E1: Why We Left Agency Life: The Studio's Origin Story

Welcome to the debut of The Flatlandery Show!In this first unscripted conversation, Flatlander Studio founders Megan Thome and Nate Voss reveal the "why" behind digital product design studio. We pull back the curtain on the journey from agency roles to launching a company committed to building digital products people genuinely love.We cover:• The frustrations of the "Big Giant Agency" model and why it drove us to prioritize craft and quality over volume.• Our philosophy on blending UI/UX design and product branding for cohesive customer experiences (CX).• Why, in an age of AI slop, we still believe that human connection is THE sustainable competitive advantage in digital product design.• Insights into when your business truly needs a dedicated app—a tease of Nate’s upcoming talk, "Maybe It's an App."If you're a founder, product manager or designer who believes that human design matters in digital products, this conversation is for you.Human Interest Mentions:Todd McFarlandJim LeeQuikTripFrench PaperGrant SniderFiona AppleJay SchwedelsonFlatlander PizzaSubscribe for more honest insights into digital product design, innovation and brand identity