Design Life

Design Life

Charli Prangley, Femke Van Schoonhoven

Episodes 325
Avg. Duration 33m
Activity Sporadic
Apple Rating 4.9 (127)
Since Nov 2015
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
63%
Hosting
feeds.simplecast.com

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About This Podcast

Design Life is a podcast about design and side projects for motivated creators. It was born after your hosts, two serial side project addicts, saw a gap in the podcast market for a conversational show about design and the issues young creatives face, that was hosted by two females. This show aims to tackle the big issues designers face like getting paid, overcoming a creative block or managing time, to name a few. We want to open up discussion about things we wish we heard people talk about when we were studying, and we want to chat to you about the joys and the frustrations of working in the tech industry by day, and on our passion projects in the rest of our waking hours. We hope that by doing so, Design Life will give you a dose of motivation or inspiration when you need it.

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Recent Episodes

325: Goals and creative aspirations for 2026

Feb 02, 2026 30m

Femke and Charli outline their goals for 2026 and the strategies they plan to implement to achieve them. Femke shares an update about her upcoming baby and how she plans to balance it with her…

324: Collaborating with other design creators on a side project

Jan 20, 2026 34m

Femke and Charli discuss how to collaborate effectively with other design creators on side projects. Femke shares her experience working with five other designers on the Design Creator's Bundle,…

323: How to land a promotion

Dec 16, 2025 35m

Charli and Femke discuss the common challenges people face when pursuing promotions, share strategies to prepare for performance reviews, and explore options for those who perform well but are unable…

322: Our approach to side projects in 2026

Nov 10, 2025 37m

Charli and Femke discuss their evolving perspectives on side projects, preferred platforms and content formats, and how these have changed throughout their careers, while also sharing their current…

321: Knowledge-sharing in a design team (the wins and the failures)

Oct 27, 2025 33m

Femke and Charli discuss how to foster a culture of knowledge sharing at a workplace. They explore how to structure language-sharing sessions, whether these should focus on work-related topics or…

320: The struggle with staying up-to-date with new design tools

Oct 13, 2025 30m

Femke and Charli discuss the challenges of staying up-to-date with AI tools, the importance of developing horizontal skills rather than just tool-specific knowledge, integrating AI into your…

319: Balancing speed and quality in design work

Sep 29, 2025 39m

Femke and Charli discuss how to balance product quality with commitments, deadlines, and the pressure to ship quickly. They explore the best approaches to building MVPs and new features, and consider…

318: Revealing our performance reviews as design leaders

Sep 15, 2025 36m

Thank you to our sponsor, Framer. Ready to build a site that looks hand-coded—without hiring a developer? Start free today at framer.link/femkeCharli and Femke talk about the challenges of discussing…

317: What it's like to take part in a hackathon

Sep 01, 2025 29m

Thank you to our sponsor, Framer. Ready to build a site that looks hand-coded—without hiring a developer? Start free today at framer.link/femkeFemke and Charli discuss various aspects of hackathons,…

316: The art of giving useful feedback

Aug 11, 2025 31m

Thank you to our sponsor, Framer. Ready to build a site that looks hand-coded—without hiring a developer? Start free today at framer.link/femkeFemke and Charli discuss their perspectives on giving…

315: How to hire (and get hired) in a brand design role

Jul 28, 2025 31m

Thank you to our sponsor, Framer. Ready to build a site that looks hand-coded—without hiring a developer? Start free today at framer.link/femkeFemke and Charli discuss Gusto's new Creative Director…

314: Coaching ICs as a design manager

Jul 14, 2025 29m

Thank you to our sponsor, Framer. Ready to build a site that looks hand-coded—without hiring a developer? Start free today at framer.link/femkeFemke and Charli explore their coaching experiences, the…

313: Building relationships with PM's & Product Marketers

Jun 30, 2025 30m

Thank you to our sponsor, Framer. Ready to build a site that looks hand-coded—without hiring a developer? Start free today at framer.link/femkeFemke and Charli delve into the relationship between a…

312: Design vision work and how to have a strategic impact

Jun 10, 2025 29m

Thank you to our sponsor, Workflow. As a listener, you can experience the Workflow too with an exclusive 30-day trial (instead of the usual 14) — so you can see the magic for yourself. Head to…

311: Hot takes on Config 2025 and new Figma features

May 26, 2025 37m

Thank you to our sponsor, Workflow. As a listener, you can experience the Workflow too with an exclusive 30-day trial (instead of the usual 14) — so you can see the magic for yourself. Head to…

310: Going back to work after an extended break

May 12, 2025 31m

This episode is sponsored by Mobbin, which is the largest design reference library for mobile and web, offering practical inspiration from real apps that address diverse design challenges. Don’t…

309: Become a design manager or stay an IC? How to make the choice.

Apr 28, 2025 29m

This episode is sponsored by Mobbin, which is the largest design reference library for mobile and web, offering practical inspiration from real apps that address diverse design challenges. Don’t…

308: Making the jump from mid to senior

Apr 14, 2025 27m

This episode is sponsored by Mobbin, which is the largest design reference library for mobile and web, offering practical inspiration from real apps that address diverse design challenges. Don’t…

307: Will AI take your design job? (Hot takes from later adopters)

Mar 31, 2025 30m

This episode is sponsored by Mobbin, which is the largest design reference library for mobile and web, offering practical inspiration from real apps that address diverse design challenges. Don’t…

306: Building a team for your side projects

Mar 17, 2025 31m

This episode is sponsored by Mobbin, which is the largest design reference library for mobile and web, offering practical inspiration from real apps that address diverse design challenges. Don’t…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Design Life have?

Design Life has published 325 episodes since November 2015, covering topics in Arts, Business.

Is Design Life still active?

Design Life is currently sporadic with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 33m.

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