In this conversation, Jason Mesut shares his journey from industrial design to coaching, emphasizing the importance of personal growth and the dynamics of coaching. He discusses the challenges of finding the right coach, the common scenarios he encounters in coaching sessions, and the development of his Shaping Design series, which aims to help individuals understand their unique skills and growth paths in the design field. In this conversation, Jason Mesut discusses the unexpected applications of design frameworks, the debate surrounding designer skill sets, and the challenges leaders face in navigating the evolving landscape of design. He emphasizes the importance of allowing designers to explore their creativity without the constraints of traditional roles, while also addressing the issue of role dilution and the need for organizations to support individual designers in their career growth. In this conversation, Jason Mesut discusses the importance of embracing constraints in design to foster creativity, the evolving landscape for new designers, and the significance of building relationships and empathy in the design process. He shares insights on how curiosity and active listening can enhance design practices and emphasizes the need for designers to navigate their roles in a rapidly changing industry. Jason also talks about his future projects, including a podcast focused on creativity and resilience in a capitalist world.
Episode Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonmesut/
https://medium.com/@jasonmesut
https://medium.com/shapingdesign
Chapters:
00:00 Episode Intro
00:32 Introduction to Jason Mesut's Journey
06:21 Transitioning to Coaching and Personal Growth
11:17 The Dynamics of Coaching and Accessibility
18:24 Finding the Right Coach
24:10 Common Coaching Scenarios and Insights
25:12 Exploring the Shaping Design Series
31:15 Exploring Unexpected Uses of Design Frameworks
36:34 The Debate on Designer Skill Sets
41:48 Navigating Leadership Challenges in Design
47:04 The Individual Designer's Journey and Role Dilution
01:00:37 Embracing Constraints for Creativity
01:08:51 Navigating the Future of Design
01:18:33 Building Relationships and Empathy in Design
01:21:19 Jason's Future Endeavors and Insights
Keywords
coaching, design, career development, personal growth, leadership, UX design, mentoring, shaping design, designer skills, team dynamics, design leadership, role dilution, creativity, nurturing designers, empathy, career growth, humanity-centered design, constraints in design, future of design, designer skills
