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 YoutubeOn this episode of Design Leader Insights, Alex chats with Dr. Ari Zelmanow Head of UX Research, Communications at Twilio. They discuss the five basic research methods every new researcher should master. They also dive into the world of AI, and discuss how how it can level up researchers by allowing them to focus on the more nuanced aspects. They also chat about the democratization of research and how the concept doesn't need to be so polarizing.
On this episode of Design Leader Insights, Alex chats with Ryan Farina, a design leader from Apple, Meta, Snap and more. Ryan reflects on the shifting perceptions of tech and the importance of nurturing creativity beyond the confines of technology. Ryan emphasizes the value of understanding one's strengths and passions in leadership, the importance of process over results, and the need for a supportive creative environment. He offers advice for aspiring designers to stay curious and focus on continuous learning.