Podcasts about UX

Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we kick off a short series on 2007's Portal. We talk about the year it came out, a bit about Valve and the Orange Box, before talking about the game's development history and then some topics about the game itself. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Sections played: Up to/through Test 12 (because Tim can't follow directions) Issues covered: 2007 in games, motion-controlled archaeology, the box of goodies that was The Orange Box, Team Fortress 2 and hats, connecting console accounts to Steam, Steam history and digital copies, "introducing Portal," long development time on TF2, character silhouettes, The Most Perfect Video Game, not knowing what you have, a killer first game, deep dives, giving permission to not shoot things, building up knowledge in puzzle games, Match 3 puzzle games, not seeing the game coming, the sequel, gating progress on mechanical knowledge, stepping through understanding portals, "this is impossible," subverting the player, learning without realizing it, increasing complexity, the magical opening portal moment, the infinite regress, whether you'd still take that deal, simple UX methods to help players get over the first-person thinking, embedding information in the world and fiction, narrative design vs writing, the voice of GladOS, where lore works for Brett, expanding the world of Half-Life.  Games, people, and influences mentioned or discussed: BioShock, Halo 3, Super Mario Galaxy, God of War II, Mass Effect, Metroid Prime III, Tomb Raider: Anniversary, Tomb Raider: Legend, Crystal Dynamics, Wii, Jason Botta, Eidos/Square, CoD4: Modern Warfare, Crysis, Uncharted, Assassin's Creed, The Witcher, Rock Band, Nintendo DS, Phantom Hourglass, Hotel Dusk, Cooking Mama, STALKER (series), Metro (series), Trespasser, Half-Life (series), Mark Laidlaw, Dario Casals, Gabe Newell, The Orange Box, Team Fortress 2, PlayStation, The "Black Box," Quake, Pixar, Steve Meretzky, Norm MacDonald, Skyrim, Claire Danes, Narbacular Drop, My So-Called Life, Baz Luhrmann, Strictly Ballroom, Nuclear Monkey Software, Kim Swift, Jeep Barnett, Tacoma, Little Women, Greta Gerwig, DigiPen Institute of Technology, 343 Industries, Firewatch, Campo Santo, Outer Wilds, The Stanley Parable, The Talos Principle, Antichamber, Gone Home, The Witness, Zelda, MYST, PopCap, Puzzle Quest, Bejewelled, Fez, Homeland, Chet Faliszek, Eric Wolpaw, Old Man Murray, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Kirk Hamilton, Aaron Evers, Mark Garcia.  Next time: Finish Portal and Takeaways! Links: The Most Perfect Video Game  (Note: I remembered this as longer, especially after the switch, but it's great) Twitch: timlongojr and twinsunscorp Discord  DevGameClub@gmail.com 

“If you can see that your product is selling better with better sounds, and it gets better reviews Actually, I saw a car review that scored the car better just because the sounds were better. He didn't talk about how fast it could go, how fast it could brake or how many airbags, he talked about the user experience. A car today is a driving iPad on wheels. So, all these sounds here, I got so stressed from these beeps and boops, suddenly it was too close to the edge, or too close to that... sometimes there wasn't even a thing, and it just starts to, what was that? Was a fly running through the camera? What was it? So, I think it's so important that we also choose brands and products with our ears as well with our eyes, and also with our wallets.” – Karsten Kjems This episode's guest was raised in a musical home with a studio in the basement. He began drumming professionally at 23, and his passion for sound design and early use of digital audio tools like ProTracker on the Amiga shaped his approach to music and technology. While working at a branding agency, he noticed companies struggling to define their sonic identity, leading him to launch one of the first strategic audio branding agencies, Sonic Minds, in 2004. Today, he's a recognized expert in the field, frequently speaking and teaching about sound design.His name is Karsten Kjems, and you'll want to hear more about his perspective on brand sounds, why he believes audio branding to be so important, and what sets good and bad sound apart. If you're still on the fence about audio branding for your own company, or if you're struggling to explain why it's important to your clients, you should definitely check out this conversation. As always, if you have questions for my guest, you're welcome to reach out through the links in the show notes. If you have questions for me, visit audiobrandingpodcast.com, where you'll find a lot of ways to get in touch. Plus, subscribing to the newsletter will let you know when the new podcasts are available, along with other interesting bits of audio-related news. And if you're getting some value from listening, the best ways to show your support are to share this podcast with a friend and leave an honest review. Both those things really help, and I'd love to feature your review on future podcasts. You can leave one either in written or in voice format from the podcast's main page. I would so appreciate that. (0:00:00) - The Power of Sound in BrandingAs we start things off, Karsten shares his early memories of sound, and how growing up with ADHD in a musical family shaped his formative years. “I was brought up in a family where my father was a drummer,” Karsten recalls, “so I've always been around musicians and music and the first time I really discovered that I had this almost perfect pitch was when I went to music school.” He explains how a surprising discovery at a concert led to his career in marketing and audio branding, and the seismic shift that the streaming era – and particularly the rise of YouTube – represented for the industry. “Suddenly brands and companies need to communicate in these spheres,” he tells us. “How did they do that? How did they choose music? How should they buy music? So it's a whole new game, from only being on TV and radio to being on all the time, to keep… producing content all the time.”(0:12:18) - Designing Meaningful Audio Branding ExperiencesOur conversation turns to UX and branding through sound design, and Karsten points out how ubiquitous sound interfaces have become these days. “A headset, a modern headset, for whatever company, it can have up to around 15 different sounds,” he...

This segment of Darren's Talk Circuit series takes us back to 2020 and highlights a Q & A segment witih Nouha Jaafar of the Google Developer Groups (Carthage). Check out this energetic and candid session.REMINDER: Video is available for this episode via select resources. #ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldouxBookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com.

Sumit Arora, VP of Advanced Technology at Ascend Learning, joins the show to unpack the real challenges of turning AI prototypes into production-ready systems. From managing non-deterministic outputs to rethinking the relationship between engineering and product, Sumit shares hard-earned lessons on what it actually takes to build AI that works at scale. If you're navigating how to move beyond experiments and deliver AI products that stick, this episode will give you a clear look at the path forward.Key Takeaways• Scaling AI is not about building smarter prototypes—it's about mastering distributed systems, security, and availability.• The best AI teams combine deep systems engineering with practical product sense.• Traditional software requirements processes won't work for AI. Co-creation between product and engineering is essential.• Innovation pods—small, cross-functional teams—can accelerate experimentation without killing momentum.• Success at scale comes from modular, reusable AI systems that can plug into multiple contexts.Timestamped Highlights02:14 — Why building a working AI demo is easy, but scaling it into a reliable product is hard04:49 — Lessons from the big data revolution and how AI is moving even faster08:41 — The skill sets AI teams really need and why distributed systems expertise trumps pure ML13:13 — Designing user experiences for AI and why response times redefine UX expectations17:00 — The evolving relationship between product and engineering in the AI era23:10 — How innovation pods help organizations experiment without stalling production teams26:47 — Why modular, self-contained AI systems are the key to scaling across an enterpriseA Line That Stuck“You can't requirement doc your way to AI success. Product and engineering have to co-create and move fast.”Call to ActionIf you found this conversation useful, share it with a colleague, subscribe to the show, and leave a quick rating—it helps us bring more tech leaders and practitioners to the table.

Applied to 50+ UX or Product jobs & still no interviews or offers? Get UX job search help.Welcome to the Career Strategy Podcast with Sarah Doody, a UX Designer & UX Researcher with 20 years of experience who founded the UX job search accelerator, Career Strategy Lab. She's been doing UX career coaching since 2017.Follow Sarah on: LinkedIn | YouTube | InstagramAfter 18 months of job searching with no results, Mariah was out of steam and questioning everything—until she joined Career Strategy Lab.In this Open House conversation, Sarah talks with Mariah, a UX researcher and experience strategist with a background in customer support and consulting. Mariah came to CSL after burning out from a year and a half of job searching while trying to relocate to Copenhagen. In this honest episode, she shares what finally helped her stop spinning, reconnect with herself, and gain the clarity, confidence, and support she'd been missing.Whether you're new to UX or deep in burnout, Mariah's story will remind you that it's not too late—and you don't have to figure it out alone.What You'll Learn in This Episode:✔️ What job searching for 18+ months taught Mariah about burnout and boundaries✔️ Why trying to “game the system” kept her stuck and exhausted✔️ How the Compass Sprint reconnected her to her voice, identity, and strengths✔️ Why the mindset calls inside CSL helped her finally feel like herself again✔️ How to balance personal and professional identity in your job search✔️ Her advice for perfectionists and overthinkers: take action, even when it's messyTimestamps:02:27 Mariah's Background and Career Journey04:21 Joining Career Strategy Lab: Initial Experiences08:09 Impact of Mindset Calls11:50 Tangible Actions and Career Roadmap18:43 Final Advice and Closing Remarks21:22 Podcast Outro and Additional Resources22:03 Special Message for Job Seekers⭐ Support the show! Leave a rating on Spotify or a review on Apple Podcasts to help more UX professionals find this podcast.

In this episode of the Know Your Sh*t podcast, Josh Cadillac is joined by Matt Dandurand, entrepreneur, strategist, and digital growth expert. Matt shares his journey from combining psychology, business, and design into building powerful customer experiences, to leading in the demanding world of CRO, UI, and UX. They dive into resilience, how to thrive when expectations aren't met, and why leadership often means taking on the work no one else wants to do. This conversation uncovers what it takes to innovate, lead with empathy, and build both technology and trust.

While most UX teams obsess over reducing clicks, Carhartt discovered that fewer clicks can actually hurt revenue and customer satisfaction.Join hosts Chuck Moxley and Nick Paladino as they talk with Bruce Shields, who leads digital experience optimization at Carhartt. Carhartt has been making durable workwear since 1889—but their digital experience team is just as focused on longevity and performance. In this episode, Bruce Shields, head of Carhartt's Global UX team, shares how his team uses two years of homepage interaction data to build predictive models, benchmark creative assets, and shift decisions from gut feel to data-led.Key Actionable Takeaways:Move from gut feelings to data-first design decisions - Create a culture where "Have we tested that?" becomes the standard question in every design discussionBuild predictive models from interaction data - Use click and scroll data to create benchmarks that can forecast component performance before launchSegment B2B and B2C user experiences differently - B2B buyers have fundamentally different motivations since they're purchasing for others, not themselvesWant more tips and strategies about digital transformation and customer experience? Subscribe to our newsletter! https://www.thefrictionlessexperience.com/frictionless/ Download the Black Friday/Cyber Monday eBook: http://bluetriangle.com/ebookBruce Shield's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruceshields/Nick Paladino's LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/npaladinoChuck Moxley's LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/chuck-moxleyChapters:(00:00) Introduction(03:00) Team structure across nine time zones and specializations(06:00) Moving from design intuition to data-first decisions(08:26) Preventing confirmation bias in testing culture(11:22) Grid ordering system case study - When leadership was wrong(16:59) Two years of homepage data creates predictive models(18:22) Building interaction rate benchmarks by component position(23:03) Moving predictive analytics into wireframing stage(26:49) Most reliable performance predictors - PLP to PDP conversion(30:18) Why fewer clicks isn't always better - The journey optimization debate(34:30) Conclusion

Episode 233: Timing Is Everything: How to Make Big Changes StickIn this episode, Dr. Janel Anderson explores the power of timing when launching new projects, habits, or organizational changes. Drawing on recent research about CEO transitions, she explains why aligning change with natural cycles—like the start of a new year or quarter—leads to more successful, less disruptive outcomes. Using user experience (UX) principles and real-world examples, Dr. Anderson provides actionable strategies for matching change initiatives to the rhythms and mental calendars of those affected. Whether you're leading a team or working on personal goals, this episode offers practical advice for making your next change easier to adopt and more likely to succeed.Find show notes at https://janelanderson.com/233

With Neighborhood Pet Store Day around the corner and Q4 event season in full swing, this episode couldn't come at a better time! Maddie Shutts from the Pet Boss Team and Modern Companion shares her first-ever trade show presentation from SUPERZOO, packed with real-world strategies for creating events that actually drive foot traffic and sales. She shares: 

Luis Montero es filósofo y consultor. En esta charla nos cuenta sobre su trayectoria, porque vale la pena para los filósofos entender el diseño y cómo estudiar filosofía puede cambiar nuestra práctica como diseñadores. Luis dio clases de filosofía para diseñadoras. Hablamos del poder ontológico del diseño, de los humanos como sujetos de diseño, y de mucho más. Luis va a participar del Festival Ethical Shift, el primer festival dedicado al diseño ético digital, y como toda buena propuesta que recién da sus primeros pasitos, es genial poder apoyarlos. Si están en España en Octubre, no se lo pierdan! Será el 17 y 18, vamos a grabar un en vivo del podcast, hay talleres, charlas, y estoy segura que habrá música y buenos encuentros. Mencionamos en la charla sus libros: El diseño de nosotros mismos. Una lectura filosófica del diseño. Mundo-hecho. Manual de Emsamblaje. Nos recomienda: Corto catálogo de diseño, Stéphane VialEl ser y la pantalla de Stéphane VialLos ensayos, una serie. El capítulo de Fenomenología de la enciclopedia de StandfordEsta entrevista es parte de las listas: Educación en diseño, España y diseño, Inteligencia Artificial y Diseño UX.

Hyperliquid's USDH ticker set off the most dramatic “RFP” in recent memory. The crew breaks down why Native Markets ran away with validator support, whether the process was theater or strategy, and how the Bake-off became a marketing masterstroke—and potential leverage on Circle. We dig into Polymarket odds, the last‑minute Paxos bribery allegation (denied), and what this means for future “native” stables on Solana, app chains, and beyond. Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This week, we're joined by Guy founder of Ethena as a special guest, as a single ticker (USDH) sparked a weeklong spectacle: Hyperliquid's “Bake-off” to award the USDH stablecoin brand. Native Markets surged ahead as validators signaled support, Paxos rallied late with partners and incentives, and Ethena ultimately withdrew. Was this always a vibes‑based beauty contest, or a deliberate move to pressure Circle and re‑route bridge yield? We parse the incentives, the governance, and the market microstructure — and peek at what happens if every big chain/app tries the “native stablecoin” playbook. Show highlights

“Difficult doesn't mean impossible, and direction is more important than speed.” That's a quote from the wonderful interview I'm having today with my dear student, Luciana! Her story will inspire you to keep going, no matter where you are on your English journey. In this episode, Luciana, a UX designer from Brazil now living in Portugal, shares how she went from avoiding speaking English and feeling awkward in meetings… to hosting conversation groups, creating videos, and speaking confidently every single day. We talk about: - How she shifted her mindset from fear to joy - Why community and accountability are game-changers - How pronunciation work improved her fluency AND listening skills If you've ever thought you're too old to improve, or that fluency is impossible without living in an English-speaking country, Luciana is living proof that it's possible. Luciana is a student of both my New Sound and Beyond programs! Check them out here: Join New Sound: https://bit.ly/3I9wNkY Join Beyond: https://bit.ly/4nrfM5N

In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, I sit down with Amazon product leader Gunnar Berger to dive into the fast-evolving world of vibe coding and how it's reshaping the relationship between developers and product managers. Gunnar brings a wealth of experience from his years in IT, Citrix, and now Amazon, and shares a unique perspective on how AI tools are changing the way products get built—from idea to prototype.We talk about the shifting role of product managers, how AI is compressing traditional workflows, and what it means for developers, UX designers, and even junior devs entering the industry. From rapid prototyping to AI-assisted documentation, Gunnar opens up about both the opportunities and the challenges this new paradigm introduces. Whether you're a developer, product manager, or just curious about where AI is taking us, this conversation is packed with insights you won't want to miss.Links & ResourcesGunnar Berger on LinkedInCloud CodeCursorKiro.devIf you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to rate, review, and follow JavaScript Jabber on your favorite podcast app. And of course—share it with a friend who'd love to learn more about the future of coding and product management!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/javascript-jabber--6102064/support.

In this episode, Stephen sits down with Ann Fellman, CMO at Bloomerang, to unpack what's actually happening in charitable giving and how nonprofits can raise more—consistently. Drawing from the latest Giving USA data and Bloomerang's vantage point across tens of thousands of organizations, Ann argues that the “decline in generosity” narrative is a myth.Generosity is shifting, not shrinking, and organizations that focus on relationships, recurring giving, and volunteer engagement are outperforming the sector.“Generosity is alive and well—and growing. When we build genuine relationships and make giving easy, nonprofits raise more.” — Ann FellmanAbout Our GuestAnn Fellman leads marketing at Bloomerang, a nonprofit giving platform that brings together donor CRM, fundraising (online, offline, events, auctions), and volunteer management in one place. Bloomerang's goal is simple: help nonprofits raise more—money, time, and community support—by making it easier to build lasting relationships.Episode SnapshotGenerosity is growing. Individual giving remains the largest slice of the pie and has increased year over year. Don't let negative headlines drive your strategy—follow the data.The “meaty middle” matters. Mid-level and first-time donors can become a predictable revenue engine with a thoughtful recurring giving strategy.Volunteers are super-supporters. Treat volunteer time as an on-ramp to deeper engagement; volunteers often become major donors and planned givers.Planned giving is changing. As the Great Wealth Transfer accelerates and more family foundations adopt spend-down policies, proactive relationship-building is essential.Make it easy to give. Donation page UX and integrated tools can materially lift conversion (Ann cited ~30% conversion lift for customers optimizing with Bloomerang's fundraising tools).Data + empathy = durable growth. Segment by life stage, align asks to donor capacity and timing (yes, market cycles influence larger gifts), and communicate impact clearly.

In this Conversations for Research Rockstars episode, host Kathryn Korostoff tackles one of the trickiest challenges in survey design—choosing the best possible answer options for the questions we've so carefully crafted. Using clear, real-world examples, she offers practical guidance on: When to use unipolar vs. bipolar scales How to choose between odd- and even-point scales—and explain your choice to stakeholders  When to consider less common options like rank order or constant sum Whether we're designing a questionnaire for market research, CX research, or UX research, this episode delivers best practices that experienced survey researchers rely on to ensure every question is supported by the optimal answer options. #MarketResearch #QuantitativeResearch #CustomerInsights #ConsumerBehavior Conversations for Research Rockstars is produced by Research Rockstar Training & Staffing. Our 25+ Market Research eLearning classes are offered on demand and include options to earn Insights Association Certificates. Our Rent-a-Researcher staffing service places qualified, fully vetted market research experts, covering temporary needs due to project and resource fluctuations. We believe it: Inside every market researcher is a Research Rockstar!  http://www.researchrockstar.com/ Facebook LinkedIn 877-Rocks10 ext 703 for Support, 701 for Sales Info@ResearchRockstar.com

Jimmy Bogard joins Pod Rocket to talk about making monoliths more modular, why boundaries matter, and how to avoid turning systems into distributed monoliths. From refactoring techniques and database migrations at scale to lessons from Stripe and WordPress, he shares practical ways to balance architecture choices. We also explore how tools like Claude and Lambda fit into modern development and what teams should watch for with latency, transactions, and growing complexity. Links Website: https://www.jimmybogard.com X: https://x.com/jbogard Github: https://github.com/jbogard LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmybogard/ Resources Modularizing the Monolith - Jimmy Bogard - NDC Oslo 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fc6_NtD9soI Chapters We want to hear from you! How did you find us? Did you see us on Twitter? In a newsletter? Or maybe we were recommended by a friend? Fill out our listener survey (https://t.co/oKVAEXipxu)! Let us know by sending an email to our producer, Em, at emily.kochanek@logrocket.com (mailto:emily.kochanek@logrocket.com), or tweet at us at PodRocketPod (https://twitter.com/PodRocketpod). Follow us. Get free stickers. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, fill out this form (https://podrocket.logrocket.com/get-podrocket-stickers), and we'll send you free PodRocket stickers! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket provides AI-first session replay and analytics that surfaces the UX and technical issues impacting user experiences. Start understanding where your users are struggling by trying it for free at LogRocket.com. Try LogRocket for free today. (https://logrocket.com/signup/?pdr) Special Guest: Jimmy Bogard.

AI is changing the way we design fast. Tools are writing copy, generating wireframes and even running research. It is easy to wonder what is left for us as designers.In this episode I share the three core UX skills that will always matter no matter how powerful AI gets. You will hear personal stories from my own projects and workshops plus practical tips on how to practice and strengthen these skills yourself.

Muralist and illustrator, UX and AR designer Mike Wirth talks about why Back to School is the perfect antidote to the End of the Summer Blues, and why teachers, instructors, and professors should give it a watch, or a re-watch.-Mike Wirth is a leader in Jewish Futurism art and philosophy, using speculative design methods to reimagine Jewish culture, traditions, and technology for the future in his artwork, projects and presentations. Mike's work blends storytelling, technology, and social impact, exploring cultural identity and social justice through public art, digital media, and interactive experiences within and outside of his community. An Associate Professor of Graphic Design at Queens University and artist-in-residence at the Stan Greenspon Center for Holocaust and Social Justice Education, Mike founded the university's graphic design major and has spent over two decades mentoring emerging designers and artists.https://mikewirthart.comhttps://mikewirthart.com/shop/ https://www.instagram.com/mikewirth/ -Back to School (1986)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090685/ https://www.vulture.com/article/best-college-comedy-movies-ranked.htmlhttps://www.vulture.com/2013/01/the-lost-roles-of-rodney-dangerfield.htmlhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/article/81506/15-educational-facts-about-back-school -Rodney Dangerfieldhttps://www.youtube.com/@rodneynorespect https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbNYAeYxLbA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7HgjlpMUrw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZpH0re__gM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ga_reU5lasQ -Rodney and the Marvel Dazzler connectionhttps://collider.com/unmade-marvel-movie-dazzler-the-movie-kiss-the-village-people-cher/ https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/from-grace-jones-to-bo-derek-40-years-of-marvels-dazzler -Other movies and shows discussed, alphabetical listAnnie Hall (1977)Caddyshack (1980)Dead Poets Society (1989)Easy Money (1983)The King of Staten Island (2020)National Lampoon's Animal House (1978)Real Genius (1985)Revenge of the Nerds (1984)Teen Wolf Too (1987)

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Our co-host, Ramona Dallum, is joined by Dr Alisia McClain founder of TECH-nique a nonprofit built to elevate underrepresented voices in technology by creating community-centric pathways into generative AI, data analytics, UX, and leadership roles—grounded in deep equity, mentorship, and social justice principles.The duo discusses the role of technology in our world, the future of AI, the power of innovation, and what we must do to avoid being left behind.Dr McClain holds a PhD in Educational Leadership, Evaluation, and Organizational Development from the University of Louisville. She is an educator, musician, AI strategist, data-for-social-impact innovator, and equity-minded leader.

This conversation between HFS and EY explores the digital acceleration of commercial banking, the impact of AI, and how EY supports banks in modernizing legacy systems, navigating geopolitical uncertainty, and building scalable, future-ready platforms. Key discussion points included:The discussion highlighted why commercial banking has historically lagged behind retail in digital transformation—and how that's rapidly changing due to evolving customer expectations and the demand for streamlined, data-driven treasury experiences.EY assists commercial banks in their modernization efforts by integrating digital strategy, UX redesign, and core system upgrades with deep risk and regulatory expertise.The conversation also examined how geopolitical volatility is increasing the need for strategic banking support, with commercial banks uniquely positioned to guide clients through uncertain times.AI emerged as a central theme—viewed as transformational but still in its early stages—with EY advising clients to focus on connected, high-impact use cases rather than isolated pilot initiatives.The session concluded with a forward-looking perspective on embedded finance, digital assets, and the evolving role of commercial banks as key enablers of client growth and agility. Commercial banks must accelerate their digital and AI transformation efforts—starting with pragmatic, high-value use cases—while leveraging their unique position to support clients through economic and geopolitical uncertainty. Rather than waiting for perfect data or systems, banks should prioritize building scalable platforms that integrate automation, AI, and user-centric design. Partnering with firms like EY can help bridge the gap between strategy, technology, and compliance to stay competitive and future ready. Learn more about this Horizons report to see how service providers help commercial banks across the globe embrace innovation and realize value across three distinct Horizons: https://www.hfsresearch.com/research/hfs-horizons-the-best-service-providers-for-commercial-banks-2025/

Hyperliquid is less than a year old, yet it's already rivalling Ethereum and Solana in revenue. In this episode, Ryan and Michael from the DeFi Report dive deep into the rise of crypto's hottest exchange: from its fair-launch token drop to its Binance-like UX, to why whales and builders can't get enough of it. We cover the project's inception story, the ecosystem forming around HyperEVM, and the unique buyback model funnelling millions back into its token. Along the way, we unpack tough questions about valuation, decentralization, and regulatory risk. Is Hyperliquid the future of on-chain trading or just another bull market phenomenon? Tune in for a full breakdown of the fundamentals, the risks, and the potential upside. ---

Margo is joined by Cassie McDaniel, Head of Design at Medium, where she leads product design, brand, and research. Cassie has also brought her design expertise to companies like Lattice, Webflow, Glitch, and Mozilla Foundation, and she's passionate about simplifying complex workflows while creating space for more meaningful design. Beyond her professional roles, Cassie is a painter, writer, DIY renovator, and environmental conservation group member—someone who embodies the importance of building a life rich with creativity both in and outside of work. In this conversation, Cassie and Margo explore what it means to be a well-rounded creative leader, how personal passions fuel professional innovation, and why design belongs at the leadership table. Cassie also gives us a peek behind the curtain at Medium's evolving design approach, including how her team thinks about content consumption, new UX navigation, and experiments with AI. Margo and Cassie discuss: The case for doing things outside your job and how hobbies unlock new creative potential How writing serves as “exercise for the brain” and a counterbalance to a busy design career Cassie's approach to mentorship, including hiring, coaching, and guiding designers at all levels A behind-the-scenes look at design at Medium, from flat minimalism to layered storytelling How a family legacy of persistence, from chicken farming to dentistry, shaped Cassie's approach to creativity and leadership Lessons from Cassie's career across Webflow, Glitch, Mozilla, and Medium, and why foundational creative skills translate to digital spaces What makes Medium unique as a platform for authentic stories, connection, and community The value of saying yes to new opportunities, co-designing with communities, and learning from every experience Balancing leadership, writing, and motherhood while still making time for passion projects at home Learn more about Cassie here: Website: cassiemcdaniel.com Medium: cassiebegins.medium.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cassiemc Instagram: @cassiebegins Connect with Margo: www.windowsillchats.com www.instagram.com/windowsillchats www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill https://www.yourtantaustudio.com/thefoundry   Save the date for Medium Day 2025: https://medium.com/blog/save-the-date-for-medium-day-2025-50b1f15de07d Sign Up for the Sylva Solace Creative Resilience Retreat: https://www.bdi-create.today/sylva-retreat

Do you have a plan for BFCM? Or are you just flying blind? Nik walks through his complete Black Friday Playbook: a detailed, 15 page, step-by-step breakdown designed to help brands maximize revenue while avoiding the common pitfalls of BFCM, including: > Crafting compelling promotions without undercutting your own offers > Website optimizations that boost conversions (and pass the “grandma test”) > Smart approaches to bundles, discounts, and subscriber loyalty > Email & SMS capture strategies that actually work > The one thing most brands overlook: terms & disclaimers that save you headaches later Nik also shares insider examples from brands like Jones Road, Jolie, and Ridge, plus clever UX tweaks and founder-driven emails that help build brand trust during the busiest shopping season of the year. Whether you've already mapped out your BFCM campaigns or you're scrambling to finalize the details, this episode is for YOU.  AppLovin is the fastest growing ad platform for DTC brands. It enables brands to run ads in a variety of mobile games, reaching over 150M daily active users in the US and driving measurable performance at scale. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AppLovin Ecommerce Newsletter Want more DTC advice? Check out the Limited Supply YouTube page for more insider tips.   Check out the Nik's DTC newsletter: https://bit.ly/3mOUJMJ   And if you're looking for an instant stream of on-demand DTC gold, check out the Limited Supply Slack Channel for Nik's most unfiltered, uncensored thoughts.   Follow Nik: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mrsharma

Listen before Sep 12 at 8pm PT ... in this live workshop, Sarah Doody shares the 5 UX steps you should also apply to your UX portfolio. This is based off what Sarah has been working for people who got hired, as recently as Sep 1. If you want to be ready for the September Surge, do not snooze on listening to this! Time Sensitive: Enrollment is OPEN for my UX job search accelerator and will close on Fri, Sep 12 at 8pm PT.You can learn more, watch success stories, or enroll here.And you can watch to the recording of my UX portfolio workshop, until this Friday.If you have questions about the UX job search accelerator program (aka Career Strategy Lab) you can book a 1:1 call here or use the chat widget on the websites linked above to send us a message.

In this episode we are joined by Kenneth Auchenberg, Partner at AlleyCorp — one of New York's most prolific early-stage funds known for incubating companies like MongoDB, Business Insider, and Radical AI.Kenneth's journey from coding at 16 in Copenhagen to shaping global developer ecosystems at Stripe and Microsoft gives him a unique lens into the next generation of software businesses — and the rise of AI agents.

What does it take to build AI features at the scale of Microsoft Copilot? Senior Product Manager Stéphanie Visser reveals the massive shifts in product development, from focusing on pixels to tokens and embracing a culture of rapid, data-driven experimentation. Learn how the roles of PMs, engineers, and scientists are evolving and what it takes to succeed.In this episode, we cover:The shift from UX-focused products to output-quality-focused AI.How to run experiments and decide when an AI feature is ready to ship.The changing roles and expectations for PMs, engineers, and data scientists.Building trust and a strong product culture in a distributed AI team.This episode is a must-watch for product managers, engineers, and tech leaders looking to adapt their processes for the age of AI and accelerate their delivery cycles.Timestamps:00:00:00 - How Microsoft Builds AI Features00:00:49 - The #1 Thing That Changed for Product Managers01:28 - From Pixels to Tokens: The AI Product Shift02:58 - Why AI Is All About Output Quality, Not UX04:46 - When Is an AI Feature "Good Enough" to Ship?06:45 - The "Non-Embarrassment Bar" for Releasing AI09:07 - Why Old User Feedback Methods Don't Work for AI12:28 - The New Expectations for Software Engineers in AI15:33 - When to Involve Engineers in the Product Process17:43 - How Microsoft Structures Its AI Product Teams20:40 - Why 3-Month Planning Is Obsolete in the AI Era22:42 - How to Remove Bias From Your Product Decisions25:36 - Balancing Data vs. User Intuition in AI27:44 - The Biggest Bottleneck in AI Experimentation31:12 - How to Define the Right Metrics for Your AI Product33:39 - Building Trust and Culture in a Remote Team37:47 - The Most Underrated Skill for Product Managers40:57 - How to Cultivate a Strong Product Culture44:32 - The AI Tools a Microsoft PM Actually Uses46:29 - How to Manage the Expanding Scope of the PM RoleConnect with Stéphanie Visser:https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanievisserConnect with Patrick Akil:https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-akilhttps://twitter.com/PatrickAkil_Sponsors:Xebia - https://xebia.com#ProductManagement #AI #Microsoft

Alexander Lichter joins the podcast to talk about Rolldown, a bundler built in Rust by Void Zero that aims to replace Rollup and ESBuild with faster builds and better enterprise scalability. He dives into the power of OXC and Oxlint, the push toward a unified JavaScript toolchain, and previews what to expect at ViteConf 2024. Links X: https://x.com/TheAlexLichter Website: https://www.lichter.io Mastodon: https://hachyderm.io/@manniL GitHub: https://github.com/manniL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAlexLichter Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/TheAlexLichter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderlichter Resources Rolldown: How Vite Bundles at the Speed of Rust: https://squiggleconf.com/2025/sessions#rolldown-how-vite-bundles-at-the-speed-of-rust Rolldown: https://rolldown.rs Rolldown-vite migration: https://vite.dev/guide/rolldown Oxlint Type Aware linting (preview) announcement: https://oxc.rs/blog/2025-08-17-oxlint-type-aware.html ViteConf: https://viteconf.amsterda Benchmarks: Minifier: https://github.com/privatenumber/minification-benchmarks Linter: https://github.com/oxc-project/bench-javascript-linter Parser: https://github.com/oxc-project/bench-javascript-parser-written-in-rust Transformer: https://github.com/oxc-project/bench-transformer/ Bundler: https://github.com/rolldown/benchmarks Chapters We want to hear from you! How did you find us? Did you see us on Twitter? In a newsletter? Or maybe we were recommended by a friend? Fill out our listener survey (https://t.co/oKVAEXipxu)! Let us know by sending an email to our producer, Em, at emily.kochanek@logrocket.com (mailto:emily.kochanek@logrocket.com), or tweet at us at PodRocketPod (https://twitter.com/PodRocketpod). Follow us. Get free stickers. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, fill out this form (https://podrocket.logrocket.com/get-podrocket-stickers), and we'll send you free PodRocket stickers! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket provides AI-first session replay and analytics that surfaces the UX and technical issues impacting user experiences. Start understanding where your users are struggling by trying it for free at LogRocket.com. Try LogRocket for free today. (https://logrocket.com/signup/?pdr) Special Guest: Alexander Lichter.

Hoje o papo é sobre o Santander F1rst! Neste episódio, mergulhamos novamente em como o Santander investe nos próprios talentos, para crescer de dentro para fora, enquanto encontra as melhores formas de absorver as ferramentas e tecnologias que ajudam a crescer de fora para dentro. Vem ver quem participou desse papo: André David, o host de um grupo de ansiosos Paulo Silveira, CVO do grupo Alun Richard Silva, CIO do Banco Santander e CEO do Santander F1rst Monica Conciani, Learning & Development Tech Manager no Santander F1rst

This segment from Darren's Talk Circuit series is from an appearance on the Aurelius podcast, focusing on the topic of UX maturity. Segments include what UX maturity looks like at the organization and individual level, how UX maturity level impacts the planning and effectiveness of UX work, tips for assessing your personal, team and organizational UX maturity, the impact of UX maturity on leadership and the hiring process, challenges and the state of UX maturity as an industry in 2023, and Darren's steps for assessing and improving your own UX maturity.REMINDER: Video is available for this episode via select resources. #ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldouxBookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com.

A daily update on what's happening in the Rocket Pool community on Discord, Twitter, Reddit, and the DAO forum. #RocketPool #rpl #Ethereum #eth #crypto #cryptocurrency #staking #news Podcast RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/cd29a3d8/podcast/rss Anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/rocket-fuel Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Mvta9d2MsKq2u62w8RSoo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-fuel/id1655014529 0:00 - Welcome Rocket Pool newsClosing the new minipool queue before Saturn 1 https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/1410639978836398151/1410639982372061224 rETH in DeFi https://x.com/StakeRocketPool/status/1961121996667777167 Rocket Pool is whale proof https://twitter.com/Rocket_Pool/status/1959827572986195984 pDAO treasury report https://dao.rocketpool.net/t/pdao-2025-07-31-2025-08-28-treasury-report/3748 Reward night RPL rate locked https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/405163713063288832/1410299991276261537 New low ratio https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/405163713063288832/1410172494454849566 https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/405163713063288832/1410302579409162331 Staking news Lido automating DAO https://x.com/hey_tars/status/1960739772898664528?s=46 https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/405163713063288832/1410309409959182336 Staking Nerd Talk episodehttps://x.com/remy_roy/status/1963273281403854913 Ethereum news New ETH dev Reddit AMA https://www.reddit.com/r/ethereum/s/mVMbSzHGvy Ethereum upgrade timeline update https://x.com/nixorokish/status/1960889073813610697 EF selling https://x.com/ethereumfndn/status/1962969315717570910 UX update https://x.com/barnabemonnot/status/1961371058012922041? ERC-8004 update https://x.com/marco_derossi/status/1961121596757692619 Etherealize's next chapter https://x.com/Etherealize_io/status/1963231321561399488 Ethereum r1 launch fails https://x.com/ethereumR1/status/1961133946411864323 xStocks coming on Ethereum https://x.com/xstocksfi/status/1962875479578259853? BMNR options coming https://x.com/cryptogucci/status/1960704857754755403 https://x.com/bitmnr/status/1962887335156351115? ETH DAT FUD https://x.com/coindesk/status/1960445742469775755? https://x.com/AdrianoFeria/status/1960711620734152993 https://x.com/deitaone/status/1963626264314429501?s=46 ETF full steam ahead https://x.com/farsideuk/status/1960549925336252530?s=46 https://x.com/NateGeraci/status/1960693716386988444 https://x.com/nategeraci/status/1961452103500521872? https://x.com/Matt_Hougan/status/1961043190921970161 https://x.com/jseyff/status/1961171325374095552 ETH the Wall Street token https://x.com/scottmelker/status/1960820718427627822 https://x.com/iamDCinvestor/status/1960964924605391176 In other news NASDAQ on the blockchain https://x.com/watcherguru/status/1965024039438897401?s=46 https://x.com/zoomerfied/status/1965023447567700463 https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/nasdaq-makes-push-launch-trading-tokenized-securities-2025-09-08/ Bitcoin to fail? https://x.com/LukeDashjr/status/1960454577431461916 Raffle https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/1008896635734069349/1411965522613899377

In this insightful episode of the AIGA Design Podcast, hosts Lee-Sean Huang and Giulia Donatello are joined by Sahar Chung, Director of Product Strategy at Multiplayer. Sahar shares her unique career journey, from her early days as a NASA contractor to becoming a leader in the UX field. The conversation delves into the evolution of UX research as a strategic partner, the importance of building inclusive methodologies, and the critical role of relationship-building in design. Learn about Sahar's co-founding of Confetti Q&A, a platform for community-driven discussions on industry challenges. Connect with Sahar Chung:https://saharchung.com/LinkedinSahar's recommendation: Fantasy HighJoin us for the 2025 AIGA Design Conference, October 9-11 in Los Angeles, California – ⁠⁠⁠https://www.aiga.org/design/aiga-design-conferenceWatch the video version of this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MscLQyFFwVI

Parfois, on prend l'avion pour réaliser un vieux rêve et on atterrit dans une vie qu'on n'avait pas complètement prévue. Laetitia Mouton a grandi avec l'appel du large : l'Irlande, les premières libertés, l'envie de remettre ça plus loin. Puis c'est au tour de New York, la vie d'au pair, les semaines sans fin et enfin la Floride. La romance digne son comédie romantique, jusqu'à la boîte noire qu'on n'ouvre pas : l'emprise, les signaux que l'on tait, le corps qui parle plus fort que le reste. Jusqu'au jour où Laetitia pousse une porte, met des mots sur l'invisible et décide de ne plus subir, de fuir, et de se relever.Dans cet épisode, elle nous raconte comment elle a du tout recommencer d'un job alimentaire dans l'hôtellerie à une reconversion qui a du sens, d'un visa précaire à un quotidien apaisé et d'une identité cabossée à une boussole retrouvée. Aujourd'hui à Denver au cœur du Colorado, Laetitia est UX designer et elle nous raconte comment on se reconstruit sans renier ses rêves, et en apprenant à se choisir jour après jour. L'histoire de Laetitia est disponible en deux épisodes. Celui-ci est le premier, et le second est d'ores et déjà en ligne pour connaître la suite.French Expat est un podcast de French Morning qui raconte les parcours de vie des Français établis hors de France. Retrouvez-le sur toutes les plateformes d'écoute : Spotify, Apple Podcast, Deezer, Google Podcast, Podcast Addict, Amazon Music. Cet épisode est raconté, produit et réalisé par Anne-Fleur Andrle, habillé et mixé par Alice Krief. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Episode web page: https://bit.ly/3UXulRJ ----------------------- Episode summary: In this episode of Insights Unlocked, host Lija Hogan sits down with Jake Burghardt, author of Stop Wasting Research and ex-Amazon and ex-Microsoft. Together, they dive into one of the most overlooked challenges in customer research: why so much valuable insight never gets used. Jake shares his framework of preparation, motivation, and integration for reducing research waste and turning overlooked findings into meaningful product impact. He and Lija explore the cultural and operational shifts teams need to make—beyond tools and repositories—to ensure insights are visible, reusable, and embedded in decision-making. The conversation touches on practical strategies for reusing past research, connecting insights across teams like marketing and customer success, and the opportunities and risks of AI in shaping research workflows. Jake also underscores the importance of keeping research human-centered, even as synthetic data and automation gain traction. Whether you're a researcher, product leader, or marketer, this episode offers actionable guidance for making the most of the knowledge your teams already have—and ensuring customer insights don't go to waste. Why so much customer research goes unused Jake's framework for reducing research waste: preparation, motivation, integration How to make research insights more visible and reusable across an organization Ways to bridge silos between UX, marketing, and customer success teams The promise and pitfalls of AI in research operations Practical steps to keep research human-centered in an AI-driven world How leaders can run small experiments to unlock more impact from existing insights Resources & Links: Jake Burghardt on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakeburghardt/) Stop Wasting Research book; 15% off discount code SWR-POD will work through Dec 15, 2025, (https://rosenfeldmedia.com/books/stop-wasting-research/) Jake's monthly newsletter (https://www.integratingresearch.com/newsletter) Lija Hogan on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lija-hogan-894769/) Nathan Isaacs on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanisaacs/) Learn more about Insights Unlocked: https://www.usertesting.com/podcast

Episode 232: Beat Workplace Overwhelm with UX ThinkingIn this episode, Dr. Janel Anderson tackles the challenge of workplace overwhelm caused by competing priorities and shifting demands. Drawing from cognitive load theory and UX thinking, she explains the difference between volume and complexity of work, and shares practical tools—including card sorting and the Eisenhower matrix—to help listeners prioritize tasks and reduce mental overload. Dr. Janel also highlights the importance of clear communication and navigation from leaders to align teams and minimize confusion. Whether you're an individual contributor or a leader, you'll discover actionable strategies for regaining focus and managing competing demands more effectively.Find show notes at https://janelanderson.com/232

La historia de Silksong explicada paso a paso en este podcast. Primero jugamos y luego narramos. Esto no es un vídeo de gameplay, esto es un podcast de videojuegos con mucho cariñito. Llegamos a Campanilla.Escucha la lista de reproducción completa de los Diarios de Silksong: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2wf5CYpBoCuOny7Os6QOQH?si=WY85JhUdTF6aZAT6AArPfQ&pi=IsP-t1weQHm4YEscucha Hollow Knight A Juego Lento: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPTGZ5GEprSa1zo3LvJ4l-_QYCospHoYQ-Más información del Máste de UX de UNIR: https://www.unir.net/diseno/master-experiencia-usuario/-Más información del máster en arte 2d y 3d para videojuegos de UNIR: https://www.unir.net/diseno/master-arte-2d-3d-videojuegos/-Compra mis libros : https://t.co/kleUZvQEDf

Gauge's Nick Cawthon joins Jason Averbook and Jess Von Bank to explore various themes including community support, personal growth, the excitement of football season, and the challenges of parenting in a digital age. They discuss the importance of human connection in the workplace, the future of UX design, and the balance between revolution and evolution in business. The conversation highlights the rapid changes in technology and how individuals and organizations can adapt to these shifts while maintaining a focus on humanity.

Apple's iconic marketing helps it stand out because it emphasizes it's benefits, not just features. Instead of just listing every feature of it's products, Apple leans into the benefits. And this tactic, is also how you can stand out as a candidate in your job search.In this episode, we'll use resume examples to show how you can highlight your benefits, and not just your responsibilities and features. .What You'll Learn in This Episode:✔️ Why listing responsibilities makes your resume blend in (not stand out)✔️ How to turn “feature” statements into compelling benefit-driven bullets✔️ The marketing lesson Sarah borrowed from Steve Jobs✔️ Real before-and-after examples from UX candidates✔️ Why identifying and believing your own value is step #1✔️ How to infuse your unique benefits across every career “touchpoint”Timestamps:00:40 The Importance of Focusing Beyond Responsibilities02:35 Understanding the Product of You04:32 Communicating Benefits Over Features05:43 Real-World Examples of Benefit-Focused Statements09:10 Becoming a Benefit-Focused Candidate18:52 Recap and Final Thoughts21:16 Conclusion and Additional Resources22:04 Special Message for Job Seekers

Radix DLT is a Layer-1 distributed ledger—think blockchain for DeFi, but without the clunky blocks. It's built from the ground up to make decentralized finance smoother, safer, and more scalable. Why you should listen Radix DLT is a full-stack Layer-1, distributed ledger technology (DLT) platform purpose-built for the next wave of decentralized finance (DeFi) and Web3 development. Unlike traditional blockchains, Radix isn't chained to blocks—it's a true DLT leveraging its novel Cerberus consensus algorithm, offering atomic composability across shards and effectively limitless scalability. That means DeFi dApps can interoperate seamlessly in a single transaction without choking on traffic—Radix is engineered to scale to the needs of global finance. Radix isn't just about raw speed—it doubles down on usability. On the user side, the Radix Wallet brings clarity: no more blind signing or seed-phrase nightmares. Transactions are human-readable, and multi-factor, decentralized account recovery makes losing access a bore of the past. For developers, Radix gives you Scrypto—the world's first asset-centric smart contract language—and the Radix Engine, a DeFi-optimized “game engine” for building secure, composable dApps fast. Think of it as trading in clunky old engines for a sleek, intuitive ride that actually encourages innovation. Radix wasn't tinkering around—it's OECD-scale serious. With integrated, platform-native identity solutions baked right into its design, Radix is tackling one of the biggest barriers to real-world adoption: bridging crypto and compliance. That means institutional investors can actually bring capital on-chain, using verifiable, on-ledger identity in a way that's compatible with KYC/AML frameworks. If Web3 is ever going mainstream, it needs to solve identity—not just scalability and UX. Radix aims to check all three boxes. Supporting links Fidelity Crypto Careers  Radix Andy on Twitter  Brave New Coin on Twitter Brave New Coin   If you enjoyed the show please subscribe to the Crypto Conversation and give us a 5-star rating and a positive review in whatever podcast app you are using.  

Magewell's story from USB Capture to all-in-one production: how a user-first approach powers pro AV, broadcast, and streaming—plus where devices like Director One, Director Mini, and NDI converters fit in real-world workflows. Marc Aflalo sits down with Mike Nann of MVD (Mobile Video Devices)—Magewell's exclusive North American distributor—to trace Magewell's evolution and what makes their gear stick in both broadcast/media production and pro AV. Mike shares his 25+ years in video tech (from Digital Rapids' early Olympic streaming with Windows Media) and explains how Magewell moved from OEM engineering (2011) to its own lineup by finding and fixing the “gaps” between signals, software, streams, and screens. You'll hear how USB Capture popularized true plug-and-play ingest for HDMI/SDI; why the pandemic accelerated adoption; and how the company designs products around “technical invisibility” for pro AV—where the best gear disappears into the workflow—while still giving producers deep control. We dig into Ultra Stream appliances for one-button streaming, NDI encoders/decoders that automatically match displays, and feature-rich tools like Director One (and Director Mini) that scale from touch-friendly switching to Stream Deck/Companion control. Mike also talks pricing philosophy (reliable, mid-range value), firmware-driven improvements shaped by customer feedback (including an active user community), and how Magewell weighs new tech like OMT (Open Media Transport): not chasing “first,” but shipping when the ecosystem is ready and reliability is proven. He closes with advice for AV entrepreneurs: know your strengths, partner smartly (examples: Teleycam cameras, Miri + Speedify bonding), and keep listening to users. 00:00 – Marc sets the stage: story over specs 00:36 – Meet MVD & Mike's background (Digital Rapids, early Olympic streaming) 02:28 – Magewell's shift from OEM to its own product lines 03:52 – USB Capture: true plug-and-play ingest for HDMI/SDI 04:50 – How the pandemic accelerated capture & conferencing use cases 05:23 – Bridging gaps across signals, software, and screens 06:48 – Broadcast vs. Pro AV: different needs, same UX focus 08:31 – “Technical invisibility” and the easy-button mindset 09:32 – Designing user-first—even for power producers 12:03 – Director One/Director Mini: touch workflow + pro integrations 13:54 – From UltraStream simplicity to deeper control when needed 16:11 – Competing on reliability, UX, and plug-and-play (not race-to-cheap) 17:37 – NDI converters that auto-match displays (EDID awareness) 18:24 – Pricing context: durable, mid-range value; long service life 21:13 – Firmware updates shaped by user feedback and community 23:35 – Evaluating OMT: benefits vs. ecosystem maturity 26:23 – Advice to builders: play to strengths, partner, listen 27:29 – Where to learn more: Magewell & MVD Like what you heard? Subscribe for more real-world AV and accessibility tech conversations, and share this episode with someone building their first streaming or production setup. Magewell: https://www.magewell.com MVD (Mobile Video Devices): https://www.mobilevideodevices.com #Magewell #ProAV #LiveProduction Magewell, MVD, Mobile Video Devices, Director One, Director Mini, USB Capture, UltraStream, USB Fusion, NDI encoder, NDI decoder, live streaming hardware, video capture, broadcast production, pro AV workflows, plug and play video, IP video, user experience, technical invisibility, Speedify bonding, Miri Technologies, Telecam cameras, OMT protocol, Open Media Transport, Montreal production, accessibility tech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If your traffic fell off a cliff after recent Google updates and AI answers, you're not alone—especially if you're a recipe, YMYL (Your Money or Your Life), or niche blogger who used to win with long posts and ads. But SEO isn't dead—it's evolved. In my latest Blogger Genius Podcast episode, I'm talk to SEO strategist, Steven Schneider, who breaks down exactly how creators can still win in 2025: build visible authority, earn strategic backlinks, improve UX, and shift revenue toward newsletters and products. Show Notes: MiloTree Free Plan Steven Schneider 6 Purchasing Triggers Test Join The Blogger Genius Newsletter Become a Blogger Genius Facebook Group Subscribe to the Blogger Genius Podcast: iTunes YouTube Spotify The Problem Creators Are Facing in 2025 AI is answering queries and compressing clicks—brutal for “quick-answer” niches like recipes. Google is rewarding authority (E-E-A-T) and punishing thin UX (endless scroll, intrusive ads, fluff). Old playbooks (publish more posts, stuff in keywords, hope for ad RPM) don't move the needle. Solution in a sentence: Treat search like a brand + authority channel, not a traffic lottery. Build proof of expertise on every page, earn real mentions/links, and turn all attention into owned audiences and product revenue. What's Working Now (According to Steven) 1) Authority > everything Add clear E-E-A-T signals on every post and key page (not just your About page): Real author byline + headshot 2–3 credential links (culinary school, certifications, LinkedIn) Awards/press mentions (linked) Concise author bio block on each post This helps Google and readers trust that a human expert wrote it. 2) Backlinks with intent (no spray-and-pray) Guest on podcasts (links in show notes = high-quality, relevant). Offer expert quotes to other bloggers/journalists; pitch quick 2–3 sentence tips they can drop in with a link. Vary anchor text (brand, URL, topical phrases) and use reciprocal links sparingly. Paying for “time” vs “links” is a gray area—be selective and ethical. 3) UX that respects the reader Stop the 4,000-word detours; give the answer fast and add optional depth. Keep one H1 per page, logical H2/H3s, strong internal linking, and basic schema hygiene. Recipes/how-to: lead with the steps; put the story below. 4) BOFU content (not just top-of-funnel) Steven's agency prioritizes bottom-of-funnel, high-intent topics that convert to leads or sales—because SEO must tie to revenue. 5) Newsletter > ad RPM Clicks are down, but email still converts. Build a free newsletter, nurture weekly, and sell your own offers (ebooks, mini-courses, templates, memberships). 7-Step Action Plan (Do this in the next 14 days) Add E-E-A-T blocks site-wide Byline, headshot, 2–3 credential links, “Reviewed by” where relevant. Fix on-page structure One H1, clean headings, scannable sections, strong internal links among related posts. Create one “wow” asset (lead magnet or calculator) Examples: Gluten-free flour swap chart (instant, high-value) Meal-prep planner (fillable PDF) ROI/Cost calculator (tools get links + emails) Pitch 10 podcasts in your niche Offer 3 topic angles, a short bio, and a value-packed outline; request a site link in show notes. Run a “quote outreach” sprint Identify 25 relevant posts; email the author a ready-to-paste 2–3 sentence expert tip + your preferred link target (vary anchors). Publish 3 BOFU posts Bottom-of-funnel queries aligned to your product (e.g., “Meal-prep templates,” “Gluten-free baking guide PDF,” “One-hour blogging audit”). Launch or revive your newsletter Weekly format: 1 tip, 1 tool, 1 template. Soft-pitch your product/freebie in each send. Make This Easy (and Free) with MiloTree With the MiloTree Free Plan, you can: Sell one digital product (ebook, template, workshop replay) Offer a freebie/lead magnet with automatic delivery Add a social pop-up to grow followers while you sleep Spin up AI-generated pages (sales + opt-in) in minutes

From Engineering to Empathy: Chris Silvestri on Conversion Copy That ConnectsIn this episode, I sit down with Chris Silvestri — founder of Conversion Alchemy, conversion copywriter, and message–market fit specialist — to explore the psychology behind conversion and how B2B SaaS companies can craft customer journeys that actually drive decisions. With a background in industrial automation engineering and a decade in copywriting, Chris blends technical logic with user-centered creativity to produce copy that truly resonates.We cover:Why copywriting is more about research than writing (70% research, 30% execution)The “Motivation → Value → Anxiety → CTA” framework and how it beats rigid formulas like AIDAWhy founders must articulate a strategic narrative before even thinking about copyHow AI (like GPT and Claude) can be used as a research co-pilot without compromising human insightNavigating mega menus, product naming, and UX friction in SaaS websitesHow to craft messaging that speaks directly to your audience's inner monologueWhy B2B sales aren't siloed decisions, but committee-driven choices — and how to write for all stakeholders

Jake Zukowski has worked as Vice President of Global Design and Research at HelloFresh, led design teams at Frog and Fjord (now Accenture Song), and contributed his expertise to innovative companies like Magic Leap, Microsoft, and Expedia. Today, he's the founder and CEO of Cosmic Plumbing, where he creates professional astrology and tarot tools.In this episode, Sophia and Jake unpack CTA prioritization—how to balance user needs with business goals, why “contra CTAs” matter for ethical UX, and how to navigate tough stakeholder convos to build trust and deliver real, lasting value.LINKS:Connect with Jake on LinkedIn!Sign up for OOUX FoundationsJoin the waitlist for Cohort 12 of the OOUX Masterclass (Fall 2026)Continue the conversation on the OOUX Forum!

Cette semaine dans tech 45' on accueille Jonathan Cherki, CEO et fondateur de Contentsquare. Parti d'un projet étudiant à l'ESSEC, il a construit l'une des plus belles licornes françaises, spécialisée dans l'analyse de l'expérience et du comportement des utilisateurs. Levant plus d'1 milliard de dollars, il va séduire 1300 marques et 1,3M de sites web, sa présence est mondiale de Paris à Tokyo en passant par NYC où il s'est installé très tôt. Le mantra de "Jon" ? « Quand on veut, on peut ». Ce top entrepreneur est resté aux commandes et a su géré l'hyper-croissance, les rachats stratégiques et une série F record (2022). Il s'installe dans le fauteuil de tech 45' pour parler vision, UX, IA, French Tech et ambition long terme. Sans blabla ni montage, les success stories comme on les aime

Dominik Dorfmeister unpacks the pitfalls of React's useCallback and useMemo, revealing how these hooks often introduce more complexity than performance gains. He explores the promise of the React Compiler, the practical power of the “latest ref” pattern, and strategies to boost code readability and maintainability at scale. Learn why overusing useEffect and manual memoization can do more harm than good, and how teams can level up their PR reviews and performance practices using tools like the ESLint React Compiler plugin. Links Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tkdodo.eu Github: https://github.com/tkdodo X: https://x.com/TkDodo Resources The Useless useCallback: https://tkdodo.eu/blog/the-useless-use-callback Chapters 00:00 Why talk about useCallback and useMemo 00:40 Are useCallback and useMemo actually useless? 02:00 When (if ever) memoization is worth it 07:30 Pitfalls of overusing memoization in PRs and team guidelines 12:10 Latest ref pattern as an alternative 18:40 React Compiler and ESLint support 23:30 Why self-reviews help catch unnecessary memoization 28:10 Do React docs encourage over-optimization? 33:00 Advice for React developers We want to hear from you! How did you find us? Did you see us on Twitter? In a newsletter? Or maybe we were recommended by a friend? Fill out our listener survey (https://t.co/oKVAEXipxu)! Let us know by sending an email to our producer, Em, at emily.kochanek@logrocket.com (mailto:emily.kochanek@logrocket.com), or tweet at us at PodRocketPod (https://twitter.com/PodRocketpod). Follow us. Get free stickers. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, fill out this form (https://podrocket.logrocket.com/get-podrocket-stickers), and we'll send you free PodRocket stickers! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket provides AI-first session replay and analytics that surfaces the UX and technical issues impacting user experiences. Start understanding where your users are struggling by trying it for free at LogRocket.com. Try LogRocket for free today. (https://logrocket.com/signup/?pdr) Special Guest: Dominik Dorfmeister.

Listen now on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.—Filip Cicek is a seasoned researcher with a Master's degree in Sociology and over 15 years of diverse experience spanning academia, non-profit, and business realms. Proficient in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, Filip leads Ruthless Insights, a cutting-edge consultancy specializing in UX and market research.In our conversation, we discuss:* How physical product research forces rigor, patience, and multiple rounds of muddy discovery.* The invisible weight of decision-making when mistakes cost millions and can't be undone.* What it takes to manage client expectations and stop pretending research can always be fast.* Why Filip left academia and started Ruthless Insights after getting fired and how he made it work.* The real challenges of agency work and how bad recruiting, rushed timelines, and AI shortcuts create sloppy insights.Some takeaways:* Physical product research demands rigor, not speed. When mistakes cost millions and there's no going back post-launch, teams take research seriously. Filip explains how physical product work forces multiple rounds of exploratory studies, each more focused than the last, until real confidence is built. There's no skipping the mess of qualitative research, no rapid sprints, no quick pivots, no AB tests. The trade-off? You get to do real, strategic work that actually gets used if you're willing to sit in the mud for a while.* Filip and Nikki both agree: multiple rounds of generative research can feel like an existential crisis. You finish each round with more questions than answers, stuck in abstract insights your stakeholders don't always want to hear. But those vague, frustrating truths are the only path to real product clarity, especially in high-stakes spaces. Researchers need to get comfortable with uncertainty and help clients understand that clarity takes time.* Many stakeholders just don't know what good research actually takes. It's your job to tell them. Filip's advice: don't agree to three-week timelines just to be helpful, push back with clarity. Clients don't need speed, they need to not be wrong. And when researchers stop overpromising and start managing expectations, trust and repeat work follow.* Ruthless Insights was built on rejection and a bet on honesty. Filip started his agency after getting fired and being told to “bet on yourself” by a client. That same client helped him name Ruthless Insights, based on Filip's refusal to sugarcoat tough findings. His whole model is built around doing the job well without padding the process or the price, no fancy office, no fluff, just clean, useful insight. It's not glamorous, but it's what keeps clients coming back.* Most people don't understand how hard research is until they try it. From clients underestimating how long recruitment takes, to stakeholders clinging to a single quote from an interview, Filip has seen it all. He's learned to pre-empt confusion by overcommunicating upfront, bringing recruiters in early, and walking stakeholders through the analysis process. He doesn't try to move fast, he tries to be accurate. And that's what builds a reputation that outlasts a slide deck.Where to find Filip:* Ruthless Insights* Statis-fact* LinkedInStop piecing it together. Start leading the work.The Everything UXR Bundle is for researchers who are tired of duct-taping free templates and second-guessing what good looks like.You get my complete set of toolkits, templates, and strategy guides. used by teams across Google, Spotify, , to run credible research, influence decisions, and actually grow in your role.It's built to save you time, raise your game, and make you the person people turn to—not around.→ Save 140+ hours a year with ready-to-use templates and frameworks→ Boost productivity by 40% with tools that cut admin and sharpen your focus→ Increase research adoption by 50% through clearer, faster, more strategic deliveryInterested in sponsoring the podcast?Interested in sponsoring or advertising on this podcast? I'm always looking to partner with brands and businesses that align with my audience. Book a call or email me at nikki@userresearchacademy.com to learn more about sponsorship opportunities!The views and opinions expressed by the guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of the host, the podcast, or any affiliated organizations or sponsors. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.userresearchstrategist.com/subscribe

Find bonus content and more on our Substack: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/henry-modisett AI isn't just another layer in our digital toolkit—it's reshaping the tools themselves, and in the process, transforming how we work, think, and solve problems. Henry Modisett, VP of Design at Perplexity, is in a unique position to challenge many of the norms that have shaped tech for some time now. Perplexity just released a beautiful new browser called Comet that puts AI at the heart of the user experience. We have been thoroughly impressed with it all ready. As a designer with a computer science background, Henry takes a unique approach to his work. Rather than designing in Figma like most of us mortals, he and his team design in React, building working versions of interfaces so they can use it while they shape it. Henry shares how his team approaches the design of AI-native products, and why traditional UX patterns often fall short in this new landscape. We explore the role of curiosity in AI interaction, how transparency and trust are earned (not assumed), and why embracing ambiguity might just be the most human-centered design move of all. By the way, you may have heard that we just launched the Design Better Toolkit, a collection of resources we love and use regularly. The Toolkit gets you major discounts and free access to tools and courses that will help you unlock new skills, make your workflow more efficient, and take your creativity further. Perplexity just happens to be a part of this bundle. You'll get 6 months free of Perplexity Pro (an $180 value), as well as credits and discounts on tools like Airtable, Read AI, and other tools, and courses like Prototyping with Cursor and more. To get access you'll need to be a Design Better Premium member at the annual subscription level. Visit dbtr.co/toolkit to learn more.