Sandy Hongsan Chen explores the true meaning of value proposition as a designer's promise, revealing how intentions and overlap create value beyond mere function.
31 Mar 2025
EP 013 Users Light The Way—Seeing Design Through Their Eyes
Every user follows a journey, but unexpected roadblocks can change their path. By mapping these journeys, we can uncover frustrations, improve experiences, and create better designs. Let’s explore how user journeys shape both products and personal growth.
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16 Mar 2025
EP 012 You are NOT your user
Design isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about understanding people. In this episode, I dive into the biggest lesson I learned in design: you are NOT your user. Avoiding assumptions and embracing real-world insights can make all the difference.
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28 Jan 2025
EP 011 What are (digital) products?
I design digital products. But what are digital products? Wait, but what is a product even?
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6 Jan 2025
EP 010 Why is pivoting important?
Not only is pivoting important in business and at work, it's one of the most important things in life. I'd not become who I am today if I didn't make changes. I'd not be able to have faith in changes if I never got inspired by the people around me.
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25 Dec 2024
EP 009 What exactly is empathy?
I didn't really understand what empathy mean until I became a designer. But once I understood, it helped me both at work and in life. It's not just a buzzword, it's a pathway towards understanding.
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18 Dec 2024
EP 008 What is success to you?
How do you define success? What does success even mean? What about failures?
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8 Dec 2024
EP 007 Why does curiostiy matter?
Why is staying open and willing so important? How do we keep growing and evolving?
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1 Dec 2024
EP 006 What does taste have to do with creative execution?
How did our personal taste come about? What does it have to do with our journey? How does it shape the way we execute our creative visions?
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DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product with these links, I may receive a small commission. However, there is no additional charge to you. I appreciate your support! :)
23 Nov 2024
EP 005 What does creativity have to do with craftsmanship?
Why did the word creativity gave me grief? How did I learn to work with it?
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10 Nov 2024
EP 004 Am I an artist or a designer?
Am I an artist or a designer? Why are they different to me?
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31 Oct 2024
EP 001 How did I get into design?
So glad to have you here for the very first episode :) In this episode, I share the windy and accidental path that got me to design. I hope you enjoy the story!
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DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product with these links, I may receive a small commission. However, there is no additional charge to you. I appreciate your support! :)
31 Oct 2024
EP 003 What is A Design Mentor?
So I started mentoring, and I truly love it! Now, why did I start this channel and what do I want to share?
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Emerald by Rocket Jr. (https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/JPeQbdNg8C/)
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DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product with these links, I may receive a small commission. However, there is no additional charge to you. I appreciate your support! :)
31 Oct 2024
EP 002 Why did I start mentoring?
The story continues from right after I move to New York, but mentoring? Find out how I got there.
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Emerald by Rocket Jr. (https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/JPeQbdNg8C/)
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All editing and content by Sandy Hongsan Chen.✨
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DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product with these links, I may receive a small commission. However, there is no additional charge to you. I appreciate your support! :)
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339,227
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Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100
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