Join Fuego's Alex Smith as he chats with the top leaders in UX research, strategy, design, ai and product. Alex explores top trends in leadership, making an impact, collaboration with cross functional teams and advice for taking your craft to the next level.
Watch on YoutubeIn this conversation, Doreen shares her journey into design, emphasizing the importance of creativity, critical thinking, and ethics in design education. She discusses the role of AI in design, the necessity of teamwork, and offers valuable advice for new designers entering the workforce.
In this conversation, Dan Saffer explores the intersection of design and artificial intelligence, discussing his journey from a seasoned designer to an educator at Carnegie Mellon. They delve into the current state of AI, addressing the gap between expectations and reality, and the importance of user experience in AI tools. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by new designers in an AI-driven job market and the evolving role of designers in creating meaningful AI experiences.
In this conversation, Andrew Hogan, Head of Insights at Figma, discusses his journey into user experience research and design, the impact of AI on the industry, and the increasing value of design in enterprises. He emphasizes the importance of prototyping with tools like Figma Make and offers advice for aspiring researchers and designers, highlighting the need to make things in public and refine one's understanding of good design.
In this conversation, Walky shares her journey from mechanical engineering to leading user research at Amazon, tracing her path through human factors, early voice interface design, and a PhD in cognitive psychology. She discusses building research cultures in organizations, partnering with engineering to bridge the gap between user expectations and product design, and empowering cross-functional teams to conduct objective, high-quality research. Walky explains how she balances deep strategic studies with rapid, tactical testing, scaling impact through collaboration and AI-powered workflows. She emphasizes the importance of keeping the human in the loop when using AI, fostering curiosity as a core skill for researchers, and advocating for users across diverse product contexts. Her insights offer valuable guidance for aspiring researchers and design leaders navigating today’s fast-paced, AI-enabled product environment.
In this conversation, Jason shares his unique journey from marine biology to design leadership, discussing his experiences in fintech and his passion for developing high-performing teams. He emphasizes the importance of continuous learning, personalized coaching approaches, and understanding user psychology in financial technology. Jason explores the challenges of long-term thinking in design decisions and offers valuable advice for emerging designers, highlighting the need to embrace AI tools while focusing on developing strong judgment and craft skills. He also discusses the significance of speaking up in collaborative environments and finding fulfillment in helping others achieve their best work.
In this conversation, Lena shares her journey in UX, discussing her transition from recruitment to UX research and her current role as a bridge between companies and talent. She highlights the challenges companies face in hiring UX professionals, the importance of understanding design maturity, and offers practical advice for designers navigating the job market. The discussion also touches on the evolving reporting structures for designers within organizations and the increasing recognition of design's impact on business success. Learn more at www.itiskul.com
In this conversation, Emanuela shares her journey into UX design, highlighting the importance of curiosity in understanding user behavior. She discusses the complexities of designing for a diverse user base at Mozilla, emphasizing the need for empathy and accessibility. The conversation then shifts to leadership in UX teams, where she talks about the challenges of keeping a team motivated in a fast-paced environment, the significance of celebrating small wins, and the balance between deep thinking and delivery.
In this conversation, Kate shares her journey into UX and her current role as VP of Research & Content at Nielsen Norman Group. Kate emphasizes a pragmatic and research-based approach to AI, avoiding the hype and focusing on evidence-based insights. For those entering the UX field, Kate advises embracing change and staying adaptable. She notes that the field is dynamic and requires continuous learning and flexibility.
In this conversation, Jose shares his journey from industrial design to the intersection of design and business. He emphasizes the importance of understanding business metrics and aligning design strategies with organizational goals. The discussion also covers the evolving role of design operations, the impact of technology on design, and valuable advice for new designers entering the field.
In this conversation, Diana Mounter, the Head of Design at GitHub, shares her insights on the importance of coding for designers, the significance of a strong design culture, and offers advice for new designers entering the field, especially in the context of AI. She emphasizes the need for curiosity and collaboration in design work.