MagicFlux
UX Time
Welcome to the UX Time podcast hosted by Sviatoslav Nytka, Design Lead at MagicFlux. Dive into insightful conversations with design experts from industry giants, as they share real-world experiences and practical advice. Each episode covers various topics – UX research, design systems, accessibility, teamwork, and beyond. Whether you're an experienced designer or just curious about the UX field, this podcast offers inspiration and actionable insights to elevate your work. Tune in, and let’s dive into the world of user experience together!
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Episodes
Alp Turgut (Runna by Strava): Sports Apps and Beyond – Insights from a Founding Product Designer 05.04.2026 23:54
Episode Participants: Alp Turgut – https://www.linkedin.com/in/alpturgut/ Sviatoslav Nytka – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sviatoslav-nytka/ Additional: Register for Free UX Time Healthcare Conference 2026 – https://ux-time.com/ Alp’s Website – https://www.alpturgut.com/
Stephen Salyer (Bayer): Design Systems & Bridging Design and Code Together 19.01.2026 48:13
Episode Participants: Stephen Salyer – https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-salyer/ Alexandr Pihtovnicov – https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandr-pihtovnicov-76106771/ Sviatoslav Nytka – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sviatoslav-nytka/ Additional: Register for Free UX Time Healthcare Conference 2026 – https://ux-time.com/ Stephen’s Figma Plugins – https://www.figma.com/@StephenSalyer Magic N...
Scott Johnson (ex-Cencora): Exploring Design Management & Evolving UX Design Roles 24.12.2025 35:58
Episode Participants: Scott Johnson – https://www.linkedin.com/in/spotj/ Alexandr Pihtovnicov – https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandr-pihtovnicov-76106771/ Sviatoslav Nytka – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sviatoslav-nytka/ Additional: Register for Free UX Time Healthcare Conference 2026 – https://ux-time.com/ The Design of Everyday Things – https://www.amazon.com/Design-Everyday-Things-Revised-Ex...
David Brandau (Doctolib): How AI is Changing the Product Design & Trends in Healthcare 08.11.2025 49:16
Episode Participants: David Brandau – https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbrandau-ux/ Alexandr Pihtovnicov – https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandr-pihtovnicov-76106771/ Sviatoslav Nytka – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sviatoslav-nytka/ Doctolib: Doctolib – https://www.doctolib.com Doctolib Connect – https://www.siilo.com/ Oxygen (Doctolib Design System) – https://oxygen.doctolib.design/ AI Tools: Dust –...
Oliver Graff (King): Gaming UX, accessibility, challenges, and design community 14.03.2025 19:46
In this episode, we talk with Oliver Graff, UX Designer at King. We explore what makes UX in gaming unique compared to traditional product design, and uncover the unexpected challenges of working with game studios. We also discuss the importance of accessibility in gaming and how to integrate it across teams, as well as secrets to building a strong design community, like UX Salon Barcelona. UX Sal...
Javier Bargas-Avila (ex-Google): Scaling UX teams and founding Astrolabium 14.02.2025 39:14
In this episode, we talk with Javier Andrés Bargas-Avila, UX Director, who has built and scaled UX teams at Google for almost 14 years and recently founded Astrolabium. We discuss the key lessons learned from scaling UX research teams, valuable insights for managers on how to help individuals prepare for senior positions, tips on building an effective CV and portfolio, and explore the vision behin...
Zhanna Dziubiak (Opera): Microinteractions, prototyping, and team communication 20.12.2024 18:21
In this episode, we talk with Zhanna Dziubiak, Product Designer at Opera. We dive into her inspiring journey into design, discuss how to integrate animations seamlessly into interfaces without distracting users, explore the tools she uses to craft engaging microinteractions, and uncover how therapy has shaped her approach to team communication and design practices. Zhanna Dziubiak – https://www....
Ron Yakar (monday.com): UX writing career paths, AI in writing, and tips for non-writers 22.11.2024 30:54
In this episode, we chat with Ron Yakar, UX Writer at monday.com. We explore the transition from content writing to UX writing, uncover key differences and challenges in this career path, discuss the role of AI in streamlining the writing process, and share practical UX writing tips for teams working without a dedicated UX writer. UX Research templates – http://www.workcanvas.com/lp/ux-research R...
Fernando Hereñu (Disney): Design management in large-scale projects 01.11.2024 26:49
Join us for an insightful conversation with Fernando Hereñu, UX Design Manager at The Walt Disney Company. We discuss goal-setting in large projects, inclusivity in design, the importance of mentoring, and valuable advice for future design managers. Fernando Hereñu – https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-hereñu-0127018/ Sviatoslav Nytka – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sviatoslav-nytka/
Brian Alfaro (The Washington Post): Design systems, accessibility, challenges, and collaboration 18.10.2024 47:42
In this episode, we chat with Brian Alfaro, Design Lead at The Washington Post, about the value of design systems and their challenges. We also dive into accessibility and practical tips for designers to bridge the gap with developers and enhance design systems. The Anatomy of a Component Sprint – https://www.figma.com/blog/the-anatomy-of-a-component-sprint/ Brian Alfaro – https://www.linkedin.c...
Ian Hoene (ex-Coinbase): Design process, team collaboration, and studio founding 28.09.2024 46:32
Today, we're happy to welcome Ian Hoene, a Senior Product Designer who has previously worked at Coinbase, NBC Universal, and the University of Colorado. He’ll be joining our host Sviatoslav Nytka. Get ready for an exciting conversation as we explore the balance between risk and speed, uncover practical strategies for collaborative work, and dive into the journey of founding a 1624 design studio ....
Victor Adeyemo (PlayStation): Mastering empathy and teamwork 05.09.2024 22:00
Today, we're happy to welcome Victor Adeyemo a Product Designer at PlayStation. He’ll be joining our host Sviatoslav Nytka. Get ready for an exciting conversation as we uncover the importance of empathy, gain insights into the collaboration process, and learn how to work with the stakeholders. Victor Adeyemo – https://www.linkedin.com/in/adeyemo-victor/ Sviatoslav Nytka – https://www.linkedin.co...
Kateryna Mykytchenko (BetterMe): UX writing, design systems, and UX research 11.07.2024 55:41
Today, we're happy to welcome Kateryna Mykytchenko, UX Writer from BetterMe, joining our host Sviatoslav Nytka. Get ready for an exciting conversation as we uncover the value of UX writing, share insights about UX research, and explore how to create great microcopy. Kateryna Mykytchenko – https://ua.linkedin.com/in/kateryna-mykytchenko-aa2632194 Sviatoslav Nytka – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sv...
Anthony Myrick-Lawson (MrBeast): UX bootcamps, startups, and data visualization 30.05.2024 24:27
Today, we're happy to welcome Anthony Myrick-Lawson, Product Designer from MrBeast, joining our host Sviatoslav Nytka. Get ready for an exciting conversation as we uncover the value of UX bootcamps, share insights about startup environments, and explore how to make complex data easy to understand through effective visualization. Anthony Myrick-Lawson – https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyricklawson/ S...
Yurii Haliuk (Eleks): Secrets of successful collaboration 28.02.2024 40:49
Today, we're happy to welcome Yurii Haliuk, Lead Experience Designer from Eleks. He’ll be joining our host Sviatoslav Nytka. We will delve into the dynamics between product team members, focusing on the collaboration between designers, developers, and business analysts. We’ll explore the benefits of designers having a basic understanding of software engineering and reveal the secrets to successful...
Slava Shestopalov (NN/g certified): Design journey, management & accessibility 24.11.2023 28:37
Today, we're happy to welcome Slava Shestopalov an NN/g certified Design Lead. Slava shares his design journey, discusses design management, and dives into the significance of web accessibility. Medium articles by Slava – https://shestopalov.medium.com/ Slava Shestopalov – https://www.linkedin.com/in/shestopalov Sviatoslav Nytka – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sviatoslav-nytka/
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