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- #130 AI's Impact on the Design Process
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 on Interaction Design Foundation.
Ioana's AI Goodies Newsletter
Guide to AI - Resources & Links Library
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.
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Links:
🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa
🎓 Domestika course Create a Learning Strategy by Ioana
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24 min - #129 How to become an AI designer
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 into their current roles?
21:53 - How can you present AI-driven solutions to stakeholders?
Check out these links:
Ioana's AI for designers course on Interaction Design Foundation.
Ioana's AI Goodies Newsletter
Guide to AI - Resources & Links Library
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.
❓Next topic ideas:
Submit your questions or feedback anonymously here
Links:
🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa
🎓 Domestika course Create a Learning Strategy by Ioana
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28 min - #128 UX leadership during the tech crisis
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 What will UX maturity in product organizations look like in 2025 and in the years to follow?
21:07 What is coming up for us in the design industry? With a clear shift away from user-centricity, how do we navigate these changes? What role does AI play—will it benefit us?
30:48 Should we rethink how we measure UX maturity? What other factors do you believe are crucial for defining UX maturity?
Mentioned in this episode:
UX collective “The state of UX in 2025” report
Nielsen Norman Group “The 6 levels of UX maturity”
Honest UX Talks episode with Jakob Nielsen
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 Goodies Newsletter
Enroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.
❓Next topic ideas:
Submit your questions or feedback anonymously here
Links:
🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa
🎓 Domestika course Create a Learning Strategy by Ioana
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40 min - #127 How to get promoted in UX design
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 about not being promoted?
• What strategies can designers employ if they work in environments that do not have formal promotion cycles?
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 Goodies Newsletter
Enroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.
❓Next topic ideas:
Submit your questions or feedback anonymously here
Links:
🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa
🎓 Domestika course Create a Learning Strategy by Ioana
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39 min - #126 I am a senior designer now, what's next?
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. 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 Goodies Newsletter
Enroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.
❓Next topic ideas:
Submit your questions or feedback anonymously here
Links:
🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa
🎓 Domestika course Create a Learning Strategy by Ioana
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45 min - #125 A director's perspective on hiring UX designers in 2025 w/Chris Abad
Chris Abad is a design leader at ex-director at places like Google, Square, Dropbox, and Salesforce. He is launchingDesign Storytelling: Turn Resistance into Buy-in course, which starts on February 17th.
Anfisa andChris 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 beyond.
In this episode:
• Do you think the roles of Product Manager and Product Designer will merge in the future?
• Is being a good designer more about inherent talent, or is it a skill that can be developed?
• How do you define a good designer in today’s industry?
• What is your thought process when hiring designers? What do you look for in their portfolios?
• According to Chris, what constitutes a good design portfolio?
• What is a storytelling portfolio, and what does it mean to you?
• What advice would you give to junior designers on how to frame themselves while figuring out their path in the industry?
• Will having a UX design degree or completing a bootcamp alone make someone competitive in the job market?
• What other important factors should junior designers consider?
Relevant 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.
❓Next topic ideas:
Submit your questions or feedback anonymously here
Other resources:
🎓 Into UX design UX-thinking online courses by Anfisa
🤖 Ioana'sAI Goodies Newsletter
🎓 Domestika course: Create a Learning Strategy by Ioana
🤖 Enroll in Ioana's AI course"**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.
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1 hr 2 min - #124 The skills UX designers need in 2025
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 2025 and beyond?
• How can I adapt to emerging technologies, including AI?
Check out these links:
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.
Enroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.
❓Next topic ideas:
Submit your questions or feedback anonymously here
Links:
🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa
🎓 Domestika course Create a Learning Strategy by Ioana
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40 min - #123 Year-End Reflections
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 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.
Enroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.
❓Next topic ideas:
Submit your questions or feedback anonymously here
Links:
🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa
🎓 Domestika course Create a Learning Strategy by Ioana
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43 min - #122 The State of Design Jobs in 2024-2025 w/Lena Kul
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 the design industry?
17:06 Are specialized roles still relevant?
19:23 In light of economic downturns and layoffs, why are job openings showing signs of recovery?
26:20 What does this mean for aspiring designers? Is pursuing a UX career still viable for newcomers?
32:34 What skill sets are hiring managers prioritizing in 2025? Are technical skills being overshadowed by AI?
39:46 What advice can you share about storytelling and pitching, and where can people find freelance opportunities?
45:41 How can listeners connect with you?
About the guest:
Lena Kul is a Recruitment & Job Search Advisor, recently she founded /kuːl/ - Boutique Recruitment & Job Search Advising agency.
With years of experience scaling Product Design and UXR teams in demanding, designer-driven hyper-growth environments, she has successfully hired dozens of talented individuals from FAANG companies and other renowned organizations, including Spotify, Zendesk, Shopify, and Booking. com
She is offering a range of tailored advising services designed to support companies in their growth, and career development of job seekers in Product Design and UX Research. She also has a course Master Your Product Design and UX Research Job SearchCheck out Lena's website and articles.
Lena's Five newsletter
Lena's course "Product Design Career Accelerator: Navigate Your Next Career Step"
Check out these links:
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.
Enroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.
❓Next topic ideas:
Submit your questions or feedback anonymously here
Links:
🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa
🎓 Domestika course Create a Learning Strategy by Ioana
🧡 Want to support us?
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50 min - #121 How to prevent burnout? w/Meg Rye & Laurence Galland
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 - Steps to take upon realizing burnout + prevention tips
28:23 - Advice for those facing burnout threats
38:54 - Key takeaways
Our guests:
Meg Rye (she/her) - founder of Good Maven, recruiter and coach.
Meg’s been at the center of the global design community for 20+ years, working with professionals to build ambitious and fulfilling careers.
Most recently, Meg was the first international design recruiter at Meta. She led the team’s growth from 4 to 700 designers across 13 countries, while building a strong community and culture made up of product designers, content designers, user experience researchers, and artists.
She’s built teams, hiring processes, and programs for enterprise, agency, start-up, and cultural institutions, including WhatsApp, Instagram, Meta Reality Labs, Publicis Sapient, Havas, eBay, Comcast, Siemens, Verizon, The Wharton School, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Laurence Galland has worked with a huge range of teams and individuals and has vast experience across career management, leadership skills development, change management, self-development, business set up/scale up and work/life balance.
Before becoming a coach, she spent 10 years in consumer goods and tourism organisations as a senior HR professional. She holds a Professional Coach Certification (PCC) from the International Coaching Federation (ICF), an Individual Team Coach Accreditation (ITCA) from the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) and Masters degrees in international business and business administration.
Check out these links:
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.
Enroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.
❓Next topic ideas:
Submit your questions or feedback anonymously here
Links:
🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa
🎓 Domestika course Create a Learning Strategy by Ioana
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About Honest Design Talks
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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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