Welcome to Overlay! This is the Official Layers Podcast brought to you by Liam McCabe (@liampmccabe) and Reijo Palmiste (@reijowrites). What is Layers? It's a design community platform where designers can connect, share work and build their portfolio.

In this episode, Liam and Reijo discuss the introduction of the new Posts feature as well as the importance of moderation and user safety. They also talk about the role of community in platform success and being authentic online.

Timestamps

• (00:00) - Introduction and Fundraising
• (15:07) - Introducing the Posts Functionality for Layers
• (26:46) - Enhancing User Experience with Single Column View
• (34:55) - Prioritizing Moderation and User Safety
• (45:33) - The Role of Community in Platform Success
• (52:17) - Design Twitter vs. 3D Communities
• (59:34) - The Pitfalls of Engagement Farming
• (01:06:03) - The Power of Authenticity in Online Interactions

• Liam on X
• Reijo on X
• Layers
• Layers Plus
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Creators & Guests

• Liam McCabe - Host
• Reijo Palmiste - Host

Welcome to Overlay! This is the Official Layers Podcast brought to you by Liam McCabe (@liampmccabe) and Reijo Palmiste (@reijowrites). What is Layers? It's a design community platform where designers can connect, share work and build their portfolio.

In this episode, Liam and Reijo discuss the issue of spam comments on design platforms and introducing a possible downvote button to Layers. They also talk about case studies and their roles in platforms and portfolios as well as what makes a 'polished' experience.

Timestamps

• (00:00) - Introduction and Layers Plus
• (08:07) - Exploring Solutions: Downvote Feature and Spam Rank
• (23:25) - Adding Case Study Functionality to Layers
• (30:24) - The Challenges of Designing Polished Experiences
• (35:15) - Defining Polish and Examples of Delightful Experiences
• (41:10) - Comparing Music Streaming Services
• (51:48) - High-Quality Audio in Streaming Providers
• (59:21) - Paying Oneself as a Business Owner

• Liam on X
• Reijo on X
• Layers
• Layers Plus

Creators & Guests

• Liam McCabe - Host
• Reijo Palmiste - Host

Welcome to Overlay! This is the Official Layers Podcast brought to you by Liam McCabe (@liampmccabe) and Reijo Palmiste (@reijowrites). What is Layers? It's a design community platform where designers can connect, share work and build their portfolio.

In this episode, Liam and Reijo discuss their experiences with burnout and how they have dealt with it. Additionally, they talk about recent updates to the Layers platform as well as the challenges of bootstrapping and raising.

Timestamps

• (00:00) - Introduction and Layers Support
• (08:16) - The Importance of Self-Care
• (28:49) - Engaging the Community through Challenges and Competitions
• (36:42) - Challenges and Rewards of Bootstrapping a Company
• (44:28) - Being Creatively Honest in Portfolio Design
• (53:23) - Exploring the Potential for Merchandising
• (01:05:55) - Future Plans for Layers

• Liam on X
• Reijo on X
• Layers
• Layers Plus

Creators & Guests

• Liam McCabe - Host
• Reijo Palmiste - Host