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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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