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In this episode of The Future of UX, host Patricia Reiners dives into a topic critical for junior UX designers and students: navigating the changing UX landscape amid tech layoffs and hiring slowdowns. Join Patricia as she explores five actionable tips to help early-career designers thrive despite industry challenges. Discover how embracing AI in UX design can set you apart, why networking is more vital than ever, and how developing a growth mindset can propel your career forward. Patricia also shares insights on building a future-proof skill set and crafting a standout portfolio to make your mark in today’s competitive market.
Book recommendation:
Articulating design decisions: Book
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Join host Patricia Reiners in an insightful conversation with Ioana Teleano the voice behind UX Goodies and AI Lead at Miro. Discover Ioana's journey from Instagram beginnings to leading AI-powered design at Miro, where she shares her unique insights on the evolution of AI in UX. This episode dives into the intricacies of designing AI experiences, career advice for aspiring UX professionals, and the critical role of intentionality in a fast-evolving tech landscape. Get ready to be inspired by Ioana's passion for meaningful design, thoughtful career moves, and the exciting future awaiting UX designers in the age of AI. Perfect for anyone looking to stay ahead in the design industry!
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Prepare for a spooky dive into the hidden world of dark UX patterns in this Halloween special of "The Future of UX" podcast. Join host Patricia Reiners as she exposes chilling examples of AI-driven manipulation—from relentless subscription traps to guilt-inducing pop-ups. Explore how AI is transforming dark patterns, enhancing algorithmic urgency, and impacting user trust. This episode tackles the ethical dilemma for UX designers, providing insights on advocating for transparency and ethical design. Perfect for anyone interested in safeguarding user autonomy in a tech-driven world.
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n this episode of The Future of UX, Patricia explores the latest advancements in AI and their growing influence on user experience design. Highlighting recent innovations like synthetic personas, AI avatars for meetings, and AI-driven tools, she delves into how these trends are shaping the future of UX.
Key insights include:
AI Personas: Tools now automate persona creation from large datasets, offering speed but requiring caution to ensure accuracy and avoid bias. AI Avatars: AI can now represent users in virtual meetings, saving time but raising concerns about performance quality. AI in Accessibility: New AI tools, like A11y, enhance digital accessibility by identifying barriers for users with disabilities. Ethics and AI: Designers must address transparency, bias, and ethical considerations as AI systems become more integrated into UX.Patricia also shares personal updates, including her participation in an exciting AI project and her latest workshop on generative AI in design.
Resources mentioned:
Synthetic users: https://www.syntheticusers.com
A11y-ai Accessibility personas: https://a11y-ai.denkwerk.com
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In this episode of the Future of UX podcast, we welcome Ryan Rumsey, founder of Second Wave Dive, to explore the evolving role of design in today's dynamic business environments. Ryan shares his unique insights on design leadership, the importance of understanding business models, and how design maturity must adapt to different organizational contexts. Listeners will gain valuable strategies on bridging the gap between creative thinking and business strategy, effectively positioning themselves in a rapidly changing landscape, and preparing for the future of design in an AI-driven world. Whether you're a junior designer or a seasoned leader, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you thrive and evolve in your career.
Ryan's Resources:
CDO School
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My personal site
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What I’m reading right now
The Universal Traveler: A Soft-Systems Guide to Creativity, Problem-Solving, and the Process of Reaching Goals by Don Koberg and Jim Bagnall
The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
What I’m listening to:
Scritpnotes: a podcast about screenwriting
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In this episode, we reveal the three key secrets every designer needs to know for effectively leveraging AI in their workflow—mindset shift, understanding AI’s capabilities, and smart integrations.
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In this episode of the Future of UX podcast, Patricia Reiners dives deep into the struggles many designers are facing today—burnout, feeling undervalued, and the pressure of keeping up with AI advancements. Patricia shares her personal experiences of balancing self-employment with life’s demands and offers five practical tips for overcoming frustration and staying ahead in the rapidly changing design world. Discover how setting boundaries, continuing education, and building a supportive community can help you thrive. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, this episode is for you!
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In this episode of the Future of UX podcast, we are joined by John Haggerty, founder and coach at The Product Insider, to explore the intersection of AI, product management, and design. John brings his wealth of experience in guiding early-stage companies from founder-led to market-led approaches, emphasizing innovation through lightweight processes. In this conversation, John delves into the complexities of AI product management, compares it to the ongoing process of parenting, and shares practical tips on leveraging AI in product design and management. Listeners will learn about different prompting techniques, the nuances of designing AI-powered products, and how to navigate the evolving landscape of generative AI. This episode is a must-listen for designers, product managers, and anyone interested in the future of AI and product development.
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In this episode of the Future of UX podcast, host Patricia Reiners explores how AI is revolutionizing user research. Discover the benefits and challenges of integrating AI into your UX research process, including tools for market analysis, user interviews, and data synthesis. Learn how AI can save you time, but also where it falls short.
Patricia shares her personal experiences using AI in her own projects, and provides practical advice for leveraging AI without losing the human touch. Plus, get insights on tools to use (and avoid) to streamline your research.
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Join us for a special live episode of The Future of UX podcast from the Hatch Conference in Berlin, featuring the insightful Emily Campbell, VP at HackerRank and founder of Shapes of AI. Back by popular demand, Emily dives deep into the evolving landscape of UX design in the age of artificial intelligence.
In this episode, Emily shares key insights from her recent keynote, exploring the history and rapid evolution of AI from its early roots in cybernetics to today's machine learning models. We discuss the role of algorithms in shaping digital experiences, the ethical considerations designers must navigate, and how to balance user intent with AI-driven personalization.
Key Learnings:
The Evolution of AI in Design: Understanding AI's journey from the 1940s concept of cybernetics to the present and its implications for modern UX design. Designing with and for AI: Practical strategies for UX designers to harness AI tools to create more personalized, intuitive experiences while avoiding common pitfalls. Ethical AI and UX: Navigating the ethical challenges AI presents, from biases in algorithms to privacy concerns, and the importance of intentional design choices. Future of UX Roles: How the role of UX designers is evolving to include a more strategic, consultative approach, emphasizing deep user understanding and ethical considerations. Practical Applications: How designers can start experimenting with different AI tools, understand their strengths and weaknesses, and apply them to real-world design challenges.Emily provides actionable advice on leveraging AI in design while remaining user-focused and ethically grounded. Whether you're a seasoned designer or just beginning to explore the intersection of AI and UX, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you stay ahead in the ever-changing landscape of digital design.
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Resources mentioned:
〰️ Find Emily Camphell: LinkedIn
〰️ Books: How to speak machine form John Meada
〰️ UX Pattern library: Shapes of AI
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In this episode of the Future of UX podcast, we revisit the question: "Is UX still a future-proof career?" A year ago, we explored the initial waves of AI and emerging design tools, but today, the landscape has dramatically evolved. From AI-generated videos and sophisticated design tools like Uizard, to groundbreaking devices like the AI Pin and Rabbit R1, the possibilities for UX designers are expanding faster than ever. We discuss the rise of new roles such as AI Agent Designers and Data-Driven Experience Designers, the shift from task-based to intention-based interactions, and the future of designing without screens. Tune in to learn how these changes impact our field and how to stay ahead in this rapidly transforming industry. Key takeaways include embracing continuous learning, leveraging AI as a design partner, and preparing for a future where UX extends beyond traditional screens and devices.
🔑 Key Learnings:
Rapid Advancements in AI Tools: Understanding how tools like Midjourney, Uizard, and Figma’s AI plugins have evolved and what it means for design workflows. Emerging UX Roles: Exploring new roles like AI Agent Designer, Data-Driven Experience Designer, and more as the field expands. Rethinking User Interaction: Moving from traditional app-based designs to intention-based, natural language, and gesture-driven experiences. The Future Without Screens: Preparing for innovations like brain-computer interfaces and their ethical implications in UX. Adaptation and Continuous Learning: The importance of staying current with new technologies and methodologies to remain competitive in the ever-evolving UX landscape.Resources mentioned:
AI pizza commercial from April 2023
The stat now of AI generated video from Marques Browlee
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In this episode of The Future of UX, I sit down with Marko, a leading design director at IBM iX, to explore the evolving landscape of design and UX in the age of AI. Marko shares his insights on the deep-rooted design heritage at IBM, the impact of AI on design processes, and the importance of continuous learning in a rapidly changing environment. The discussion touches on the challenges and opportunities presented by AI, how designers can stay relevant, and why consulting and business acumen are becoming crucial skills in the design world. Whether you're a seasoned designer or just starting out, this episode offers valuable perspectives on where the future of UX is heading and how to prepare for it.
Key Insights:
The long-standing design heritage at IBM and its modern applications. The role of AI in transforming design practices and the importance of understanding AI technologies. The necessity for designers to enhance their skills in business consulting and AI to remain relevant in the industry. How IBM is training its designers to work with and for AI, and the broader implications for the future of UX design.Marko's resources:
IBM iX in DACH:
www.ibmix.de
IBM Design:
www.ibm.com/design
www.ibm.com/design/thinking
www.ibm.com/design/ai
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In this episode of the "Future of UX" podcast, we dive into how AI is transforming UX design tools and what the future might hold. After a brief recap of the previous episode, where we discussed typical UX tools, the impact of AI, and some challenges, this episode focuses on the future of design tools in an AI-driven world.
🔑 Key discussions include:
The Evolving Relationship Between Humans and AI: AI is not just another tool; it fundamentally changes how we interact with technology. It turns data into the raw material for learned behavior, making the design process more dynamic and less static.
Practical Example - Record Player vs. Spotify: We explored how traditional, static interactions, like using a record player, differ from dynamic, AI-driven experiences like Spotify. The latter improves over time, learning from user behavior, which illustrates how future tools will evolve in response to user interaction.
Designing for AI: The future of UX design will require more strategic thinking and less focus on static interfaces. Designers will need to understand and design for ongoing, evolving relationships between users and AI.
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Resources from Sophia:
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👉 OOUX GPT called Christine: Try it out here
👉 UIzard OOUX-review on Sophia's youtube channel: Watch it here
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In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of mental models and their crucial role in designing AI-driven products. Discover how understanding and integrating mental models can lead to user-centered AI applications that not only meet but exceed user expectations. Tune in to learn about the magic of personalized AI experiences, the evolution of user interactions, and the importance of user-centered design. Join us for an enlightening discussion that will reshape your perspective on technology and design!
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Unlock the secrets of prompt engineering! Dive into the latest episode of the Future of UX Podcast to learn how crafting the right questions for AI can transform your work and boost your career. #FutureOfUX #PromptEngineering #AIDesign
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