UX Wizards Podcast

By Gandalf Winterwhisk

UX Wizards Podcast is for creatives of all levels who want to learn more about the paths that led them to UX.

We interview designers, researchers, entrepreneurs, students, and design enthusiast... more

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How many episodes does UX Wizards Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 38 episodes available.

UX Wizards Podcast episodes:

May 10, 2024 AI in Hiring, Careers, and training with Kayvon Touran CEO of Zal.ai
This episode we are joined by Kayvon Touran Cofounder and CEO of Zal.ai. We discuss his time in Ed-tech and dive into how it led to the founding of Zal.ai. In addition, we explore talk about how palette informs creativity.

Learn more about the exciting things that Zal.ai is doing here
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47min
January 08, 2024 UX Wizards Bookclub: Don't Make Me Think, Steve Krug with Nolan, James and Keri
We discuss one of our favorite UX classics: Don't Make Me Think, by Steve Krug
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30min
November 03, 2023 Getting a start in Maine with Santiago Zindel
Today we are joined by Santiago Zindel Mundet Cruz, the director of The Roux Institute Founder Residency in Portland Maine. We dive into the program, the work designers contribute to the success of the companies and the exciting companies in the program. Spoiler alert, the designers in the program are called design wizards!
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36min
September 30, 2023 Max Blum on Design, Creativity, Midsummer Snowballs, and practical advice for new designers
Max Blum and Nolan Stewart talk creativity, personal marketing when looking for a job, design inspiration, and more. You can reach out to Max at uxeverything.us.Andy Goldsworthy https://youtu.be/sngXz55b4bc?si=PrQwioPEe7M_vWHi
Peter Tarka: https://petertarka.com/personal-work
A Book Apart: https://abookapart.com/
Design is Storytelling: https://ellenlupton.com/Design-Is-Storytelling
Don’t Make Me Think: https://sensible.com/dont-make-me-think/
About Face: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/about-face-3-the-essentials-of-interaction-design_alan-cooper_david-cronin/292188/#edition=4803690&idiq=4442535
The Inmates Are Running the Asylum: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-inmates-are-running-the-asylum-why-high-tech-product[…]e-us-crazy-and-how-to-restore-the-sanity_alan-cooper/270323
Mike Monteiro: https://aneventapart.com/speakers/mike-monteiro
Dieter Rams: https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/article/dieter-rams-10-timeless-commandments-for-good-designFollow us:
Be a Wizard: https://www.meetup.com/ux-wizards/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ux-wizards/
IG: @ux.wizards(https://instagram.com/ux.wizards?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==)Follow our team:
Keri: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerif/
Nolan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolan-stewart-117b5b8a/
James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesnaito/ (edited)
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45min
September 23, 2023 Breaking UX Laws: Atul Khola and Chirag Ghube
Atul Khola and Chirag Ghube discuss UX design, the importance of good storytelling, favorite design tools and not reading books.

Additionally: learning the rules to break the rules, creating exceptional designs, and using feedback on Twitter to gauge user sentiment.

Atul and Chirag explore how attached a designer should be to their designs, and the tendancy we all have to hate our old work.

Design Drug: https://www.designdrug.co/
Design Drug Discord: https://discord.com/invite/uF2cKkNj8p

UX for Beginners by Joel Marsh: https://www.amazon.com/UX-Beginners-Crash-Course-Lessons/dp/1491912685

Follow Atul:
Twitter: https://x.com/pixelandpump/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/pixelandpump/
Dribbble: https://www.behance.net/atulkhola/

Follow us:
Be a Wizard: https://www.meetup.com/ux-wizards/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ux-wizards/
IG: @ux.wizards(https://instagram.com/ux.wizards?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==)

Follow our host, Chirag:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiragghube/
IG: @design_cag(https://instagram.com/design_cag?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==)

Follow our team:
Keri: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerif/
Nolan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolan-stewart-117b5b8a/
James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesnaito/
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53min
September 01, 2023 The UX of Everyday Things with James, Keri, Nolan, and Chirag Ghube
Join the podcast team as they talk about usability, tech and everything in-between! This is a casual conversation with four of our producers. Enjoy!
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58min
August 13, 2023 Breaking Into UX Design with Grace Kew and Keri F
Grace Kew and Keri chat about getting started in UX. Grace is a UX Designer looking for her first job. How do you get your first UX job? What do you do when 2,000 other applicants have already applied for that Junior UX Designer job?

Grace Kew's Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracekew/
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47min
August 04, 2023 Figma File and Project Organization w Lucy Kent and Chirag Ghube
Lucy Kent is a Senior Product Designer. She reveals her top tips for organizing Figma files and projects to maximize efficiency. Lucy also brews up wisdom on transitioning into UX, building workplace connections, crafting startup design systems, and more. Take this podcast potion and level up your skills pronto!

Lucy's Portfolio: https://www.lucykent.io/

Feedback:
Google Form: https://forms.gle/uK8wwxksqSL5NmVu6

Links:
Articulating Design Decisions: Communicate with Stakeholders, Keep Your Sanity, and Deliver the Best User Experience: https://www.amazon.com/Articulating-Design-Decisions-Communicate-Stakeholders/dp/1491921560
Radical Candor: https://www.radicalcandor.com/

Follow us:
Be a Wizard: https://www.meetup.com/ux-wizards/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ux-wizards/
IG: @ux.wizards(https://instagram.com/ux.wizards?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==)

Follow our host, Chirag:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiragghube/
IG: @design_cag(https://instagram.com/design_cag?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==)

Follow our team:
Keri: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerif/
Nolan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolan-stewart-117b5b8a/
James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesnaito/
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47min
July 25, 2023 What would a UX team for startups look like? with Nolan Stewart and James
Nolan Stewart is the Head of Design at Eskuad. He is an incredibly talented UX Designer and an amazing visual artist! Listen to this episode to learn more about UX at startups.

Follow Nolan:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolan-stewart-117b5b8a/

Let us know what you think:
Google Form: https://forms.gle/uK8wwxksqSL5NmVu6

Follow us:
Be a Wizard: https://www.meetup.com/ux-wizards/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ux-wizards/
IG: @ux.wizards (https://instagram.com/ux.wizards?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==)

Follow our host, James:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesnaito/

Follow our team:
Keri: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerif/
Chirag: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiragghube
Nolan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolan-stewart-117b5b8a/
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25min
July 14, 2023 Creative Process, Designer Career Advice, Figma Tips, Generative AI: Jess Chan and Chirag Ghube
Jess Chan is a Visual Designer at Nvidia with 10 years of experience. We talk about her creative process, Figma tips, advice for new grads entering the industry, and much more!

Feedback:
Google Form: https://forms.gle/uK8wwxksqSL5NmVu6

Links:
Contrast: https://www.figma.com/community/plugin/748533339900865323/Contrast
EightShapes Specs: https://www.figma.com/community/plugin/1205622541257680763/EightShapes-Specs
Ruined by design: https://www.ruinedby.design/

Follow us:
Be a Wizard: https://www.meetup.com/ux-wizards/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ux-wizards/
IG: @ux.wizards(https://instagram.com/ux.wizards?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==)

Follow our host, Chirag:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiragghube/
IG: @design_cag(https://instagram.com/design_cag?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==)

Follow our team:
Keri: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerif/
James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesnaito/
Nolan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolan-stewart-117b5b8a/
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40min

FAQs about UX Wizards Podcast:

How many episodes does UX Wizards Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 38 episodes available.