Design Office Hours with Peter Boeckel

• Episode 10 - Q&A with the YDOI community

  In this episode of Design Office Hours, I join Sushant Vohra and his community Young Designers of India (YDOI) for a live Q&A covering everything from skill mastery in the age of AI to how we reshape design education for the future. This one's full of bold questions and even bolder takes. We cover: What makes someone great at facilitating creative collaboration Why lifelong learning is a designer's most important skill How to navigate large organizations with fragmented design teams The real value (and limits) of design thinking workshops Why mastering a skill will never disappear—but what you need to master will change How to find purpose and stay unstuck in a world that's constantly shifting   Whether you're a student, a team leader, or a solo designer wondering how to stay relevant, this episode offers both honest takes and future-facing strategies. 🎧 Listen now, and DM me your favorite takeaways.   Got a question or a topic for a future episode? Email: [email protected] Follow: @designofficehours Submit: peterboeckel.com/designofficehours

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• Episode 9 - Q&A Workplace Fit

  In this episode of Design Office Hours, I answer a deceptively simple question with very real consequences: How do you choose the right workplace when you have options? From evaluating team culture to listening to your gut, this episode walks through what to pay attention to—especially when two jobs look equally good on paper. Here's what I cover: How to go beyond the job title and assess team dynamics Smart questions to ask in interviews (hint: think about culture and conflict) Why the comfortable job may not be where you grow the most How to trust your gut—without losing perspective The danger of choosing a brand name over actual fit Whether you're a student choosing your first internship or a designer switching roles, this episode is a reality check for making thoughtful, aligned career choices. Send in your questions at: peterboeckel.com/designofficehours Email: [email protected] Follow: @designofficehours

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• Episode 8 - Q&A Personal projects in portfolios - or not?

  In this episode of Design Office Hours, I answer a question that opens up one of my favorite topics: Should you include personal projects in your portfolio—and if so, how? Short answer: yes. Longer answer: yes, but do it thoughtfully. Here's what I cover: Why personal projects can carry more weight than client or school work How to set yourself a proper brief, constraints, and narrative Why calling out a personal project as such actually strengthens its impact How side projects can help you pivot industries or show passion for a niche Real examples from past portfolios that stood out (and why) Whether you're designing for fun on Saturdays, sketching between deadlines, or building toward a career shift, this episode offers insight on how to turn your self-driven work into an asset that speaks loudly. Got something you're working on after hours? I'd love to hear about it. Email: [email protected] Follow: @designofficehours Submit a question: peterboeckel.com/designofficehours

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• Episode 7 - Q&A Promotion

  In this episode of Design Office Hours, I tackle a big, juicy question that hits home for a lot of designers: How do you make a case for promotion—especially when your workplace doesn't have clear metrics? If you're already doing the work of a senior designer but haven't gotten the title (or the raise), this episode walks through the mindset, strategy, and conversations that can help move things forward. Here's what I cover: Why doing the work is necessary—but not always enough How to start a productive, ongoing dialogue with your manager What to do if your company has no formal promotion structure How to ask the right questions and track your growth When (and how) to check your value on the job market Why building your case for promotion is a professional growth moment—no matter the outcome Whether you're in a studio, agency, or corporate design team, this episode is full of real-world insight on navigating the promotion conversation with confidence and clarity. Got a story or question about promotions? Email: [email protected] Follow: @designofficehours Submit a question: peterboeckel.com/designofficehours

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• Episode 6 - Q&A Burnout Prevention

  In this episode of Design Office Hours, I answer a question that comes up more often than you'd expect: "What helps you prevent burnout or manage stress when designing?" If you're in design school, just starting your first job, or feeling like you're running on fumes, this one's for you.   Here's what I cover: How staying organized helps you gain clarity and calm Why context is the antidote to overwhelm The power of non-design hobbies (and yes, I talk about cycling uphill) Why meditation is like tuning your mental operating system The role of people: mentors, managers, classmates, and your personal "kitchen cabinet" What changes when you move from school to work—and how to adapt without overextending   Burnout is real. And while design can be intense, it doesn't have to break you. These are strategies I've lived and learned—some the hard way.   Got a follow-up question? Email me at [email protected] Follow along: @designofficehours Sign up: peterboeckel.com/designofficehours  

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