DesignOps Aligned Podcast Show

"The Value of Design System Knowledge” - Act 01 - Scene 21 – Davy Fung In this episode, Davy Fung explores the evolution of design systems, the importance of collaboration between designers and developers, and the biggest challenges teams face when implementing them. He breaks down how to effectively communicate the value of design systems to stakeholders, choose the right tech stack, and prevent...

"Mastering Agile: Design & Communication in Sync” - Act 01 - Scene 20 –  Freya Finnerty In this episode of the DesignOps Aligned podcast, Agile Specialist Freya Finnerty discusses the challenges and benefits of implementing Agile methodologies in organizations. The conversation covers effective communication, the role of metrics, and the significance of cross-functional teams. Freya shares ins...

"The Role of UX in Agile Development” - Act 01 - Scene 19 –  Georgina Hughes In this episode of the Design Ops Aligned podcast, Naresh Shan speaks with Georgina Hughes, an agile coach, about the intricacies of Agile methodology and its intersection with UX design. They discuss the common misconceptions surrounding Agile, the importance of collaboration, and the challenges organizations face in imp...

"The Strength of Consciousness in Adversity” - Act 01 - Scene 18 – James Xander In this enlightening conversation, Naresh Shan and James explore the profound themes of consciousness, manifestation, and personal transformation. James shares his insights on navigating difficult times, the importance of accepting one's current situation, and the power of taking responsibility for one's life. They dis...

In this engaging conversation, Naresh Shan and Hannah Knowles explore the intricacies of UX research from the perspective of a freelance researcher, discussing both the challenges and strategies involved. They highlight the importance of research in the design process, the necessity of adapting methods to fast-paced product teams, and the need for researchers to advocate for their role while negot...

"The reality of the field of UX Research”  - Act 01 - Scene 16 –  Dale Husband In this episode of the DesignOps Aligned podcast, NareshShan and Dale Husband discuss the current challenges in the UX research job market, the impact of AI on design and research roles, and the importance of communication and advocacy for UX researchers. They explore the evolving natureof UX roles, the significance of...

"Embracing Neurodiversity in UX”  - Act 01 - Scene 14 –  Odette Jansen In this conversation, Odette shares her extensive experiencein UX, detailing her journey from design to research and her accidental entry into ResearchOps. She discusses the importance of ResearchOps in organizations,the challenges researchers face in gaining buy-in, and the need for effective processes. Odette also highlights...

"Surviving the UX Industry”  - Act 01 - Scene 13 –  Miranda Slayter In this engaging conversation, we explore the multifaceted world of UX design, discussing career transitions, the importance of communication skills, and the evolving role of AI in the industry. Miranda shares insights from her journey, the purpose behind the UX Survival Guide, and practical advice for aspiring designers navigatin...

"AI in Business Transformation”  - Act 01 - Scene 12 –  Cindy Candrian https://www.delta-labs.ch/ In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of AI in today’s business landscape with expert Cindy Candrian, founder of Delta Labs. Cindy shares insights from her journey, including her pioneering research on human-AI interaction and her work developing “Delta One,” a tool designed to s...

"The Design Conductors" - Act 01 - Scene 11 – Rachel Posman & John Calhoun https://rosenfeldmedia.com/books/design-operations/ In this episode, we sit down with Rachel Posman and John Calhoun, leading experts in Design Operations, to discuss their new book, The Design Conductor . Together, we explore the essential role of Design Ops in bridging design and operational strategy, highlighting its...

"The User Experience team of One" - Act 01 - Scene 10 - Joe Natoli Link to the book: https://rosenfeldmedia.com/books/the-user-experience-team-of-one-second-edition/ Link to Joe's AI Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/genai-fundamentals-for-ux-designers-researchers/ In this episode, Joe dives into his journey of co-creating the influential book " The User Experience Team of One with Leah Buley....

"Misunderstandings of Ghosting & UX Recruitment” - Act 01 - Scene 9 – Lena Kul    In this episode, Lena Kul dives into the challenges of UX recruitment and offers valuable advice for both candidates and hiring managers. She discusses the evolving landscape of hiring in the design industry, the misconceptions around applicant tracking systems (ATS), and the crucial role of portfolios in demonst...

"How business knowledge and communication can elevate your career?" - Act 01 - Scene 8 - Meltem Naz Kaso In this conversation, Meltem Naz Kaso, a UX career coach, discusses the challenges and opportunities in the UX industry. The discussion covers the importance of career coaching and how it helps professionals navigate the current job market. It also explores the need for UX professionals to unde...

"Bridging the Gap Between Design and Development" - Act 01 - Scene 7 - Noelle Lansford Noelle Lansford, a product designer and design systems expert, discusses the importance of having development knowledge for UI designers. She explains that while UX and UI are often combined in smaller teams, there is value in understanding the scientific aspects of UX and the code and development aspects of UI....

"The Decline in Quality and Redundancy of UX Teams" - Act 01 - Scene 06 -Dr. Nick Fine The current state of the UX industry is characterized by a lack of standardization and a high signal-to-noise ratio. Many newcomers are drawn to something that is sold as UX but isn't truly UX. This has led to teams being made redundant and the quality of UX practices being declined. The industry has also seen a...

"The Importance of Career Strategy in UX Design" - Act 01 - Scene 05 - Goodness Adebayo In this episode of the DesignOps Aligned podcast, we sit down with Goodness Adabayo, author of " UX Career Strategy" , to explore her journey and the inspiration behind her book. She shares valuable insights on the fundamentals of UX design, emphasizing that it’s more than just aesthetics—it’s about solving rea...

"Behavioural Science: The missing link in design?" - Act 01 - Scene 04 - Will Trump In this episode, we interview behavioural scientist Will Trump about integrating behavioural science into UX design. We explore how applying psychological principles helps shape human behaviour in design. We discuss the COMB model (Capability, Opportunity, Motivation, Behavior) as a framework for creating persuasiv...

"The Challenges in UX" - Act 01 - Scene 03 - Debbie Levitt The conversation explores the challenges UX designers and researchers face in the industry, including the misconception that their work is easy and the lack of understanding and appreciation for their role. It discusses the need for good UX leadership to address these issues and advocates for making conversations about quality and accounta...

"Empowering UX Teams" - Act 01 - Scene 02 - Laura Baker In this podcast episode, Laura Baker, a global design director, shares insights on what it takes to be a good design director and the challenges they face. She emphasizes the importance of finding your own leadership style and learning from both good and bad leaders. Laura also discusses the misconception that design directors need to know ev...

"The Importance of Fundamentals in UX" - Act 01 - Scene 01 - Darren Hood The current state of the UX market is described as 'upside down' with the rise of specializations and the misconception that UX is only about aesthetics. The importance of fundamentals, such as wireframes, and the need for a scientific approach to UX is emphasised. The rush to learn UX quickly and the focus on aesthetics over...