Podcasts about ux design

In stile diario tech, Alex Raccuglia racconta una giornata frenetica di sviluppo creativo: trasformare video quadrati in contenuti verticali utilizzando una “gradiente nera” generata con l'AI, costruire un'app in vibe coding chiamata Overlay, e prepararsi a venderla tramite FX Factory. Tra momenti di humor, riflessioni su UX, marketing e valore dell'effort, emerge una visione quirky ma pragmatica del lavoro da creator.[00:11:00] Spot[00:15:21] Spot[00:18:58] Il riassunto di Sciatta GPTQuesto episodio include contenuti generati dall'IA.

Most companies don't realize that  bad UX shows up in support ticket patterns before it shows up in their metrics.As more organizations lean into greater automation, a poorly designed UX results in slowdowns and user frustration, as support teams scramble to respond to a surge in support tickets.If you are in charge of enterprise systems or evaluating new IT installations, then this is the podcast for you.Today we are joined by the brilliant Tanya Donska.  Tanya  works with companies like Deutsche Telekom, IQVIA, and D.E. Shaw Group - fixing UX problems at enterprise scale where one bad flow impacts thousands of users and support costs alone can justify a redesign. She's a UK Global Talent visa recipient and Creative Director at DNSK WORK. In this episode of A Seat at The Table, Tanya will be discussing:The hidden cost of UX debt at enterprise scale - when "just fix it later" costs 6 months of engineering timeHow to make design decisions with 17 stakeholders without everything becoming beige (or taking 9 months)Why design systems fail at 90% of companies (and it's not lack of documentation)Wow, there's so much to unpack here.  So let's sit down with Tanya and find out what UX Band-Aids might be hiding at our organizations.---Connect with Tanya Donska:  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donska/Website: https://dnsk.work/Visit A Seat at The Table's website at https://seat.fm

Gute Lehre braucht keinen perfekten Plan, sondern den Mut, einen schlechten loszulassen.  Chris spricht mit Prof. Dr. Anna Lea Dyckhoff, die an der FH Aachen Customer Experience lehrt und Lehre so gestaltet, wie wir Software gestalten: nutzerzentriert, iterativ, mit echtem Feedback. Wir sprechen darüber, warum Du statt Sie keine Frage der Höflichkeit ist, sondern der Lernkultur. Über interdisziplinäre Projekte, in denen Fehler nicht vermieden, sondern eingebaut werden. Über Design Sprints im ersten Semester, die größte Hürde im UX-Prozess – einfach mal jemand Fremdes um Feedback bitten – und warum Research in Unternehmen oft verbrannt ist, obwohl fünf Beobachtungen mehr verraten als tausend Datenpunkte. Und über das große Dilemma der Hochschullehre: Klausuren prüfen Wissen, aber nicht das, was wirklich zählt. Mehr Lernräume, in denen Scheitern dazugehört, wünschen … Anna & Chrishttps://www.fh-aachen.dehttps://wahnsinn.design Das ist Besser mit Design, ein Wahnsinn Design PodcastVielen Dank fürs Zuhören

Gute Software braucht kein großes Team, sondern ein gutes Verständnis. Alex & Chris beantworten zwei Fragen von Christian: Warum funktionieren kleine Teams oft besser als große? Und was macht Software eigentlich „intuitiv“?Wir sprechen über Kommunikation als Schlüssel zur Komplexität, über Verantwortung im Designprozess und die Bedeutung von Unabhängigkeit und Ownership. Und wir schauen auf Intuition, nicht als mystisches Bauchgefühl, sondern als Zusammenspiel aus Wahrnehmung, kultureller Prägung und gelerntem Verhalten.Was wirkt natürlich, was ist anerzogen und wie lassen sich diese Prinzipien bewusst nutzen, um Produkte zu gestalten, die sich „einfach richtig“ anfühlen?Mehr Eigenverantwortung im Team und mehr Intuition im Interface wünschen …Alex & Chrisvon https://wahnsinn.design Das ist Besser mit Design, ein Wahnsinn Design PodcastVielen Dank fürs Zuhören

In questo episodio di Techno Pillz, Alex Raccuglia racconta il suo viaggio nel mondo del Vibe Coding: come usa Gemini, un modello IA, per analizzare codebase Swift e generare strumenti come Project Analyzer. Tra riflessioni su interfacce, naming conventions e gestione di token, scopriamo come trasformare idee complesse in tool pratici, prototipi veloci e discussioni sul design dell'interfaccia. Un viaggio tra tecnologia, IA e sviluppo di app, condito da umorismo e passione per l'innovazione.Brand, nomi, servizi e link (URL) presenti nell'episodio, con breve descrizione- Runtime Radio — network di podcast che ospita Techno Pillz e altri programmi.  - Sito: https://RuntimeRadio.it  - Descrizione: piattaforma di contenuti podcast e show tech gestita nel network Runtime Radio.- Techno Pillz — podcast condotto da Alex Raccuglia.  - Descrizione: episodio in cui si esplorano temi di sviluppo software, IA e macro-strategie di prototipazione.- Gemini — modello di IA usato come referente per lo sviluppo e l'interpretazione del codice.  - Descrizione: modello di linguaggio/AI impiegato per generare e interpretare codice Swift, definizioni di strutture e funzioni, e per costruire report complessi della codebase.- Project Analyzer — applicazione sviluppata da Alex per analizzare una codebase e generare una documentazione/istruzioni per l'LLM.  - Descrizione: strumento che prende sorgenti Swift, estrae definizioni di classi/strutture/enum e crea un report strutturato per facilitare ulteriori sviluppi tramite IA; include un “manifesto” dell'applicazione e specifiche di naming/commenti.- Vibe Coding (VibeCoding) — metodologia/approccio utilizzato dall'autore per lo sviluppo guidato dall'IA.  - Descrizione: approccio di sviluppo che integra IA e codice per la creazione di applicazioni e strumenti interni.- emas (emas marketing per email) — servizio di email marketing citato nel racconto.  - Descrizione: piattaforma/servizio di invio newsletter usato come riferimento per calcolare la tokenizzazione e i limiti di input.- Good Vibrations — podcast del network Runtime Radio/insieme di autori (motivazione e contesto menzionati nell'episodio).  - Descrizione: altro show talk-tecnico del network, citato nel contesto della discussione su sviluppo di app e IA.- Gruppo Telegram Good Vibrations / Technopillz Riot — canale di discussione per ascoltatori e appassionati.  - Link: https://t.me/technopillzriot (trascritto come “telegram.me-technopillzriot”)  - Descrizione: spazio di discussione per chi segue i podcast e le tematiche di sviluppo, IA e vibe coding.[00:09:35] Spot[00:11:20] Spot[00:21:16] Spot[00:36:53] Spot[00:38:37] Spot[00:48:36] SpotQuesto episodio include contenuti generati dall'IA.

In this episode, Dan and Mark discuss Apple's attempt at a Creative Cloud competitor, Kristen is at home with sick kids, and Dan's wife has stolen his favorite design-related t-shirt. Host, Producer, & Editor - Mark CelaHost, Director, & Script Writer - Kristen PericleousHost, Social Media Manager, Social Media Content Creator, & Editor - Dan Lawson

In dieser Folge von 'Mit 40i cha mers mit de Tiger' sprechen Duri Bonin und Frank Renold über eine Entscheidung, die viele lange vor sich herschieben: die Kündigung. Frank erzählt offen, warum er seine Stelle gekündigt hat, welche körperlichen und psychischen Warnsignale ihn dazu gebracht haben, – und wie es sich anfühlt, wenn man den Schritt tatsächlich macht. Im Zentrum steht nicht Arbeitsrecht als Theorie, sondern der Moment, in dem man merkt: So geht es nicht weiter. Frank beschreibt plastisch, wie Stress sich gezeigt hat (Schlafprobleme, Grübeln, emotionale Labilität) und warum gerade das Gefühl von Handlungsfähigkeit nach der Kündigung entlastet. Neben der persönlichen Seite wird auch das Praktische sichtbar: Wie kündigt man eigentlich gut? Warum ist es hilfreich, Dinge schriftlich festzuhalten, auch wenn das Gespräch mündlich stattfindet? Und wie sieht ein Offboarding aus, das professionell ist und gleichzeitig menschlich bleibt? Darum geht es in dieser Episode - Kündigung als Reaktion auf Stress und Überlastung - Warnsignale erkennen: Schlafprobleme, Grübeln, emotionale Labilität - Selbstwirksamkeit: Warum Entscheidungen entlasten können - Zwischen Entscheid und Kündigungsgespräch: Wie schnell muss man handeln? - Kündigung mündlich oder schriftlich: warum ein schriftlicher Nachweis beruhigt - Offboarding in der Praxis: professionell, empathisch, klar organisiert - Trauer, Scham und Wertschätzung: welche Gefühle bei einer Kündigung auftauchen - Kündigung als Beziehungsbruch: Parallelen und Unterschiede - Übergabe und Abschluss: mit einem Bein draussen und trotzdem verantwortlich bleiben - Kommunikation ohne WhatsApp: digitale Erreichbarkeit und weniger Bildschirmzeit Diese Folge ist für Menschen, die mit dem Gedanken spielen zu kündigen, aber zögern. Für alle, die Stresssignale besser verstehen wollen. Und für Führungspersonen und Teams, die überlegen möchten, wie ein Offboarding professionell und gleichzeitig menschlich gelingen kann. Frank Renold und Duri Bonin diskutieren in ihrem monatlichen Podcast aktuelle Fragen aus Beruf, Familie und Gesellschaft. Frank ist Unternehmer – erfolgreich und gescheitert. Schauspieler. Optimist. Bastler und Tüftler. Er hat UX-Design und Web-Applikationen entwickelt, ein Theater gebaut, viel improvisiert und einen Baum gepflanzt. Er arbeitet als Coach und ist fasziniert von Menschen, die etwas können. Er blüht auf, wenn Dinge gemeinsam entstehen – im Tun, nicht im Konzept. Duri ist Anwalt, Strafverteidiger, Autor und Podcaster. Er arbeitet seit vielen Jahren im Strafrecht, denkt über Verfahren, Wahrheit und Verantwortung nach und schreibt und spricht über das, was zwischen Akten, Menschen und Entscheidungen liegt. Ihn interessiert, wie Recht wirkt, wo es scheitert – und was es braucht, damit es trägt. Gemeinsam teilen sie ihre Einsichten, Zweifel und Erfahrungen. Mit Witz, Tiefe und Freundschaft. Die Podcasts "Auf dem Weg als Anwält:in" sind unter https://www.duribonin.ch/podcast/ oder auf allen üblichen Plattformen zu hören

Steve "Buzz" Pearce is a design leader with 25 years of experience spanning companies like Skype, Microsoft, SkyScanner, TravelPerk, and Monday.com. Since his early days, Steve has chosen to focus on doing great work, learning from amazing people, and being challenged, rather than always seeking promotions. On the last episode of this season we chat about the progression from tools to craft to invention, the accountability ladder framework that changed how he leads, why you need to play the victim less and take ownership more, and his leadership style of leading like a shepherd—guiding people to greener pastures whilst protecting and nurturing the team.Timestamps:02:16 – Steve's career arc07:08 – Proving competence before getting promoted11:16 – The framework: tools, craft, invention, and influence20:44 – Balancing micromanagement with giving space32:16 – Building people up, not crushing them34:50 – Giving permission to be honest and role modelling feedback39:50 – The mental flip: business, team, then yourself40:26 – What to let go of when moving into leadership54:44 – The accountability ladder59:06 – Leading like a shepherd01:00:32 – End of show questionsConnect with SteveLinkedInSelected links from the episodeLeading with Questions, by Michael MarquardtThe Accountability LadderHatch Conference Lisbon 2026

Cap Watkins was most recently VP of Product Design at Lattice, and previously he's held design leadership roles at Amazon, Etsy, BuzzFeed, and Primary.com. Cap started his management career as an experiment after experiencing bad management himself, deciding to do the opposite of everything he'd hated from previous managers. On today's show we chat about the basics of great management, why design lost its craft over the past decade, how senior ICs influence without authority, and how to make any project exciting enough to build your reputation.Timestamps:02:16 – Cap's intro06:46 – Management basics: transparency, showing up, and treating people like adults09:24 – Should you try management or stay on the IC track?12:08 – How to avoid being a bad manager when you're starting out19:24 – Building divisive opinions and culture through transparency20:26 – How senior ICs influence without formal authority25:40 – How design lost its craft and became too strategic28:28 – The hiring crisis: from 1 in 10 to 1 in 100 pass rates36:40 – Making boring projects exciting44:14 – End of show questionsConnect with CapLinkedInSelected links from the episodeManaging Humans, by RandsTurn The Ship Around, by Lt. David MarquetThe Making of a Manager, by Julie Zhou

When fear hits, most people push harder.That instinct — to defend, explain, prove, or fight — is exactly what makes things worse.In this episode, Joe shares a critical life lesson he learned from his father that applies directly to moments of panic at work, especially when conflict, resistance, or pressure show up unexpectedly.You'll learn why the first move isn't steering or reacting; it's removing the pressure. How slowing things down can instantly change the outcome of difficult conversations. And why fear-driven environments aren't personal — even when they feel that way.If this episode resonated, consider subscribing to Making UX Work. Each episode explores the human side of UX and product careers — confidence, power, impostor syndrome, boundaries and the challenges that never show up in books or conference talks. No hype. No platitudes. Just honest perspective, earned the hard way.

Fear thrives in ambiguity.In this episode, Joe digs into why hesitation, overthinking, and self-doubt get worse the longer you sit with them — and why asking for clarity immediately is one of the most powerful tools you have.You'll hear practical ways to interrupt fear before it snowballs, how to ground yourself physically in tense moments, and why prioritizing your own calm is NOT selfish — it's essential.This is about learning to replace imagined danger with actual information and taking your power back — one moment at a time.If this episode resonated, consider subscribing to Making UX Work. Each episode explores the human side of UX and product careers — confidence, power, impostor syndrome, boundaries and the challenges that never show up in books or conference talks. No hype. No platitudes. Just honest perspective, earned the hard way.

Impostor syndrome doesn't come from nowhere — and it's rarely about what just happened.In this episode, Joe breaks down why your strongest self-doubt reactions often have very little to do with the moment you're in — and everything to do with patterns formed long before your career even started.You'll learn how to recognize when fear is being triggered by the past, how to interrupt the panic spiral in real time, and why the goal isn't to eliminate impostor syndrome — but to manage it. To remove its hands from the wheel and put yourself back in the driver's seat.If you've ever wondered, “Why am I reacting this way?” ...this episode is for you.If this episode resonated, consider subscribing to Making UX Work. Each episode explores the human side of UX and product careers — confidence, power, impostor syndrome, boundaries and the challenges that never show up in books or conference talks. No hype. No platitudes. Just honest perspective, earned the hard way.

In deze aflevering van Techzine Talks spreekt Pieter-Paulus Vertongen, CEO van Aaltra, over hoe zijn bedrijf complexe IoT-apparaten toegankelijk maakt voor eindgebruikers. Van warmtepompen tot compressoren: Aaltra ontwikkelt gebruiksvriendelijke applicaties die techniekers in staat stellen efficiënter te werken.Aaltra werkt voor grote klanten zoals Daikin Europe, Atlas Copco en Spectre Bikes. Het bedrijf focust op het vertalen van technische data naar intuïtieve interfaces, waarbij de eindgebruiker centraal staat. Vertongen legt uit waarom grote corporates externe expertise nodig hebben, hoe AI en agentic IoT de toekomst zullen vormgeven, en waarom vibe coding binnen vijf jaar het programmeerwerk drastisch zal veranderen. Ook komen AR-brillen zoals de Samsung XR en Apple Vision Pro aan bod als next-generation interfaces voor industriële toepassingen.Belangrijkste inzichten:• Waarom IoT-apparaten vaak te complex zijn en hoe je ze gebruiksvriendelijk maakt• De rol van hybride teams waarin developers en designers nauw samenwerken• Hoe AI en machine-to-machine communicatie IoT-devices autonomer maken• Praktijkvoorbeelden: van 10 minuten naar 30 seconden probleemoplossing met AR• De business case van connected devices en waarom die vaak ontbreekt• Security, privacy en data-infrastructuur bij IoT-implementaties• De opkomst van vibe coding en Android XR als AI-first platformChapters:0:41 - Introductie Aaltra en IoT-oplossingen1:41 - Waarom bedrijven externe IoT-expertise nodig hebben4:31 - Gebruiksvriendelijk design en teamstructuur7:19 - AI en de toekomst van IoT18:17 - Datasecurity en infrastructuur27:13 - Vibe coding en de toekomst van programmeren29:17 - Gebruikersonderzoek en prototyping35:22 - AR en XR-brillen voor industriële toepassingenRelevante onderwerpen: Internet of Things, gebruikersinterface design, industrial IoT, agentic AI, augmented reality, vibe coding, digital transformation, predictive maintenance, MQTT, Android XR, Apple Vision Pro, Samsung XR

Rakesh Doddamane is a seasoned technology leader with over 25 years of experience specializing in Generative AI, UX Design, and Digital Transformation. Currently serving as Leader of Gen AI & UX at Philips, he has established the Generative AI Centre of Excellence and spearheaded AI governance frameworks across global organizations. On The Menu: Value-driven approach to scaling generative AI solutionsStrategic AI investments across Philips' business functionsCloud infrastructure governance and cost optimization frameworksGen AI Ninja Certification: three-tier upskilling programCustomer insights leveraging AI for product innovationFuture of autonomous agents and orchestration governanceNavigating EU AI Act compliance in regulated industries

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As the retail industry heads into 2026, innovation is no longer theoretical — it's operational. In this special episode of the Rethink Retail Predictions Podcast, we spoke directly with retail leaders who are actively building the future of commerce. From omnichannel growth and AI-driven personalization to pricing pressure, trust, and the rise of machine-assisted shopping, these experts share unfiltered insights into what's actually changing inside retail organizations.

Wann ist Design eigentlich „fertig“ und ist Minimalismus mehr als nur weggelassen? In dieser F&A-Folge stellt uns Christian gleich zwei große Fragen:Wann gilt Design als abgeschlossen und gibt es so etwas überhaupt? Und: Ist Minimalismus nur Faulheit mit Stil oder ein echtes Designziel?Wir sprechen über das Bauchgefühl, das entscheidet, wann ein Design gut genug ist. Über die Fähigkeit, sich nicht zu verrennen und darüber, warum jedes fertige Design auch schon wieder ein Anfang ist.Außerdem geht's um Minimalismus in all seinen Facetten: als Haltung, als Stil, als Funktion und als Moden, die sich zyklisch verändern. Warum weniger manchmal mehr ist. Aber eben nicht immer. Und was eine wirklich reduzierte Software leisten muss, um nicht nur gut auszusehen, sondern auch gut zu funktionieren.Design mutig loszulassen und doch nicht aus den Augen zu verlieren, wünschen …Alex & Chrisvon https://wahnsinn.design Das ist Besser mit Design, ein Wahnsinn Design PodcastVielen Dank fürs Zuhören

Recorded live at SocialWest 2025, this episode features Andrew Turnbull, Managing Director of UX and Product at Evans Hunt, in conversation with guest host Meredith McKeough. Together, they explore the growing problem of “hostile user design” and how large platforms are enshittification experiences in the name of growth.Andrew shares insights from over 15 years in UX, using the Sonos redesign as a cautionary tale of business decisions eroding user trust. The conversation moves from platform-level design trends to what smaller businesses can learn, and avoid. They dig into the systems thinking required to scale responsibly, how to balance growth with respect for your users, and why customer feedback is still your most powerful strategic asset.This episode captures the mood shift in 2025 toward more ethical, user-first digital strategies, and how marketers and designers alike can push back on enshittification by prioritizing clarity, consent, and long-term value.

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Guest: Derek Baird, CEO & Co-founder, Switchboard HealthResources:Switchboard Health: https://switchboardhealth.com/Conduce Health: https://www.conducehealth.com/Connect with Derek: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debaird/Connect with Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-crabbs-5674a233/ Product in Healthtech is community for healthtech product leaders, by product leaders. For more information, and to sign up for our free webinars, visit www.productinhealthtech.com.

Matt Davey is Chief Experience Officer at 1Password, where he's been for over 13 years, starting as a part-time contractor and growing alongside the company through multiple chapters of change. On today's show we chat about staying at one company for such a long time and what that means, the importance of self-awareness in recognising when your role has changed, why a healthy tension in a product team is important, how to make 'Good Trouble,' and how AI is reshaping Design.Timestamps:02:14 – Matt's journey at 1Password and growing with the company04:42 – Recognising chapter changes at work08:30 – The loneliness of design leadership and talking to peers11:22 – Doing what you want to be doing and giving away responsibilities17:48 – Storytelling and getting buy-in from execs29:36 – Building products without much data38:06 – Good trouble and healthy tension54:06 – How AI is changing Design01:07:32 – End of show questionsConnect with MattWebsiteSelected links from the episodeMaking Good TroubleWhat you can expect to work on as a 1Password intern1Password Careers

Jennifer Darmour is VP of Design at Oracle Health, where she's reimagining the healthcare experience. Jennifer has developed a distinct point of view on design through three pillars: beauty, meaning, and wellness. On today's show we chat about building culture that sustains craft, why good debates lead to better design, how AI is reshaping creativity, and what designers should double down on.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro02:40 – Jennifer's journey from journalism to design08:26 – The three pillars: beauty, meaning, and wellness14:22 – Building culture that sustains craft28:16 – Why good debates and healthy conflict matter in design42:34 – Leading design in complex healthcare systems56:18 – AI's role in creativity and what it will never be good at01:04:12 – Presenting work and getting meaningful feedback01:06:44 – End of show questionsConnect with JenniferLinkedInWebsiteSelected links from the episodeHow to argue using the RISA framework

Anfi and Ioana explore the design scene in 2025, sharing insights on current trends, key shifts, and the evolving landscape. They discuss the changing value of designers in the age of AI, questioning whether traditional roles will remain relevant. Additionally, they offer practical advice for newcomers entering UX design in 2026 from diverse backgrounds amidst this rapid transformation.This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wix Studio.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out these links:Join Anfi's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Job Search community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AI Goodies Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ioana's Domestika course ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Create a Learning Strategy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Enroll in Ioana's AI course ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"**⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Into UX design⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ online course by Anfisa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.

Welcome to Episode 37: Principal Product Designer, Lauren Glazer! Lauren details her amazing career that started in Cincinnati and has since helped her traverse the country; from National Geographic, Fox, and Disney in DC to Amazon and Walmart in Seattle. She will cover how to she has handled finding new jobs across the country, dealing with company acquisitions, being promoted, and even changing positions within the same company. Lauren gives insight about her time at some of the world's biggest companies, how to find a manager that you love to work with, and her biggest piece of advice for remaining fearless in your work and career pursuits. Host, Producer, & Editor - Mark CelaHost, Director, & Script Writer - Kristen PericleousHost, Social Media Manager, Social Media Content Creator, & Editor - Dan Lawson

Rachel Been is Expedia's SVP of Design. Previously, she was one of the designers who laid the foundations for Google's Material Design, and has worked across products at Airbnb, Google Home, and Nest. Starting her career as a photojournalist, Rachel brings a unique perspective to product design, grounded in curiosity and craft. On today's show we chat about designing for infinite expressiveness, the tension between craft and efficiency, the power of curiosity over specialisation, and what AI should and shouldn't be able to do.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro02:22 – Rachel's journey from photojournalism to design05:42 – The power of curiosity and being a generalist09:16 – Designing for infinity and infinite expressiveness18:34 – The tension between craft and efficiency in design28:22 – Material Design's impact and evolution35:48 – AI-powered search and building AI products at Expedia42:16 – The future of search and conversational interfaces48:24 – End of show questionsConnect with RachelLinkedInSelected links from the episodeExpedia in ChatGPTCarly Ayres' essay on the great design reset.

Jehad Affoneh is Chief Design Officer at Toast, where he leads design across product, platform, and culture. Previously, he held design leadership roles at VMware and other complex B2B companies. Starting his career as an engineer, Jehad brings a unique perspective to design, viewing it fundamentally as problem solving. On today's show we chat about the transition from engineering to design, the value of being multilingual across disciplines, organisational design, and how AI is transforming the way teams build products.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro02:08 – Jehad's journey from engineering to design leadership05:32 – Being multilingual across disciplines and bridging gaps09:48 – Organisational design and how teams should be structured20:16 – The role of design systems and platforms at scale31:44 – Leading design in complex B2B environments42:22 – How AI is changing product building and design tools52:18 – The future of AI agents and conversational interfaces58:02 – End of show questionsConnect with JehadLinkedIn

Vuokko Aro is Chief Design Officer at Monzo, where she has led the design function for nearly a decade through hypergrowth from startup to one of the UK's most loved fintech brands. She oversees a team of over 100 people across product design, brand design, and user research. On today's show we chat about scaling design teams, building trust through transparency, the value of constraints, and how to focus on strengths rather than weaknesses as you grow in your career.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro02:26 – Vuokko's journey into design and joining Monzo06:16 – Building in the open and transparency as a core value11:42 – Scaling design whilst maintaining craft and quality23:12 – Building design culture and protecting craft at scale37:44 – Managing stakeholders and navigating disagreement48:36 – Transitioning from IC to leadership and learning to let go55:48 – Career development and focusing on strengths01:03:22 – End of show questionsConnect with VuokkoLinkedInSelected links from the episodeThe Monzo Book of Money

Andrea Mangini is a design and creative leader whose career spans some of the most design-driven companies in the world — from Adobe and Autodesk to Netflix and Shopify. She's led teams that built the tools and experiences shaping how people create, design, and build. Andrea's work focuses on design craft, leadership, and helping teams find courage in the uncomfortable parts of growth. She believes great design comes from curiosity, collaboration, and a willingness to keep learning, even when the path isn't clear.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro and Andrea's career arc06:45 – Taking risks and embracing discomfort13:20 – Reframing imposter syndrome18:40 – Balancing stability and growth24:50 – The importance of collaboration, improvisation, and jamming with others31:10 – Designing at the speed of conversation38:20 – Learning to let go: not every problem needs to be solved46:40 – Balancing collaboration with impact48:10 – Leading craft at scale54:00 – Reflections on growth, curiosity, and keeping design human72:38 – End of show questionsConnect with AndreaLinkedInSelected links from the episodeMidjourney11LabsKREA

In this special Halloween episode, we follow Evelyn—a weary UX researcher trapped in a testing loop that refuses to end. Each new participant looks strangely familiar. Each test begins the same way. And no matter what she changes, they all say the same thing: “I can't find the button.” The real horror? It's not the prototype that's broken… It's her process.Today, we're trading our usual interviews for a Halloween story straight out of every designer's worst nightmare: The Infinite Usability Test.Meet Evelyn—a mid-level UX researcher running a morning of user tests that won't quit. Every time she adjusts the design, another “Alex” walks in and repeats the same fateful words: “I can't find the button.”As the day unravels, Evelyn realizes she's stuck in more than a bad sprint—she's caught in a validation loop. Each fix only pulls her deeper into the same mistakes, and each round of testing brings her face-to-face with the one insight she's been avoiding all along.Because sometimes, the scariest thing in UX isn't user feedback…It's hearing something you didn't expect.Join us for a hauntingly familiar tale about deadlines, doubt, and the difference between proving you're right and learning that you're not.Will Evelyn escape the room—or will she keep testing until the end of time?Tune in to find out… if you dare.---Featuring Actress and UX Designer extraordinaire, Stephanie TerreroIf you enjoyed this spooky UX Design scary story, check out our previous episodes:• The Stakeholder from Hell• The Tale of the Cursed Prototype• A Cautionary Tale of Deceptive UX Patterns —Thanks for listening! We hope you dug today's episode. If you liked what you heard, be sure to like and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! And if you really enjoyed today's episode, why don't you leave a five-star review? Or tell some friends! It will help us out a ton.If you haven't already, sign up for our email list. We won't spam you. Pinky swear.• ⁠Get a FREE audiobook AND support the show⁠• ⁠Support the show on Patreon⁠• ⁠Check out show transcripts⁠• ⁠Check out our website⁠• ⁠Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠• ⁠Subscribe on Spotify⁠• ⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠• ⁠Subscribe on Stitcher

Josh is a super designer who believes the best ideas come from collaboration and play. Over his career, he's worked across agencies and tech companies such as Google, ZOE, and Booking.com, helping teams find energy and originality in their process rather than following rigid methods. His approach to design blends experimentation, curiosity, and a love for building things together. Today, he sets the foundations for AI in Healthcare at Microsoft.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro and about Josh05:10 – How early experiences shaped his approach to creativity and experimentation10:25 – Breaking away from process16:30 – Jamming and working together23:00 – Iteration, failure, and confidence through experimentation29:40 – Designing for emotion and joy36:00 – Building psychological safety and low-ego collaboration42:20 – How design culture shapes product outcomes48:00 – Creativity outside of work and where inspiration comes from50:00 – AI as a design partner and what human context still mattersConnect with JoshLinkedInInstagram

Avi Ashkenazi is a design leader who's spent his career moving between hardware, software, and strategy—always focused on how teams turn ideas into real products. He's led design at global companies and helped build teams that work across both physical and digital experiences. Today, Avi leads design at Deel, where he's shaping how millions of people get hired, paid, and supported around the world. His work is about creating simple, human experiences in complex systems and helping designers stay curious while scaling their impact.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro05:10 – Lessons from working across hardware, software, and physical spaces09:20 – How curiosity and iteration shaped his approach to design leadership13:40 – Building design teams that collaborate across disciplines17:55 – The role of storytelling and empathy in influencing business outcomes22:30 – Designing for trust and simplicity27:45 – How Deel approaches product design33:10 – Balancing craft with speed38:20 – What good design leadership looks like in distributed teams43:00 – Reflections on curiosity, growth, and keeping design human55:34 – End of show questionsConnect with AviLinkedInSelected links from the episodeShape Up, by Ryan SingerMultipliers, by Liz WisemanTools Avi mentionedNotebookLMGenway AIBagel AIWhisk AIWeavy AIMobbin

J.B. Chaykowsky is a design and product leader with over two decades of experience spanning architecture, technology, and fintech. He spent more than 10 years at Intuit, where he led global design teams across the UK and France, shaping products for accountants and small businesses. Today, as Director of Creative & Design at Redpin, he's focused on building a global real-estate payment platform that connects people across borders. Beyond his leadership roles, J.B. writes about creativity, design leadership, and the intersection of AI and craft—helping designers think more deeply, work with greater intent, and build products that reflect the people they serve.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro06:45 – Early lessons: creativity, writing, and how wayfinding shaped his design thinking10:00 – The rise of AI in design: adoption phase, experimentation, and the gap between good and great17:15 – What AI means for designers' roles and careers22:00 – How AI could empower design founders27:00 – Deep thinking & using AI as a creative partner40:20 – The future of design systems47:30 – Craft, taste, and creating products with soul in an AI-driven world55:00 – Building “real teams”66:17 – End of show questionsConnect with J.B.LinkedIn, WebsiteSelected links from the episodeAI-Generated “Workslop” Is Destroying ProductivityReal Teams, J.B.'s post

What happens to UX design when apps disappear or rather, move inside ChatGPT?Please share your thoughts with me on LinkedinIn this episode of Future of UX, Patricia explores OpenAI's latest update: ChatGPT's new app ecosystem. With integrations from Canva, Figma, Booking.com, and Etsy, ChatGPT is evolving into more than just a chatbot it's becoming a platform where the interface is the conversation itself.We'll cover:What ChatGPT's new app store means for designers and usersWhy invisible interfaces could be the next big UX paradigm shiftThe opportunities and risks: transparency, trust, and user controlHow the role of designers may evolve from screen design to conversation architectureWhy some call this the birth of an “AI-OS”If you want to understand where UX is heading and what skills you'll need for the future, this episode is for you.✨ Sign up for the AI Booster Session✨AI Prototyping with Vibecoding on Oct 29th, 5pm CET→ Grab your spot (early bird offer)AI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp

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Think you need a perfect UX portfolio and hundreds of job applications to land a senior UX role? Think again.In this episode, UX career coach Sarah Doody talks with Laura, a former physician turned UX designer, about how she landed a Principal Product Design role, without even applying.Laura shares how she turned a contract job into a 2.5-year role at Cisco, why she joined Sarah Doody's UX career coaching program, Career Strategy Lab, twice. Laura also shares how staying ready (not scrambling) made all the difference when her UX contract ended. Spoiler: she was hired again within two weeks, and her new VP of Product found her on LinkedIn.What You'll Learn in This Episode:✔️ How Laura pivoted from medicine to UX and built her confidence along the way✔️ Why having just one solid case study was enough to land multiple interviews✔️ The key mindset shift that helped her stand out—even in a competitive market✔️ How staying visible on LinkedIn led to a job offer without applying✔️ Why portfolio perfectionism keeps talented UXers stuck✔️ The benefit of specializing in a niche like cybersecurity or networking✔️ How CSL's frameworks helped her lead, mentor, and present more confidentlyTimestamps:02:06 Laura's Career Journey and Success with Career Strategy Lab05:23 Importance of Testing and Networking09:06 Specialization and Job Search Strategy12:53 Applying Career Strategy Lab Skills in the Workplace17:39 Final Thoughts and Advice for Job Seekers19:29 Conclusion and Podcast Information20:09 Special Message for Job Seekers

What if the most powerful skill you could develop as a designer has nothing to do with Figma or AI? In this episode, we explore why writing is the ultimate meta-skill—sharpening your thinking, influencing decisions, and accelerating your career in unexpected ways.Is writing the most underrated design skill of all time?We spend a lot of time talking about design skills like prototyping, facilitation, and AI tools. But what if the skill that strengthens all of those is the one designers most often ignore?In this episode, I sit down with Thijs Kraan, a designer-turned-growth partner, who makes the case that writing is the ultimate meta-skill. For Thijs, writing every day didn't just sharpen his thinking; it multiplied his impact. From running a 30-day challenge to publishing daily posts, writing became the catalyst for everything else in his career.We talk about the difference between business writing, expert writing, and copywriting, why clear writing equals clear thinking, and how documentation can protect your career when tough decisions come back months later. We also tackle the elephant in the room: AI. Should you let ChatGPT do your writing, or will that shortcut make you worse in the long run?Whether you're trying to influence stakeholders, sharpen your thinking, or just get better at your day-to-day communication, this conversation will show you why writing might just be the most important design skill you haven't been practicing.Tune in and see why it's time to pick up the pen (or keyboard).Topics:• 02:45 – The Importance of Writing in UX Design• 04:19 – Thijs Kron's Journey: From Web Development to Writing• 06:05 – The Power of Writing in Design Thinking• 06:31 – Building a Writing Habit• 15:06 – Writing as a Meta Skill• 20:55 – Different Types of Writing for Designers• 22:33 – The Role of Copywriting in Design• 24:36 – Writing as a Career Multiplier• 28:38 – The Impact of AI on Writing• 30:19 – Balancing AI and Human Thinking• 31:35 – Personal Experience with AI in Writing• 32:43 – Effective Uses of AI for Writing• 34:54 – The Risks of Over-Reliance on AI• 36:13 – Practical Tips for Writing and ThinkingHelpful Links:• Connect with Thijs on LinkedIn—Thanks for listening! We hope you dug today's episode. If you liked what you heard, be sure to like and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! And if you really enjoyed today's episode, why don't you leave a five-star review? Or tell some friends! It will help us out a ton.If you haven't already, sign up for our email list. We won't spam you. Pinky swear.• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get a FREE audiobook AND support the show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out show transcripts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Stitcher⁠

¿Qué hace que te obsesiones con una app? ¿Por qué algunas webs se usan sin pensar? La respuesta se llama UX Design. Acompaña a un experto para desvelar los secretos de la profesión que diseña cómo vivimos en internet.

Design isn't a straight road. It's more like a maze with moving walls. In this episode, strategist Jen Briselli shows us why learning, relationships, and hidden networks matter more than best practices when navigating complex organizations.How do you thrive as a designer when the org around you is unpredictable, political, and constantly changing?Most designers hit a wall at some point in their career: their skills are strong, but the system they're working in feels impossible to navigate. Best practices don't seem to work, processes break down, and “design maturity” feels like a buzzword no one can actually define.That's where Jen Briselli comes in. With a background in physics, teaching, and design strategy, Jen helps teams understand what complexity really means and why learning is the only way through it. In our conversation, she explains how complicated and complex are not the same thing, how informal networks drive influence more than org charts, and why the real work of design is creating the conditions for growth rather than forcing outcomes.If you've ever felt stuck in a low-maturity team, frustrated by org politics, or burned out by chasing “best practices,” this episode will reframe how you see your role. Thriving in complexity and ambiguity is not about having all the answers. Instead, it's about learning how to sense, adapt, and build the great relationships that make great software possible.Take a listen to learn how to stop fighting complexity and start working with it.Topics:• 02:41 – Understanding Complexity in Product Design• 04:06 – Jen Belli's Journey into Complexity Science• 04:41 – Exploring Complexity Science in Design• 11:55 – The Difference Between Complex and Complicated Systems• 16:56 – Navigating Complex Systems in UX Design• 30:56 – The Role of Learning in Complex Systems• 34:58 – Formal and Informal Networks in Organizations• 40:57 – Understanding the Metaphor of Soil, Seeds, and Sunlight• 41:54 – Exploring Design Maturity and Emergent Properties• 43:33 – Creating Conditions for Psychological Safety and Design Maturity• 44:46 – The Role of Affordances in Design Maturity• 45:06 – Nurturing Growth in Unpredictable Environments• 50:00 – Balancing Work and Mental Health• 54:18 – The Importance of Identity and Letting Go• 57:33 – Final Thoughts on Complexity and LearningHelpful Links:• Connect with Jen on LinkedIn• Learning is the Engine // Jen's Rosenfeld Talk• Jen's YouTube channel—Thanks for listening! We hope you dug today's episode. If you liked what you heard, be sure to like and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! And if you really enjoyed today's episode, why don't you leave a five-star review? Or tell some friends! It will help us out a ton.If you haven't already, sign up for our email list. We won't spam you. Pinky swear.• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get a FREE audiobook AND support the show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out show transcripts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Stitcher⁠

Send us a textIn this episode of UX Leadership by Design, host Mark Baldino is joined by three members of Pendo's design team—Senior Product Design Manager Holly Reynolds, Senior Product Designer John Incampo, and Product Design Intern Ryan Markley—to explore how AI is reshaping real-world design work from the ground up.They discuss how leadership at Pendo has created a culture of experimentation and empowerment, how AI tools like Bolt, Cursor, and Claude are integrated across the product and design process, and what it takes to balance speed with quality. Whether you're a new designer, an experienced leader, or somewhere in between, this episode is full of honest takes, practical tips, and forward-thinking insights into what AI actually looks like in a modern design team.Key Takeaways:1. Culture of Empowerment: Pendo's leadership doesn't just allow AI exploration—they encourage it, creating space for experimentation, risk-taking (without risking users), and team-driven innovation.2. Hands-On AI Tools & Integration: From interns to senior designers, team members are actively using tools like Cursor, Claude, Bolt, and Figma's AI features to accelerate research, prototyping, documentation, and collaboration.3. Collaborative Learning Environment: Weekly product + AI sessions and open Slack channels create a culture of shared discovery where everyone contributes wins, tools, and ideas.4. Practical Guardrails: While AI is everywhere, the team reinforces foundational UX process—reminding each other not to skip steps, misread data, or forget critical thinking in the rush to ship.5. Real Wins in the Workflow: AI is unlocking richer prototyping, better animation handoff, faster research synthesis, and scalable documentation through tools like custom GPTs.6. Design Ops Meets AI: The team is rethinking design systems and documentation with AI—exploring ways to automate OOUX structures, update components, and turn dead docs into dynamic tools.7. Advice for AI Newcomers: Whether you're overwhelmed, underexposed, or unsure where to start, the team shares practical tips for getting started, experimenting safely, and staying ahead of the curve.Chapters00:00 – Welcome + Meet the Pendo Design Trio01:00 – Career Paths and AI Exposure05:30 – How Pendo's Leadership Encourages AI Exploration08:00 – Internal AI Forums, Slack Channels, and Culture of Sharing10:50 – Guardrails, Trust, and Responsible Use13:00 – Balancing Speed with UX Process15:30 – Cost, Tool Chaos, and What's Next17:20 – When AI Skips the Process (and How to Handle It)20:00 – AI in Design Education: A Student's POV25:10 – Real Wins: Richer Prototypes and Faster Handoffs27:50 – Using AI for Hiring, Microcopy, and Design Systems33:00 – Turning Design System Docs into Chatbots36:00 – Advice for Hesitant Designers and AI Newbies42:30 – Wrap-up + Final ThoughtsLinks:Connect with Holly on LinkedInConnect with Ryan on LinkedInConnect with John on LinkedIn Connect with Mark on LinkedIn Fuzzy Math - B2B & Enterprise UX Design Consultancy

In light of Google's new video editor the Team tackles the topic of AI again. We talk about the pros and cons that could come from the extreme power of AI tools currently, diving into media production and consumption patterns, safe ways to interact with AI creations, and the over-saturation of the market. Discussions surround why people may shy away from the disingenuous and seek out real connections. Is AI media transitory? Will authenticity win out? Kristen doesn't answer Mark‘s questions and instead talks about her AI hopes and dreams, Dan has more horror movie recommendations, and Mark‘s new exhibit is live (though by the time this episode airs it will be closed).Host, Producer, & Editor - Mark CelaHost, Director, & Script Writer - Kristen PericleousHost, Social Media Manager, Social Media Content Creator, & Editor - Dan LawsonHost, Website Director - Lauren DeMarks

Send us a textIn this episode of UX Leadership by Design, Mark Baldino is joined by veteran UX strategist Paul Boag to explore what's holding design organizations back—and how to fix it. With over 30 years of experience across sectors, Paul shares why small, underfunded UX teams must stop trying to “own” design and instead empower others through training, standards, and strategic leadership. From breaking down the four pillars of a strong UX practice to candid takes on titles, culture change, stakeholder influence, and democratizing design, this conversation is packed with perspective and practical advice.Key TakeawaysDesign isn't yours to own: UX teams need to stop trying to control everything and instead focus on enabling others across the organization to improve user experience.Democratizing UX scales your impact: A Center of Excellence (CoE) model empowers non-designers to participate in UX while design leaders maintain standards and guidance.Perfection is the enemy of progress: You can't scale UX by insisting on pixel-perfect quality. Impact at scale comes from breadth, not control.Influence comes from empathy: We do user research for customers, but not for stakeholders. Understand your colleagues like users to gain traction.Start with working policies: You may not be able to enforce org-wide UX standards—but you can set boundaries for how you work effectively.Design leaders must become culture hackers: Changing design maturity in an organization means shifting how teams think, work, and value UX over time.Chapters00:00 – Introductions and background05:45 – Designer Is the Problem Word08:36 – UX Teams Are Too Small to Own Everything10:58 – Democratizing UX at Oxford13:09 – Letting Go of Pixel Perfection17:02 – 4 Pillars of UX Leadership23:51 – From Working Policies to Org-wide Standards26:57 – Tailor UX Messaging to Stakeholders29:49 – Culture Hacking Through UX32:26 – Resources & Where to Find PaulResources & LinksConnect with Paul Boag on LinkedInPaul's WebsitePaul's Awesome Podcast (Latest episode covers his Oxford University case study) Connect with Mark on LinkedIn Fuzzy Math - B2B & Enterprise UX Design Consultancy

In this episode of The Ecommerce Toolbox: Expert Perspectives, Jacob Maloney, former Director of Ecommerce and Digital Products at Frontier Airlines, reveals how to build high-performing digital ecosystems in one of the most unforgiving industries on earth, and in the air.

Join us for an insightful episode of The Product Podcast with Jon Noronha, Co-founder of Gamma, an AI-first platform revolutionizing how people create presentations, documents, and websites. Starting in 2020 during the height of shelter-in-place, Gamma has achieved remarkable growth, reaching over 50 million users with a lean team of just 30 people. Most impressively, they went from less than a year of runway to cash-flow positive in just 3 months after pivoting to AI, with 80% of their revenue coming from outside the U.S. - all without a sales team.In this episode, Jon breaks down Gamma's unconventional approach to building AI products, challenging traditional notions of team structure and go-to-market strategy. He shares insights on why they prioritize UX designers over PMs, how they achieved rapid international growth without localization, and their strategic decision to focus on the application layer rather than building their own AI models.What you'll learn:- How Gamma evolved from a presentation tool into a full-blown AI content platform- Why they bet on a design-first team structure with 7 UX designers and no traditional PMs- The technology behind their AI implementation and multi-model approach- How they achieved profitability in 3 months through pure product-led growth- Their strategy for reaching 50M+ users with a team of just 30 peopleEpisode Chapters:(00:00) Gamma's Evolution: From Presentations to AI Platform(15:00) Unconventional Team Structure: Why Designers > PMs(20:00) Product-Led Growth: Zero to 50M Users Without Sales(25:00) AI Integration Strategy: Focusing on User Experience(30:00) International Growth: 80% Revenue Outside USKey Takeaways

Jaz Fenton and Jamil Bhuya of Otherhalf Studio share lessons on design, resilience, and building businesses as partners in work and life.For more on Otherhalf Studio and show notes click here. Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cassandra Lester. She is the founder of Grow Give Prosper, and discusses her nonprofit’s mission to provide financial education and career opportunities through partnerships like Grow with Google.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cassandra Lester. She is the founder of Grow Give Prosper, and discusses her nonprofit’s mission to provide financial education and career opportunities through partnerships like Grow with Google.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cassandra Lester. She is the founder of Grow Give Prosper, and discusses her nonprofit’s mission to provide financial education and career opportunities through partnerships like Grow with Google.