Can I Have It In Blue?

The Dual Journey: Mentoring and Learning at Subvisual

Episode Summary

In this episode of 'Can I Have It In Blue? Álvaro Bezerra, Product Manager at Subvisual, and Joana Gomes, Designer at Subvisual, delve into the importance of mentoring and teaching in design and product management. They discuss Subvisual's academy programs for kickstarting careers, the personal and cultural motivations behind mentoring, and the mutual benefits it brings. Álvaro and Joana share their experiences as career changers and emphasize the value of practical learning, continual improvement, and adapting theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. They also touch on the importance of staying current with technological trends and how mentoring contributes to their own professional growth.00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:23 The Importance of Mentoring 00:56 Personal Experiences in Mentoring 02:45 Challenges and Strategies in Mentoring 04:59 The Role of Product Management 08:16 Practical Tips for Effective Mentoring 17:55 Learning Through Teaching 21:35 Keeping Up with Design Trends 30:39 Conclusion 

Episode Notes

In this episode of 'Can I Have It In Blue? Álvaro Bezerra, Product Manager at Subvisual, and Joana Gomes, Designer at Subvisual, delve into the importance of mentoring and teaching in design and product management. 

They discuss Subvisual's academy programs for kickstarting careers, the personal and cultural motivations behind mentoring, and the mutual benefits it brings. Álvaro and Joana share their experiences as career changers and emphasize the value of practical learning, continual improvement, and adapting theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. They also touch on the importance of staying current with technological trends and how mentoring contributes to their own professional growth.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 
00:23 The Importance of Mentoring 
00:56 Personal Experiences in Mentoring 
02:45 Challenges and Strategies in Mentoring 
04:59 The Role of Product Management 
08:16 Practical Tips for Effective Mentoring 
17:55 Learning Through Teaching 
21:35 Keeping Up with Design Trends 
30:39 Conclusion