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In this episode we discuss the transformative experience of a designer from trend-follower to trailblazer. Emphasizing the pivotal moment when designers evolve from creating work based on trends to crafting timeless, authentic creations. We also explore the significance of embracing individuality, cultivating confidence, and designing with purpose—the liberating and daunting aspects of disregarding trends in favor of authenticity and self-expression. Join in and uncover the essence of maturing as a designer and the responsibility of communicating with purpose through design.

In this episode, we discuss the idea that being weird is a winning card. We share insights on embracing your quirks as a superpower and offer actionable advice on living in your uniqueness. Join us as we celebrate the power of being different.

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Links

Segern → https://segern.link

André → https://givenchy.link

In this episode we discuss the transformative experience of a designer from trend-follower to trailblazer. Emphasizing the pivotal moment when designers evolve from creating work based on trends to crafting timeless, authentic creations. We also explore the significance of embracing individuality, cultivating confidence, and designing with purpose—the liberating and daunting aspects of disregarding trends in favor of authenticity and self-expression. Join in and uncover the essence of maturing as a designer and the responsibility of communicating with purpose through design.

In this episode, we discuss the idea that being weird is a winning card. We share insights on embracing your quirks as a superpower and offer actionable advice on living in your uniqueness. Join us as we celebrate the power of being different.

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Links

Segern → https://segern.link

André → https://givenchy.link

In this episode, we explore the profound impact of investing in oneself. Emphasizing the importance of personal development as the key to unlocking fulfillment, wealth, and opportunities. Listeners are encouraged to start their journey of intentional growth today to transform an ordinary existence into an extraordinary journey.

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Links

Segern → https://segern.link

André → https://givenchy.link

In this episode, we unpack the timeless wisdom and value of patience and perseverance. Sharing insights into the silent pursuit of greatness, highlighting the importance of embracing incremental gains and unwavering dedication. Tune in for a powerful message on appreciating the process and the enduring belief that true success awaits those who persevere.

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Links

Segern → https://segern.link

André → https://givenchy.link

In this episode we explore the essential role of copywriting in design. We'll discuss how well-crafted writing complements visual design, creating a cohesive user experience and enhancing creative possibilities for designers. Tune in for insights on the powerful synergy between words and visuals in storytelling and design.

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Links

Segern → https://segern.link

André → https://givenchy.link

In this episode, we explore the unconventional, freedom-driven world of creatives and how they ignite change by daring to be different. Stay tuned, relax, and enjoy the episode.

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Links

Segern → https://segern.link

André → https://givenchy.link

This episode presents a thought-provoking examination of the evolving landscape in design careers, challenging the conventional wisdom of corporate success. We highlight the growing disconnect between inflated job titles and genuine skill mastery, urging aspiring designers to prioritize craft over corporate prestige.

This episode presents a thought-provoking examination of the evolving landscape in design careers, challenging the conventional wisdom of corporate success. We highlight the growing disconnect between inflated job titles and genuine skill mastery, urging aspiring designers to prioritize craft over corporate prestige.

Discover how shifting your focus from competition to self-improvement can transform you into an innovator. This article provides practical tips to help you break free from reactive thinking and embrace a mindset of continuous innovation and growth.

Discover how shifting your focus from competition to self-improvement can transform you into an innovator. This article provides practical tips to help you break free from reactive thinking and embrace a mindset of continuous innovation and growth.

Discover how shifting your focus from competition to self-improvement can transform you into an innovator. This article provides practical tips to help you break free from reactive thinking and embrace a mindset of continuous innovation and growth.

Reimagine your world by learning how to see opportunities where others see limitations. Uncover the true power of questioning everything and challenging norms to foster a mindset of innovation, and create waves of change in your life and career.

Reimagine your world by learning how to see opportunities where others see limitations. Uncover the true power of questioning everything and challenging norms to foster a mindset of innovation, and create waves of change in your life and career.

Reimagine your world by learning how to see opportunities where others see limitations. Uncover the true power of questioning everything and challenging norms to foster a mindset of innovation, and create waves of change in your life and career.

Break through barriers with four simple pillars that can be leveraged to transform your ideas into realities, increase your luck surface, and supercharge your success.

Break through barriers with four simple pillars that can be leveraged to transform your ideas into realities, increase your luck surface, and supercharge your success.

Break through barriers with four simple pillars that can be leveraged to transform your ideas into realities, increase your luck surface, and supercharge your success.

Overcome workplace obstacles and excel. Learn to communicate effectively, build focused teams, and drive meaningful change in your organization.

Overcome workplace obstacles and excel. Learn to communicate effectively, build focused teams, and drive meaningful change in your organization.

Overcome workplace obstacles and excel. Learn to communicate effectively, build focused teams, and drive meaningful change in your organization.

Harness the power of psychological innovations to supercharge your productivity and transform your business. Learn how psychological insights are shaping the future and leverage human behavior for groundbreaking product design.

Harness the power of psychological innovations to supercharge your productivity and transform your business. Learn how psychological insights are shaping the future and leverage human behavior for groundbreaking product design.

Harness the power of psychological innovations to supercharge your productivity and transform your business. Learn how psychological insights are shaping the future and leverage human behavior for groundbreaking product design.

Transform your product strategy from quick fixes to lasting solutions. Learn the power of "vitamin" products and how they can impact user experiences and create long-term value in tech, design, and development.

Transform your product strategy from quick fixes to lasting solutions. Learn the power of "vitamin" products and how they can impact user experiences and create long-term value in tech, design, and development.

Transform your product strategy from quick fixes to lasting solutions. Learn the power of "vitamin" products and how they can impact user experiences and create long-term value in tech, design, and development.

In this episode, we delve into the subtle art of daily creation and the nurturing of a persistent creative spirit. Through commitment and a daily rendezvous with your muse, we discover that creativity is not a finite resource, but an ever-flowing stream. Join us as we explore the power of daily practice in honing your craft, defining your style, and unlocking the infinite possibilities within you. Stay tuned and embrace the courage to create as we journey through the landscape of self-discovery and self-expression.

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Links

Segern → https://segern.link

André → https://givenchy.link

Understand the secret of a great distribution strategy. Gain insights on collaborations, digital marketing, and audience targeting to skyrocket your business reach and impact.

Understand the secret of a great distribution strategy. Gain insights on collaborations, digital marketing, and audience targeting to skyrocket your business reach and impact.

Understand the secret of a great distribution strategy. Gain insights on collaborations, digital marketing, and audience targeting to skyrocket your business reach and impact.

Understand the secret of a great distribution strategy. Gain insights on collaborations, digital marketing, and audience targeting to skyrocket your business reach and impact.

Break free from undervaluing your design skills. Learn actionable strategies to confidently raise rates and overcome imposter syndrome.

Break free from undervaluing your design skills. Learn actionable strategies to confidently raise rates and overcome imposter syndrome.

Reframe your approach to goals and explore the joy in every stride you make. Transform obstacles into stepping stones for lasting fulfillment and success.

Reframe your approach to goals and explore the joy in every stride you make. Transform obstacles into stepping stones for lasting fulfillment and success.

The art of building your brand in public is a powerful story where each moment and every trial can be turned into triumphs that captivate, inspire and rally a loyal following.

The art of building your brand in public is a powerful story where each moment and every trial can be turned into triumphs that captivate, inspire and rally a loyal following.

Explore how coloring outside the lines and abandoning the safety of best practices can unlock more successes and transform your approach to development, design, and innovation.

Explore how coloring outside the lines and abandoning the safety of best practices can unlock more successes and transform your approach to development, design, and innovation.

Listen and learn 7 powerful principles to thrive through adversity and turn skepticism into your greatest source of strength, resilience and self-belief.

Listen and learn 7 powerful principles to thrive through adversity and turn skepticism into your greatest source of strength, resilience and self-belief.

In this episode I share a presonal story of resilience and highlight why learning to focus on your craft, not the outcomes, can lead to unexpected opportunities in your entrepreneurial journey. Join me in this reflective episode.

In this episode I share a presonal story of resilience and highlight why learning to focus on your craft, not the outcomes, can lead to unexpected opportunities in your entrepreneurial journey. Join me in this reflective episode.

A conversation on how artificial intelligence bridges the gap between dreamers and doers. How the marriage of AI and exceptional design can turn ambitious ideas into reality and unlock your potential to create the extraordinary.

A conversation on how artificial intelligence bridges the gap between dreamers and doers. How the marriage of AI and exceptional design can turn ambitious ideas into reality and unlock your potential to create the extraordinary.

Explore how intentional, poetic design can turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences, and evoke new depths of emotional and creative engagement.

Explore how intentional, poetic design can turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences, and evoke new depths of emotional and creative engagement.

Freemium might just be a gamble. Tune into an insightful discussion on the true cost of "Free" in SaaS and learn tactics to ensure your product truly thrives.

Freemium might just be a gamble. Tune into an insightful discussion on the true cost of "Free" in SaaS and learn tactics to ensure your product truly thrives.

In this episode, our host André Givenchy explores the concept of focus and the art of mastering the word "no." André shares his insights on how focus goes beyond avoiding distractions and turning down opportunities—it's about protecting your time and attention to achieve a depth of mastery in select disciplines. Join us as we unpack the power of saying "no" to unlock true focus and guide you towards the success and impact you seek. Stay tuned for an eye-opening discussion, and don't forget to subscribe for more thought-provoking content.

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Links

Segern → https://segern.link

André → https://givenchy.link

This one is for the leaders, let's discuss how immersing yourself in the daily realities of your team and users can transform your strategic outcomes. This episode offers you a playbook for nurturing a culture where innovation and peoples needs align flawlessly.

This one is for the leaders, let's discuss how immersing yourself in the daily realities of your team and users can transform your strategic outcomes. This episode offers you a playbook for nurturing a culture where innovation and peoples needs align flawlessly.

In this episode we explore the how designing things that deliver more than just features, and crafting technology with humanity at the forefront can transform everyday frustration into user empowerment and societal advancement.

In this episode we explore the how designing things that deliver more than just features, and crafting technology with humanity at the forefront can transform everyday frustration into user empowerment and societal advancement.

Is this episode we discuss the simple idea of "conquer simplicity, conquer the world". We'll unlock the secrets to successful brands, flawless designs, and revolutionary ideas. Dive in with me on this journey of refining complexity into simplicity that resonates and transforms the ordinary into extraordinary.

Is this episode we discuss the simple idea of "conquer simplicity, conquer the world". We'll unlock the secrets to successful brands, flawless designs, and revolutionary ideas. Dive in with me on this journey of refining complexity into simplicity that resonates and transforms the ordinary into extraordinary.

In this episode we'll venture beyond the comfort of conformity to unlock your unique potential. Taking a peek into the minds of the audacious few who defy norms and learn to cultivate your distinct vision and give rise to transformative ideas and more.

In this episode we'll venture beyond the comfort of conformity to unlock your unique potential. Taking a peek into the minds of the audacious few who defy norms and learn to cultivate your distinct vision and give rise to transformative ideas and more.

Envision the unchecked biases behind every choice, from code to canvas. We tackle the invisible: confirmation, anchoring, bandwagon, overconfidence. Biases that cloak innovation in the familiar. In this episode we explore strategies to expose these hidden architects of your mind. It's about perspective—seeking diversity, valuing dissent, and embracing continuous learning. Join me and refine your craft and create with clarity. Subscribe and share.

Envision the unchecked biases behind every choice, from code to canvas. We tackle the invisible: confirmation, anchoring, bandwagon, overconfidence. Biases that cloak innovation in the familiar. In this episode we explore strategies to expose these hidden architects of your mind. It's about perspective—seeking diversity, valuing dissent, and embracing continuous learning. Join me and refine your craft and create with clarity. Subscribe and share.

A reflective journey about our professional self-worth and the fallacies of equating success with opportunity. Drawing from personal experiences, like when I missed out on a VP of Design role, I'll explore the the interplay between talent, fit, and timing—and how it influences our career progression. Making the case that it’s time for a recalibration in how we measure professional success. Join me as we delve into the importance of your unique narrative because the most exciting stories—and our worth—are not defined by roles or accolades but are ever-evolving, with the best, indeed, still to come.

A reflective journey about our professional self-worth and the fallacies of equating success with opportunity. Drawing from personal experiences, like when I missed out on a VP of Design role, I'll explore the the interplay between talent, fit, and timing—and how it influences our career progression. Making the case that it’s time for a recalibration in how we measure professional success. Join me as we delve into the importance of your unique narrative because the most exciting stories—and our worth—are not defined by roles or accolades but are ever-evolving, with the best, indeed, still to come.

Explore the magical intersection of creativity and how a little bit of you can make the difference in this insightful episode that celebrates the deeply personal journey of creativity, urging makers and creators to infuse their projects with their own stories and experiences. Listen now to rediscover the alchemy of your creativity—of you.

Explore the magical intersection of creativity and how a little bit of you can make the difference in this insightful episode that celebrates the deeply personal journey of creativity, urging makers and creators to infuse their projects with their own stories and experiences. Listen now to rediscover the alchemy of your creativity—of you.

Learn how to pivot with purpose, melding strategy with flexibility, and turning every unforeseen moment into an opportunity for growth. Dive in for a session that promises to inspire, challenge, and equip you for the unpredictable journey ahead. Click to listen and transform the way you view the unplanned.

Learn how to pivot with purpose, melding strategy with flexibility, and turning every unforeseen moment into an opportunity for growth. Dive in for a session that promises to inspire, challenge, and equip you for the unpredictable journey ahead. Click to listen and transform the way you view the unplanned.

A candid discussion on sustainability, the double-edged sword of acquisitions, and the quest for personal success. In this episode we dive into the essence of quality over speed, confront the myths of overnight success, and explore the vital balance between ambition and well-being. I invite you to redefine success and discover the magic of being an indie hacker. Listen now for a thought-provoking journey to challenge the status quo and carve your own path to fulfillment.

A candid discussion on sustainability, the double-edged sword of acquisitions, and the quest for personal success. In this episode we dive into the essence of quality over speed, confront the myths of overnight success, and explore the vital balance between ambition and well-being. I invite you to redefine success and discover the magic of being an indie hacker. Listen now for a thought-provoking journey to challenge the status quo and carve your own path to fulfillment.

In this episode I touch on the misconception that rapid growth equates to success for startups. Arguing in favor of a lean team philosophy and delving into the benefits of small, resourceful, and mighty teams, and the advantages of restricted capital, tight communication, and fewer points of friction in decision-making. Then discuss the adverse effects of premature growth on internal affairs and external growth drivers, ultimately championing quality over quantity and strategic prioritization. Tune in to hear why less can indeed mean more for achieving long-term sustainability, impact, and overall success.

In this episode I touch on the misconception that rapid growth equates to success for startups. Arguing in favor of a lean team philosophy and delving into the benefits of small, resourceful, and mighty teams, and the advantages of restricted capital, tight communication, and fewer points of friction in decision-making. Then discuss the adverse effects of premature growth on internal affairs and external growth drivers, ultimately championing quality over quantity and strategic prioritization. Tune in to hear why less can indeed mean more for achieving long-term sustainability, impact, and overall success.

In this episode of Unstandard, host André Givenchy reflects on the past and sets the stage for the future. Acknowledging a change in approach, the podcast is transitioning from long, in-depth episodes to shorter, impactful ones. The focus remains on celebrating the unorthodox, challenging norms, and providing valuable insights. With a nod to early listeners and a promise to continue inspiring, André invites everyone to join in this new adventure. Stay tuned for more unconventional ideas and creativity.

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Links

Segern → https://segern.link

André → https://givenchy.link

In this episode we discuss the transformative experience of a designer from trend-follower to trailblazer. Emphasizing the pivotal moment when designers evolve from creating work based on trends to crafting timeless, authentic creations. We also explore the significance of embracing individuality, cultivating confidence, and designing with purpose—the liberating and daunting aspects of disregarding trends in favor of authenticity and self-expression. Join in and uncover the essence of maturing as a designer and the responsibility of communicating with purpose through design.

In this episode, we discuss the idea that being weird is a winning card. We share insights on embracing your quirks as a superpower and offer actionable advice on living in your uniqueness. Join us as we celebrate the power of being different.

In this episode, we explore the profound impact of investing in oneself. Emphasizing the importance of personal development as the key to unlocking fulfillment, wealth, and opportunities. Listeners are encouraged to start their journey of intentional growth today to transform an ordinary existence into an extraordinary journey.

In this episode, we unpack the timeless wisdom and value of patience and perseverance. Sharing insights into the silent pursuit of greatness, highlighting the importance of embracing incremental gains and unwavering dedication. Tune in for a powerful message on appreciating the process and the enduring belief that true success awaits those who persevere.

In this episode we explore the essential role of copywriting in design. We'll discuss how well-crafted writing complements visual design, creating a cohesive user experience and enhancing creative possibilities for designers. Tune in for insights on the powerful synergy between words and visuals in storytelling and design.

In this episode, we explore the unconventional, freedom-driven world of creatives and how they ignite change by daring to be different. Stay tuned, relax, and enjoy the episode.

In this episode, we delve into the subtle art of daily creation and the nurturing of a persistent creative spirit. Through commitment and a daily rendezvous with your muse, we discover that creativity is not a finite resource, but an ever-flowing stream. Join us as we explore the power of daily practice in honing your craft, defining your style, and unlocking the infinite possibilities within you. Stay tuned and embrace the courage to create as we journey through the landscape of self-discovery and self-expression.

In this episode, our host André Givenchy explores the concept of focus and the art of mastering the word "no." André shares his insights on how focus goes beyond avoiding distractions and turning down opportunities—it's about protecting your time and attention to achieve a depth of mastery in select disciplines. Join us as we unpack the power of saying "no" to unlock true focus and guide you towards the success and impact you seek. Stay tuned for an eye-opening discussion, and don't forget to subscribe for more thought-provoking content.

In this episode of Unstandard, host André Givenchy reflects on the past and sets the stage for the future. Acknowledging a change in approach, the podcast is transitioning from long, in-depth episodes to shorter, impactful ones. The focus remains on celebrating the unorthodox, challenging norms, and providing valuable insights. With a nod to early listeners and a promise to continue inspiring, André invites everyone to join in this new adventure. Stay tuned for more unconventional ideas and creativity.