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Podcast Interviews with Andy
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These are my podcast interviews, where I connect with thought leaders and innovators in design, technology, and beyond.
Popular Articles
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Browse through my curated collection of popular articles. These pieces reflect my experiences, observations, and thoughts on shaping the future of the creative industry.
Are You an Accidental Design Saboteur? According to the CIA
As a design leadership coach, I work with a lot of incredibly thoughtful designers. They care deeply about their craft. They want to elevate design in their organisation. They want to be seen as strategic, not just the team that makes things pretty.
Crafting the Perfect Pitch Deck (from a VCs Point of View) | by Andy Budd | The Design VC | Medium
As a newly minted Venture Partner I’ve seen a few hundred pitches and pitch decks the past 12 months. While this is nothing compared with some of my peers, I’ve noticed a few clear patterns start to emerge. Patterns which, if founders were better prepared, would significantly increase their chances of securing investment.
The Slow But Inevitable Demise of UX Design
When I started Clearleft in 2005, we were arguably the first UX agency in the UK. Sure there were folks practicing various elements of User Centered Design; there were dedicated research agencies, dedicated IA agencies, tons of visual design agencies and even folks partnering on CX. However few if any had bought these threads together under the guise of “User Experience Design” as our friends at Adaptive Path in the US had done a few years earlier.
Being a Player Coach: Is it the best or the worst of both worlds?
Balancing the creative and managerial aspects of design leadership. At some point in your design career, you may reach a crossroads. One path takes you back to your craftsperson roots, while the other leads you to uncharted territory.
My Top 10 Practical Startup Books Every Growth-Obsessed Founder Should Read
A must-read for startup founders, this article reveals the top 10 practical books to help you overcome challenges and propel your business growth.
Why You Should Keep a Brag Document
As the year concludes, take time for self-reflection and celebrate your design accomplishments. By highlighting your achievements, you'll gain confidence and insight to shape your future goals.
Popular Talks
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A collection of my most well-received talks I’ve shared on stage at conferences and events around the world.
The Growth Equation - 7 Essential Steps to Finding Product Market Fit
Andy Budd, Venture Partner at Seedcamp, shares insights on common pitfalls early-stage founders face and provides a roadmap to achieve product-market fit.
FBTB 2022: Andy Budd – Design’s Mid-Life Crisis
Join Andy Budd, Founder of Clearleft and Design Leadership advocate, as he shares his insights on Design's Mid-Life Crisis at FBTB 2022. Learn how design can evolve beyond its current crisis and thrive in the future.
Designing Leadership | Andy Budd
In this talk, Andy Budd, CEO of Clearleft Ltd, discusses the essential skills and challenges of design leadership, exploring what makes a good design leader and how to navigate the role
Andy Budd (Clearleft) | TNW Conference | Building a world class design team
Learn how to build a world-class design team in this insightful talk by Andy Budd at the TNW Conference. Find out how user experience has become the key to staying ahead in the competitive tech landscape.