JunkieTalks

thedsgnjunkies

Join four friends and expert product designers as they share their insights, experiences, and perspectives on design and tech. JunkieTalks offers a fresh and entertaining take on all things design and tech, providing valuable lessons and inspiration with a mix of humour and expertise. Whether you're a seasoned designer or tech bro, or just starting out in the tech space, tune in and join the conversation as these friends take you on a journey through the ups and downs of the design world. read less
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05-02-2023
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Episodes

Investing in yourself as a UX Designer Ep. 13
09-06-2024
Investing in yourself as a UX Designer Ep. 13
In this episode, we discuss Investing in yourself as a UX Designer --------- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter. Feel free to DM us topics/questions you'd like us to discuss. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedsgnjunkies/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedsgnjunkies --------- Follow the junkies: Samuel Allotey: https://www.instagram.com/thedsgnsam/ Reagan Marfo: https://www.instagram.com/raygan.design/ Jeffrey De-Graft Hinson: https://www.instagram.com/jdghinson/
Finding your work/life balance as a creative with Oneman1000 | JunkieTalks Ep. 11
02-06-2024
Finding your work/life balance as a creative with Oneman1000 | JunkieTalks Ep. 11
In this episode, we discuss finding your work/life balance as a creative with Oneman1000 --------- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter. Feel free to DM us topics/questions you'd like us to discuss. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedsgnjunkies/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedsgnjunkies --------- Follow the junkies: Samuel Allotey: https://www.instagram.com/thedsgnsam/ Reagan Marfo: https://www.instagram.com/raygan.design/ Jeffrey De-Graft Hinson: https://www.instagram.com/jdghinson/
Finding your niche as a creative with Blue Vector | JunkieTalks Ep. 10
19-05-2024
Finding your niche as a creative with Blue Vector | JunkieTalks Ep. 10
In this episode, we discuss finding your niche as a creative with Blue Vector. --------- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter. Feel free to DM us topics/questions you'd like us to discuss. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedsgnjunkies/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedsgnjunkies --------- Follow the junkies: Samuel Allotey: https://www.instagram.com/thedsgnsam/ Reagan Marfo: https://www.instagram.com/raygan.design/ Jeffrey De-Graft Hinson: https://www.instagram.com/jdghinson/
A former UX Designer at Adidas and Schiphol Airport shares his experience | JunkieTalks Ep. 9
29-04-2024
A former UX Designer at Adidas and Schiphol Airport shares his experience | JunkieTalks Ep. 9
In this episode, a former UX Designer at Adidas and Schiphol Airport shares his experience | JunkieTalks Ep. 9 --------- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter. Feel free to DM us topics/questions you'd like us to discuss. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedsgnjunkies/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedsgnjunkies --------- Follow the junkies: Samuel Allotey: https://www.instagram.com/thedsgnsam/ Reagan Marfo: https://www.instagram.com/raygan.design/ Jeffrey De-Graft Hinson: https://www.instagram.com/jdghinson/
The power of personal branding as a creative | JunkieTalks Ep. 8
06-04-2024
The power of personal branding as a creative | JunkieTalks Ep. 8
In this episode, Sam, Jeffrey, and Reagan talk about the power of personal branding as a creative. --------- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter. Feel free to DM us topics/questions you'd like us to discuss. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedsgnjunkies/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedsgnjunkies --------- Follow the junkies: Samuel Allotey: https://www.instagram.com/thedsgnsam/ Reagan Marfo: https://www.instagram.com/raygan.design/ Jeffrey De-Graft Hinson: https://www.instagram.com/jdghinson/
How to navigate the job market as a creative | JunkieTalks Ep. 7
30-03-2024
How to navigate the job market as a creative | JunkieTalks Ep. 7
In this episode, Sam, Jeffrey, and Reagan are joined by Michael Ayivi as they discuss how creatives can navigate the job market --------- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter. Feel free to DM us topics/questions you'd like us to discuss. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedsgnjunkies/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedsgnjunkies --------- Follow the junkies: Samuel Allotey: https://www.instagram.com/thedsgnsam/ Reagan Marfo: https://www.instagram.com/raygan.design/ Michael Ayivi: https://www.instagram.com/_ayivi/ Jeffrey De-Graft Hinson: https://www.instagram.com/jdghinson/
How to communicate within a team as a designer | JunkieTalks Ep. 6
30-03-2024
How to communicate within a team as a designer | JunkieTalks Ep. 6
In this episode, the Junkies discuss ways professionals can communicate effectively within their teams and share their personal experiences as well. --------- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter. Feel free to DM us topics/questions you'd like us to discuss. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedsgnjunkies/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedsgnjunkies --------- Follow the junkies: Samuel Allotey: https://www.instagram.com/thedsgnsam/ Reagan Marfo: https://www.instagram.com/raygan.design/ Michael Ayivi: https://www.instagram.com/_ayivi/ Jeffrey De-Graft Hinson: https://www.instagram.com/jdghinson/
Tips on Climbing the Career Ladder as a Creative | JunkieTalks Ep. 5
09-03-2024
Tips on Climbing the Career Ladder as a Creative | JunkieTalks Ep. 5
In this episode, Sam, Jeffrey, and Reagan discuss how they climbed their respective career ladders and give tips on how anyone, not just product designers, can do some in their careers. --------- Join our WhatsApp Community and get all the latest updates: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va9C1WS7IUYaJFvEbp2H --------- Submit your designs for review on the JunkieTalks podcast: https://forms.gle/2NtbTbKDZfWLpBxc6 --------- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter. Feel free to DM us topics/questions you'd like us to discuss. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedsgnjunkies/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedsgnjunkies --------- Follow the junkies: Samuel Allotey: https://www.instagram.com/thedsgnsam/ Reagan Marfo: https://www.instagram.com/raygan.design/ Jeffrey De-Graft Hinson: https://www.instagram.com/jdghinson/
Dealing with creative block as a designer | JunkieTalks Ep. #4
24-02-2024
Dealing with creative block as a designer | JunkieTalks Ep. #4
In this episode, Samuel, Jeffrey, and Reagan discuss their personal experiences with creative block and how they deal with it. --------- Join our WhatsApp Community and get all the latest updates: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va9C1WS7IUYaJFvEbp2H --------- Submit your designs for review on the JunkieTalks podcast: https://forms.gle/2NtbTbKDZfWLpBxc6 --------- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter. Feel free to DM us topics/questions you'd like us to discuss. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedsgnjunkies/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedsgnjunkies --------- Follow the junkies: Samuel Allotey: https://www.instagram.com/thedsgnsam/ Reagan Marfo: https://www.instagram.com/raygan.design/ Michael Ayivi: https://www.instagram.com/_ayivi/ Jeffrey De-Graft Hinson: https://www.instagram.com/jdghinson/
How to build your creative muscles as a designer | JunkieTalks Ep. #3
19-02-2024
How to build your creative muscles as a designer | JunkieTalks Ep. #3
In this episode of the JunkieTalks podcast, the junkies discuss how designers can build up their creative muscles --------- Join our WhatsApp Community and get all the latest updates: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va9C1WS7IUYaJFvEbp2H --------- Submit your designs for review on the JunkieTalks podcast: https://forms.gle/2NtbTbKDZfWLpBxc6 --------- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter. Feel free to DM us topics/questions you'd like us to discuss. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedsgnjunkies/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedsgnjunkies --------- Follow the junkies: Samuel Allotey: https://www.instagram.com/thedsgnsam/ Reagan Marfo: https://www.instagram.com/raygan.design/ Michael Ayivi: https://www.instagram.com/_ayivi/ Jeffrey De-Graft Hinson: https://www.instagram.com/jdghinson/
How to speed up your design workflow | JunkieTalks Ep. #2
11-02-2024
How to speed up your design workflow | JunkieTalks Ep. #2
The junkies speak on the individual design workflows and give very useful tips and tricks on how designers can speed up theirs!
What thedsgnjunkies are up to in 2024 | JunkieTalks Ep. #1
03-02-2024
What thedsgnjunkies are up to in 2024 | JunkieTalks Ep. #1
The Junkies talk about their plans for 2024 both individually and as a collective!
S02E10 - Chat with Ozenua Oluwatobi
08-07-2023
S02E10 - Chat with Ozenua Oluwatobi
In this episode, we are joined by Nigerian Designer, Ozenua Oluwatobi. We chit-chat about his work, design process, where he finds inspiration, etc. --------- Listen to the podcast: ⁠⁠https://zaap.bio/thedsgnjunkies⁠⁠ --------- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter. Feel free to DM us topics/questions you'd like us to discuss. Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thedsgnjunkies/⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thedsgnjunkies⁠⁠ --------- Follow the junkies: Samuel Allotey: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thedsgnsam/⁠⁠ Reagan Marfo: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/raygan.design/⁠⁠ Michael Ayivi: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_ayivi/⁠⁠ Jeffrey De-Graft Hinson: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jdghinson/⁠⁠ --------- UX Design Resources ⁠⁠Learn UX with IDF - 2 months free
Bonus Episode - Stealing Like An Artist
24-06-2023
Bonus Episode - Stealing Like An Artist
In this bonus episode, the junkies talk about the recent wave of some designers constantly calling out other designers for copying their work. --------- Listen to the podcast: ⁠⁠https://zaap.bio/thedsgnjunkies⁠⁠ --------- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter. Feel free to DM us topics/questions you'd like us to discuss. Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thedsgnjunkies/⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thedsgnjunkies⁠⁠ --------- Follow the junkies: Samuel Allotey: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thedsgnsam/⁠⁠ Reagan Marfo: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/raygan.design/⁠⁠ Michael Ayivi: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_ayivi/⁠⁠ Jeffrey De-Graft Hinson: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jdghinson/⁠⁠ --------- UX Design Resources ⁠⁠Learn UX with IDF - 2 months free
Bonus episode - Side Projects
10-06-2023
Bonus episode - Side Projects
This bonus episode is the deleted audio from the "S02E05 - Side Projects & Collaboration" episode. In this deleted audio thedsgnjunkies talk about the things they've learnt from working with each other and some of the things they look out for when deciding on who to collaborate with on their side projects. --------- Listen to the podcast: ⁠https://zaap.bio/thedsgnjunkies⁠ --------- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter. Feel free to DM us topics/questions you'd like us to discuss. Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thedsgnjunkies/⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/thedsgnjunkies⁠ --------- Follow the junkies: Samuel Allotey: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thedsgnsam/⁠ Reagan Marfo: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/raygan.design/⁠ Michael Ayivi: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_ayivi/⁠ Jeffrey De-Graft Hinson: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jdghinson/⁠ --------- UX Design Resources ⁠Learn UX with IDF - 2 months free
S02E09 - Design Process & Case Studies
27-05-2023
S02E09 - Design Process & Case Studies
Join the Junkies in this episode of thedsgnjunkies Podcast as they discuss the design processes and putting together case studies for your design projects. --------- Listen to the podcast: ⁠⁠https://zaap.bio/thedsgnjunkies⁠⁠ --------- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter. Feel free to DM us topics/questions you'd like us to discuss. Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thedsgnjunkies/⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thedsgnjunkies⁠⁠ --------- Follow the junkies: Samuel Allotey: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thedsgnsam/⁠⁠ Reagan Marfo: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/raygan.design/⁠⁠ Michael Ayivi: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_ayivi/⁠⁠ Jeffrey De-Graft Hinson: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jdghinson/⁠⁠ --------- UX Design Resources ⁠⁠Learn UX with IDF - 2 months free
S02E08 - Working in Cross-Functional Teams
13-05-2023
S02E08 - Working in Cross-Functional Teams
Join the Junkies in this episode of thedsgnjunkies Podcast as they discuss the ins and outs of working in cross-functional teams. --------- Listen to the podcast: ⁠https://zaap.bio/thedsgnjunkies⁠ --------- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter. Feel free to DM us topics/questions you'd like us to discuss. Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thedsgnjunkies/⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/thedsgnjunkies⁠ --------- Follow the junkies: Samuel Allotey: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thedsgnsam/⁠ Reagan Marfo: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/raygan.design/⁠ Michael Ayivi: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_ayivi/⁠ Jeffrey De-Graft Hinson: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jdghinson/⁠ --------- UX Design Resources ⁠Learn UX with IDF - 2 months free
S02E07 - Service Design: UX in the real world
29-04-2023
S02E07 - Service Design: UX in the real world
In this captivating episode of thedsgnjunkies Podcast, the Junkies delve into the fascinating world of UX and service design, exploring how they impact our daily lives and shape the experiences we have with businesses, airports, and even entire countries. --------- Listen to the podcast: ⁠https://zaap.bio/thedsgnjunkies⁠ --------- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter. Feel free to DM us topics/questions you'd like us to discuss. Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thedsgnjunkies/⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/thedsgnjunkies⁠ --------- Follow the junkies: Samuel Allotey: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thedsgnsam/⁠ Reagan Marfo: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/raygan.design/⁠ Michael Ayivi: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_ayivi/⁠ Jeffrey De-Graft Hinson: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jdghinson/⁠ --------- UX Design Resources ⁠Learn UX with IDF - 2 months free
S02E06 - Setting Boundaries
15-04-2023
S02E06 - Setting Boundaries
Join the Junkies in this episode of thedsgnjunkies Podcast as they dive deep into the importance of setting boundaries at work to achieve a healthy work-life balance. We've all experienced the struggle of juggling work, personal life, and maintaining our mental health. Today, we're sharing our experiences and insights on how to set the stage for a better and more fulfilling professional life. --------- Listen to the podcast: ⁠⁠https://zaap.bio/thedsgnjunkies⁠⁠ --------- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter. Feel free to DM us topics/questions you'd like us to discuss. Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thedsgnjunkies/⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thedsgnjunkies⁠⁠ --------- Follow the junkies: Samuel Allotey: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thedsgnsam/⁠⁠ Reagan Marfo: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/raygan.design/⁠⁠ Michael Ayivi: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_ayivi/⁠⁠ Jeffrey De-Graft Hinson: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jdghinson/⁠⁠ --------- UX Design Resources ⁠⁠Learn UX with IDF - 2 months free
S02E05 - Side Projects & Collaboration
01-04-2023
S02E05 - Side Projects & Collaboration
In this episode, the junkies discuss their experiences with side projects and collaborating with other product designers. They talk about their preferences for taking on side projects, how they manage their time between full-time work and side projects, and how they choose which side projects to accept. The speakers also discuss the importance of compensation for the work and the significance of having a clear goal for a side project. They mention some red flags they look for, such as a lack of understanding of the project's objectives, scope creep, and reactions to pricing. --------- Listen to the podcast: ⁠https://zaap.bio/thedsgnjunkies⁠ --------- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter. Feel free to DM us topics/questions you'd like us to discuss. Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thedsgnjunkies/⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/thedsgnjunkies⁠ --------- Follow the junkies: Samuel Allotey: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thedsgnsam/⁠ Reagan Marfo: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/raygan.design/⁠ Michael Ayivi: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_ayivi/⁠ Jeffrey De-Graft Hinson: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jdghinson/⁠ --------- UX Design Resources ⁠Learn UX with IDF - 2 months free