Dorm Room Tycoon (DRT) show

Dorm Room Tycoon (DRT)

Summary: Interviewing thought leaders in business, design, marketing and startups.

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 Crafting Elegant Solutions - Gentry Underwood | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 41:11

In this interview, Gentry Underwood explains why good design is based upon constant iteration. He sheds light on the importance of having a desire in solving a particular problem. We also talk about getting acquired, working at IDEO, and the role Human Centred Design played within Mailbox.

 Crafting Elegant Solutions with Gentry Underwood, Mailbox | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 41:11

In this interview, Gentry Underwood explains why good design is based upon constant iteration. He sheds light on the importance of having a desire in solving a particular problem. We also talk about getting acquired, working at IDEO, and the role Human Centred Design played within Mailbox.

 How to Teach and Build an Audience - Chris Coyier | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 37:24

In this interview, Chris Coyier explains how to grow an audience through blogging and teaching. He outlines the importance of good writing and showing up everyday. This episode is brought to you by InVision.

 Designing Products Your Way - Cameron Moll | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 40:25

In this interview, Cameron Moll explains why your passions are the starting blocks for building a successful product. We talk about working with remote teams, building an audience and transitioning from designer to CEO. He also reveals his process for designing in the browser. This episode is brought to you by InVision.

 Understanding Responsive Web Design - Trent Walton | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 40:42

In this interview, Trent Walton explains the impact responsive web design has had on his design process. We talk about breakpoints, grids and fluid type. He also reveals the importance of side projects and producing good work. This episode is brought to you by InVision.

 Designing Web Interfaces - Jason Santa Maria | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:14

In this interview, Jason Santa Maria explains his design process and how he gets inspired. We talk about what makes good UI and the role of UI patterns. He also reveals the importance of striving for simplicity and constantly iterating.

 Leading with Design - Josh Brewer | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 34:31

In this interview, Josh Brewer explains why a design led culture enables us to better understand our users as well as the significance of a collaborative approach to engineering. We discuss where most design founders go wrong when building a startup and what the design community could do to improve. This episode is brought to you by UserTesting.com.

 The Path to Mastery - Robert Greene | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 47:08

In this interview, Robert Greene explains why the first move towards mastery is always inward - learning who you really are and reconnecting with that innate force. We also discuss how to become irreplaceable and the importance of pursing a craft with intensity.

 The Path to Mastery with Robert Greene, Author | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 47:08

In this interview, Robert Greene explains why the first move towards mastery is always inward - learning who you really are and reconnecting with that innate force. We also discuss how to become irreplaceable and the importance of pursing a craft with intensity.

 How to Pitch your Startup - Robert Scoble | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 41:02

In this interview, Robert Scoble explains the best way to get the attention of journalists and investors. He reveals how to craft your story, the importance of social proof and why working the system to your advantage is necessary to succeed.

 How to Pitch your Startup with Robert Scoble, Rackspace | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 41:02

In this interview, Robert Scoble explains the best way to get the attention of journalists and investors. He reveals how to craft your story, the importance of social proof and why working the system to your advantage is necessary to succeed.

 Using Data to Grow your Startup - Avinash Kaushik | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 47:07

In this interview, Avinash Kaushik explains the most effective practices for mastering web analytics. He reveals why we should focus on data analysis and not data reporting. He also outlines the importance of using data to make key business decisions.

 Why Designers Need to Craft Words - Jeffrey Zeldman | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 53:43

In this interview, Jeffrey Zeldman explains why you should use words and stories to frame an experience. He reveals his writing process and why good copy teases interest; and why making your content the focus, engages readers. Episode is brought to you by Designmodo.

 The Pursuit of Entrepreneurial Happiness - Derek Sivers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 43:27

In this interview, Derek Sivers explains the importance of building a business around your needs and the mistakes startup founders make. He outlines the importance of focus, living a distraction free life, and developing a technical understanding of the web.

 Importance of Copywriting with Jeffrey Zeldman, Happy Cog | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 53:43

In this interview, Jeffrey Zeldman explains why you should use words and stories to frame an experience. He reveals his writing process and why good copy teases interest; and why making your content the focus, engages readers. Episode is brought to you by Designmodo.

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