Design Ahead is your go-to resource for staying ahead in the creative industry. We dive into the latest trends and technologies - from AI and the metaverse to accessibility and sustainability - empowering you to shape the future our industry.
Each week, we discuss emerging topics and provide actionable insights, ensuring you’re equipped to tackle any creative challenge. Join us on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts as we release a new episode every Tuesday.
The BIG Problem With Apple's New System - Design Ahead #015
Host Jake Fernandes explores the significant design flaws present in Apple's new system, offering insights for designers to navigate these challenges in the tech landscape.
Leadership doesn't have to take 10-15 years experience. It comes from knowledgable, solution-oriented individuals. In today's episode, I explain my journey from Graduate to Lead UX Designer in under 5 years, and the steps you can take to do the same.
Check out the new website and claim your FREE HCD Foundations Framework at designahead.co.uk
Design Ahead, hosted by Jake Fernandes, is your go-to resource for staying ahead in the creative industry. We dive into the latest trends and technologies - from AI and the metaverse to accessibility and sustainability - empowering you to shape the future our industry.
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15 Apr 2025
How YOU Can Fast Track To A Leadership Role - Design Ahead #013
Leadership doesn't have to take 10-15 years experience. It comes from knowledgable, solution-oriented individuals. In today's episode, I explain my journey from Graduate to Lead UX Designer in under 5 years, and the steps you can take to do the same.
Check out the new website and claim your FREE HCD Foundations Framework at designahead.co.uk
Design Ahead, hosted by Jake Fernandes, is your go-to resource for staying ahead in the creative industry. We dive into the latest trends and technologies - from AI and the metaverse to accessibility and sustainability - empowering you to shape the future our industry.
Follow me:
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/design-ahead/id1772545963
7 Apr 2025
The Future of HCD Is Here
Check out the new website and claim your FREE HCD Foundations Framework at designahead.co.uk
Design Ahead, hosted by Jake Fernandes, is your go-to resource for staying ahead in the creative industry. We dive into the latest trends and technologies - from AI and the metaverse to accessibility and sustainability - empowering you to shape the future our industry.
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/design-ahead/id1772545963
7 Jan 2025
Why You Should Take A Career Break - Design Ahead #012
We all need time to reset, and sometimes, a holiday isn't enough. Taking a career break can be the perfect opportunity to travel or focus on a personal project - and here's why and how to do it.
Design Ahead, hosted by Jake Fernandes, is your go-to resource for staying ahead in the creative industry. We dive into the latest trends and technologies - from AI and the metaverse to accessibility and sustainability - empowering you to shape the future our industry.
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/design-ahead/id1772545963
30 Dec 2024
Who Will Be The Biggest Creative Company in 2025? - Design Ahead #011
2025 is set to be one of the biggest years in human history, and the Creative industry will be transformed. But, who are the companies you need to keep an eye on?
Design Ahead, hosted by Jake Fernandes, is your go-to resource for staying ahead in the creative industry. We dive into the latest trends and technologies - from AI and the metaverse to accessibility and sustainability - empowering you to shape the future our industry.
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18 Dec 2024
The Most EXCITING Creative Products of 2025 - Design Ahead #010
Design Ahead host Jake Fernandes explores the most anticipated creative products of 2025, empowering listeners to stay ahead in the industry with the latest trends and technologies.
Design Ahead host Jake Fernandes highlights the biggest breakthroughs, trends, and lessons learned in the creative industry, empowering listeners to shape its future.
Host Jake Fernandes explores the biggest breakthroughs, trends, and lessons learned in the creative industry, highlighting what stood out in 2024.
19 Nov 2024
What Is Human Centred Design? - Design Ahead #007
Human Centred Design (also know as User Centred Design) has been one of the most important subjects within the creative industry over the past decade. Many are still discovering it, and today's episode looks to contextualise the principles, roles and motivations of HCD / UCD.
Design Ahead, hosted by Jake Fernandes, is your go-to resource for staying ahead in the creative industry. We dive into the latest trends and technologies - from AI and the metaverse to accessibility and sustainability - empowering you to shape the future our industry.
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/design-ahead/id1772545963
12 Nov 2024
How AI Will Rewire The Creative Industry - Design Ahead #006
We've seen radical change over the past few years with the introduction of Generative AI - but what does the future hold? This is just the first era, and the next few decades are set to radically change the world as we know it.
Design Ahead, hosted by Jake Fernandes, is your go-to resource for staying ahead in the creative industry. We dive into the latest trends and technologies - from AI and the metaverse to accessibility and sustainability - empowering you to shape the future our industry.
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/design-ahead/id1772545963
5 Nov 2024
Mastering Your Mental Energy - Design Ahead #005
In a world that demands so much from us, it's difficult to find the time to work on managing our mentality. Small changes can make a big difference, from eating well to reducing decision fatigue. Learn from my mistakes and take action today - you'll thank me tomorrow.
Design Ahead, hosted by Jake Fernandes, is your go-to resource for staying ahead in the creative industry. We dive into the latest trends and technologies - from AI and the metaverse to accessibility and sustainability - empowering you to shape the future our industry.
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/design-ahead/id1772545963
29 Oct 2024
Finding My Dream Career - Design Ahead #004
The difficulty many of us face is finding a career we want to pursue. In a world of infinite potential, it can be tricky recognising the right path to take. Sometimes, it could be right in front of us - and it takes a leap of faith to take the opportunity.
Design Ahead, hosted by Jake Fernandes, is your go-to resource for staying ahead in the creative industry. We dive into the latest trends and technologies - from AI and the metaverse to accessibility and sustainability - empowering you to shape the future our industry.
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/design-ahead/id1772545963
22 Oct 2024
How To Become Digitally Sustainable - Design Ahead #003
Digital Sustainability is a critical topic everybody must understand. We have the power to make an incredible difference when we multiply change at scale.
Design Ahead, hosted by Jake Fernandes, is your go-to resource for staying ahead in the creative industry. We dive into the latest trends and technologies - from AI and the metaverse to accessibility and sustainability - empowering you to shape the future our industry.
Follow Design Ahead:
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/design-ahead/id1772545963
My Digital Sustainability blog series:
https://medium.com/@jakefernandes/digital-sustainability-the-invisible-environmental-crisis-part-1-0a5c1a0390ce
Sources:
What We Owe The Future - William MacAskill
Tom Greenwood (Wholegrain Digital)
UK GOV & Defra
15 Oct 2024
How AI Can Elevate Creatives - Design Ahead #002
In this episode of Design Ahead, we investigate the impact Generative AI models can have on day-to-day creativity. Using tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney and Adobe Firefly, you can improve your workflow exponentially and get more done, quicker.
Design Ahead, hosted by Jake Fernandes, is your go-to resource for staying ahead in the creative industry. We dive into the latest trends and technologies - from AI and the metaverse to accessibility and sustainability - empowering you to shape the future our industry.
8 Oct 2024
Keeping On Top Of Creative Trends - Design Ahead #001
In the first episode of Design Ahead, I outline my expectations for the podcast and what you can expect to receive from episodes.
Design Ahead is your go-to resource for staying ahead in the creative industry. We dive into the latest trends and technologies - from AI and the metaverse to accessibility and sustainability - empowering you to shape the future our industry.
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