Episodes

  • Design Byte: The Tale of the Stakeholder From Hell
    Oct 31 2024

    In this special Halloween episode, we follow a UX team at TechNova as they face their most challenging stakeholder yet: Mr. Deville, a literal demon bent on creating the worst user experience possible. The team must use their UX skills to save their project and their souls.

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    12 mins
  • THROWBACK. The Yin to Leadership's Yang: Unpacking the Unsung Role of Followership with Dr. David Leitner
    Oct 30 2024

    There’s no shortage of “leadership” advice on the internet. Everyone is talking about growing the next generation of leaders. But if everyone becomes a leader, will there be anyone willing to follow?

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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • 101. Life After Tech With Debbie Levitt
    Oct 24 2024

    This week Debbie Levitt, author of "Life After Tech", joins us to discuss the importance of planning for a future beyond tech. Debbie shares her own journey of self-discovery and planning for her own life after tech.

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • 100. The Entry Level Paradox: Breaking Into UX with Mitch Clements
    Oct 15 2024

    Dive into the mind of a UX hiring manager as Mitch Clements reveals what really catches his eye. From networking strategies to portfolio tips, Mitch offers his perspective on what it takes to stand out in a competitive field.

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • 99. Beyond UX Unfiltered: A Candid Conversation about Mental Health in UX Design With Hang Xu
    Oct 9 2024

    In this unfiltered episode, I chat with my good buddy and fellow designer Hang Xu about our shared experiences with mental health. We explore how our personal struggles have shaped our approach to life and work.

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    1 hr and 58 mins
  • 98. Designers Without Borders: The Importance of Cultural Context in Product Design with Ruby Pryor
    Oct 2 2024

    Discover how cultural nuances shape user experiences and learn strategies for creating designs that resonate across diverse international audiences. Let’s dig into the nuances of designing for a global audience with Ruby Pryor, founder of Rex Consulting.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • 97. Debugging Your Brain: A Software Engineer's Framework for Design Career Success with Dagna Bieda
    Sep 24 2024

    Dagna Bieda discusses her book “Brain Refactor” and how tech professionals can optimize their mindset for success. She explores common career obstacles and strategies for overcoming them.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • 96. Cultural Compass: Steering Your UX Career Across International Borders with Joseph Mercieca
    Sep 17 2024

    Discover how to navigate the complex landscape of international job hunting. Joseph Mercieca shares invaluable insights on adapting your application strategy, portfolio, and interview techniques to different cultural contexts across Europe and beyond.

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    1 hr and 20 mins