This week, I chat with Emilie Mazurek, who successfully transitioned from biochemistry and hospitality to UX design. Emilie discusses overcoming the confidence gap, the role of mentors, and leveraging soft skills. The post 80. Building Your Career Transit

Frankie Kastenbaum is a senior UX designer and content creator. We explore how everyday experiences can provide valuable UX insights, the power of analogies, and Frankies approach to teaching junior designers.The post 79. UX Lessons from Lifes Little M

Do you dream of landing a UX job at a big tech company? Product Design at FAANG companies is very different from traditional UX roles. Today we talk with Miryam, who has worked at multiple tech giants, about the key distinctions between these two career p

Veteran designer Rob Hamblen shares his perspectives on the often-debated topic of design process. Rob posits that embracing a defined methodology enhances creativity and leads to successful outcomes. The post 77. The UX Process Paradox with Rob Hamblen a

This week, Chris Nguyen shares his journey from feeling like a doormat to becoming his own best advocate. Chris offers strategies for designers to find their voice, build influence, and drive meaningful change in their orgs. The post 76. From Doormat to A

As AI and economic pressures upend traditional software roles, how can Product Managers and UX Designers leverage each other's strengths to continue to deliver exceptional user experiences?The post 75. The Great UX/PM Schism with Tom Drugan appeared firs

Design leader Laura Baker shares her insights on generalist and specialist design roles. We explore how embracing a wide skillset can open up new opportunities and help us future-proof our expertise.The post 74. To Niche or Not to Niche? That Is the Ques

This week I chat with Jason Ogle from the User Defenders Podcast about something we dont talk about enough: self-care for UX designers. We explore how taking care of ourselves is essential to be truly empathetic.The post 73. Prioritizing Your Preservati

I chat with Amy Santee to dissect the current UX job market. We dig deep into the reasons behind the current instability and offer some insights about these uncertain times and how you might navigate the mess. The post 72. The UX Job Market Rollercoaster

This week I talk with analytics expert and author Jeff Hendrickson about his new book Unleashing the Power of UX Analytics. Jeff shares proven strategies to uncover deep user insights and drive meaningful change.The post 71. Unleashing the Power of UX