Season 5
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Episode 6
Envisioning the art of the
possible
Michael Wandelmaier
Head of Design @ Metalab
Nick Basile
Product strategy for
designers
Step up your product design career. Learn to advocate
for your ideas and influence your team.
Apr 4, 2024
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53 mins
music by Dennis
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About this Episode
From the onset of my journey in design, Metalab has always been a benchmark for me. Hence, this conversation is a distinctive one as we gain insights from their Design Chief, Michael Wandelmaier.
We delve profoundly into Metalab's design operations, discussing particular tactics encompassing:
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Mike's favorite narrative strategies
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The significance of decisive styling
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When project limitations are disregarded
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The singular method they plot user pathways
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Guidelines for achieving consensus in intricate initiatives
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Utilizing the 'absurdly premature conjecture'
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Show Notes
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Ian Wharton (storytelling coach)
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Upwork (example client)
Transcript chapters
[00:00:00] Overview of how Metalab works
[00:01:59] How to run a great project kickoff meeting
[00:05:19] A different way to think about user journey maps
[00:07:33] Why Mike uses the "Ridiculously early hypothesis"
[00:12:18] Strategies for driving alignment with clients
[00:16:03] How Metalab's process evolves for startups vs. big-
name brands
[00:18:11] Understanding the core Metalab process
[00:21:26] Designing to find answers vs. finding answers to design
[00:23:21] Importance of storytelling in the informal working
context
[00:26:00] Traits of designers who are great storytellers
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