In this episode of 'Can I Have It In Blue,' Filipa is joined by Joana and Joao to discuss Joao’s new role as CPO at Subvisual. They delve into the responsibilities and challenges of his new leadership position, including process implementation, team mentorship, and maintaining personal growth. The discussion extends to imposter syndrome, with each sharing their experiences and strategies for overcoming self-doubt, such as 'faking it till you make it' and embracing discomfort. The conversation also touches on design principles, the distinction between design and art, and the importance of aligning design with user experience.00:00 Introduction and New Roles 00:41 Understanding the CPO Role 02:49 Transitioning to Leadership 04:40 Designing Beyond the Screen 11:23 Imposter Syndrome in Design 15:20 Learning and Growing in Design 31:45 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 31:58 The New Designer by Manuel Lima 32:22 Embrace Discomfort 32:34 Sharing Work and Getting Feedback 33:20 Personal Experiences with Imposter Syndrome 38:29 Fake It Till You Make It 47:00 Design as a Learnable Skill 49:48 Art vs. Design Debate 57:41 Advice for Dealing with Imposter Syndrome 59:35 Conclusion and Future Topics
In this episode of 'Can I Have It In Blue,' Filipa is joined by Joana and Joao to discuss Joao’s new role as CPO at Subvisual.
They delve into the responsibilities and challenges of his new leadership position, including process implementation, team mentorship, and maintaining personal growth. The discussion extends to imposter syndrome, with each sharing their experiences and strategies for overcoming self-doubt, such as 'faking it till you make it' and embracing discomfort. The conversation also touches on design principles, the distinction between design and art, and the importance of aligning design with user experience.
00:00 Introduction and New Roles
00:41 Understanding the CPO Role
02:49 Transitioning to Leadership
04:40 Designing Beyond the Screen
11:23 Imposter Syndrome in Design
15:20 Learning and Growing in Design
31:45 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
31:58 The New Designer by Manuel Lima
32:22 Embrace Discomfort
32:34 Sharing Work and Getting Feedback
33:20 Personal Experiences with Imposter Syndrome
38:29 Fake It Till You Make It
47:00 Design as a Learnable Skill
49:48 Art vs. Design Debate
57:41 Advice for Dealing with Imposter Syndrome
59:35 Conclusion and Future Topics