EPISODE · Mar 14, 2025 · 43 MIN

Risk

from Designer & Designer · host Designer & Designer

Mentioned Mythic Quest episode: Dark Quiet Death The pram in the hall Tim Van Damme XOXO Festival Crazy Boat! Topics Discussed The delicate balance between following established patterns and advocating for innovative design solutions How life circumstances (family obligations, debt, financial security) fundamentally change our relationship with risk The consulting advantage: why outside perspectives have more freedom to propose radical ideas The shifting landscape of design opportunities from the mobile revolution to today's uncertain AI frontier Why designers often self-censor their most authentic work out of fear or practicality Pull Quotes "Every big moment in my career was when I took one of those big swings." "My job is to represent the user...even if it puts me at odds with my team." "Every single good piece of work comes from a genesis of a personal experience." "Risk is a clarification of one's priority list." "I would never do anything to risk my family or my children...nothing would be worth it." Connect with Joe & Brian Website: designer.fm Email: [email protected] Don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to us! Outro music: Play At Your Own Risk (12" Version) by Planet Patrol Got something to say to us, good, bad or ugly? You can always email us at [email protected]

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In this unfiltered therapy session disguised as a podcast episode, Joe and Brian dive into the waters of creative risk-taking, where "doing the right thing" meets "please don't fire me." They explore the personal and professional challenges of pushing boundaries in an industry where bold ideas often collide with corporate caution and life responsibilities.

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