Paths, Puddles, Products

On how our need for impact and value creation affects our career choices.

This time we climbed the hills of Normafa with the dogs, watched out for the boars, and talked about some projects we worked on from the perspective of an impactful career.

The path we took:
  • An unexpected career move and how it fits or does not fit in our impact-driven pattern.
  • The triangle of impact, fulfillment, and stress in our work projects.
  • Structure in working environments: the structure of processes and the structure of a well-planned and communicated strategy.
  • Direct and indirect impact: the impact of education or tool development versus projects directly affecting environmental or societal issues.
  • A trip down memory lane with our favorite impact projects.
  • Expectations versus reality - what we wanted to achieve in these projects versus how they turned out.
  • And a look into the crystal ball to see what an impactful career in the future could look like.
Grab your headphones, and head to the closest hill to walk with us!
Ps. If you want to chime in, DM us or leave a comment on our Instagram - we're @paths.puddles.products and would love your feedback!
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Creators & Guests

Host
Anikó Vera Fejes
I'm a software developer who tried a lot of things but ultimately decided to hide from the world in the woods.
Host
Juli Mata
I work in product, and I come from (product-service-system) design. I focus on help linking product to business strategy these days.

What is Paths, Puddles, Products?

Trails to innovation: Wandering in design, development & business on foot

Welcome to the Paths, puddles, products podcast, where we explore the paths and puddles of innovation. We are a duo of international product designers with over a decade of experience working in diverse industries, and we're here to share our insights, stories, and takeaways with you.

Join us as we walk and talk about the realities of product design, debunking myths and shedding light on the good, the bad, and the ugly. We'll go beyond the buzzwords to give you a true picture of what it's really like to work in design, development, and business.

And don't forget, just like hiking, it's not just about the destination - it's about the journey. So grab your headphones and come walk with us.