Design More Despair Less

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  Ep. 100 - In a World of Cynics, Be an Idealist 15.03.2026 23min

  The world gives you plenty of reasons to be cynical. The news, politics, social media, the relentless pace of change — it all adds up. And honestly? The cynicism isn't always unfounded. But what if choosing idealism isn't naivety — it's a strategy? In this episode, I break down the AI and jobs conversation without the doom or the blind optimism. Yes, the shift will be hard. Yes, real displacement is coming. But hard doesn't mean bad. AI paired with robotics and thoughtful design could eliminate dangerous, degrading work — keeping our streets clean, our infrastructure maintained, and freeing human energy for things that actually matter. We also talk about what idealism does for your mental health, why cynicism — even when justified — is a trap, and why the "Design More" mindset exists at the intersection of hope and rigor. You don't get to be naive. You need data, testing, and honest feedback. But you also don't get to give up on building something better. The world needs engineers, creators, and thinkers who still believe improvement is possible. This one's for them, the doers, the makers, the creators.|I'm on X! Follow me @JasBilyeu right here: https://x.com/JasBilyeu.Follow me on Medium (https://medium.com/@BilyeuPD).Subscribe to the Design30 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DesignMoreDespairLess|Design More. Despair Less. is owned and operated by Bilyeu Product Design LLC."Design more. Despair less." Trademark of Bilyeu Product Design LLC.Copyright 2026 Bilyeu Product Design LLC.
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  Ep. 99 - What If You Are Capable of So Much More? 09.11.2025 5min

  In this episode of Design More Despair Less I read an article I wrote titled "What If You Are Capable of So Much More?". If you would like to read the article it can be found on my 𝕏 profile or on Medium.|I'm on X! Follow me @BilyeuPD right here: https://x.com/BilyeuPD.Follow me on Medium (https://medium.com/@BilyeuPD).Subscribe to the Design30 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DesignMoreDespairLess|Design More. Despair Less. is owned and operated by Bilyeu Product Design LLC."Design more. Despair less." Trademark of Bilyeu Product Design LLC.Copyright 2025 Bilyeu Product Design LLC.
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  Ep. 98 - I FAILED! (But it wasn't fatal) 18.10.2025 20min

  I failed and posted this Fail More Friday on a Saturday! Okay, I know it's not the biggest failure in the world but still, not what I planned. However, it fit's in perfectly with this episode that is all about failure. Although uncomfortable, and with very real risks, failure is necessary to build something impactful.To achieve true greatness, design exceptional products, and build successful companies, risk is not just beneficial—it's required.|I'm on X! Follow me @BilyeuPD right here: https://x.com/BilyeuPD.Follow me on Medium (https://medium.com/@BilyeuPD).Subscribe to the Design30 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DesignMoreDespairLess|Design More. Despair Less. is owned and operated by Bilyeu Product Design LLC."Design more. Despair less." Trademark of Bilyeu Product Design LLC.Copyright 2025 Bilyeu Product Design LLC.
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  Ep. 97 - Why Recognition Trumps Recall in Design 13.10.2025 11min

  We are so much better at recognizing than recalling. We've all experienced this when struggle to recall a name or a town but we know all of the names that it isn't! Isn't that weird? Well, it's a common occurrence for all of us and something designers should understand when creating products aimed at being usable and useful. |I'm on X! Follow me @BilyeuPD right here: https://x.com/BilyeuPD.Follow me on Medium (https://medium.com/@BilyeuPD).Subscribe to the Design30 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DesignMoreDespairLess|Design More. Despair Less. is owned and operated by Bilyeu Product Design LLC."Design more. Despair less." Trademark of Bilyeu Product Design LLC.Copyright 2025 Bilyeu Product Design LLC.
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  Ep. 96 - Gap Analysis (How to Improve Your Products and Your Business) 06.10.2025 20min

  In this episode I discuss what a Gap Analysis is and how it can be used both to improve your product design and your business as a whole. Every great product company has a current state and a desired state, with a laundry list of gaps in between. This episode will help you understand how to identify and close those gaps. |I'm on X! Follow me @BilyeuPD right here: https://x.com/BilyeuPD.Follow me on Medium (https://medium.com/@BilyeuPD).Subscribe to the Design30 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DesignMoreDespairLess|Design More. Despair Less. is owned and operated by Bilyeu Product Design LLC."Design more. Despair less." Trademark of Bilyeu Product Design LLC.Copyright 2025 Bilyeu Product Design LLC.
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  Ep. 95 - Grow The Roses (Of Success) 23.09.2025 23min

  A nostalgic look back at the iconic and timeless movie, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! Who knew that this old classic would hold so many gold nuggets for designer in our day and age. In this episode I dive deep into the lyrical (and design) genius of the song "Grow The Roses of Success". Come take a walk down memory lane and learn a thing or two about the mindset you need to succeed in spite of failure (or perhaps because of it!).|I'm on X! Follow me @BilyeuPD right here: https://x.com/BilyeuPD.Follow me on Medium (https://medium.com/@BilyeuPD).Subscribe to the Design30 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DesignMoreDespairLess|Design More. Despair Less. is owned and operated by Bilyeu Product Design LLC."Design more. Despair less." Trademark of Bilyeu Product Design LLC.Copyright 2025 Bilyeu Product Design LLC.
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  Ep. 94 - Why We Must Despair Less 17.09.2025 21min

  In this episode I discuss the despair we face in the United States as evidenced by the past week and the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Despair devalues, dehumanizes, and devolves us as human beings. We must fight it with everything we have.|I'm on X! Follow me @BilyeuPD right here: https://x.com/BilyeuPD.Follow me on Medium (https://medium.com/@BilyeuPD).Subscribe to the Design30 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DesignMoreDespairLess|Design More. Despair Less. is owned and operated by Bilyeu Product Design LLC."Design more. Despair less." Trademark of Bilyeu Product Design LLC.Copyright 2025 Bilyeu Product Design LLC.
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  Ep. 93 - Quantum Computing and User Centered Design 09.09.2025 13min

  In this episode I discuss how user centered design impacts new tech industries such as quantum computing and cryogenics. New technologies are ripe for improvement and a user centered mindset allows you to design a product your customers will love. Less frustration, less service calls, and better performing products will set you apart as a designer as well as your company in a new tech market. |I'm on X! Follow me @BilyeuPD right here: https://x.com/BilyeuPD.Follow me on Medium (https://medium.com/@BilyeuPD).Subscribe to the Design30 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DesignMoreDespairLess|Design More. Despair Less. is owned and operated by Bilyeu Product Design LLC."Design more. Despair less." Trademark of Bilyeu Product Design LLC.Copyright 2025 Bilyeu Product Design LLC.
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  Ep. 92 - Is Elon Musk's "Idiot Index" Actually Useful? 05.09.2025 7min

  In this episode of Design More Despair Less I read an article I wrote about Elon Musk's "Idiot Index". If you would like to read the article it can be found on my 𝕏 profile or on Medium.|I'm on X! Follow me @BilyeuPD right here: https://x.com/BilyeuPD.Follow me on Medium (https://medium.com/@BilyeuPD).Subscribe to the Design30 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DesignMoreDespairLess|Design More. Despair Less. is owned and operated by Bilyeu Product Design LLC."Design more. Despair less." Trademark of Bilyeu Product Design LLC.Copyright 2025 Bilyeu Product Design LLC.
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  Ep. 91 - Design More. Despair Less. (The Podcast) 01.09.2025 12min

  We are back and better than ever with an all new podcast title: Design More. Despair Less.Sound familiar? Of course it does! I'm jumping back into the podcast and bring more relevant, holistic, but still design heavy content. Please reach out and reconnect as we push to improve the world by encouraging design and punching despair in the face one episode at a time.|I'm on X! Follow me @BilyeuPD right here: https://x.com/BilyeuPD.Follow me on Medium (https://medium.com/@BilyeuPD).Subscribe to the Design30 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DesignMoreDespairLess|Design More. Despair Less. is owned and operated by Bilyeu Product Design LLC."Design more. Despair less." Trademark of Bilyeu Product Design LLC.Copyright 2025 Bilyeu Product Design LLC.
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  Ep. 90 - Grok As A Mechanical Engineers Assistant 03.03.2025 20min

  Can Grok be your Mechanical Engineering assistant? Listen to this episode and find out! Artificial Intelligence will impact all of our lives in a significant way, no matter who you are or what you do. Stay ahead of the curve and start using AI to make yourself more efficient and effective.|I'm on X! Follow me @jbilyeudesign30 right here: https://x.com/jbilyeudesign.Follow me on Medium (https://medium.com/@design30).Become a free subscriber to access and read all of my Substack articles (subscribe here: https://design30.substack.com).Subscribe to the Design30 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi2eKOkU66wUXSs1LCc7Swg|Design30 is a brand owned and operated by Bilyeu Product Design LLC."Design more. Despair less." Trademark of Bilyeu Product Design LLC.Copyright 2025 Bilyeu Product Design LLC.
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  Ep. 89 - Threat Detection and AI 28.01.2025 11min

  In this episode I talk about threat detection, what it is, how it is used in design, and how it is utilized to grab and hold our attention online. Yes, AI is a threat and people are using that to grab your attention (just like I am doing right now).|I'm on X! Follow me @jbilyeudesign30 right here: https://x.com/jbilyeudesign.Follow me on Medium (https://medium.com/@design30).Become a free subscriber to access and read all of my Substack articles (subscribe here: https://design30.substack.com).Subscribe to the Design30 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi2eKOkU66wUXSs1LCc7Swg|Design30 is a brand owned and operated by Bilyeu Product Design LLC."Design more. Despair less." Trademark of Bilyeu Product Design LLC.Copyright 2025 Bilyeu Product Design LLC.
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  Ep. 88 - Consider These 3 Things When Making Big Life Decisions 25.01.2025 13min

  In this episode I respond to a listener question on how to pick a life dream to pursue when you have been juggling multiple for years!|I'm on X! Follow me @jbilyeudesign30 right here: https://x.com/jbilyeudesign.Follow me on Medium (https://medium.com/@design30).Become a free subscriber to access and read all of my Substack articles (subscribe here: https://design30.substack.com).Subscribe to the Design30 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi2eKOkU66wUXSs1LCc7Swg|Design30 is a brand owned and operated by Bilyeu Product Design LLC."Design more. Despair less." Trademark of Bilyeu Product Design LLC.Copyright 2025 Bilyeu Product Design LLC.
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  Ep. 87 - A Few Thoughts On Inauguration Day 21.01.2025 12min

  I provide a few thoughts on Inauguration Day and how we should focus on what we can do as individuals to improve ourselves, our families, and our communities. It's not our thoughts but our actions which will make an impact on this world for good.|I'm on X! Follow me @jbilyeudesign30 right here: https://x.com/jbilyeudesign.Follow me on Medium (https://medium.com/@design30).Become a free subscriber to access and read all of my Substack articles (subscribe here: https://design30.substack.com).Subscribe to the Design30 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi2eKOkU66wUXSs1LCc7Swg|Design30 is a brand owned and operated by Bilyeu Product Design LLC."Design more. Despair less." Trademark of Bilyeu Product Design LLC.Copyright 2025 Bilyeu Product Design LLC.
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  Ep. 86 - SpaceX The Destroyer of Despair 18.01.2025 10min

  In this episode I discuss what SpaceX is doing to destroy your despair and why you should pay attention!|I'm on X! Follow me @jbilyeudesign30 right here: https://x.com/jbilyeudesign.Follow me on Medium (https://medium.com/@design30).Become a free subscriber to access and read all of my Substack articles (subscribe here: https://design30.substack.com).Subscribe to the Design30 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi2eKOkU66wUXSs1LCc7Swg|Design30 is a brand owned and operated by Bilyeu Product Design LLC."Design more. Despair less." Trademark of Bilyeu Product Design LLC.Copyright 2024 Bilyeu Product Design LLC.
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  Ep. 85 - Creepy Robots and the Uncanny Valley 13.01.2025 14min

  In this episode I talk about the new Realbotix humanoid robots unveiled at CES this past week and use them as an opportunity to talk about the concept of the Uncanny Valley. Enjoy!|CNET Article: https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/we-interviewed-aria-a-175k-almost-human-robot-at-ces-2025/TECHEBLOG: https://www.techeblog.com/realbotix-melody-arya-humanoid-robot/Realbotix Website: https://www.realbotix.com/galleryMori Uncanny Valley: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncanny_valley#/media/File:Mori_Uncanny_Valley.svg|I'm on X! Follow me @jbilyeudesign30 right here: https://x.com/jbilyeudesign.Follow me on Medium (https://medium.com/@design30).Become a free subscriber to access and read all of my Substack articles (subscribe here: https://design30.substack.com).Subscribe to the Design30 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi2eKOkU66wUXSs1LCc7Swg|Design30 is a brand owned and operated by Bilyeu Product Design LLC."Design more. Despair less." Trademark of Bilyeu Product Design LLC.Copyright 2024 Bilyeu Product Design LLC.
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  Ep. 84 - Everyone Is A Designer 11.01.2025 10min

  A reading from "The Creative Act: A Way of Being" by Rick Rubin and a few thoughts from me on it.|I'm on X! Follow me @jbilyeudesign30 right here: https://twitter.com/jbilyeudesign30.Follow me on Medium (https://medium.com/@design30).Become a free subscriber to access and read all of my Substack articles (subscribe here: https://design30.substack.com).Subscribe to the Design30 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi2eKOkU66wUXSs1LCc7Swg|Design30 is a brand owned and operated by Bilyeu Product Design LLC."Design more. Despair less." Trademark of Bilyeu Product Design LLC.Copyright 2024 Bilyeu Product Design LLC.
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  Ep. 83 - Personas (The Archetypal User) 08.01.2025 10min

  In this episode of the Design30 Podcast I discuss user personas and why they are a useful design tool. Personas help us define and understand our users while also aiding in communicating their needs to the design team. Additionally, these archetypal user personas provide specificity where ambiguity typically reigns, at the start of a project. Remember, a product designed for everyone serves no one!|I'm on X! Follow me @jbilyeudesign30 right here: https://twitter.com/jbilyeudesign30.Follow me on Medium (https://medium.com/@design30).Become a free subscriber to access and read all of my Substack articles (subscribe here: https://design30.substack.com).Subscribe to the Design30 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi2eKOkU66wUXSs1LCc7Swg|Design30 is a brand owned and operated by Bilyeu Product Design LLC."Design more. Despair less." Trademark of Bilyeu Product Design LLC.Copyright 2024 Bilyeu Product Design LLC.
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  Ep. 82 - Innovation vs. Invention (Plus Thoughts on Despair) 03.01.2025 15min

  In this episode of the Design30 Podcast I discuss the differences and similarities between innovation and invention. Additionally, I provide some thoughts on despair to close out the week.|I'm on X! Follow me @jbilyeudesign30 right here: https://twitter.com/jbilyeudesign30.Follow me on Medium (https://medium.com/@design30).Become a free subscriber to access and read all of my Substack articles (subscribe here: https://design30.substack.com).Subscribe to the Design30 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi2eKOkU66wUXSs1LCc7Swg|Design30 is a brand owned and operated by Bilyeu Product Design LLC."Design more. Despair less." Trademark of Bilyeu Product Design LLC.Copyright 2024 Bilyeu Product Design LLC.
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  Ep. 81 - Let There Be Light! 14.12.2024 11min

  Sometimes things are so commonplace we don't even realize we are taking them for granted. Light is one of those things! The engineering and innovation that has brought use light whenever we want it should not be overlooked or under appreciated. From Christmas lights to a simple overhead light, we have light all around us at the flip of a switch. Our ancestors had to work for it!|I'm on X! Follow me @jbilyeudesign30 right here: https://twitter.com/jbilyeudesign30.Follow me on Medium (https://medium.com/@design30).Become a free subscriber to access and read all of my Substack articles (subscribe here: https://design30.substack.com).Subscribe to the Design30 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi2eKOkU66wUXSs1LCc7Swg|Design30 is a brand owned and operated by Bilyeu Product Design LLC."Design more. Despair less." Trademark of Bilyeu Product Design LLC.Copyright 2024 Bilyeu Product Design LLC.