design Interview with Wilson Miner Brian Lovin Twitter His site Dithering Recommendations Photomosh Pretend it’s a City Craft Dribbble post HostsKevin Clark (@vernalkick)Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

This week, Rafa gets a Leica Q2 and we nerd out about photography. We talk about whether or not people like Rafa should buy a camera, what to look for when you're considering getting a camera, our personal editing workflows and more!Sponsor Editor X: A design-oriented web design platform for professional creators that comes with custom code capabilities and integrated business solutions for sophisticated projects. Show Notes Rafa’s Twitter poll, should he get a camera? Simon Sarris Twitter Instagram Gear Kevin's Camera (Olympust OM-D E-M10 Mark II) M.Zuiko 45mm ƒ/1.8 lens Leica Q2 Lightning to SD Card Reader: Apple Store USB-C to SD Card Reader: Apple Store Software Leica FOTOS (App) Adobe Lightroom Pixelmator Pro 2.0 (Mac) Pixelmator Photo (iPad) Darkroom TouchRetouch App Store (iOS) Mac App Store Google Play Store Kevin on Instagram Rafa on Instagram Recommendations Pixelmator Pro Alice in Borderland HostsKevin Clark (@vernalkick)Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

We round out the year by reflecting on 2020 and the growth that came with the hardship and how this year has shaped the technology landscape.Show Notes Rafa’s Baby Announcement Tweet Gabriel’s Layout Alternative Cover Spec’s Post Mortem Recommendations The Undoing (2020) Plastic Hearts - Miley Cyrus Square Mile Coffee Roaster Fellow: Ode Brew Grinder HostsKevin Clark (@vernalkick)Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

This week we discuss filling out interview questions, Rafa's Apple Pro Display XDR and the AirPods Max.Follow up [Poll] Do you shower with your watch on? Ollie's feedback Jess's feedback Show Notes Apple Pro Display XDR Rafa's tweet about hiding his webcam Who wants a webcam? iSight camera with Raspberry Pi AirPods Max Recommendations Anker PowerExpand 6-in-1 Details Pro HostsKevin Clark (@vernalkick)Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

This week we talk about rugs, showering with your watch on, Fleets and more. It's a weird one.Follow up Braided Loop Poll: Watch on while you shower Notes Twitter Fleets Recommendations Spider-Man: Miles Morales Uncheck allow tinting in window preference Developer folder in your root directory HostsKevin Clark (@vernalkick)Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

This week we welcome special guests Freddie and Sam from Sketch to go in depth on how they redesigned Sketch from the ground up to adopt the new Big Sur design language.This episode was recorded on November 4th, 2020 Show Notes Sketch The evolution of Sketch icons over the years Sketch's New Icon Teaser Sketch's Big Sur UI Teaser Sketch: "Why we're proud to build a truly native Mac app" Freddie Harrison, Head of Copy & Content at Sketch Sam Beckett, Product Designer at Sketch Recommendations Bartender for Big Sur A Complicated Profession ("The Mandalorian" reviewed) Uno Task First Man HostsKevin Clark (@vernalkick)Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

This week we talk about Apple's One More Thing event: the M1 chip, the new MacBook Air, MacBook Pros and share more of our thoughts on Big Sur's UI.Show Notes Audio Hijack Apple's One More Thing Event Alternate icons that didn't ship Keynote's Big Sur redesign Recommendations 20 Macs for 2020 Queen's Gambit HostsKevin Clark (@vernalkick)Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

This week we talk about importing design ideas and Google's controversial new icons.Sponsors Retool: Build internal tools, fast. Stop wrestling with UI libraries and hacking together data sources to build internal apps. Follow up Rafa's LiDAR tweets Polycam Studio Neat MagSafe Dock Show notes Kevin's thread about importing ideas Google's new icons Cameron Moll on unity vs uniformity Recommendations Dream Home Makeover Studio McGee on YouTube Clips gets its biggest update ever Rafa's cable management HostsKevin Clark (@vernalkick)Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

This week Rafa receives his new iPhone 12 Pro and we are joined by special guest Frederique Matti who tells us about the new Illustrator for iPad.Sponsors Retool: Build internal tools, fast. Stop wrestling with UI libraries and hacking together data sources to build internal apps. Follow up Rafa was right about his multi-verse theory MKBHD's iPhone 12 review: MagSafe Wallet Rafa's new phone video stunt Show Notes Adobe MAX update: Illustrator for iPad Adobe Xd updates Photoshop AI effects Frederique Matti Follow Frederique on Twitter Listen to the Charged Podcast Recommendations Halide Mark II Song Exploder on Netflix HostsKevin Clark (@vernalkick)Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

This week we talk about Apple’s “Hi, Speed” event and the products they announced: iPhone 12 and HomePod Mini.Show Notes Apple Event: October 13, 2020 iPhone 12 iPhone 12 Pro HomePod Mini Recommendations Nonstandard McDonald's Twitter Account Only Child - Sasha Sloan Apple Music Spotify Untitled (Rise) - Sault Apple Music Spotify After show Håg Capisco Chair HostsKevin Clark (@vernalkick)Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

This week we discuss Google's Launch Night In event and Rafa gets his MCU multiverse theory on record.Sponsor CuriosityStream: The first on-demand documentary streaming service. Get an entire year of streaming for just $14.99 when you sign up at curiositystream.com/layout Show Notes Until TestFlight Beta Google Launch Night In Google TV Slack is working on... stories? Agile Tour Vienna XFN Conference (25% off with the code LAYOUTXFN) Recommendations Star Wars: Squadrons Ted Lasso Savage X Fenty Show Upside-down Beyond the Screenplay Episode 53: Stranger Things Tony Hawk's Pro Skater The Hollywood Reporter: Jamie Foxx Returning as Electro HostsKevin Clark (@vernalkick)Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

This week we start by talking about beards and accidentally get into a philosophical conversation on whether we get more “right” as we get older. We also discuss Sketch's Big Sur teaser icon to make sure we don't lose our design podcast license. This one's a wild ride.Sponsor CuriosityStream: The first on-demand documentary streaming service. Get an entire year of streaming for just $14.99 when you sign up at curiositystream.com/layout Show Notes Kevin's app still hasn't been reviewed Listener Leslie Tou's tweet TokyoFlash Japan Recommendation Under the Radar #201: Widgetsmith Bonus recommendation from the future: “Subscribed to a Hamburger”, with David Smith — The Talk Show Sticky Widgets HostsKevin Clark (@vernalkick)Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

This week we talk about watch face design, homescreen customization and another app Kevin's never going to actually ship.Sponsor Webflow: Webflow empowers designers to build professional, custom websites in a completely visual canvas. Use code LAYOUT for 10% off on annual plans with a new account. Show Notes U1 chip on Series 6 The Problem with Time & Timezones — Computerphile Helena Bonham-Carter already does that Custom iOS 14 widgets have become a TikTok flex — The Verge Widgetsmith — App Store Louie Mantia Safari icon — Twitter Recommendations Wayre Mask Atelier B Mask Autoflow — Figma HostsKevin Clark (@vernalkick)Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

This week we spend two hours discussing a one hour event.Sponsor Webflow: Webflow empowers designers to build professional, custom websites in a completely visual canvas. Use code LAYOUT for 10% off on annual plans with a new account. Show Notes macOS Big Sur Preview Superlist Rafa's announcement tweet HEVC Video with Alpha - WWDC 2019 HTML video poster Attribute Apple Events - September 2020 Apple Watch Series 6 Apple Fitness+ Recommendations Poolside FM Panic - Nova HostsKevin Clark (@vernalkick)Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

This week, Rafa talks about his roadtrip experience and Kevin talks about the app he's been working on as a side-project.Sponsor Webflow: Webflow empowers designers to build professional, custom websites in a completely visual canvas. Use code LAYOUT for 10% off on annual plans with a new account. Show Notes CarPlay Recommendations Flighty Selling Sunset Duolingo HostsKevin Clark (@vernalkick)Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

This week's episode is all about how to leave your job the right way. We talk about Rafa's experience leaving Netlify and being intentional about career choices.Sponsors Retool: Build internal tools, fast. Stop wrestling with UI libraries and hacking together data sources to build internal apps. Webflow: Webflow empowers designers to build professional, custom websites in a completely visual canvas. Use code LAYOUT for 10% off on annual plans with a new account. Show notes 9to5Mac: YouTube starts testing native picture-in-picture feature in its iOS app Khaled stands with Rafa Listener Ollie's thoughts on pagination and YouTube Premium Netlify Recommendations Aesop Coriander Seed Body Cleanser Muse - tool for thought HostsKevin Clark (@vernalkick)Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

This week we debate whether every website should have infinite scrolling, Rafa gets a green screen AND gets married, we talk about Instagram and Rafa's Great Poncho Incident™, YouTube Premium and more!Sponsored By Retool: Build internal tools, fast. Stop wrestling with UI libraries and hacking together data sources to build internal apps. Show Notes StumbleUpon Kevin Parry's Impossible Pull-Ups Debs YouTube Premium Link to Rafa's poncho Recommendations Femke: How much does a UX designer earn? Camo Studio Dave Darnes HostsKevin Clark (@vernalkick)Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

This week we talk about desk setups, Apple vs Fortnite and Thwhip's launch!Notes Rafa's Desk setup (scroll for pictures) Sam Soffes My Desk Setup 2020 Tour, by Canoopsy Vivo Under Desk Laptop Tray Buy on Amazon (US) Buy on Amazon (CA) Humanscale NeatTech Fortnite vs Apple vs Google: a brief and very incomplete timeline - The Verge Thwip.app Break this Safe Paul Stamatiou on building Stonks Recommendations AirPort (TestFlight) Jordan Singer Clear 2 Aviary Shihab (JPEGuin) Love on the Spectrum - Netflix Rafa's desk setup pictures HostsKevin Clark (@vernalkick)Rafael Conde (@rafahari)