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Why Design is Hard: Most designers think their job is to make great things. Wrong. Your real job? Getting great things made. In this conversation with Bryan Zug, we unpack: ??? Why most design work fails before it starts ??? How to move past “artifact culture” and focus on real impact ??? Why storytelling is an?underrated?UX skill If you’ve ever struggled with getting stakeholder buy-in or making a real impact as a designer, this one’s for you. Listen to the full episode here: ?? https://lnkd.in/geT_mQ74

The Great Job Title Debate: What?is?a Design Engineer? The line between?designer?and?developer?has always been blurry. Enter: the?Design Engineer—a title that tries to bridge the gap. But what does it actually?mean? And does the title?help or hurt?credibility in the industry? On this week's?episode of Podcast Awesome, Matt Johnson and Zach Leatherman chat with David Darnes about: ? The role of a?design engineer?(and why it’s a Venn diagram) ? Whether “Engineer” is a meaningful title in tech ? The rise and fall of?job titles like "Rockstar" and "Ninja" ? How?Web Components, AI & automation?are shaping the future of design & dev Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gZUTzAny

?? What makes great tech??Usability! In our latest?Podcast Awesome?episode, we chat with Lea Verou, Ph.D about designing for people, the magic of web standards, and how she might have created the first icon font used as a web font (humble flex). Plus, we discuss spicy food, steak revelations, and why Greek food doesn’t do it for her.??? ?? ?? Listen now:? https://lnkd.in/g7rdgY9p #UXDesign #CSS #WebDevelopment #TechPodcast #PodcastAwesome

2024 in Review: Growth, Updates, and… Toast the Cat? At Font Awesome, we expanded our product lineup, brought on incredible talent like Lea Verou & Zach Leatherman, and shared some unforgettable stories (including one about a tuxedo kitten named Toast). Catch the full story on?Podcast Awesome! ?? https://lnkd.in/gwwfi-NQ

Web makers of the world, unite! ?? We’re piecing together the puzzle of web making in?Survey Awesome 2024?— and we need your input. ? Take the survey before Dec 16: https://lnkd.in/ewaeKVNd

What’s the secret to peak productivity? For developers, it might just be the mythical Ballmer Peak. In our latest episode, we explore the hilarious lore behind this idea, complete with insights, laughs, and yes, a responsible PSA. #WorkSmarter #TechHumor #BallmerPeak Watch our latest episode of Podcast Awesome: https://lnkd.in/gvMvRXXC

In the journey of a startup, having a co-founder by your side makes all the difference. There will be times of uncertainty, and having someone to navigate through it with you is invaluable. ?? ?? To all aspiring entrepreneurs, it's crucial to have the right ingredients for success. Your mission is to stay strong and endure long enough to find product-market fit and turn your vision into reality. Trust me, having someone to ground you and keep you in check is of immense value. ?? A great friend isn't just someone who tells you nice things. They are the ones who will be real with you, telling you when you're on the right track and when you're not. It's this honesty and deep understanding of who you are that helps bring clarity and reality back into focus. ?? Cherish those friends who have been in your life long enough to tell you, "Hey, you're being crazy right now. You need to stop that." The best mentors and partners will guide you with tough love and unwavering support. Hear more from Dave Gandy on the latest episode of Podcast Awesome! ?? https://lnkd.in/gAG28A4X #StartupLife #Entrepreneurship #CoFounder #ProductMarketFit #Mentorship #Leadership #Innovation #BusinessWisdom #RealityCheck #GrowthMindset

?? Exciting update from Font Awesome! Duotone icons are now available in Regular, Light, Thin, and the Sharp family of styles, offering double the design flexibility. And here’s the best part: you can lock in the current Pro price of $99/yr before the increase. Time to make your projects pop with double the style! https://lnkd.in/grK_E9dZ

From Side Project to Powerhouse: Eleventy Joins Font Awesome! ?? We’re thrilled to share that Eleventy, Zach Leatherman's passion project, is now part of the Font Awesome family. Listen in on #PodcastAwesome as Zach talks about Eleventy's origins, his vision for the future, and the partnership that's making it all possible! #WebDevelopment #OpenSource #CareerGrowth https://lnkd.in/genfyHKb

??? In this episode of Podcast Awesome we chat with Font Awesome founder Dave Gandy as he dives headfirst into people-first work culture and why it’s *not* a typical business approach. We’re talking character-first hiring, building a truly supportive space, and yeah, being called a "lifestyle company" (we'll take the pejorative term, gladly). ?? This episode unpacks how Font Awesome bucks the growth-at-all-costs VC model in favor of a growth path fueled by treating employees like, you know, *adults*. Curious how a workplace focused on well-being, loyalty, and creativity keeps the wheels turning? ??? At Font Awesome we strive to create a workplace where we can build a company where people don’t just come to work — but a place where they can thrive. ?? https://lnkd.in/gG5naA3H