Ioana and Andrei discuss how AI agents are transforming daily work, the differences in designing for agentic AI versus traditional UX, and the evolving role of designers.
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• What are AI agents? How do they look like in real work? What is agentic AI?
• Which companies are best positioned in the market? Can you give examples of what AI agents can do?
• How does designing for agentic AI differ from traditional UX design?
• Given AI's non-deterministic nature, how do teams learn and test before launch? Do you focus on iterative testing or just launch and learn in the wild? What's the process like compared to traditional usability testing?
• How do you see design role will evolve in the future?
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Anfi and Ioana discuss the current state and future of the junior designer market, ways to succeed, the impact of AI, and whether pursuing this career is still worthwhile.
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• What do you currently think about the junior designer market? How do you see it changing by 2025? Have you noticed any effects of AI on this field?
• How can junior designers succeed and even stand out? What should they do to get hired and grow in their careers?
• Based on everything we've discussed, do you think starting a career as a junior designer is still a good idea?
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Anfisa and Tej discuss the principles of inclusive design, its impact on society, strategies for incorporating it into their workflow, and the significance of the recent EU Accessibility Act.
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• What are some real-world examples of inclusive design in the age of AI?
• What are the costs of not designing inclusively?
• How can designers begin practicing inclusive design principles in their daily work?
• How would you define inclusive design, and what does it mean to you?
• What are some characteristics of bad or exclusive design, and how does it differ from inclusive design?
• In what ways can designers ensure they don’t overlook certain user segments and create more inclusive experiences?
• What strategies or practices can you implement to make your work more inclusive?
• How can designers effectively test their designs for inclusivity before launching them publicly?
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Anfi and Ioana discuss emerging portfolio trends in the age of AI and how to effectively use AI tools.
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• In the age of AI, what portfolio trends are emerging, and how can designers leverage them today? What do you foresee for the portfolio landscape in 2025?
• What tools do you recommend for visual storytelling, and what strategies can help build a compelling portfolio?
• How can I automate and streamline my application process effectively?
• With everyone using AI, how can I stand out and showcase my unique value?
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Ioana and Henry discuss working amidst ambiguity and with products that are constantly shape-shifting.
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In this episode:
• Let’s talk about your time at Perplexity. How does it feel to create something that didn’t exist before? How did you make design decisions, and what did your work there look like?
• What is the design team like at Perplexity? Did you hire designers with AI literacy?
• How does working in a big corporation compare to a small startup, especially regarding learning opportunities?
• Is design dying? Will it still exist in five years? How is the role changing, and will design as we know it today still be relevant?
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Henry Modisett is Perplexity’s VP of Design. Before joining Perplexity as a founding designer, Henry worked for Google and Quora. His experiences in those companies gave him a unique perspective on information seeking, which perfectly prepared him for his work at Perplexity.
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Ioana and Caitlin explore how designers at Intercom are beginning to use the Cursor tool to code directly, discuss the broader adoption of AI technologies, examine their effects on workflows and company culture, and consider how these advancements might shape the future of design and development roles.
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In this episode:
• How did designers at Intercom begin using the Cursor tool and editing code directly within the platform?
• Which tools on the market are considered the safest and most user-friendly? Why did you choose the Cursor tool specifically? • Can you describe the designers' workflow and what the interface looks like?
• How would you describe the culture at Intercom?
• What criteria do you use to decide which AI tools to adopt and which parts of the design process to automate?
• How can individuals outside of the current environment start experimenting with these technologies?
• How can companies begin educating their employees about AI? Would you recommend establishing an internal AI team or program?
• Do you evaluate AI fluency when hiring? If so, how does that influence your hiring decisions?
• How do you see our roles evolving with these advancements? • Will we still primarily use tools like Figma, or will we shift towards prompting coding tools? What is your vision for the future of design and development roles?
This episode's guest:
Caitlin Rich has been in the design industry since 2008, which is 17 years now, starting as a graphic designer in Sydney, Australia, before shifting into product design and finding her footing in the startup scene in London. She's worked mostly within fintech and is now a Group Design Manager for the Growth Group at Intercom, focusing on ensuring new customers have a great experience, including the adoption of Finn, Intercom's AI agent.
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Ioana and Anfisa discuss the future of design roles, the impact of AI on collaboration, and how professionals can adapt and thrive in the evolving tech landscape.
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In this episode:
• Predictions for the future of design roles
• How AI will shape collaboration with product managers and developers?
• Why designers are well-positioned to thrive in the AI era?
• How product managers and engineers are also set up for success in the future?
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Ioana had a live Maven session where she shared insights on how AI is transforming design, the role of AI designers, and strategies to stay relevant in this evolving industry.
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• How has AI transformed the design industry?
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Ioana and Kate delve into the world of growth design, exploring its impact on Miro’s success, the current role it plays within organizations, and how AI is shaping the future of product design roles.
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In this episode:
• What is growth design?
• How has growth design impacted Miro’s development and success?
• What is the current state of the growth design role within organizations?
• How do you envision the future of product design roles evolving, especially with the increasing integration of AI?
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Ioana and Imogen from Lumo Studio delve into how to start your business in the design industry, cultivate a strong studio culture, and navigate the evolving landscape of creativity and entrepreneurship.
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•What inspired your courage to start Lumo Studio?
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Ioana and Anfisa discuss how to spot if you're underpaid, prepare for salary talks, and decide whether to stay or look for a new job.
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Ioana and Hannah discuss
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• How did you go from starting to freelance to having more offers than you could accept?
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Hannah's Linkedin profile
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Anfisa and Tina discuss how AI is transforming research and what we can expect moving forward.
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In this episode:
• What is the current state of AI in the research industry, and how does this influence product development?
• What is the current landscape of research and the evolving role of AI within it?
• Can AI, theoretically, take on the role of conducting research independently in the future?
• Will AI be capable of predicting future trends based solely on historical data?
• What are AI's current strengths and limitations?
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Tina Ličková's Linkedin
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Ioana and Anfia discuss how to set up an effective workshop.
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• How to properly set up a workshop for maximum engagement and productivity?
• In what ways do workshops provide advantages over traditional meetings?
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Ioana and Anfia explore ways to identify and leverage personal skills for career growth, and find products that align with you personality.
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In this episode:
• What helped Ioana realize her interest in the AI field, especially when AI was just becoming popular?
• How to identify your skills and use them to shape your career?
• What steps can you take to find a product that matches your personality and values?
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Ioana talks about the impact of AI on the field of UX design.
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In this episode:
• Where can AI support the design process, and where should we be cautious?
• What AI tools does Ioana use in her design work?
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Ioana talks about the impact of AI on the field of UX design.
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In this episode:
1:06 - Episode Begins
2:17 - Wix Sponsorship
3:31 - Ioana’s Journey into AI Design
9:02 - What does it mean to be an AI designer, and why should you consider pursuing this career?
17:10 - What are some practical ways designers can integrate AI into their current roles?
21:53 - How can you present AI-driven solutions to stakeholders?
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Anfisa and Ioana explore the future of UX maturity in product organizations, examining the shift away from user-centricity, the impact of AI, and how we can redefine the benchmarks for measuring UX effectiveness in the evolving design landscape.
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In this episode:
01:04 Episode starts
02:35 Wix sponsorship
04:16 Catch up
09:39 What will UX maturity in product organizations look like in 2025 and in the years to follow?
21:07 What is coming up for us in the design industry? With a clear shift away from user-centricity, how do we navigate these changes? What role does AI play—will it benefit us?
30:48 Should we rethink how we measure UX maturity? What other factors do you believe are crucial for defining UX maturity?
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Anfi and Ioana discuss what factors influence promotions and strategies for designers in various contexts to achieve advancement in your career.
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• What factors come into play when seeking a promotion?
• How can designers in different contexts achieve promotion?
• What are the tips for designers who feel frustrated about not being promoted?
• What strategies can designers employ if they work in environments that do not have formal promotion cycles?
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Anfisa and Ioana delve into the challenges that senior designers face as they reach the peak of their careers.
In this episode:
• Anfi and Ioana share their personal experiences
• Should you aim for a management position, or is it better to focus on growing as an individual contributor?
• What skills should I learn next?
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