Honest UX Talks

Jan 21 2025 123 ep. 41 mins 68

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Honest weekly conversations about UX design career, challenges, portfolios, mental health, and all things UX. Ioana and Anfisa together have 20 years of experience in the UX field and trying to share their main lessons to help anyone transitioning to design overcome the fears. Want to support us? Sign up to get access to exclusive locked episodes for $0.99/mo https://anchor.fm/honestuxtalks/subscribe To request the next topic DM us on Instagram: 🗂 instagram.com/honest_ux_talks 👩‍💻 instagram.com/anfisign 👩🏻‍💻 instagram.com/uxgoodies

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#124 The skills UX designers need in 2025

Jan 21 2025 39 mins

Anfisa and Ioana explore strategies for navigating the design market in challenging times and discuss what essential skills designers need to acquire. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wix Studio.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode: • What skills should I focus on learning now to stay relevant in the design market? • How will technology advancements im

#123 Year-End Reflections

Dec 24 2024 42 mins

Anfisa and Ioana share their reflections on the year. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wix Studio.⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode: • What achievements are we most proud of from this year? • What were the defining high and low moments we experienced? • What key themes or words resonate with our intentions for the coming year? Check out these links: Ioa

#122 The State of Design Jobs in 2024-2025 w/Lena Kul

Dec 17 2024 49 mins

Ioana and Lena explore the design market for 2024-2025, highlighting key trends, in-demand skills, and insights to help you navigate and thrive in this dynamic industry. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wix Studio.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode: 0:59 Episode starts 1:54 Wix Sponsorship 4:46 How did Lena get into recruitment, and what’s her backgro

#121 How to prevent burnout? w/Meg Rye & Laurence Galland

Dec 10 2024 44 mins

Ioana engages in a thoughtful discussion about burnout with guests Meg Rye and Laurence Galland. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wix Studio.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode: 0:46 intro 02:05 Wix sponsorship message 04:11 - Guests' background and interest in burnout 07:36 - Observations on designer experiences and industry challenges 15:57 - Symptoms a

#120 Favorite product design books

Dec 05 2024 39 mins

Anfisa and Ioana talk about their favorite UX design books. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wix Studio.⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode: • What were some of the most influential books that shaped our careers? • What are some of the must-read books that we would recommend to stay up-to-date with the latest trends in the industry? Design book classics we

#119 Emerging and future design roles

Nov 21 2024 33 mins

Anfisa and Ioana dive into how design roles might evolve in the future. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠Wix Studio.⁠⁠⁠ In this episode: • What trends are currently shaping the design landscape? • How do you envision the future of career growth within the design field? • What do you anticipate for researchers and content designers, who also play

#118 Mastering Whiteboarding and Take-Home Assignments in UX Design

Nov 12 2024 41 mins

Anfi and Ioana explore whiteboarding exercises and take-home assignments, discuss their experiences and share tips for successfully completing them. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠Wix Studio.⁠⁠ In this episode: •What are whiteboarding exercises and take-home assignments? •What are some common examples of whiteboarding challenges and take-home assignm

#117 Designing for AI at Miro

Nov 05 2024 42 mins

Anfi and Ioana dive into the journey of an AI designer, exploring the transition from concept to production, the unique challenges of designing AI features, and the insights gained from user research that shape the process. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠⁠Wix Studio.⁠ Episode Timestamps: 0:51 – Episode Intro1:55 – Wix Sponsorship3:26 – Regular Catch-up 5

#116 Making design decisions w/Tommy Geoco

Oct 29 2024 59 mins

Anfi and Tommy delve into the value of specialization vs. generalization, managing tool overload, and strategies for intentional, high-quality design decisions within large companies. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠Wix Studio.⁠⁠ Episode Links: Tommy's website Tommy's UX Decisions online course UXtools survey and past reports Episode Timestamps: 0:31 �

#113 Making a difference as a designer w/Rachel Wu

Oct 23 2024 49 mins

Anfi and Rachel delve into the creative journey of a designer, with Rachel sharing her experience of how she approached a pitch, exploring non-linear approaches to design thinking, the value of diverse backgrounds, and the art of storytelling in design. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠⁠Wix Studio.⁠ Episode Timestamps: 0:35 - Episode Intro 1:45 - Collaboration w