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- #170 Lessons learned from 4y at a scale up
Anfi shares insights on her journey working in a fast-paced scale-up, transforming weaknesses into strengths, strategic product pitching, effective communication at scale, leading impactful workshops, what defines a great manager, the difference between delivery and vision, and strategies to elevate UX culture from low to high maturity.
This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.
Check out these links:
Sign up for Anfi's Design → Impact translation WS workshop on February 18
Preorder Ioana's upcoming book here. The first 100 copies will be hand-signed.
Ioana's co-working space
Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.
Ioana's AI project: aidesign-os.com
Ioana's WhatsApp group
Ioana's AI Goodies Newsletter
Ioana's Domestika course Create a Learning Strategy
Enroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.
Into UX design online course by Anfisa
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40 min - #169 How to speak the business language
Anfi and Ioana discuss how to get buy-in and communicate effectively with stakeholders. They explore how to present designs convincingly, articulate decisions clearly, and address what to do if data on the impact of design choices isn’t available.
This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.
Check out these links:
Sign up for Anfi's Design → Impact translation WS workshop on February 18
Preorder Ioana's upcoming book here. The first 100 copies will be hand-signed.
Ioana's co-working space
Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.
Ioana's AI project: aidesign-os.com
Ioana's WhatsApp group
Ioana's AI Goodies Newsletter
Ioana's Domestika course Create a Learning Strategy
Enroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.
Into UX design online course by Anfisa
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45 min - #168 Will we still have design jobs in the future?
Anfi and Ioana explore the future of design jobs, questioning whether design roles will remain the same as the tech industry transforms. They discuss how design roles are evolving right now, especially as AI begins to generate UI and we communicate through prompts. In this new landscape, what exactly are we designing? Can we still call ourselves UX designers, or will our roles shift into something new? Anfi and Ioana discuss why designers need to improve our technological skills to stay relevant in this changing field.
This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.
Mentioned in this episode:
"Dogma, tribe and truth" from the Making Sense with Sam Harris podcast
"The Adolescence of Technology. Confronting and Overcoming the Risks of Powerful AI" - article by Dario Amodei
Check out these links:
Preorder Ioana's upcoming book here. The first 100 copies will be hand-signed.
Ioana's co-working space
Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.
Ioana's AI project: aidesign-os.com
Ioana's WhatsApp group
Ioana's AI Goodies Newsletter
Ioana's Domestika course Create a Learning Strategy
Enroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.
Into UX design online course by Anfisa
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49 min - #167 How to stay sane in the age of AI
Anfi and Ioana explore the mental health challenges of recent years, sharing strategies to preserve self-identity, manage anxiety, and set healthy boundaries in the context of an increasingly AI-driven world.
This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.
Check out these links:
Preorder Ioana's upcoming book here. The first 100 copies will be hand-signed.
Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.
Ioana's AI project: aidesign-os.com
Ioana's WhatsApp group
Ioana's AI Goodies Newsletter
Ioana's Domestika course Create a Learning Strategy
Enroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.
Into UX design online course by Anfisa
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43 min - #166 How to get hired in 2026
Anfi and Ioana discuss their strategies for preparing for the upcoming hiring season, covering key topics such as portfolio, the interview process, practical take-home challenges and whiteboard exercises.
This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.
In this episode:
08:33 How to make your portfolio stand out?
21:43 Do I need to show that I am AI first designer?
26:33 Do designers need to specialize or be generalists?
34:48 How to approach Interviewing process?
54:41 How to prepare for white board and take home challenges?
Mentioned in this episode:
Sign up for Anfi's Design → Impact translation WS workshop on February 18
'The playbook to hiring designers in 2026' by Tom Scott
Portfolios for inspiration:
https://raghavdua.co/
https://piet.website/
https://adasilv2.framer.website/
https://www.rachelchen.tech/
https://bruce-cao.com/
https://celinekeomany.me/
https://rodrigoestrada.com/
Check out these links:
Preorder Ioana's upcoming book here. The first 100 copies will be hand-signed.
Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.
Ioana's AI project: aidesign-os.com
Ioana's WhatsApp group
Ioana's AI Goodies Newsletter
Ioana's Domestika course Create a Learning Strategy
Enroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.
Into UX design online course by Anfisa
❓Next topic ideas:
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1 hr 7 min - #165 Skills and traits UX designers need in 2026
Ioana and Anfi discuss how values are shifting in the design world amidst rapid change. They explore the traits that designers should cultivate, current market observations, and whether traditional skills remain relevant. They delve into whether designers need to learn coding, the role of vibe coding, and if we're heading towards becoming design engineers or builders.
This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.
Mentioned in this episode:
Preorder Ioana's upcoming book here. The first 100 copies will be hand-signed.
Get your Design Course Bundle, featuring 6 courses, guides, and templates crafted by experienced design practitioners
2026 predictions for AI x tech x design newsletter
If you have multiple interests, do not waste the next 2-3 years article
Check out these links:
Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.
Ioana's AI project: aidesign-os.com
Ioana's WhatsApp group
Ioana's AI Goodies Newsletter
Ioana's Domestika course Create a Learning Strategy
Enroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.
Into UX design online course by Anfisa
❓Next topic ideas:
Submit your questions or feedback anonymously here
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41 min - #164 Year-End Reflections
Anfi and Ioana reflect on the past year, sharing how their careers have evolved and how AI has impacted their journeys. Looking ahead to 2026, they discuss their goals and upcoming creative projects.
This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.
Check out these links:
Preorder Ioana's upcoming book here. The first 100 copies will be hand-signed.
Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.
Ioana's AI project: aidesign-os.com
Ioana's WhatsApp group
Ioana's AI Goodies Newsletter
Ioana's Domestika course Create a Learning Strategy
Enroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.
Into UX design online course by Anfisa
❓Next topic ideas:
Submit your questions or feedback anonymously here
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49 min - #163 Surviving Design - Why I Wrote a Book
Ioana offers a glimpse into her upcoming book release.
This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.
Preorder your copy here. The first 100 copies will be hand-signed.
Check out these links:
Ioana's AI project: aidesign-os.com
Ioana's WhatsApp group
Ioana's AI Goodies Newsletter
Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.
Ioana's Domestika course Create a Learning Strategy
Enroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.
Into UX design online course by Anfisa
❓Next topic ideas:
Submit your questions or feedback anonymously here
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16 min - #162 These skills will increase your salary in 2026
Anfi and Ioana discuss the key factors that can directly influence your salary and increase your earning potential within your role.
This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.
• What are some less obvious skills crucial for promotion, like visibility and internal branding?
• Do you really need to want a promotion, and is it always worth pursuing?
• Additional subtle skills that can lead to getting promoted include mentoring juniors, leading workshops, advocating for good design with non-design team members, and demonstrating openness to AI while maintaining critical thinking.
Check out these links:
Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.
Ioana's AI project: aidesign-os.com
Ioana's WhatsApp group
Ioana's AI Goodies Newsletter
Ioana's Domestika course Create a Learning Strategy
Enroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.
Into UX design online course by Anfisa
❓Next topic ideas:
Submit your questions or feedback anonymously here
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49 min - #161 How design industry is changing and what is getting behind us
Anfi and Ioana explore the fundamental transformations shaping the market today. They discuss how AI has become embedded in every aspect of our work, reshaping paradigms and emphasizing outcomes over tasks. The episode delves into how to develop the right mindset for staying relevant, rethinking and renewing your approach to design, and staying adaptable in a rapidly changing landscape.
This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.
Check out these links:
Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.
Ioana's AI project: aidesign-os.com
Ioana's WhatsApp group
Ioana's AI Goodies Newsletter
Ioana's Domestika course Create a Learning Strategy
Enroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.
Into UX design online course by Anfisa
❓Next topic ideas:
Submit your questions or feedback anonymously here
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Honest weekly conversations about Product Design careers, challenges, portfolios, mental health, and all things tech + design. Ioana and Anfisa together have 20 years of experience in the Product Design field and trying to share their main lessons to help anyone who's looking for a safe space with sincere and practical career advice.
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