EPISODE · Mar 23, 2015 · 1H 16M
12: Topsoil Decisions (feat. Ryan Sims)
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This past week we sat down with Ryan Sims, the former head of design at Rdio. We caught up with him about his latest career change as he heads to Adobe, what it was like growing the design team at Rdio and what it means to have a design mentor. This was an insightful episode, and we hope you all enjoy! If you have feedback or suggestions please don't hesitate to reach us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm or email us directly! Sponsors: Iconfinder (use promo code 'ROBOT' for 50% off your first month!) InVision Ryan on the Web: Website Twitter Dribbble Rdio Instagram Show Notes: 3:00 - We catch up with Ryan on his latest adventures in funemployment. @veen Future of Web Design Typekit @wilsonminer 9:00 - a mispronunciation kicks off a backstory of Ryan's journey at Rdio. Rdio Virb EveryBlock @malthe 15:00 - A brief diversion into Ryan's latest music. @pusha_t Clipse The Neptunes @pharrell @kendricklamar To Pimp a Butterfly My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy Radiohead OK Computer Warren G 18:00 - We chat branding, Vdio and working at a music startup. Vdio Janus Friis 21:00 - Ryan explains his path to get into Rdio and how he managed a growing design team. Ryan Sims on The Great Discontent 42:00 - The two traits that Ryan looks for in a designer. @mtowber 53:00 - Ryan explains his views on design mentors and why he wished he'd had one. Styleboost @ludwig 1:06:00 - How do you navigate a career transition? @koopacetic PureVolume Neubix
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This past week we sat down with Ryan Sims, the former head of design at Rdio. We caught up with him about his latest career change as he heads to Adobe, what it was like growing the design team at Rdio and what it means to have a design mentor. This was an insightful episode, and we hope you all enjoy!
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