Digitally Diverse

Welcome to Digitally Diverse! This podcast takes a deep dive into the journeys of the movers and shakers in the design and tech industry with the help of host Ellen Bennett. Join us as we sit down with industry leaders, innovators, and creative minds to explore their unique career paths, the lessons they've learned, and the fascinating stories they have to share. Whether you're a seasoned professional, a budding designer, or simply curious about the digital landscape, our episodes offer insights, inspiration, and a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to thrive in these dynamic fields. Tune in for engaging conversations that will inform, inspire, and ignite your passion for digital and design.Digitally Diverse is proudly brought to you by NTP, a community-first tech recruitment agency.

Digitally Diverse is a arts podcast hosted by NewyTechPeople, with 29 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

NewyTechPeople hosts Digitally Diverse, a arts show with 29 episodes published.

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  Episode #29

  Hugo Welke: Design Lead - Canva

  Feb 5, 20251h 9mS0

  <p>Hugo Welke, a lead designer at Canva, shares his journey from Brazil to Ireland and eventually Australia, where he's been with Canva for five years. He discusses his transition from product design to design operations, emphasising the importance of creating a positive employee experience. Hugo highlights Canva's commitment to inclusivity, both in the workplace and in their product design. He reflects on the challenges of maintaining simplicity in design as products scale and the importance of effective communication in design teams. Hugo also shares insights on career development, advising against rushing through career stages and emphasising the value of...

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  Episode #28

  Gareth Rydon: Co-Founder at Friyay.ai

  Oct 22, 202449 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Digitally Diverse, we sit down with Gareth Rydon, co-founder of Friyay, Australia's first generative AI studio. Gareth shares his unique career journey, transitioning from accounting to human-centered design and eventually to the cutting-edge world of AI. He discusses the challenges and rewards of starting a value-driven AI company, emphasising the importance of augmenting human capabilities rather than replacing them. Gareth offers insights into maintaining work-life balance as an entrepreneur, the significance of continuous learning, and the power of asking good questions in the age of AI. He also shares valuable career advice, stressing the importance...

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  Episode #27

  Rebecca Preston: Senior Product Designer at Zipline

  Aug 15, 202447 minS0

  <p>This episode of the Digitally Diverse podcast features a conversation with Rebecca Preston, a Senior Product Designer at Zipline. Rebecca discusses her career journey, the importance of user research and design collaboration, and the challenges and rewards of working in a remote-first environment. She also offers valuable advice for aspiring designers and emphasizes the power of networking, self-improvement, and the willingness to pivot and adapt in the ever-changing tech industry.</p>

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  Episode #26

  From Motorcycles to Digital Interfaces: The Evolving Journey of a UX Designer with Jithesh Ramesh

  Aug 1, 20241h 1mS0

  <p>Join us as we chat with Jitesh Ramesh, Lead UX Designer at Rate My Agent. Jitesh shares his journey from mechanical engineering to industrial design and eventually to digital product design. He discusses the complexities and challenges of bridging the gap between tangible and digital products, reflecting on his experiences working on projects ranging from motorcycle design to construction and fintech software. Jitesh emphasizes the importance of being adaptable, stepping away from the details, and recognizing that design is a shared goal. He also shares valuable career advice, including the significance of collaboration, the potential for job hunting within...

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  Episode #25

  Wal Gedeon: Product Design Lead at VMWare Tanzu Labs

  Mar 27, 202445 minS0

  Wal Gedeon joins us for this episode of Digitally Diverse. Wal shares his career journey from teaching himself design skills to becoming a delivery lead at VMware Tanzu Labs. He started with a background in product design and worked at companies like Woolies X and Goodlife Health Clubs. Wal then expanded into UI and UX design by taking courses at General Assembly. He also completed some product management training to become more well-rounded. Now at Tanzu Labs, Wal manages projects and coaches enterprise clients on building software. He discusses how Tanzu Labs helps solve modernization issues for companies undergoing digital...

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