UXR Minds Podcast

In this episode of the UXR Minds Podcast, I sit down with Darinka Buendia, a lead design researcher and the host of UXRMX—the first and largest UXR podcast in LATAM. We dive into Darinka's inspiring journey into the world of user research, the origin story of UXRMX, and her valuable advice for both new and experienced UX researchers. Join us as we explore the challenges, lessons, and insights from...

Welcome to the UXR Minds Workshop Series! This series features top industry leaders sharing insights to elevate your UX research skills. Kicking off with Workshop 1, we have Caleb Sponheim discussing "How to Use AI in Your Work." In Part 1, we explore where AI is currently useful and how to integrate it effectively into your workflow. With AI dominating the conversation, it’s crucial to understand...

Protecting Your Mental Health in the Job Search | UXR Minds Podcast with Mirta Rotondo In this one-off episode, Mirta Rotondo , founder of Mindmapp (https://mindmapp.co), opens up about her journey into design leadership as well as her personal challenges as a leader in a large company during the pandemic. She shares how her own battles with mental health during her career led her to create Mindma...

From Academia to Industry: Dr. Elena Artamonova’s Path to UX Research | UXR Minds Podcast In this episode, Dr. Elena Artamonova shares her transition from academia to UX Research in the digital world. With over 10 years of research expertise, Elena reveals her approach to understanding user behavior , utilizing qualitative and quantitative methods , and leading research teams focused on user-centr...

In this episode, we sit down with UX veteran Darren Hood to discuss his fascinating journey into the world of User Experience (UX) . Darren shares how he fell in love with the field, his thoughts on the current state of UX, and practical tips for newcomers trying to navigate the misinformation that surrounds UX today. Whether you're new to UX or an experienced practitioner, Darren's insights offer...

Lawton Pybus & Thomas Stokes: Founding Drill Bit Labs & Growing in UX Research | UXR Minds Podcast In this episode, UX researchers Lawton Pybus and Thomas Stokes discuss their unique paths into UX Research and how their shared experience at university led to the founding of Drill Bit Labs . They also share important advice for junior UX researchers on how to start strong in the field and f...

In today's episode, Amanda breaks down her wealth of experience and what inspired her journey into UX Research. She also goes into what lead her to a long mentoring career, inspiring the next generation of UXR talent. We finally discuss storytelling in interviews, finding your personal brand and voice and how to leverage this in your job hunt.

I sat down with Meltem, a UX Career Coach, to find out about her journey into UX! It all started from her roots in Turkey, to time spent in the United States! Her UX career really kicked off when she settled in Spain. We spoke about what inspired her decision to enter UXR and the inspiration to start a career in coaching in UX!

A new season is upon us! Dale Husband thanks guests and listeners for their support on Season 1 and what to expect from Season 2.

In Part 1, I discussed some career advice for new and upcoming UX Researchers with the experienced Maria Rosala from the Nielsen Norman Group. She has a wealth of talent after passing through various roles in UXR, including the UK Home Office. She now holds of the position of Director Research at NN/g.

In this special interview, I get to know Jen Blatz, Senior UX Researcher at BECU but probably more widely known as the Co-founder at the UX Research & Strategy group, which was founded to enrich and complement the UX design community through knowledge sharing, networking and community. We delve into her journey into UX, the ups and downs she faced, as well as some special advice that helped he...

In episode 19, I spoke with the incredibly experienced Sotiris, Staff User Researcher at Meta. We considered his journey into UX and in particular Research, what his job entails and some key learnings from his journey in becoming an effective User Researcher.

I had the pleasure of conversing with Odette Jansen, the remarkable Head of Research at Nordhealth. Our discussion delved into her fascinating journey to her current position, as well as her insightful perspectives and rich experiences regarding Neurodiversity and its influence on her path in UX.

I sat down with Nikki Anderson, User Research extraordinaire and founder of the User Research Academy. We discuss her journey in the world of UX and the story of the User Research Academy. We also touch on portfolio and CV's and how to position yourself the best way possible early on in your career.

I sat down with Gene to discuss his journey into the world of design and the story behind the creation of Uxcel, the world's most popular self-learning UX and Product design platform.

I had the privilege of speaking with Emma Craig, Head of Research at Miro. Our conversation delved into her remarkable journey into UX Research, from her formative experience at Shopify to her current influential role at Miro. We also explored how her introverted nature has not hindered her success and impact.

I had a wonderful chat with Ermi, an experienced Design Leader in Product and UX. Ermi is also heavily involved in Mentoring via ADPlist. We covered topics such as how she entered the world of design and UX, as well as her tips for how to overcome imposter syndrome (or if it ever leaves you!), how to become a leader even if you're shy and some other insightful top tips if you're considering a care...

Are you curious about clinical UX? I had an informative chat with none other than Dr. Gyles Morrison, who we could call the pioneer of Clinical UX. We had a chat about his transition from a GP to the world of Clinical UX and delved into what sparked this career change. We also explored his mentoring platform, along with the diverse range of work he is involved in such as Clinical UX leadership cou...

I spoke to none other than the VP of Research & Content at the Nielsen Norman Group, Kate Moran. She spoke about her journey into UX Research and the realisation she encountered that sparked her transition into the world of UX. We also covered points on AI in Research and how you can "elbow your way" into a UX role!

In this exciting episode I interview Maddalena, a talented Senior Product Designer whose passion for sustainability, accessibility and inclusivity under-pins her work. We delved into her journey to where she is now and her work on the award winning Anne app.

In this episode I spoke with Tatiana Zavadja, Senior UX Designer at CubiCasa. She's also an experienced UX Design Mentor on Springboard. She explained what she is currently doing in her role and more importantly, what she loves about it! She also spoke about the advice she would give to "little" Tatjana and in turn, you listeners!

I spoke with Julian Della Mattia and in our conversation, Julian shares insights into how he has evolved from a traditional "UX researcher" role into becoming more of a UX research enabler in his journey to Research Ops. He discusses strategies for educating cross-functional teams on the benefits of research and best practices. Julian also provides tips for facilitating research collabor...

For the last episode of 2023, join Dale and Jessica in a captivating conversation as they delve into the intriguing world of UX Engineering. Jessica sheds light on the intricacies of this dynamic field, and outline the essential requirements and skills for aspiring individuals aiming to carve a path into UX Engineering.

In this episode I spoke with Anthony of Amazon Music. We discussed his journey to where he finds himself now and what inspired him to write his new book: The Art and Science of UX Design: A step-by-step guide to designing amazing user experiences. We also discussed his advice for people entering the field of Product and UX Design.

In this episode I had a conversation with Candela Fonte, Senior UX Researcher at All Human. She discussed her transition from a marketing background and what helped her settle into her new role as a UX Researcher. We discussed everything from presentation skills to transferable soft skills and how to highlight them on your CV.