In this episode, I get to the core of value, and the term value proposition. It’s not as a buzzword, but a promise designers make. I share how creating my own “life kit” revealed that value isn’t just about function, but the overlap of intentions.

What you’ll hear


。What value proposition really means in design and life

。How function, need, delight, and sentiment create value

。Why every design is, at its heart, a promise

◉ What was a value you didn’t understand at first, but later came to truly appreciate?

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◉ All content, recording and editing are by ⁠⁠Sandy Hongsan Chen⁠⁠.

Every user follows a journey, but unexpected roadblocks can change their path. By mapping these journeys, we can uncover frustrations, improve experiences, and create better designs. Let’s explore how user journeys shape both products and personal growth.

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▦ About & Support

⁠⁠⦚ ⁠Who is Sandy?

⦚ Buy me a coffee

⦚ helloadesignmentor@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠

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▥ Elsewhere

⁠⁠⦚ ⁠Youtube (English Subtitles / 繁中字幕)

⁠⁠⦚ ⁠Instagram

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▧ Music

⦚ ⁠Epidemic Sound⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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▨ Stack

⁠⁠Shure MV7+ / Descript / Canva

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◉ All content, recording and editing are by ⁠⁠Sandy Hongsan Chen⁠⁠.

Design isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about understanding people. In this episode, I dive into the biggest lesson I learned in design: you are NOT your user. Avoiding assumptions and embracing real-world insights can make all the difference.

◉ Can you think of the moment that changed your point of view on someone?

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▦ About & Support

⁠⁠⦚ ⁠Who is Sandy?

⦚ Buy me a coffee

⦚ helloadesignmentor@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠

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▥ Elsewhere

⁠⁠⦚ ⁠Youtube (English Subtitles / 繁中字幕)

⁠⁠⦚ ⁠Instagram

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▧ Music

⦚ ⁠Epidemic Sound⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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▨ Stack

⁠⁠Shure MV7+ / Descript / Canva

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◉ All content, recording and editing are by ⁠⁠Sandy Hongsan Chen⁠⁠.