Episodes 16
Avg. Duration 29m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jun 2020
Latest Episode Jan 2026

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About This Podcast

Join Ayan Bihi to discuss topics about the profession of User Experience Design (UX). Learn about the people who work hard behind the scenes to ensure your daily life is less frustrating and more successful. In each episode, we engage in sincere, down-to-earth conversations about design techniques, interview special guests, or give practical career advice to help your own UX career lift off!

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Recent Episodes

S1E17 The Power of Design Psychology: A Conversation with Thomas Watkins

Jan 21, 2026 37m

Thomas WatkinsFounder of 3Leaf ConsultingHost of The Design Psychologist and Product-Led Growth LeadersWhat We Talk AboutHow Thomas moved from psychology into UXWhy human factors is the foundation of…

Beyond Pixels: Designing in the Age of AI

Dec 17, 2025 29m

Here’s what you’ll hear in this episode:How Dr. Wu moved from neuroscience to AI strategy.Why 2025 is called the “year of agents” and what that means for design.The shift from static UI to adaptive…

Building your career with intention

Aug 27, 2024 21m

Want to connect with Marvin:Connect via LinkedinConnect via his Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit…

Beyond Screens: AI's Impact on the future of UX Design

Feb 02, 2024 18m

Join us as we chat with Join us as we chat with Kelsey Ruger, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Hello Alice, about her insights on how AI can empower UX designers to create truly exceptional…

UX Research

Apr 19, 2023 21m

Helpful Links Connect with Anoushka Shahane on LinkedinReach out to Anoushka by e-mailMore Ascend UX Content Visit the Ascend UX podcast’s website for more episodes.Read our blog on Medium for…

UX Copywriting

Apr 19, 2023 13m

Helpful Links Connect with Lara via Linkedin  Laura Ancian's Linkedin More Ascend UX Content Visit the Ascend UX podcast’s website for more episodes.Read our blog on Medium for helpful articles on UX…

What do you need to become a product designer?

Dec 01, 2021 30m

Ep. 10 - What do you need to become a product designer?[00:00:00] Jaivardhan: I think if it's a general interest about solving problems, it's a great place to be in because you will be solving…

Networking & Professional Communities

Jun 16, 2021 25m

Helpful LinksCPHUX - Helena and co-founder Jayden Hanly run Denmark’s largest design community that offers a job board, live events and a nifty global calendar of UX events.Why UX? Podcast - Helena…

Resumes

May 05, 2021 24m

Helpful Links The World's First Resume - Pay attention to how Leonardo adjusted his resume to communicate how he’d help address the city of Milan’s needs.Resumes & Bias - Unfortunately, there are…

UX Career Transitions

Jan 25, 2021 28m

Helpful Links CX vs. UX: What’s the Difference? - an article by Rafał Warniełło comparing and contrasting the broader domain of customer experience versus the more specialized user experience. CX…

Deceptive Design

Oct 21, 2020 31m

Helpful Links DarkPatterns.org – Harry Brignull’s original list of these deceptive design practices. Edited by Alexander Darlington.Dark Patterns at Scale – A group of Princeton University…

Working in a Pandemic

Sep 18, 2020 49m

Helpful Links Welcome Stamp Program - looking for a change of scenery? To make up for falling tourism revenue, some countries are offering special visas for workers to temporarily relocate. The Rise…

UX Education - Part 2

Aug 10, 2020 36m

Helpful Links The Rise of (UX) Educational Programs – an article by Lee Okan with more details on the state of UX education.International Usability and UX Qualification Board – there have…

UX Education - Part 1

Jul 16, 2020 31m

Helpful Links TopUXSchool.com – Visit Kaiting Huang’s very thorough website indexing university UX programs and online courses. It’s an amazing resource!UX.training – Evaluate your UX skills with…

Agency Recruiters

Jun 04, 2020 38m

Helpful Links Simplehuman trashcan – short video from Simplehuman, if you’re curious about the trashcan Evan mentioned.Aquent/Vitamin T – if you’d like to learn more about Aquent’s services and…

Introductions

Jun 04, 2020 35m

Helpful Links History of human factors – A short video by Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority explaining some of the history of human factors engineering.What is a UX Designer? – Nick Babich…

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