Fit to Ship

This week, Kate and Jonathan talk about how the podcast was conceived, and what we're looking forward to in Season 2. Feedback? Questions? Reach us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/FitToShip

This week, we are joined by Nancee Halpin, a Product Marketing Manager at Fuel Cycle. During our conversation, we learned about how Nancee transitioned into her role from being a researcher, and how it has helped her succeed in elevating Fuel Cycle's clients.Learn about Fuel Cycle: https://fuelcycle.com/Nancee’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nanceehalpin/Feedback? Questions? Reach us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/FitToShip

This week, we are joined by Alexander Dumitriu Carcoana, the creator of Nolio, a website builder specifically targeted for designers looking to build a portfolio. In our conversation, we spoke about why the tool makes a lot of sense for designers looking to create something that will get the attention of hiring managers.Learn about Nolio: https://www.nolioportfolio.com/  Alex’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexdc2/The UX Collective article Alex had mentioned: https://uxdesign.cc/the-case-study-factory-50e0c28fcce9 Feedback? Questions? Reach us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/FitToShip

This week, we are joined by Sofya Bourne, a user researcher at Onfido, a tech company that helps businesses verify people's identities using a photo-based identity document, a selfie and artificial intelligence algorithms.Learn about Onfido: https://onfido.comSofya’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sofyaobourneFeedback? Questions? Reach us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/FitToShip

This week, we are joined by Lilibeth Bustos Linares, the founder of SoulDoodles, a community that inspires all to reconnect with their inner child. In our conversation, Lili talks about how she created the community 4 years ago and how it is thriving today.SoulDoodles website: https://www.souldoodles.org/SoulDoodles on Discord: https://discord.com/channels/1189726734636036298/1189726735483273319 SoulDoodles on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/souldoodles_org/ SoulDoodles on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/souldoodles/ Lili’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lili-bustos/ ——————Learn about Config: https://config.figma.com/   Learn about Procreate: https://procreate.com/  Feedback? Questions? Reach us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/FitToShip

This week, we are joined by Maria Martinez, the founder of STUDYXR.io. In our conversation, Maria talks about her course, STUDYXR.io as well how you can get started in the field. The STUDYXR course: http://studyxr.io/ The STUDYXR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studyxr_/ The STUDYXR TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@studyxr_ The monthly STUDYXR event: https://studyxr.myflodesk.com/lenslist-masterclass Maria Martinez’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mar%C3%ADa-mart%C3%ADnez-perez-845877119/ ——————Learn about Adobe Aero: https://www.adobe.com/products/aero.html  Learn about Unity: https://unity.com/learn Learn about 8th Wall: https://www.8thwall.com/tutorials Feedback? Questions? Reach us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/FitToShip

This week, we are joined by Bern Ruiz, a Senior Product Designer at Microsoft. In our conversation, Bern talks about his experience working with Microsoft 365, as well as how it integrates with Microsoft’s browser, Edge. We also touch on the future of AI with tools like Copilot. Bern Ruiz’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designbybern/ Bern Ruiz’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/designbybern/ ——————Learn about Microsoft 365: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365 Learn about Microsoft Edge: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edgeLearn about Microsoft Copilot: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-copilot  Learn about the Double Diamond Design Model: https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/topics/design-thinking#the_double_diamond_by_the_design_council-15 Feedback? Questions? Reach us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/FitToShip

(1:08) Reddit plans to IPOSocial media platform, Reddit, has revealed plans to raise $748 million USD and seeks an estimated valuation of $6.4 billion USD for its highly anticipated IPO debut.https://finance.yahoo.com/video/reddit-aims-sell-ai-story-141238202.html(11:39) Klarna's AI assistantFInancial services company Klarna, recently announced its AI assistant powered by OpenAI. Now live globally for 1 month, the numbers speak for themselves.https://www.klarna.com/international/press/klarna-ai-assistant-handles-two-thirds-of-customer-service-chats-in-its-first-month/(24:58) Headspace’s Immersive ExperienceHeadspace has joined forces with Nexus Studios to launch an immersive mindfulness experience for the Meta Quest 3.https://www.zdnet.com/article/headspace-is-gamifying-relaxation-with-a-new-meta-quest-3-app/Feedback? Questions? Reach us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/FitToShip

(1:22) Apple's Electric CarApple Inc. is canceling a decade-long effort to build an electric car, abandoning one of the most ambitious projects in the history of the company.https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-27/apple-cancels-work-on-electric-car-shifts-team-to-generative-ai?srnd=undefined&embedded-checkout=true(9:38) Arc SearchThe Browser Company launched Arc’s first iPhone companion app last year, allowing users to save links for consumption on the desktop application later, and it has now released a new mobile app, called Arc Search, that aims to focus on the search experience.https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/28/arcs-new-iphone-browser-wants-to-be-your-search-companion/(23:13) Binance’s Crypto PerfumeTo celebrate International Women’s Day, Binance launched a splashy campaign to urge women to get into crypto through the power of… fragrance. https://techcrunch.com/2024/03/06/binance-crypto-perfume/Feedback? Questions? Reach us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/FitToShip

(1:08) T-phoneDuring Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, German telecommunications company Deutsche Telekom showcased the “T-phone” device — a concept phone that boasts an app-free user interface, developed in collaboration with partners Qualcomm and Brain.https://www.reuters.com/technology/deutsche-telekom-showcases-app-less-ai-smartphone-concept-2024-02-26/(13:25) WowMouse Revisited Last week, Kate and I spoke about the WowMouse, an application that turns your smartwatch into a gesture-based Bluetooth mouse. The WowMouse was created by the Finnish technology company, Doublepoint and this week, Kate and I had the opportunity to interview someone from their team – Thomas Joseph, VP of Product.Gaze and Tap Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0UA8UWBINoPoint and Tap Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBHbtTO_aEAXReal & Doublepoint Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANr3ICPJtAIDoublepoint Kit (Dev Kit) Orders: hello@doublepoint.com Discord: https://discord.gg/Q2v72RfWDoublepoint Partner Presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1hZYcZY4JjxoeCE9awMlTg6nhXOvpX51M/edit#slide=id.g24a288d8af0_1_1592(32:24) Harry Potter: The ExhibitionHarry Potter: The Exhibition “brings together an incredible collection of authentic movie props, costumes worn by the actors, and recreations of iconic scenes and settings to create a fully interactive journey for fans to explore.” https://harrypotterexhibition.com/about/Feedback? Questions? Reach us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/FitToShip