Podcasts about ux design

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.

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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Chez La grande Ourse, la créativité ne s'arrête pas aux maquettes : elle se chante aussi.Découvrez notre single dédié au Pixel Perfect, ce détail qui fait toute la différence dans nos métiers de designers.Entre humour, autodérision et amour profond pour les interfaces soignées, ce titre rend hommage à celles et ceux qui passent (un peu trop) de temps à aligner des pixels à l'œil près.Un clin d'œil musical à notre quotidien d'agence, à nos débats passionnés sur le spacing, et à cette quête de perfection qui nous anime.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Corentin Viapazon a créé en 2022 son outil de Dataroom suite à son expérience au sein de l'univers de la banque d'affaires. Ayant levé 400K€, il nous partage ici ses retours d'expérience sur la meilleure manière de créer et lancer son MVP, comment s'inspirer des feedbacks utilisateurs pour produire le meilleure UX Design final et offrir le produit le plus abouti. Un témoignage passionnant de vérité entrepreneuriale ! Chapitres : 0' - Viapazon révolutionne la gestion documentaire en M&A 4'56 - Comment Viapazon transforme les pratiques M&A archaïques 12'24 - La passion d'un entrepreneur face aux défis Marché 23'49 - Financement et amélioration continue : leçons de Viapazon 33'55 - L'avenir de Viapazon : croissance, acquisition et impact

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

Heute freue ich mich, Simon Meisinger als Gast begrüßen zu dürfen. Simon hat seinen Weg über die klassische Grafik ins UX-Design gefunden und bringt über zehn Jahre Erfahrung aus Agenturen mit. Dann ist er auf die Kundenseite gewechselt  – mit Stationen bei der Deutschen Bank, den ÖBB und aktuell bei BMD.BMD bietet smarte Softwarelösungen für Unternehmen und Kanzleien, mit denen sich Zeit sparen, Ressourcen effizienter einsetzen und Routineaufgaben automatisieren lassen – mit dem Ziel, interne Abläufe zu optimieren und Kosten nachhaltig zu senken.Simons Schwerpunkt liegt heute besonders auf dem Umgang mit verschiedensten Stakeholdern – und darin, trotz der notwendigen Kompromisse im Projektalltag immer wieder zu einem starken Ergebnis zu kommen.Simon und ich sprechen über die Balance zwischen Kundenanforderungen und technischer Machbarkeit, wie er User Testing bei der ÖBB nutzte, um die Benutzerfreundlichkeit zu verbessern und wie diese Tests als Argumentationshilfe im Workflow dienen. Simons BuchempfehlungDon't make me think! – Steve KrugIch hoffe, ihr fandet diese Folge nützlich. Wenn ihr auch die nächsten nicht verpassen wollt, abonniert UX Heroes doch auf Spotify, Apple oder eurem Lieblingspodcaster – ihr könnt uns dort auch bis zu 5 Sternen als Bewertung dalassen. Wenn ihr Fragen oder Feedback habt, schickt uns doch gerne eine Nachricht an podcast@userbrain.com.Ihr findet mich auf LinkedIn unter Markus Pirker. Bis bald bei UX Heroes.UX Heroes ist ein Podcast von Userbrain.

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.

Użytkownik podejmuje decyzję w 3 sekundy... jak sprawić, żeby został? O tym, co znaczy „myśleć UX-owo” i jak w praktyce projektować wygodne produkty cyfrowe opowiada Paulina Antecka-Staśkiewicz, projektantka UX i organizatorka WUD Szczecin. Prowadzenie: Kamila Paradowska.

In dieser Folge spricht Dominique mit Stephanie Weber darüber, wie präsent Emotionen in der Produktarbeit sind und wie stark sie das tägliche Handeln beeinflussen. Stephanie bringt ihre Erfahrung als Head of UX Design bei Fielmann ein und kann bestätigen, dass Emotionen in der Produktarbeit weit mehr sind als ein weiches Thema. Beide haben erlebt, wie sehr Entscheidungen, Zusammenarbeit und Nutzerverhalten durch Gefühle geprägt werden und die gemeinsame Frage, wie wir bewusster mit Emotionen in der Produktarbeit umgehen können, zieht sich durch das gesamte Gespräch. Es kommt beispielsweise sehr oft vor, dass Angst den Raum verengt. Angst taucht auf, wenn neue Ideen gewagt werden sollen, wenn Entscheidungen unsicher wirken oder wenn Menschen befürchten, im Team nicht ernst genommen zu werden. Dabei ist Psychologische Sicherheit eine der Grundlagen dafür, dass Kreativität entstehen kann. Methoden wie Brainwriting oder die Kopfstandmethode helfen Teams, vorsichtigere Stimmen sichtbarer zu machen und die üblichen Muster offener Brainstormings zu durchbrechen. Angst entsteht auch bei Nutzerinnen und Nutzern, etwa wenn neue Technologien unerwartet wirken. Und gerade dort kann Gestaltung helfen, etwa wenn ein normalerweise blitzschneller Prozess kleine Verzögerungen erfährt, um ihn für Kunden verständlicher wirken lassen und Vertrauen zu schaffen. Stephanie spricht auch über Reibung als bewussten Teil von Produktarbeit. Reibung ist für sie nicht unbedingt etwas schlechtes, sondern ein Werkzeug, um Skepsis aufzufangen und Orientierung zu geben. Im Team entsteht Reibung durch unterschiedliche Denkweisen und Persönlichkeiten. Wenn diese Vielfalt nicht eingeengt, sondern gezielt genutzt wird, werden Ideen robuster und Entscheidungen fundierter. Kreativmethoden, bei denen Ideen weitergereicht und weiterentwickelt werden, zeigen, wie wertvoll diese Reibung ist. Scham taucht ebenfalls häufig in der Produktarbeit auf, im Team wie bei Nutzerinnen und Nutzern. Stephanie beschreibt, wie belastend unstrukturierte Gruppenmethoden sein können, vor allem für eher introvertierte und ruhige Menschen. Struktur schafft hier Raum für Beteiligung ohne Scham. Das Manual of Me kann beispielsweise im Team geteilt werden, um persönliche Bedürfnisse und Arbeitsweisen zu verdeutlichen und Unsicherheiten greifbarer zu machen. Und auch bei Kunden im Laden zeigt sich Scham deutlich, etwa wenn Menschen mit hoher Sehstärke eine Fassung testen und sich im Spiegel gar nicht erkennen können. Der Moment wirkt klein, wird für die betroffenen Personen aber schnell unangenehm. Genau solche Beobachtungen helfen, Produkte zu entwickeln, die sich anfühlen wie Unterstützung und nicht wie ein Hindernis. Langeweile wirkt auf den ersten Blick fehl am Platz, spielt aber in der Produktarbeit eine wichtige Rolle. Stephanie macht deutlich, dass Pausen, langsame Momente und gedankliches Abschweifen essenziell sind, weil sie Raum für neue Verbindungen und Ideen schaffen. Wer ständig durch Meetings, Chats und Aufgaben getrieben wird, nimmt dem Gehirn die Möglichkeit, Dinge sortiert entstehen zu lassen. Kreatives Denken entsteht oft zwischen zwei Tätigkeiten und selten dann, wenn wir es erzwingen. Teams profitieren deshalb stark davon, wenn Langeweile nicht als Mangel an Produktivität verstanden wird, sondern als fruchtbarer Teil der Arbeit. Emotionen sind in der Produktarbeit unvermeidbar. Sie gehören zu Teams, Entscheidungen, Nutzerverhalten und Produkten. Sie lassen sich nicht abschalten, wenn wir morgens den Rechner einschalten. Je bewusster wir mit ihnen umgehen, desto leichter fällt es, gute Entscheidungen zu treffen, mutige Ideen zuzulassen und Nutzerbedürfnisse wirklich zu verstehen. Genau darum lohnt es sich, Emotionen in der Produktarbeit nicht als Störung zu sehen, sondern sie zu unserem Vorteil zu nutzen.

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

Começar em UX Design pode parecer um labirinto de ferramentas, cursos e portfólios, mas não precisa ser assim. Nesse episódio, conversei com Larissa Brancalhão sobre como estruturar de forma prática a transição para a área. Ela compartilhou dicas valiosas para escolher formações que realmente fazem diferença, como organizar os estudos sem se perder, e o que é indispensável dominar antes de buscar a primeira vaga. Também falamos sobre os elementos-chave de um bom portfólio júnior, além dos erros mais comuns que podem atrapalhar iniciantes. Um bate-papo essencial pra quem quer migrar para UX com foco e clareza.LinkedIn Larissa https://www.linkedin.com/in/laribrancalhaoMentoria Luan Mateus ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mentoria.papodeux.com.br⁠⁠⁠⁠News do Papo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://papodeux.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://instagram.com/papodeux/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@papodeux⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Le design d'expérience en XR avec Richard Guignon, XR Product Designer & Prototyper chez Photon Engine.Le design d'expérience prend une toute nouvelle dimension quand l'utilisateur n'interagit plus avec un écran… mais avec l'espace lui-même.Dans cet épisode, Richard nous plonge dans les coulisses du design en réalité étendue (XR) :Comment concevoir des interactions immersives sans désorienter l'utilisateur ?Quelles sont les contraintes d'ergonomie propres à la 3D ?Et surtout : comment faire cohabiter narration, technique et intuition dans un même environnement ?Un échange passionnant pour tous ceux qui s'interrogent sur le futur du design d'expérience, entre réalité augmentée, virtuelle et mixte.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

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

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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

Proces zakupowy w B2B potrafi być... męczący. Klikanie, filtrowanie, dodawanie po kolei produktów do koszyka - i nagle okazuje się, że minęło 20 minut. W tym nagraniu pokażę Ci, jak skrócić cały ten proces.Opowiem, dlaczego szybkie zamówienia to nie tylko wygoda dla klientów, ale też realna przewaga konkurencyjna dla Twojego sklepu.Dowiesz się m.in.:➡ jak skrócić proces zamawiania w Magento (i podobnych platformach),➡ jakie błędy najczęściej popełniają firmy przy projektowaniu interfejsu B2B,➡ i co zrobić, żeby klienci kupowali szybciej, chętniej i częściej.Jeśli prowadzisz sprzedaż B2B online, planujesz wdrożenie platformy e-Commerce, albo po prostu chcesz, żeby Twoi klienci zamawiali szybciej - i wracali częściej, ten film jest dla Ciebie.

Heute begrüße ich Marc Siefert als Gast. Marc ist Director Product & UX bei Silberpuls, einer Agentur für digitale Erlebnisse mit starkem Fokus auf UX/UI-Design. Vor seiner Zeit bei Silberpuls war er als UX Manager bei DEICHMANN tätig und bringt besonders tiefes Know-how im Bereich E-Commerce mit – von Relaunches bis hin zur Conversion Rate Optimierung.Dank seines strukturierten Denkens und technischen Verständnisses betreut Marc vor allem komplexe UX-Projekte wie SaaS-Tools und digitale Anwendungen – gelegentlich aber auch back to the roots mit E-Commerce und allem, was dazu gehört, wie z.B. Relaunches, Conversion Rate Optimierung usw. Zusätzlich entwickelt er Seiten in Webflow und sorgt dafür, dass die Designs pixelgenau so live gehen, wie sie gedacht sind.Bei Silberpuls kommt Userbrain regelmäßig zum Einsatz – insbesondere in größeren Projekten, bei neuen UX-Konzepten oder Conversion-Flows –, um frühzeitig realistisches Nutzerfeedback zu bekommen und blinde Flecken zu vermeiden. Dabei testen sie Klickpfade in Prototypen (z. B. bei Checkouts oder Produktfiltern), das Verständnis von neuem Wording oder UI-Komponenten und den Ersteindruck und Orientierung bei neuen SeitenstrukturenMarc und ich sprechen über die komplette Neugestaltung des Deichmann Online-Shops, warum unmoderierte User Tests eine effiziente Cost-Time-Ratio bieten und darüber, warum der "Mobile First"-Ansatz im UX-Design so wichtig ist, um den Bedürfnissen der Nutzer gerecht zu werden.Marks LinksMarks LinkedInWebsite SilberpulsSilberpuls E-Commerce ServiceSponsorSponsor der heutigen Folge ist die George UX Conference. Die George UX Conf ist eine Designkonferenz für alle, die Produkte in der Finanzbranche entwickeln – eine Konferenz von DesignerInnen für DesignerInnen. Die diesjährige Ausgabe bietet inspirierende Vorträge von führenden DesignerInnen zu Themen wie Conversational Design, die Zukunft des Geldes und alles rund um Finance.Das Event ist komplett ausverkauft, ihr könnt aber den Livestream kostenlos online verfolgen. Geht dafür auf ux-conf.george-labs.com und sichert euch euer Remote-Ticket. Ich hoffe, ihr fandet diese Folge nützlich. Wenn ihr auch die nächsten nicht verpassen wollt, abonniert UX Heroes doch auf Spotify, Apple oder eurem Lieblingspodcaster - ihr könnt uns dort auch bis zu 5 Sternen als Bewertung dalassen. Wenn ihr Fragen oder Feedback habt, schickt uns doch gerne eine Nachricht an podcast@userbrain.com.Ihr findet mich auf LinkedIn unter Markus Pirker. Bis bald bei UX Heroes.UX Heroes ist ein Podcast von Userbrain.

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 this episode as The Team chats with Project Manager, Designer, Researcher, and World Traveler Alissa Cook. We'll discuss the benefits of taking a service-driven gap year after design school, using design expertise to understand the user in any situation, and really accepting experiences that open your eyes to all that design can be. Alissa demonstrates how stepping away from a traditional design path and following personal interests really shaped the unique design career she has today. Mark talks about umbrella thieves, we are not up for a Webby Award, also Impact Statements are super helpful!Host, Producer, & Editor - Mark CelaHost, Director, & Script Writer - Kristen PericleousHost, Social Media Manager, Social Media Content Creator, & Editor - Dan LawsonHost, Website Director - Lauren DeMarks

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.

In this episode, Patricia dives into Apple's new Liquid Glass UI updates and what they reveal about the future of digital design.You'll hear:✅ Why Liquid Glass is more than just a shiny update – and what it means for us as UX designers.✅ How this shift moves us beyond static screens and into dynamic, fluid, and more human experiences.✅ The excitement, the criticism, and the real opportunity in designing for presence, not just screens.✅ Reflections on accessibility: could this fluid approach help us create more inclusive experiences?Patricia also shares her personal take on this new design language – and invites you to rethink how interfaces can adapt, respond, and feel more alive.Other resources

In this conversation, Dylan Silver interviews Kristie DeLouise, a real estate investor and entrepreneur, who shares her unique journey from user experience design to real estate. Kristie discusses the vibrant real estate market in South Florida, her innovative strategies in investing, and the importance of user experience in real estate transactions. She also delves into creative financing options, ethical practices in wholesaling, and the significance of understanding market trends to target buyers effectively. The conversation highlights the intersection of technology and real estate, emphasizing the need for adaptability in a changing market.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Ryan Quakenbush, Human Resources Specialist at Rocket Communications, emphasizes that authenticity is key when applying for a job. Rocket is a UX design company deeply involved in the space community, with a fun, curious, and supportive culture. Many roles are remote or hybrid-remote, located in Colorado. The company uses structured interviews for consistency and to reduce bias, and offers remote work perks to help employees thrive.3:08 Rocket Communications is a user-experience design company. Everything one experiences when using technology. In the space domain for 10 years.5:41 Associate to Senior level UX Designers and Software Developers. Looking to hire Secret, Top Secret, and TS/SCI.11:48 Rocket offers a remote stipend when an employee starts, as well as a monthly remote work allowance.Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/rocket-communications-ux-design-podcast/_ This show is brought to you by ClearedJobs.Net. Have feedback or questions for us? Email us at rriggins@clearedjobs.net. Sign up for our cleared job seeker newsletter. Create a cleared job seeker profile on ClearedJobs.Net. Engage with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, or YouTube. _

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.

Explore how psychology drives effective UX design. Learn practical methods for integrating psychological principles into your design process and gain insights into ethical considerations and storytelling techniques.Why do some apps just "feel right," while others completely miss the mark?Maybe psychology is the missing ingredient in your UX toolkit.Today, I sit down with a UX veteran who has spent years decoding the hidden psychology behind successful design. My guest has crafted user experiences for powerhouse brands like Estée Lauder and Sleep Number, translating user psychology into multimillion-dollar successes. We discuss the critical psychological principles that UX designers often overlook—principles that separate the unforgettable from the easily ignored.We explore why something as subtle as the direction of a model's gaze can drastically change user behavior, how color psychology isn't just a theory but is measurable through rigorous A/B tests, and how storytelling shapes user engagement and stakeholder buy-in. We also offer practical advice for UX designers on ethically using psychological insights without descending into manipulative dark patterns.If you've ever questioned why users behave as they do, or how you can leverage human psychology to create better designs, this episode will equip you with powerful insights and actionable techniques. Don't miss this eye-opening conversation that could fundamentally change how you approach UX design.Topics:• 02:34 - The Importance of Psychology in UX Design• 04:01 - Psychology in Design: Real-World Applications• 05:20 - The Role of Color in UX Design• 06:47 - Understanding User Behavior Through Testing• 08:01 - Ethics in UX Design• 09:33 - The Power of Storytelling in UX• 17:10 - The Role of Faces and Eye Tracking in Design• 23:06 - The Importance of Visual Design Principles• 33:49 - Storytelling: A Fundamental Human Experience• 40:13 - Book Review: Bending Reality• 40:54 - Storytelling in UX Design• 41:41 - Practical Applications of Storytelling at Work• 42:36 - Effective Communication Strategies• 45:13 - Psychology and Gender in the Workplace• 50:23 - Ethical Implications in DesignHelpful Links:• ⁠Connect with Mara on LinkedIn⁠---Support our sponsors!Ok web designers. Let's talk about the “c” word—creative burnout.You're working on a site for a really big client, but between resourcing, feedback, tight budgets and even tighter deadlines—it doesn't make the cut. Wix Studio helps close that gap, so you can deliver your vision with less friction. Built for agencies and enterprises, you get total creative control over every last pixel. With no-code animations, AI-powered tools, reusable design assets, advanced, intuitive layout tools and a Figma to Wix Studio integration, you can design the way you want to and deliver when you need to.And if you're worried about the learning curve eating into time you don't have—don't be. Wix Studio is intuitive by design, so your entire team can hit the ground running.For your next project, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wixstudio.com

Vitaly Friedman is an author, the UX Lead with the European Parliament, and editor-in-chief of Smashing Magazine. On June 25, he will facilitate a workshop at ITX's 2-day Product + Design Conference. In this episode of Product Momentum, Vitaly joins Sean and Dan to share his insights about tackling the unique challenges of UX design … The post 163 / Vitaly Friedman, on UX Design + AI in Enterprise Environments appeared first on ITX Corp..