In this episode of 'Can I Have It In Blue,' Filipa is joined by Joana and Joao to discuss Joao’s new role as CPO at Subvisual.

They delve into the responsibilities and challenges of his new leadership position, including process implementation, team mentorship, and maintaining personal growth. The discussion extends to imposter syndrome, with each sharing their experiences and strategies for overcoming self-doubt, such as 'faking it till you make it' and embracing discomfort. The conversation also touches on design principles, the distinction between design and art, and the importance of aligning design with user experience.

00:00 Introduction and New Roles
00:41 Understanding the CPO Role
02:49 Transitioning to Leadership
04:40 Designing Beyond the Screen
11:23 Imposter Syndrome in Design
15:20 Learning and Growing in Design
31:45 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
31:58 The New Designer by Manuel Lima
32:22 Embrace Discomfort
32:34 Sharing Work and Getting Feedback
33:20 Personal Experiences with Imposter Syndrome
38:29 Fake It Till You Make It
47:00 Design as a Learnable Skill
49:48 Art vs. Design Debate
57:41 Advice for Dealing with Imposter Syndrome
59:35 Conclusion and Future Topics

In this episode of 'Can I Have It In Blue? Álvaro Bezerra, Product Manager at Subvisual, and Joana Gomes, Designer at Subvisual, delve into the importance of mentoring and teaching in design and product management.

They discuss Subvisual's academy programs for kickstarting careers, the personal and cultural motivations behind mentoring, and the mutual benefits it brings. Álvaro and Joana share their experiences as career changers and emphasize the value of practical learning, continual improvement, and adapting theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. They also touch on the importance of staying current with technological trends and how mentoring contributes to their own professional growth.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:23 The Importance of Mentoring
00:56 Personal Experiences in Mentoring
02:45 Challenges and Strategies in Mentoring
04:59 The Role of Product Management
08:16 Practical Tips for Effective Mentoring
17:55 Learning Through Teaching
21:35 Keeping Up with Design Trends
30:39 Conclusion

We discussed the challenges of maintaining processes in Web3, especially with early-stage and inexperienced teams.
How a clear product vision influences success and the crucial roles of designers and product managers.
Practical tips for ensuring clarity, consistency, and collaboration in your team.