Sean Wood shares insights from his journey in UX and AI, touching on digital transformation, responsible AI adoption, and the evolving role of design in tech. We explore how companies can use AI to do more—not just cut costs—and why collaboration, ethics, and user trust are key to building meaningful AI solutions.

In this conversation, I chatted with Colton about his experiences in the UX field and his journey in building Kickass UX. We talked about the challenges of breaking into the UX industry, the importance of hands-on experience, and the need for mentorship and support. Colton emphasized the value of giving back to the community and building an audience before launching a product. Hope you enjoy it!

00:00 Introduction and Goals

03:00 Colton's Background and Kickass UX

12:40 The Evolution of Kickass UX

19:41 The Value of Giving Back and Building an Audience

25:19 Product-Led Growth and Understanding Business Metrics

For more, check out ⁠KickassUX.com⁠ and ⁠UserExperience.org.

Keywords: UX, user experience, KickassUX.com, career switch, mentorship, hands-on experience, product-led growth.

I chatted with Alex Traill about her transition from recruitment to software development, and her journey to becoming a product owner. We talked about the challenges and surprises of building a product from scratch, and the importance of user feedback in shaping the product.

Alex is currently the product owner at UberTalent.io, a platform to hire, manage, and pay talent around the world.

Learn more about UX at UserExperience.org

"And I thought, OK shit they’re gonna fire me now."

Monkomon is a designer based in Rotterdam, and has gone through ups and downs in her career, including thinking she was about to get fired. We chatted about her journey from working at the marketing association at her university, to working at a large company, to starting over as a freelancer.

Find more resources and stories at UserExperience.org.

In this second part of my chat with Andreea, we chat about human centered AI, advice she has for people wanting to get a job in tech, and a bunch of other cool stuff.

In this episode of the userexperience.org podcast, I chat with Andreea Moga, a serial entrepreneur and an expert in AI. Andreea discusses her journey from Romania to the Netherlands, where she applied her expertise in signal processing and data science to real-world projects, including developing a tool for predicting preterm labor. We explore how UX and product design intersect with her work, particularly in the context of designing interfaces for complex data-driven systems. Andreea also shares insights from her role as Chairwoman of Tech Labs Rotterdam, emphasizing the importance of learning communities in shaping the future of tech and design. Plus, she offers practical advice for aspiring UX professionals on how to break into the industry and approach job opportunities. This episode is a great listen for anyone interested in the fusion of technology, design, and user experience.

In the second part of my chat with Andres, we chat about the end of his startup BuildUp Camp, how he started and successfully exited his next venture, and what it's like to launch an AI venture in the current AI boom.

Highlighted quote:

Andres: Design is part of everything you do when building a company. It’s about understanding the user and tailoring the product to their needs. In the Rotterdam Blockchain Community, I realized people were more interested in networking than the talks. Listening to feedback and iterating based on that is crucial. You need to design for your audience and be open to feedback.

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I chat with Andres Campo, a serial entrepreneur and a big inspiration for me. We recorded this back in February, so I'm releasing it quite late, but like good wine 🍷⁠ and cheese 🧀, I think it's aged well.

We chatted for over an hour, so I split it into two parts. In the first part, we talk about how he started his career, the importance of good design, and more.

Travis and I chat about a bunch of things, including working on the design of the crisis alerts feature at Google.

In this episode, I chat with Travis about how he found what he is passionate about, and its more than just UX.

Credits to YouTube music AI art generator for episode image.