The newsletter

Sent several times most months, the Designers in Business newsletter delivers business-focused content for designers.

A mix of commentary on useful business articles, news, explainers and video, as well as original content - all curated with designers in mind.

What to expect in each issue

  • Digestible round-ups of curated business content
  • Deep dives into business news that affects designers
  • Previews of the latest podcast episodes
  • In-depth opinion on business articles and explainers

Newsletter Archive

Interview: Andy Budd on Venture Capital and the Startup Ecosystem
021

Interview: Andy Budd on Venture Capital and the Startup Ecosystem

Explaining Venture Capital, startup ecosystems, and designers as founders

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The business of acquiring Figma
020

The business of acquiring Figma

Designers and media alike have been unpacking the big acquisition news.

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Reflections on Erika Hall's interview with The Optimal Path Podcast
Issue 019

Reflections on Erika Hall's interview with The Optimal Path Podcast

A thoughtful conversation unpacking the relationship between design and business

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Book Review: Obviously Awesome by April Dunford
Issue 018

Book Review: Obviously Awesome by April Dunford

Reviewing a designer-friendly process for nailing product positioning

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Strategy ≠ Planning
Issue 017

Strategy ≠ Planning

How a common misnomer can sidetrack design's grasp of business strategy

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Interview: Elisabeth Graf on the Circular Economy and sustainable business design.
Issue 016

Interview: Elisabeth Graf on the Circular Economy and sustainable business design.

Exploring how design is central to Circular's success, and the opportunity it presents

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Inflation, the Sharing Economy, and finding a narrative in numbers
Issue 015

Inflation, the Sharing Economy, and finding a narrative in numbers

Old-school roundup edition of the newsletter, sharing book launches, talks, and more

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Interview: Martyn Reding, Founder of Design Leaders Studio
Issue 014

Interview: Martyn Reding, Founder of Design Leaders Studio

Our first podcast guest is Martyn Reding, Chief Design Officer at Upzelo.

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The designer who 'gets' business.
Issue 013

The designer who 'gets' business.

Have you ever uttered the phrase "our business stakeholders just don't get design"?

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