UX Wizards Podcast

We discuss one of our favorite UX classics: Don't Make Me Think, by Steve Krug

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!

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)

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/

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!

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/

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/

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/

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/

James chats with Chi Kalu about the processes for patent filing, neurodivergence, research and design.

Avi Dwivedi is the founder of XRDI with more than 10 year of experience in Immersive tech. Join us in an conversation about the current state of Immersive Tech, Apple Vision Pro, and how to enter this industry! LINKS https://chat.whatsapp.com/Fy9OY7VxeMIEdqsCjQRhTI https://www.youtube.com/@XRDItv https://in.linkedin.com/in/avidwivedi https://youtu.be/_CxXWdttF7U Follow us: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/

What is "Shifting Left" in accessibility? James and Luis chat about all things accessibility and discuss how companies can start the conversation, and prioritize this.

Cathy Beaton is an Associate Professor at RIT, NY. She talks about being a deaf professor and academic and about D/deaf and Hard of Hearing accessibility, generative AI, and a few of her projects. Stick through to the end for bonus content!!! TRANSCRIPT https://podcasts.musixmatch.com/podcast/ux-wizards/episode/01H2P7FXHRE7H09KTNQRSJCV1T LINKS Link to the project we talked about: https://www.chiragghube.com/projects/soundsense-smartwatch-sound-awareness-app-for-d-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-users Follow us: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: Nolan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolan-stewart-117b5b8a/ James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesnaito/

In this episode, Ananya and Chirag discuss uses of AI in both screenwriting and UX, compare notes on their respective fields, and the overlap in processes.

Richie Park and Disha Shah talk Amazon interview process, immigration and landing the job in this episode of UX Wizards!

Donut on our UX Wizard's Slack channel has been such a pleasure meeting new people. This episode we explore Jeanette's PhD educational experience, immigration journey and skills that helped her into UX research. Take a listen and enjoy!

In this episode Richie discusses with Professor’s Korsunskiy’s thoughts on the crossroads of engineering and design at Dartmouth. Also to set the record straight, Professor Korsunskiy prefers boba over smoothie.

In this episode Richie and Mirandy recap each of their experiences with Irrational labs Behavioral design bootcamp. They bounced ideas and reflected on their experiences with behavioral psychology in regards to UX/Product.

In this episode, our host Richie learns about behavioral science from Maegan, who got her PhD in Behavioral Analysis before becoming a Senior UX Researcher. Find out how Maegan succeeded in transitioning into her new career and how her background helped her succeed in the tech industry.

In this episode, we hear about the value of synchronization with a Design System and how it's helped shape UX Wizards. First, we speak with Sidney Rhoads and Javi Garcia about how Design Systems facilitates the process of showcasing the organization's values. Next, Max Blum answers the question, "What did the Design System do for UX Wizards?". Lastly, we hear Kaisen express his thoughts about how the UX Wizard Design System provides seamless functionality for design. Check out our design system here: https://designsystem.uxwizards.org/