Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio

Ioana talks about the impact of AI on the field of UX design. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Wix Studio .⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode: • Where can AI support the design process, and where should we be cautious? • What AI tools does Ioana use in her design work? Check out these links: Ioana's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ AI for designers course ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Ioana talks about the impact of AI on the field of UX design. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Wix Studio .⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode: 1:06 - Episode Begins 2:17 - Wix Sponsorship 3:31 - Ioana’s Journey into AI Design 9:02 - What does it mean to be an AI designer, and why should you consider pursuing this career? 17:10 - What are some practical ways designers can integrate AI int...

Anfisa and Ioana explore the future of UX maturity in product organizations, examining the shift away from user-centricity, the impact of AI, and how we can redefine the benchmarks for measuring UX effectiveness in the evolving design landscape. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Wix Studio .⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode: 01:04 Episode starts 02:35 Wix sponsorship 04:16 Catch up 09:39 W...

Anfi and Ioana discuss what factors influence promotions and strategies for designers in various contexts to achieve advancement in your career. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Wix Studio.⁠ In this episode: • What factors come into play when seeking a promotion? • How can designers in different contexts achieve promotion? • What are the tips for designers who feel frustrated...

Anfisa and Ioana delve into the challenges that senior designers face as they reach the peak of their careers. In this episode: • Anfi and Ioana share their personal experiences • Should you aim for a management position, or is it better to focus on growing as an individual contributor? • What skills should I learn next? Check out these links: Join Anfi’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Job Search community...

  ⁠ Chris Abad ⁠ is a design leader at ex-director at places like  ⁠ Google, Square, Dropbox, and Salesforce .⁠ He is launching ⁠ Design Storytelling: Turn Resistance into Buy-in course ⁠ , which starts on February 17th. Anfisa and Chris discuss the essential qualities that make a great designer, the importance of storytelling in portfolios, and the role of designers in today's market and beyo...

Anfisa and Ioana explore strategies for navigating the design market in challenging times and discuss what essential skills designers need to acquire. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wix Studio.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode: • What skills should I focus on learning now to stay relevant in the design market? • How will technology advancements impact the job market and skills demand in...

Anfisa and Ioana share their reflections on the year. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Wix Studio.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ In this episode: • What achievements are we most proud of from this year? • What were the defining high and low moments we experienced? • What key themes or words resonate with our intentions for the coming year? Check out these links: Ioana's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AI Goodies Newsle...

Ioana and Lena explore the design market for 2024-2025, highlighting key trends, in-demand skills, and insights to help you navigate and thrive in this dynamic industry. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Wix Studio.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode: 0:59 Episode starts 1:54 Wix Sponsorship 4:46 How did Lena get into recruitment, and what’s her background?  9:17 What’s the current state of...

Ioana engages in a thoughtful discussion about burnout with guests Meg Rye and Laurence Galland. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Wix Studio.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode: 0:46 intro 02:05 Wix sponsorship message 04:11 - Guests' background and interest in burnout 07:36 - Observations on designer experiences and industry challenges 15:57 - Symptoms and manifestations of burnout 20:17...

Anfisa and Ioana talk about their favorite UX design books. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Wix Studio.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ In this episode: • What were some of the most influential books that shaped our careers? • What are some of the must-read books that we would recommend to stay up-to-date with the latest trends in the industry? Design book classics we mentioned: The design of everyday t...

Anfisa and Ioana dive into how design roles might evolve in the future. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠Wix Studio.⁠ ⁠⁠ In this episode: • What trends are currently shaping the design landscape? • How do you envision the future of career growth within the design field? • What do you anticipate for researchers and content designers, who also play integral roles in design organiz...

Anfi and Ioana explore whiteboarding exercises and take-home assignments, discuss their experiences and share tips for successfully completing them. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠ ⁠ ⁠Wix Studio.⁠ ⁠ In this episode: • What are whiteboarding exercises and take-home assignments? • What are some common examples of whiteboarding challenges and take-home assignments? • When should you a...

Anfi and Ioana dive into the journey of an AI designer, exploring the transition from concept to production, the unique challenges of designing AI features, and the insights gained from user research that shape the process. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠ ⁠Wix Studio.⁠ Episode Timestamps: 0:51 – Episode Intro 1:55 – Wix Sponsorship 3:26 – Regular Catch-up 5:43 – Can you share your...

Anfi and Tommy delve into the value of specialization vs. generalization, managing tool overload, and strategies for intentional, high-quality design decisions within large companies. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠ ⁠⁠Wix Studio.⁠⁠ Episode Links: Tommy's website Tommy's UX Decisions online course UXtools survey and past reports Episode Timestamps: 0:31 — Episode start 1:51 — Wix St...

Anfi and Rachel delve into the creative journey of a designer, with Rachel sharing her experience of how she approached a pitch, exploring non-linear approaches to design thinking, the value of diverse backgrounds, and the art of storytelling in design. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠ ⁠Wix Studio.⁠ Episode Timestamps: 0:35 - Episode Intro 1:45 - Collaboration with Wix Studio 3:07 -...

Anfi and Ioana explore the key factors that have shaped their career decisions and offer insights on making thoughtful choices for your professional journey. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠ Wix Studio. Episode Timestamps: 0:58 - Episode Kickoff 1:04 - Special announcement about our new partnership with Wix 3:01 - Life Updates 8:43 - Reflecting on the mechanisms behind career decisi...

Anfi and Ioana share their experiences collaborating with engineers, what makes a great developer, and offer tips for improving teamwork. Timestamps: 0:41 Episode’s intro and updates from Anfi and Ioana 05:00 How has your collaboration with engineers evolved over the last 10 years? 11:52 What qualities make a good engineer from a designer’s perspective? 22:54 Tips for effective collaboration: How...

This episode was recorded during the Hatch conference in Berlin. In this episode: • What key trends shaped the design industry in 2023 and 2024? How do they influence the design market in 2025 and beyond? • What can designers do today to stay competitive in the evolving design industry? Check out these links: Ioana's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AI Goodies Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join Anfi’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Job Search co...

In this episode: • What does it mean to be a mature designer? • What key traits should you focus on developing as you advance in your design career? • Is maturity in design the same as seniority, or is it something else? • Hosts share practical tips, insights, and personal stories about navigating workplace conflicts and growing into a more mature designer. Check out these links: Ioana's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode: • Why is storytelling important? • Why is everybody talking about storytelling? What does it mean to have a story in your portfolio? • How should a good case study be structured? • What are some tips and tricks for effectively using storytelling in your portfolio? Mentioned in this episode: Hatch Conference in Berlin, September 4-6 Ioana's Instagram live on how the life of an...

Today, we are joined by Pablo Stanley, who is a designer based in Mexico. He is the co-founder and CEO at Musho &   Lummi  — AI design tools aimed at unlocking people's creativity. Previously, he co-founded  Carbon Health  and  Blush , and held roles as a staff designer at Lyft and lead designer at InVision. Episode's timestamps: 01:05 Episode introduction 05:42 How did you become inte...

Today, we are joined by Nitya, who successfully landed a job at META at the beginning of the tech crisis in 2022. Currently, she works on Instagram and Messenger. In addition to her role at META, she is a product design judge at Boston University and is a guest speaker at Columbia University. In this episode: • How to Secure Your First Job Through Proactive Outreach Discover how Nitya successfully...

In this episode: • How can you leverage your secondary skills in your UX journey? • How can you utilize your background when transitioning into a UX career? • How can you begin identifying which of your skills are relevant to design? LinkedIn post mentioned in the beginning of the episode Check out these links: Ioana's ⁠⁠⁠ AI Goodies Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠ Join Anfi’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Job Search community...

In this episode: • Hosts' Experiences with Office vs. Remote Jobs: • Why understanding cultural aspects is crucial for remote work? Mentioned in this episode: "Culture map" book Check out these links: Ioana's ⁠⁠ AI Goodies Newsletter ⁠⁠ Join Anfi’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Job Search community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Enroll in Ioana's AI course ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...