In Part 1 of this episode, we speak to Madhuri Maram- Designer and Host of the Hireworthy Podcast. She talks about her role as an enabler in design-in-tech recruitment.

She brings out the various gaps in the process and tells us how D+P and Xperian were created to support the design community.

She gives valuable insight into what designers at different levels should do to set the right expectations for their growth and employability.

She tips us off about the non-obvious skills when presenting portfolios while applying for a job, and we talk about the importance of storytelling through one’s work.

Madhuri introduces us to the concept of having a Point A, and consistently working towards it with self awareness and external feedback.

We discuss about baffling job titles and finding our unique spaces in the spectrum of design skills.

References and Transcript on our blog designlota.com

Co-hosts: Sushmita Charlu and Angeline Bhavya

Podcast music: Shankar Narayan