The DesignQA Podcast
The DesignQA Podcast
Podcast Description
A casual, fast-paced podcast where designers get real about the messy handoff between design and development. Hosted by Mahdi Farra, designer, founder of DesignQA.com, and pixel-perfectionist, each episode features a conversation with an experienced designer about how they handle QA, collaborate with engineers, and keep quality high.
Expect real stories, honest takes, practical tips, and a live design audit of a random product in every episode.
Whether you’re a solo designer or on a big team, this podcast will make you rethink your QA process, and laugh a little too.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers various topics around design quality assurance, collaboration, and product design. Episodes delve into themes like the impact of AI on design, techniques to overcome imposter syndrome, and practical tips for ensuring a high-quality workflow. Episodes include discussions on the future of design with João Pacheco and practical strategies from Rodrigo Leles to improve design QA.
A casual, fast-paced podcast where designers get real about the messy handoff between design and development. Hosted by Mahdi Farra, designer, founder of DesignQA.com, and pixel-perfectionist, each episode features a conversation with an experienced designer about how they handle QA, collaborate with engineers, and keep quality high.
Expect real stories, honest takes, practical tips, and a live design audit of a random product in every episode.
Whether you’re a solo designer or on a big team, this podcast will make you rethink your QA process, and laugh a little too.
Episode 5
In this episode, Elton Cheung, founder and CEO of TessanaAI, shares his journey from working in large tech companies to starting an AI-focused startup. He discusses understanding customer needs, the challenges of building from scratch, and the evolving role of AI in product development. Elton emphasizes the importance of relationships in business and offers candid thoughts on job security in an AI-driven world.
Takeaways
- Elton Cheung is the founder and CEO of TessanaAI, focused on 10x-ing QA productivity with AI.
- Leaving corporate for a startup demands a clear purpose and focus.
- Founders must own their time and obsess over customer needs.
- AI is transforming how products are built and can augment human effort.
- Strong customer relationships are critical for startup success.
- Starting a company is tough without a strong “why.”
- Flexibility and readiness to adapt are essential in entrepreneurship.
- Ideas are cheap; deep understanding of pain points wins.
- AI has accelerated product development and iteration speed.
- Certain blue-collar roles (e.g., trades, healthcare) are more resilient to AI replacement.
Chapters
- 00:00 — Introduction to Elton Cheung and TessanaAI
- 02:20 — The Entrepreneurial Spirit: Leaving Corporate Comfort
- 07:56 — The Shift from Corporate to Startup: Lessons Learned
- 10:25 — Competing with Giants: The Startup Advantage
- 14:33 — The Importance of Motivation and Focus
- 18:44 — Validating AI Products: The Essential Questions
- 22:41 — Navigating the AI Landscape: Tools and Ideas
- 26:43 — AI's Impact on Jobs: What’s Safe?
- 30:48 — Building Relationships: The Key to Success
Links
- DesignQA Website:designqa.com
- Mahdi on LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/mahdif
- Guest — Elton Cheung (Website):tessanaai.com
- Guest — Elton Cheung (LinkedIn):linkedin.com/in/eltoncheung
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