60 acast.com Paper and Pain https://pain.design en Paper and Pain design,product design,designer,Made in Singapore,design system Steve W and Kris M The art of being a designer and the pains we deal with daily Paper and Pain is a podcast channel for product designers who want to learn more about the industry in Singapore and Southeast Asia. Hosted by Kristian and Steve, two experienced product designers based in Singapore, the podcast covers topics such as design trends, challenges, opportunities, and best practices in the region. Paper and Pain aims to inspire and empower designers regionally and ultimately, globally. Tune in to hear their stories, insights, and tips on how to design better products for the world.


Paper and Pain is available on multiple streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Deezer and Acast.


We’d love to hear from you! Do drop us a message at hi@pain.design if you want to share anything with us.

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]]> Paper and Pain is a podcast channel for product designers who want to learn more about the industry in Singapore and Southeast Asia. Hosted by Kristian and Steve, two experienced product designers based in Singapore, the podcast covers topics such as design trends, challenges, opportunities, and best practices in the region. Paper and Pain aims to inspire and empower designers regionally and ultimately, globally. Tune in to hear their stories, insights, and tips on how to design better products for the world.


Paper and Pain is available on multiple streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Deezer and Acast.


We’d love to hear from you! Do drop us a message at hi@pain.design if you want to share anything with us.

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]]> false Steve W info+643e4421ae2be60011d39248@mg-eu.acast.com 643e4421ae2be60011d39248 paper-and-pain episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/643e4421ae2be60011d39248/1722234460536-5127e912ce9a8c1fe361bfd4e838684a.jpeg https://pain.design Paper and Pain 25 - Learning from failures 25 - Learning from failures Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:00:02 GMT 57:05 67381c1796b35bc45904f4be false https://shows.acast.com/paper-and-pain/episodes/67381c1796b35bc45904f4be 67381c1796b35bc45904f4be 643e4421ae2be60011d39248 full 2 7

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]]> 24 - Our design process 24 - Our design process Mon, 30 Sep 2024 12:00:15 GMT 1:07:51 66f8df22319ddcafcbbe2d9a false https://shows.acast.com/paper-and-pain/episodes/66f8df22319ddcafcbbe2d9a 66f8df22319ddcafcbbe2d9a 643e4421ae2be60011d39248 full 2 6 Tune in as we discuss how we do design, which steps in the design process are essential, and how to plan and execute your research successfully.


Check out "Design in Theory and Practice" by Ernest Allen here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/132372634-design-in-theory-and-practice-classic-reprint-paperback-2012-auth

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Check out "Design in Theory and Practice" by Ernest Allen here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/132372634-design-in-theory-and-practice-classic-reprint-paperback-2012-auth

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]]> 23 - Toxic positivity 23 - Toxic positivity Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:00:52 GMT 43:28 66ced2abd0fb9f3ed3c238c3 false https://shows.acast.com/paper-and-pain/episodes/66ced2abd0fb9f3ed3c238c3 66ced2abd0fb9f3ed3c238c3 643e4421ae2be60011d39248 full 2 5

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]]> 22 - Pain 22 - Pain Mon, 02 Sep 2024 12:00:43 GMT 45:16 669cd0acfbb02ee946a347ea false https://shows.acast.com/paper-and-pain/episodes/669cd0acfbb02ee946a347ea 669cd0acfbb02ee946a347ea 643e4421ae2be60011d39248 full 2 4 Designing for mental health


How to stay sane amidst layoffs, why products for mental health matter, and how to find support in a loving community. Looking for answers with Sangeetha, our own Chief Growth Officer.

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How to stay sane amidst layoffs, why products for mental health matter, and how to find support in a loving community. Looking for answers with Sangeetha, our own Chief Growth Officer.

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]]> 21 - Insights 21 - Insights Mon, 19 Aug 2024 12:00:58 GMT 51:26 669cd07856b8e1805ec1dbca false https://shows.acast.com/paper-and-pain/episodes/669cd07856b8e1805ec1dbca 669cd07856b8e1805ec1dbca 643e4421ae2be60011d39248 full 2 3

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]]> 20 - Burnout 20 - Burnout Mon, 05 Aug 2024 12:00:53 GMT 49:32 669cd02a56b8e1805ec1cf4b false https://shows.acast.com/paper-and-pain/episodes/669cd02a56b8e1805ec1cf4b 669cd02a56b8e1805ec1cf4b 643e4421ae2be60011d39248 full 2 2

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]]> 19 - Corporations vs creativity 19 - Corporations vs creativity Mon, 22 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT 53:52 669ccfa656b8e1805ec1bb7e false https://shows.acast.com/paper-and-pain/episodes/669ccfa656b8e1805ec1bb7e 669ccfa656b8e1805ec1bb7e 643e4421ae2be60011d39248 full 2 1 Paper and Pain comes back for its second season! In this episode, Kristian and Steve debate whether corporate life is the ultimate killer of creativity, or big company is the right place for a designer to thrive.


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]]> Paper and Pain comes back for its second season! In this episode, Kristian and Steve debate whether corporate life is the ultimate killer of creativity, or big company is the right place for a designer to thrive.


We’d love to hear from you! Do drop us a message at hi@pain.design if you want to share anything with us.

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]]> 18 - Paper Cuts Live Session 18 - Paper Cuts Live Session Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:00:47 GMT 1:02:44 6634e03e5c72f300125576b6 false https://shows.acast.com/paper-and-pain/episodes/6634e03e5c72f300125576b6 6634e03e5c72f300125576b6 643e4421ae2be60011d39248 An Earth Day talk full 1 18

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]]> 17 - Paper Cuts Live Session 17 - Paper Cuts Live Session Mon, 11 Mar 2024 15:02:37 GMT 55:28 65ef1ce228cb60001679ef82 false https://shows.acast.com/paper-and-pain/episodes/65ef1ce228cb60001679ef82 65ef1ce228cb60001679ef82 643e4421ae2be60011d39248 Dark patterns full 1 17

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]]> 16 - Paper Cuts live session 16 - Paper Cuts live session Mon, 26 Feb 2024 15:51:41 GMT 1:06:36 65dcb3698e54ea00161b44bf false https://shows.acast.com/paper-and-pain/episodes/65dcb3698e54ea00161b44bf 65dcb3698e54ea00161b44bf 643e4421ae2be60011d39248 full 1 16

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]]> 15 - Year end special: Introducing Paper Cuts 15 - Year end special: Introducing Paper Cuts Sun, 31 Dec 2023 12:50:47 GMT 59:29 657bd674c36d5d00187ebe43 false https://shows.acast.com/paper-and-pain/episodes/657bd674c36d5d00187ebe43 657bd674c36d5d00187ebe43 643e4421ae2be60011d39248 A live-streaming collaboration with Product Design Community full 1 15

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]]> <![CDATA[14 - Design Communities (ft. Grace Ling & QJ)]]> Sat, 30 Dec 2023 15:42:05 GMT 40:22 65e73d0aa9b9020016b6e6ed false https://shows.acast.com/paper-and-pain/episodes/65e73d0aa9b9020016b6e6ed 65e73d0aa9b9020016b6e6ed 643e4421ae2be60011d39248 The lost episode full 1 14

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]]> 13 - Being an introvert 13 - Being an introvert Mon, 02 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT 57:49 65198f04fc8c84001290968f false https://shows.acast.com/paper-and-pain/episodes/65198f04fc8c84001290968f 65198f04fc8c84001290968f 643e4421ae2be60011d39248 full 1 13 In the final episode of the first season, Kristian and Steve discuss the challenges of socialising as an introverted designer. Is it possible to go off-grid, keep a low social profile and build a successful career in the age of connectivity? How communities we choose to join and build impact our personality and professional growth? Tune in to learn more!


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]]> In the final episode of the first season, Kristian and Steve discuss the challenges of socialising as an introverted designer. Is it possible to go off-grid, keep a low social profile and build a successful career in the age of connectivity? How communities we choose to join and build impact our personality and professional growth? Tune in to learn more!


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]]> 12 - Preposterous impostors 12 - Preposterous impostors Mon, 25 Sep 2023 12:00:00 GMT 36:28 651153a90920800011463834 false https://shows.acast.com/paper-and-pain/episodes/651153a90920800011463834 651153a90920800011463834 643e4421ae2be60011d39248 full 1 12 Today, Kristian and Steve discuss the notorious impostor syndrome. Why do we doubt our own talent and abilities so often? How does it affect our careers and personal lives? Is it possible to get rid of it? Tune in today to learn more.


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]]> 11 - Intentional living (ft. Nadia Kishlan) 11 - Intentional living (ft. Nadia Kishlan) Mon, 04 Sep 2023 12:00:00 GMT 59:36 64f49949bd134a00109d35f6 false https://shows.acast.com/paper-and-pain/episodes/64f49949bd134a00109d35f6 64f49949bd134a00109d35f6 643e4421ae2be60011d39248 full 1 11 In this episode, Nadia Kishlan, a social media influencer, activist, and advocate for sustainability and climate action, shares her take on mindful living and Earth-forward lifestyle. We discuss how small changes can have a tremendous lasting impact on the environment and the society, what it takes to change you way of living and how designers can use their skills and influence to drive the transformation at scale.


Learn more about Nadia: https://www.nadia-kishlan.com/about. You can also find her on Instagram @skinnykatwoman. To find out more about the climate designer she mentioned in this episode and take some actions if you are interested, check this website out: https://www.climatedesigners.org/. Plus two more names to dig more about the initiative: Natalie Seisser and Karin Aue.


To recap on our previous episode with Timothy Huang on slow living, check out here: https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/paper-and-pain/id1683076703?i=1000623674608


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P.s. Happy birthday Kristian! Wish you get wiser as moving into another chapter of life. <3

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]]> In this episode, Nadia Kishlan, a social media influencer, activist, and advocate for sustainability and climate action, shares her take on mindful living and Earth-forward lifestyle. We discuss how small changes can have a tremendous lasting impact on the environment and the society, what it takes to change you way of living and how designers can use their skills and influence to drive the transformation at scale.


Learn more about Nadia: https://www.nadia-kishlan.com/about. You can also find her on Instagram @skinnykatwoman. To find out more about the climate designer she mentioned in this episode and take some actions if you are interested, check this website out: https://www.climatedesigners.org/. Plus two more names to dig more about the initiative: Natalie Seisser and Karin Aue.


To recap on our previous episode with Timothy Huang on slow living, check out here: https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/paper-and-pain/id1683076703?i=1000623674608


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We'd love to hear your story too! Feel free to drop in your story and question at hi@paperandpain.com


P.s. Happy birthday Kristian! Wish you get wiser as moving into another chapter of life. <3

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]]> 10 - Are you all right? An unbridled take on mental wellness 10 - Are you all right? An unbridled take on mental wellness Mon, 21 Aug 2023 12:00:50 GMT 54:44 64e090494189310011bde355 false https://shows.acast.com/paper-and-pain/episodes/64e090494189310011bde355 64e090494189310011bde355 643e4421ae2be60011d39248 full 1 10 In this episode, Steve and Kristian open up about their personal struggles, share their personal recipes for staying sane, and break biases surrounding therapy, emotional wellness and mental impairments.


Drop us a message at hi@paperandpain.com if you want to reach out. We'd love to hear from you.

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]]> In this episode, Steve and Kristian open up about their personal struggles, share their personal recipes for staying sane, and break biases surrounding therapy, emotional wellness and mental impairments.


Drop us a message at hi@paperandpain.com if you want to reach out. We'd love to hear from you.

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How modern city destroys creativity and what we can do about it (ft. Timothy Huang) 09 - Living, fast and slow: 
How modern city destroys creativity and what we can do about it (ft. Timothy Huang) Mon, 07 Aug 2023 12:00:12 GMT 46:36 64c68a118e16bd0011287fca true https://shows.acast.com/paper-and-pain/episodes/64c68a118e16bd0011287fca 64c68a118e16bd0011287fca 643e4421ae2be60011d39248 full 1 9

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]]> 08 - Life after a layoff: Rediscovering yourself (ft. Samantha Lo) 08 - Life after a layoff: Rediscovering yourself (ft. Samantha Lo) Mon, 31 Jul 2023 12:00:30 GMT 44:40 64c689636624ec0011e2bca7 false https://shows.acast.com/paper-and-pain/episodes/64c689636624ec0011e2bca7 64c689636624ec0011e2bca7 643e4421ae2be60011d39248 full 1 8 How to survive loosing a job and embrace a newly acquired freedom from the corporate grind?


In this episode of Paper and Pain, Samantha Lo, product designer and illustrator, shares her experience being made redundant, reigniting old passions and building an identity beyond job titles.

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In this episode of Paper and Pain, Samantha Lo, product designer and illustrator, shares her experience being made redundant, reigniting old passions and building an identity beyond job titles.

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]]> 07 - Design against AI (ft. Ninad) 07 - Design against AI (ft. Ninad) Mon, 19 Jun 2023 12:00:11 GMT 1:01:23 648efe3d0701dc00119446bb false https://shows.acast.com/paper-and-pain/episodes/648efe3d0701dc00119446bb 648efe3d0701dc00119446bb 643e4421ae2be60011d39248 full 1 7 In this episode, we discuss the role of AI in design, highlights, concerns, and challenges with Ninad Patil (@NKPyo), a researcher and a holistic designer for anti-fragile products & systems. We chat about designing with and against AI, developing skills for survival in the era of intelligent tech, and debunk some common myths about artificial intelligence.


Bonus: Ninad’s recommended newsletters and podcasts for staying up to date with the tech and world news:

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Bonus: Ninad’s recommended newsletters and podcasts for staying up to date with the tech and world news:

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]]> <![CDATA[06 - Bonus Episode: What is Paper & Pain?]]> Mon, 05 Jun 2023 12:00:52 GMT 2:12 647b5b518df8d80011aabaac false https://shows.acast.com/paper-and-pain/episodes/647b5b518df8d80011aabaac 647b5b518df8d80011aabaac 643e4421ae2be60011d39248 bonus 1 6

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]]> 05 - Breaking into design 05 - Breaking into design Mon, 05 Jun 2023 12:00:31 GMT 47:15 647b5a834de19a0011781447 false https://shows.acast.com/paper-and-pain/episodes/647b5a834de19a0011781447 647b5a834de19a0011781447 643e4421ae2be60011d39248 full 1 5

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]]> 04 - In-house vs. Agency 04 - In-house vs. Agency Mon, 29 May 2023 12:00:48 GMT 33:22 6469dbe88364380011e47b6c false https://shows.acast.com/paper-and-pain/episodes/6469dbe88364380011e47b6c 6469dbe88364380011e47b6c 643e4421ae2be60011d39248 full 1 4

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]]> <![CDATA[03 - Designers' survival skills]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 05:03:09 GMT 41:21 64672fc5be31e90011b14d9f false https://shows.acast.com/paper-and-pain/episodes/64672fc5be31e90011b14d9f 64672fc5be31e90011b14d9f 643e4421ae2be60011d39248 full 1 3

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]]> 02 - Accessible design 02 - Accessible design Mon, 15 May 2023 10:37:46 GMT 35:40 645e1c6e3699f60011ad5f23 false https://shows.acast.com/paper-and-pain/episodes/645e1c6e3699f60011ad5f23 645e1c6e3699f60011ad5f23 643e4421ae2be60011d39248 full 1 2 Accessibility is still perceived as an afterthought by business and design, but the tides are shifting: we are entering an era where the needs of each individual are embraced and celebrated. Kristian and Steve talk about the principles of Universal Design and how “designing for some” is inevitably “used by many”.


Books and reading materials


Hosts

Steve Wang is a Product Designer and a Design Ops specialist from Aleph, highly experienced in establishing and scaling design systems for enterprise.

Kristian Mikhel is a Senior Product Designer from Grab, where he crafts merchant marketing experiences.


About the podcast

Tune in every other week for a new episode of “Paper & Pain” where Kristian and Steve delve into the world of design, discuss trends, and give tips on how to thrive in the field.

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]]> Accessibility is still perceived as an afterthought by business and design, but the tides are shifting: we are entering an era where the needs of each individual are embraced and celebrated. Kristian and Steve talk about the principles of Universal Design and how “designing for some” is inevitably “used by many”.


Books and reading materials


Hosts

Steve Wang is a Product Designer and a Design Ops specialist from Aleph, highly experienced in establishing and scaling design systems for enterprise.

Kristian Mikhel is a Senior Product Designer from Grab, where he crafts merchant marketing experiences.


About the podcast

Tune in every other week for a new episode of “Paper & Pain” where Kristian and Steve delve into the world of design, discuss trends, and give tips on how to thrive in the field.

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]]> 01 - Design system and creativity 01 - Design system and creativity Mon, 15 May 2023 10:25:49 GMT 43:55 643e4595d354bc0011214213 true https://shows.acast.com/paper-and-pain/episodes/643e4595d354bc0011214213 643e4595d354bc0011214213 643e4421ae2be60011d39248 full 1 1 Do design systems take away the fun, can standardisation beget creativity, and does artificial intelligence dream of replacing Design Ops? Kristian and Steve discuss systems in design and beyond, and share their experience detaching components.


This is the first episode of the series.


Hosts

Steve Wang is a Product Designer and a Design Ops specialist from Aleph, highly experienced in establishing and scaling design systems for enterprise.

Kristian Mikhel is a Senior Product Designer from Grab, where he crafts merchant marketing experiences.


About the podcast

Tune in every other week for a new episode of “Paper & Pain” where Kristian and Steve delve into the world of design, discuss trends, and give tips on how to thrive in the field.

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This is the first episode of the series.


Hosts

Steve Wang is a Product Designer and a Design Ops specialist from Aleph, highly experienced in establishing and scaling design systems for enterprise.

Kristian Mikhel is a Senior Product Designer from Grab, where he crafts merchant marketing experiences.


About the podcast

Tune in every other week for a new episode of “Paper & Pain” where Kristian and Steve delve into the world of design, discuss trends, and give tips on how to thrive in the field.

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