NN/G UX Podcast

NN/G UX Podcast

Nielsen Norman Group

Episodes 64
Avg. Duration 36m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.7 (106)
Since Aug 2020
Latest Episode May 2026

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The Nielsen Norman Group (NN/G) UX Podcast is a podcast on user experience research, design, strategy, and professions, hosted by Senior User Experience Specialist Therese Fessenden. Join us every month as she interviews industry experts, covering common questions, hot takes on pressing UX topics, and tips for building truly great user experiences. For free UX resources, references, and information on UX Certification opportunities, go to: www.nngroup.com

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Incorruptible: How Great Companies Stay Great with Eric Ries

May 26, 2026 37m

Most UX practitioners have spent their careers fighting for the user — pushing back against dark patterns, advocating for quality, and insisting that making things better for people is also better…

60. Conversational Design and UI: Why Language Matters More Than Ever

Apr 29, 2026 45m

What does it actually mean to design conversationally? Not "add a chatbot" — but genuinely apply the principles of human conversation to the systems we build?In this episode, host Laura Klein sits…

59. Getting Hired in UX: What to Do When Apply-and-Wait Isn't Enough

Apr 01, 2026 37m

Navigating the UX job market has always had its ups and downs, especially with AI reshaping the industry. In this episode, host Laura Klein sits down with Evan Sunwall, NN/G's Director of Self-Paced…

58. The Truth About Lean & Agile (Feat. Principal Experience Specialist, Laura Klein)

Feb 25, 2026 42m

If you work in UX, you’ve probably heard the terms lean, Agile, and MVP more times than you can count. But knowing the terms doesn’t mean knowing how to make them work. In this episode, Laura Klein,…

57. The Next Decade of UX: Why Psychology Matters More Than Ever (Feat. Thomas Watkins, Founder & Principal UX Architect at 3Leaf)

Jan 28, 2026 49m

Therese Fessenden talks with design psychologist and product strategist Thomas Watkins (host of The Design Psychologist and Product-Led Growth Leaders) about why understanding the human mind is still…

56. AI for UX Analysis: How Accurate Is It? (feat. Christian Holst & Jamie Holst, Baymard Institute)

Dec 19, 2025 1h 5m

As AI-powered tools flood the market promising quick evaluations and audits, the conversation zeroes in on a critical issue: the reliability of these tools. In this episode, co-hosts Therese…

55. Democratizing Research in the Age of AI (feat. Ned Dwyer, CEO & Co-founder of Great Question)

Dec 01, 2025 37m

The interest in “customer insights” is higher than ever, and more people are interested in both research insights and carrying out research on their own. But, who’s making sure research is done well?…

54. Designing for Millions of Users (feat. Jay Dutta, Global Head of UX, Deutsche Bank)

Oct 24, 2025 34m

In this episode, Therese interviews Jay Dutta—Global Head of UX at Deutsche Bank about how designing at scale isn’t just about reaching millions, but about preserving depth: of empathy, culture, and…

53. Why You're Not Getting Job Interviews (feat. Hang Xu, Design Recruiter)

Sep 26, 2025 50m

What does it really take to get hired in design today? In this episode, design recruiter and former product designer Hang Xu shares hard truths about what’s changed in hiring, why portfolios miss the…

52. Rethinking Users as Ecosystems (feat. authors Mike Youngblood and Ben Chesluk)

Jul 18, 2025 46m

Who do we really mean when we say “the user”? And who gets left out?In this episode, Therese Fessenden chats with cultural anthropologists Mike Youngblood and Ben Chesluk, who are challenging overly…

51. The Future of Service Design in the Age of AI (featuring Erika Flowers, author of Practical Service Blueprinting)

Jun 20, 2025 43m

What does it mean to design experiences in a world where pixels are no longer the focus? In this episode, service design thought-leader and author Erika Flowers shares her thoughts on how designers…

50. Responsible AI Use for Research Analysis (feat. Alexander Knoll, Co-Founder of Condens.io)

May 23, 2025 41m

AI can do more than it’s ever done… but there’s a lot of unfounded hype, especially when it comes to user research. When should you delegate tasks to AI? And when should you insist on keeping the…

49. Design Leadership & Org Design (feat. Peter Merholz, co-author of Org Design for Design Orgs)

Apr 18, 2025 43m

In this episode, Peter Merholz—co-founder of Adaptive Path and co-author of Org Design for Design Orgs—joins us to talk about what it really takes to build and scale effective design teams. We…

48. What is Object-Oriented UX (feat. Sophia Prater, Rewired UX)

Mar 21, 2025 41m

UX practitioners often struggle with shifting requirements and increasing product complexity, making it difficult to design intuitive experiences. Object-Oriented UX (OOUX) offers a structured…

47. Designing AI Experiences: What to Consider (feat. Caleb Sponheim PhD, NN/g)

Feb 21, 2025 39m

As AI continues to evolve, designers are increasingly finding themselves tasked with creating AI-powered experiences—often without prior experience in the space. In this episode, NN/g UX Specialist…

46. Getting Strategic About Research (feat. Kate Towsey, author of Research that Scales)

Jan 24, 2025 50m

As tech layoffs and budget cuts dominate the start of the year, UX teams are navigating a critical challenge: proving the value of research while doing more with less. In this episode, NN/g Director…

45. Choosing Better User Impact Metrics (feat. Connor Joyce, Author & Behavioral Scientist)

Dec 20, 2024 42m

Most experienced professionals in the industry will tell you that the best designs don't operate in a vacuum. Yet, most of our measurement approaches do. How do you know you're actually making a…

44. AI & UX Research (feat. Savina Hawkins & Caleb Sponheim)

Nov 26, 2024 39m

To explore how is AI shaping UX research and analysis, host Therese Fessenden shares two interviews on the topic; one with Savina Hawkins, Co-founder of Altis, and one with Caleb Sponheim, UX…

Bonus: Journey-Centric Design: The Evolution of UX Design Operations (feat. Kim Flaherty, NN/g)

Oct 25, 2024 36m Bonus

Product-centric design can be an efficient way to design interfaces, but it can often lead to disjointed and poorly optimized customer journey experiences. Kim Flaherty shares her recent research…

43. Responsible AI (feat. Paige Lord, Sr. Product Marketing Manager at GitHub)

Oct 11, 2024 37m

With AI developing rapidly, and AI policy often lagging behind, calls for responsible tech design and development are louder and more public than ever. In this episode, Paige Lord offers some insight…

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