The Evolving Product Designer: Revisiting Hustle | The Fold

Anthony and Tony take a trip down memory lane in this special retrospective episode of The Fold. Ten years ago, back in January 2015, Anthony recorded episode 14 of the Hustle podcast—a conversation with Adam Saint of Bench exploring what it meant to be a product designer at that time. In this episode, Anthony and Tony reflect on the ideas, vocabulary, and culture that shaped early product design discussions—and how the discipline has evolved since. Then, they replay the original interview for viewers to experience firsthand. To watch the video version of this podcast, head over to our YouTube channel here ---- Check out more exciting episodes on the Funsize Show Website. Web: www.funsize.co. |  Linkedin: Funsize Design  |  Instagram: @funsizeco  |  X: @funsize 

Join us as Anthony and Stu hit pause on the ordinary workday and take “Out of Office” to the next level—exploring what it takes to lead design at Atlassian, connect remote teams, and build skills for the future.   The episode accelerates with an F1 racing simulator challenge at One Line Racing Center, then winds down with a whiskey tasting at Fierce Whiskers Distillery and open talk about career pivots, agency life, and balancing business with fatherhood. This conversation blends leadership lessons, personal stories, and a splash of racing excitement for anyone passionate about design and creativity. To watch the video version of this podcast, head over to our YouTube channel here ---- Check out more exciting episodes on the Funsize Show Website. Web: www.funsize.co. |  Linkedin: Funsize Design  |  Instagram: @funsizeco

Explore Jen Aue's journey from graphic design to AI leadership with us on this episode of Honestly, Honesty. Jen shares candid reflections on navigating the challenges where personal ethics and the realities of working in AI sometimes collide. She also opens up about battling self-doubt, the importance of “energy hygiene,” and why staying true to yourself and trusting your instincts is essential—whether you’re leading innovative tech or just starting your journey. If you’re passionate about creativity, technology, and authenticity in a rapidly changing world, this episode is for you! To watch the video version of this podcast, head over to our YouTube channel here ---- Check out more exciting episodes on the Funsize Show Website. Web: www.funsize.co. |  Linkedin: Funsize Design  |  Instagram: @funsizeco  

Their conversation begins with a discussion about how remote work is changing the rhythms of design teams and what it really means to connect intentionally and build culture across distance, diving into moments when collaboration drives creative breakthroughs—and when solo deep work reigns. Then they turn to tough questions: what does brand experience mean in a world where endless content and AI risk draining our creativity, and how much does a company’s personality shape purchasing decisions in this climate?  Don't miss the final hot debates: is Figma actually slowing design innovation and a rapid-fire round that challenges and redefines what design truly is. To watch the video version of this podcast, head over to our YouTube channel here ---- Check out more exciting episodes on the Funsize Show Website. Web: www.funsize.co. |  Linkedin: Funsize Design  |  Instagram: @funsizeco

On this episode of The Fold, hosts Tony Sanchez and Anthony Armendariz are joined by Ben Hernandez. Ben shares his perspective on how designers can help drive real product elevation—not just polish—by collaborating more closely with product managers, whose evolving role now involves shaping vision and championing value across disciplines. Ben also shares his personal philosophy on self-advocacy. He introduces the idea of a “user manual for working with me,” offering practical advice to anyone aiming for smoother collaboration in creative settings. To watch the video version of this podcast, head over to our YouTube channel here ---- Check out more exciting episodes on the Funsize Show Website. Web: www.funsize.co. |  Linkedin: Funsize Design  |  Instagram: @funsizeco  |  X: @funsize 

This special Currents episode pulls the Funsize crew into one room for a candid, off-the-cuff 2025 debrief with host Tony Sanchez. Instead of a polished case study reel, you get the kind of hallway and happy‑hour conversations that rarely make it into public recaps. The team kicks things off with everyone’s Spotify “listening ages” using Wrapped as a jumping-off point. From there, they dig into Funsize’s &Friends division and how their flavor of staff augmentation really works in practice—being embedded with clients while still protecting the studio’s culture and craft. They share reflections on key projects without breaking NDAs, talk through what it was like to work more deeply with AI, and unpack the difference between living in abstract data sets versus actually testing physical products out in the world. Stay to the end to catch everyone’s wins and “yeehaws” from the year, plus the one word they chose to sum up 2025 and the word they are carrying into 2026.To watch the video version of this podcast, head over to our YouTube channel here----Check out more exciting episodes on the Funsize Show Website.Web: www.funsize.co. |  Linkedin: Funsize Design  |  Instagram: @funsizeco

Out of Office heads to Iceland to hang out with designer, Alli Metall. A longtime friend of host Anthony Armendariz, Alli gets deep on this episode, sharing a window into his life outside of design, including how he spends time with his family and what everyday Icelandic life looks like when he’s not at a desk.​ Over drinks and Icelandic barbecue, Alli and Anthony discuss dream design projects, their secret ambitions to design craft beer cans, and why a design team is like a metal band. Tune in for a grounded, personal side of Alli that goes beyond portfolios and projects and into what really inspires him. To watch the video version of this podcast, head over to our YouTube channel hereCheck out Alli at the links below: Web: https://www.metall.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metalldotco/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alli-metall-5a78a84b/ ----Check out more exciting episodes on the Funsize Show Website.Web: www.funsize.co. |  Linkedin: Funsize Design  |  Instagram: @funsizeco

Meet Lydia Froncek: musician, singer, songwriter, and producer. In this episode, Lydia takes us from the origins of her first band with her twin sister Maddie, through rocking out in an all-girl band in 6th grade, to her life on the road.  Lydia shares how growing up with a family that made language-learning a priority, immersing herself in diverse cultures, and living in other countries has shaped her unique sound. Go behind the scenes as she reveals her creative songwriting process, the moments when songs just “appear” as her own, and why amplifying non-male voices—and having mentors—matters in today’s music industry.To watch the video version of this podcast, head over to our YouTube channel here----Check out more exciting episodes on the Funsize Show Website.Web: www.funsize.co. |  Linkedin: Funsize Design  |  Instagram: @funsizeco  |  X: @funsize Linkedin: Funsize Design

Join hosts Anthony and Tony as they welcome designer extraordinaire Zach McNair. In this episode, Zach opens up about how his process has evolved, the power of a supportive team, and how the future of collaboration is shifting as AI becomes more integrated into creative workflows.  Zach encourages teams to embrace AI instead of fearing it—after all, it’s here to stay and can be a powerful ally.To watch the video version of this podcast, head over to our YouTube channel here----Check out more exciting episodes on the Funsize Show Website.Web: www.funsize.co. |  Linkedin: Funsize Design  |  Instagram: @funsizeco  |  X: @funsize 

It's Designer Yappy Hour time. If you've ever felt like inheriting a messy design file is more like becoming a digital archaeologist or a professional organizer, you’re not alone. In this edition, Tony Sanchez, Anthony Armendariz, and Lindsay Rife dive deep into all things design, from uncovering hidden quirks in supposedly perfect files, thriving in inherited chaos, and the surprising connections between creativity, long-term thinking, and the ways we keep in touch.To watch the video version of this podcast, head over to our YouTube channel here----Check out more exciting episodes on the Funsize Show Website.Web: www.funsize.co. |  Linkedin: Funsize Design  |  Instagram: @funsizeco  |  X: @funsize Linkedin: Funsize Design