In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler White and Nick Groeneveld discuss the (design) updates Apple showcased at WWDC, including the much-hyped Liquid Glass, and what it means for product designers, users, and the future of UI.

They discuss why both the product design community and Apple focuses too much on Liquid Glas, what to focus on instead, and the more interesting subtle announcements.

The focus is less on Liquid Glass and more about UX because UI, UX, and product design isn’t just about visual polish. It’s marketing, emotion, accessibility, and trust. This is especially important when working on the devices we use a lot during the day.

At the same time, the episode highlights the growing importance of emotional design, the return of personality in UI, and the tension between trends and usability.

Inside this episode:

🔸 Why the design community is split on Liquid Glass
🔸 How Apple’s marketing may have overplayed the announcement
🔸 The return of 3D design and why people are tired of flat design
🔸 Why accessibility and readability always beat shiny aesthetics
🔸 How emotional design is becoming a bigger part of UX
🔸 Spotlight and Search improvements that actually boost productivity
🔸 How user expectations are shifting thanks to Apple’s design leadership
🔸 The risk of letting aesthetics overshadow real usability gains
🔸 How to position design updates for better user acceptance
🔸 Why design is key in marketing, branding, and product adoption

🎧 Listen now and stay sharp as design continues to evolve.

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🎯 "Good design speaks for itself."

...except when it doesn’t.

In this episode, Tyler White and Nick Groeneveld break down how to present your work—and yourself—in a way that actually influences decisions. Whether you're in a client pitch, a job interview, or a high-stakes design review, how you communicate your value is just as important as what you design.

We’re breaking down:
✅ Why context matters—and how to tailor presentations to different audiences.
✅ The secret to stakeholder engagement (hint: it starts before you show the design).
✅ How to frame your work from a business perspective and prove ROI.
✅ Why transparency and preparation turn meetings into momentum.
✅ Specialist vs. generalist: how to position yourself for the right opportunities.
✅ How AI tools are quietly reshaping the way designers prep, present, and build trust.

If you’ve ever struggled to get buy-in, felt overlooked in meetings, or bombed an interview you thought you nailed, this episode will give you the strategies to turn it around.

🎧 Listen now and start presenting like your career depends on it—because it does.

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🛠️ "Design is just making pretty screens, right?"

...Wrong.

In this episode, Tyler White and Nick Groeneveld dive into the real (and messy) side of product design—from research and collaboration to freelancing and client communication. It's everything they don't teach you in design school.

We’re breaking down:
✅ How user research actually works (and why users shouldn’t design the product).
✅ Why rough sketches and early wireframes still matter—even in an AI world.
✅ Freelancing vs. in-house: the surprising trade-offs you need to know.
✅ How collaborating with developers (and knowing a little code) can boost your impact.
✅ Why side projects aren't a distraction—they're your creative playground.
✅ How mentorship, mistakes, and continuous learning can skyrocket your career.

If you've ever felt stuck between "designing" and "delivering real outcomes," or wondered how to stay relevant in a world moving at startup speed, this episode is packed with insights you can start using today.

🎧 Listen now and make your design career future-proof!

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