Honest UX Talks

Nov 21 2024 118 ep. 41 mins 66

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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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#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

#112 What to look for in a UX Role?

Oct 16 2024 35 mins

Anfi and Ioana explore the key factors that have shaped their career decisions and offer insights on making thoughtful choices for your professional journey. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠Wix Studio. Episode Timestamps: 0:58 - Episode Kickoff 1:04 - Special announcement about our new partnership with Wix 3:01 - Life Updates 8:43 - Reflecting on the mechanisms be

#113 Collaborating with developers

Oct 01 2024 32 mins

Anfi and Ioana share their experiences collaborating with engineers, what makes a great developer, and offer tips for improving teamwork. Timestamps: 0:41 Episode’s intro and updates from Anfi and Ioana 05:00 How has your collaboration with engineers evolved over the last 10 years? 11:52 What qualities make a good engineer from a designer’s perspective? 22:54 Tips for effective

#112 Design market predictions

Sep 17 2024 40 mins

This episode was recorded during the Hatch conference in Berlin. In this episode: • What key trends shaped the design industry in 2023 and 2024? How do they influence the design market in 2025 and beyond? • What can designers do today to stay competitive in the evolving design industry? Check out these links: Ioana's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AI Goodies Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

#111 Becoming a mature UX designer

Aug 20 2024 34 mins

In this episode: • What does it mean to be a mature designer? • What key traits should you focus on developing as you advance in your design career? • Is maturity in design the same as seniority, or is it something else? • Hosts share practical tips, insights, and personal stories about navigating workplace conflicts and growing into a more mature designer. Check out these

#110 Storytelling in UX portfolios

Aug 06 2024 33 mins

In this episode: • Why is storytelling important? • Why is everybody talking about storytelling? What does it mean to have a story in your portfolio? • How should a good case study be structured? • What are some tips and tricks for effectively using storytelling in your portfolio? Mentioned in this episode: Hatch Conference in Berlin, September 4-6 Ioana's Instagram li