Design Doc Design Doc 101
Oct 15, 2025
Dive into the origins of a unique design journey! The hosts reflect on how their podcast began with ambitious projects and evolved over time. They discuss the balance of recording while juggling full-time jobs and the challenges of audience growth. Expect thoughts on collaborative community building, the realities of crowdfunding, and playful ideas like designing a game live. Plus, don't miss the quirky mention of dinosaurs! The show aims for consistent growth while celebrating the creative process.
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Record Work While You Do It
- Combine field trips or live work sessions with recording to make efficient use of limited time.
- Keep mics ready and record work-in-progress sessions to capture authentic design moments.
Podcast Grows With Its Creators
- The podcast has followed the hosts' lives across a decade, changing as their priorities and identities evolved.
- They treat the show as living documentation rather than a frozen product.
Learn Growth From Searchable Advice
- To grow audiences, study proven strategies like search-engine guidance and guest swaps rather than inventing advice anew.
- Be humble and use existing resources to learn growth tactics.