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A podcast for designers looking to get a seat at the table and learn how to build a successful (freelance) design career.

Listen to a new episode every two weeks and learn about career fundamentals, design practice, and hot topics within the design community.

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Latest episode

The 4 Real Reasons Companies Hire Designers (And How to Prove Your Value) | (Part 1)

February 4, 2026

In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick reveal why companies actually hire designers (hint: it's not for "delightful experiences"). They share a business framework to help you position your case studies around making money and saving money instead of just pretty pixels. **Character count: 281**

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