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Future of UX | Your Design, Tech and User Experience Podcast | AI Design
by Patricia Reiners
Welcome to „The Future of UX“ - the podcast about the future of UX Design, where we explore how emerging technologies like AI, AR, VR, and the metaverse will impact user experience design. Join Patricia Reiners as they sit down with experts and thought leaders from the world of tech and design to discuss the latest trends, insights, and best practices in the field of UX.From the ethics of AI to the future of user interfaces, we'll dive deep into the topics that matter most to UX designers, developers, and entrepreneurs. Whether you're just starting outHear you in the future!
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AI for Designers Is Open: Everything You Need to Know
AI for Designers is officially open for enrollment for just a couple of days (or until it's sold out)- In this special episode of Future of UX, I’m answering all the biggest questions about my live bootcamp AI for Designers.We talk about:how the bootcamp workswhat’s includedhow much time you actually needAI workflows for designersvibe coding, AI UX, research, prototyping & content generationthe live workshops and communitywhy AI skills are becoming essential for designersI also share more about this cohort’s exclusive extras, including:an exclusive Figma collaboration workshopan AI Leadership workshop with Penny Blackmoreupdated workflows, assignments, and live sessions🚀 Sign up for AI for Designers now:Join the bootcamp now📩 Questions?Feel free to message me on LinkedIn or Instagram or [email protected]
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#155 I Tested 50 AI Tools. I Kept 5. Here's Why.
AI tool overwhelm is real. Every week there's a new demo, a new hype cycle, a new tab you open twice and never touch again. In this episode I share the five tools that actually stayed in my stack and more importantly, the exact workflows I use with each one. No fluff, no sponsored picks. Just what genuinely changed how I work as a UX designer and AI consultant.In this episode I talk about why going deep on fewer tools beats testing everything — and walk you through my honest AI stack with real workflows for each tool.Tools mentioned:Claude — claude.ai NotebookLM — notebooklm.google.com Granola — granola.so Weavy AI — weavy.ai Claude Code — claude.ai/codeAI for Designers Bootcamp: Waitlist opens Monday, limited spots. Includes: Claude Masterclass, live Figma Workshop, AI Leadership training with Penny Blackmore. → ai-for-designers.comAI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻 opening May 11th→ Sign up for the waiting list👉 0€ Training: Build your first Claude Skill in 10 min 👈→ Build your first Claude skill in 10 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#154 AI Evolution: The Darwin Moment in UX
Before UX, before Figma, before any of this . Patricia studied biology. And that lens changes how she sees what’s happening in design right now.Because this isn’t just another tech shift.It’s evolution.In this episode, she breaks down why AI isn’t just changing tools or workflows — it’s creating a real divide between designers who adapt and those who don’t. And why this moment feels less like a trend… and more like a sorting process.What you’ll learn in this episodeWhy AI in design is not a “tool shift” but an evolutionary momentThe real meaning behind Darwin’s idea of adaptation — and why it applies to UX todayWhy you’re not competing with AI, but with a version of yourself that uses it betterHow companies like Stripe, Notion, and Figma are already working differentlyThe growing gap between designers experimenting with AI… and those fully rebuilding their workflowsThe 3 patterns of designers who are actually adaptingThey redesign their workflowsNot just adding AI as a side tool — but rethinking how work gets done from the ground up.They move up to orchestrationLess time producing. More time deciding, directing, and shaping outcomes.They build instead of briefMoving from static specs to real, working prototypes using AI-powered tools.Why this mattersAdaptation compounds.The difference between starting now vs. waiting isn’t linear — it accelerates. Over time, it creates entirely different kinds of designers.This isn’t about being better or worse.It’s about moving… or staying still while everything else shifts.3 things you can try this weekRebuild one part of your workflow with AI at the center (not on the side)Study real workflows (not tutorials) — for example from “How I AI”Build one prototype in code instead of Figma using tools like Claude Code or v0AI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻 opening May 11th→ Sign up for the waiting list👉 0€ Training: Build your first Claude Skill in 10 min 👈→ Build your first Claude skill in 10 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#153 Claude Design: I Tested It So You Don't Have To
Claude Design launched April 17, 2026 and it's Anthropic's most designer-relevant release yet. In this episode, Patricia walks through three real experiments: a branded design system integration, an interactive infographic, and a social media carousel. She breaks down what actually works, what doesn't, and what designers need to know before they dive in.Key Learnings:Claude Design produces generic output without a design system load your brand assets firstIt's token-heavy: the Max plan is where it becomes genuinely usefulExports to Canva, PDF, PPTX, and HTML. Adobe and direct Figma integration aren't there yetStill in research preview: no audit logs, no usage tracking treat it as a sandbox, not a production pipelinePrompting is closer to writing a design brief than sending a chat messageAI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻 opening May 11th→ Sign up for the waiting list👉 0€ Training: Build your first Claude Skill in 10 min 👈→ Build your first Claude skill in 10 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#152 Claude Cowork for Designers in 30 min (5 Real Workflows, Step by Step)
Claude Cowork is one of the most underestimated tools for UX designers right now. In this episode, Patricia breaks down exactly what Cowork is, how it's different from regular AI chat, and five concrete workflows you can run today — including research synthesis, competitive analysis, flow specs, design system docs, and portfolio case studies. Step-by-step, with exact prompts. Plus: how to set Cowork up so it actually knows who you are, and two power moves to level up once the basics click. And: the AI for Designers bootcamp is back — doors open May 11th, new Claude workshop included.Here are the prompts I used: Copy here AI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻→ Sign up for the waiting list👉 0€ Training: Build your first Claude Skill in 10 min 👈→ Build your first Claude skill in 10 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#151 The Empathic Web: When interfaces start responding to your emotions with Sebastian Löwe
What if websites could understand how you feel?In this episode of Future of UX, Patricia talks with Sebastian, Director of UX Design at Virtual Identity, about a concept that could fundamentally change how we design digital experiences: the Empathic Web.Instead of static interfaces that look the same for every user, the empathic web describes a future where digital products can adapt to a user’s emotional state in real time. Interfaces, tone of voice, information density, and even entire user journeys could dynamically change depending on whether someone feels stressed, curious, overwhelmed, or motivated.Sebastian shares how advances in AI, behavioral signals, and new interaction models might make this possible and what it means for designers.The conversation also explores the growing role of AI agents in digital products and why designers might soon have to design not only for humans but also for autonomous systems interacting with our products.At the same time, this shift raises important ethical questions. If systems can detect emotions, how should companies use that information responsibly? Where is the line between helpful personalization and manipulation?This episode is a deep dive into the future of UX and how AI could transform the way digital experiences are designed.✨ What the Empathic Web is and why it matters✨ How AI could detect emotions through signals like mouse movement, voice, and interaction patterns✨ Why digital experiences may become dynamic instead of static✨ How designers might start designing for emotional states across the user journey✨ What Agentic UX means and why AI agents will change product design✨ How websites may need to become agent friendly and machine readable✨ Ethical questions around emotional data and manipulation✨ Why learning experiences could be a perfect use case for empathic interfacesSebastian is Director of UX Design at Virtual Identity, a digital agency working across Munich, Freiburg, Vienna, and Porto.Before returning to industry, he spent years in academia as a Professor of Design Management in Berlin, researching the intersection of design, technology, and culture.His current work focuses on the future of UX in an AI driven world, including topics like the Empathic Web, Agentic UX, and AI powered digital experiences.Connect with Sebastian: LinkedInAI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻→ Sign up for the waiting list👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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Quarterly Update: The AI Shifts Designers Should Watch Now
In this quarterly update, Patricia shares the few AI shifts designers should actually pay attention to right now—beyond the noise. We talk about Claude Skills (prompts turning into reusable workflows), what happens when tools start connecting into real ecosystems, and why AI is moving from “answers” to agents that can take action. Plus: how learning is changing with tools like NotebookLM and what all of this means for the future role of designers.Topics teased:Claude Skills + workflow thinkingMCP and connected tool ecosystems“Computer Use” and the rise of AI agentsLearning faster with NotebookLMWhy design is shifting toward problem framing + systems thinkingAI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻→ Sign up for the waiting list👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#149 Designing AI Features: The 3-Step Framework Product Teams Need with Bansi Mehta
In this episode of the Future of UX Podcast, I’m speaking with Bansi Mehta, founder of Koru UX Design. We talk about one of the biggest challenges product teams face today:Everyone wants to add AI to their product.But very few teams know how to actually design AI features that create real value for users.Bansi recently shared a framework her team uses internally to design AI-powered experiences. The framework is called Sense–Shape–Steer, and it helps teams move from vague ideas like “we should add AI” to well-designed AI features that solve real problems.In this conversation we break down the framework step by step and talk about:✨ why many AI projects fail before they even start✨ how to identify real AI opportunities✨ how to decide between copilot, conversational, or agentic experiences✨ why storyboarding AI behavior matters more than pixel-perfect mockups✨ and how teams can prototype and test AI features faster than everIf you’re currently exploring AI features or designing AI-powered products, this episode will give you a practical way to think about it.00:00 Intro02:30 Bansi’s background in healthcare UX06:50 Why most teams struggle with AI features11:30 The Sense–Shape–Steer framework explained20:00 Copilot vs agentic AI experiences27:00 Storyboarding AI interactions33:00 Rapid AI prototyping and experimentation44:00 Why AI literacy matters for designersBansi Mehta (LinkedIn)https://www.linkedin.com/in/bansi-mehta/Koru UX Designhttps://www.koruux.com/Sense–Shape–Steer AI UX Framework(Comment “SENSE” on Bansi’s LinkedIn post to get access)Topics in this episodeAI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻→ Sign up for the waiting list👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#148 Understand Claude in 20 Minutes: Skills, Plugins, Code & What Designers Should Actually Use
Everyone is suddenly talking about Claude… but most people are still a bit confused about what it actually does.In this episode, I break down the key features like Skills, Plugins, Connectors, Canvas, and Claude Code in a simple and practical way.More importantly, I’ll show you what actually matters for you as a designer and what you should try first after listening.If you’ve been hearing the hype but didn’t know where to start, this episode will give you a clear and structured overview without the noise.Get the AI feature Claude skill (just comment under neath this real)Claude AI skills AI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻→ Sign up for the waiting list👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#147 Why designers need to think like founders with Felix Haas
AI is changing how we design and build products faster than ever.In this episode of Future of UX, I’m talking with Felix Haas, who is currently working at Lovable. Felix shares a lot of insights online about building products with AI, vibe coding, and how the way we create software is evolving.Felix and I actually go back quite a few years. We first met in Berlin when he was running his own agency there, and since then I’ve been following his journey and the ideas he shares about building with AI.What always fascinated me about Felix is his mindset. He comes from a design background, but he thinks very much like an entrepreneur. He constantly experiments, builds things, tests ideas, and isn’t afraid when something doesn’t work.And honestly, that builder mindset might be one of the most important skills right now.In our conversation we talk about where we actually are with AI today, what “vibe coding” really means, how the product development process is changing, and what all of this means for designers.One thing we both agree on:In the future, it might not be enough to just design products. Designers will need to build, experiment, and ship ideas much faster.In this episode we talk about• Where we actually are in the current AI wave• What “vibe coding” means and why people talk about it• Why building products is becoming easier than ever• The shift from designing interfaces to building real products• Why experimentation and curiosity are becoming essential skills• The mindset designers need in an AI-driven world• Why great products are still about solving real problemsAbout FelixFelix Haas works at Lovable and shares insights about AI, building products, and vibe coding. Before that, he ran his own agency in Berlin and has been active in the design and startup world for many years.Follow Felix:LinkedInSubstrackAI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻→ Sign up for the waiting list👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#146 Junior Designers, If I Were Starting My Design Career Today, I’d Do These 3 Things
In this episode of Future of UX, I’m sharing the three things I would do if I were starting my design career today as a junior UX/UI/Product Designer.And I’m not saying this as abstract advice. I’m saying it as someone who started almost 10 years ago with basically zero real UX skills, taught myself a lot on the job, and built a career in a market that was booming back then.The difference is: the market today is tighter, teams are leaner, and AI is automating a lot of the tasks that used to be classic “junior work.” So the big question becomes:If execution is getting cheaper and faster… what becomes valuable?What’s actually changing for junior designers (and why it’s not just hype)Which junior tasks are increasingly automatedWhere junior designers are most vulnerable (and how to avoid that trap)The 3 highest-leverage moves I’d focus on in 2026–2028:Become AI-native (build workflows, not just prompts)Build product thinking early (learn the “why,” not just the “how”)Become the human layer in human–AI systems (trust, transparency, oversight)You don’t need to master every tool. But you do need to move. Start small, build confidence, and position yourself above pure execution work.What we coverKey takeawayAnd if you want to connect, I’m most active on LinkedIn (and sometimes on Instagram too), where I share tools, resources, and experiments.🔗 Resources MentionedThe Shape of AI – AI UX Patterns Library: https://www.shapeof.ai/Microsoft HAX Toolkit – Guidelines for Human–AI Interactionhttps://www.microsoft.com/en-us/haxtoolkit/ai-guidelines/.Google PAIR – People + AI Researchhttps://design.google/library/people-ai-researchPeople + AI Guidebook (Google PAIR)https://pair.withgoogle.com/guidebook/World Economic Forum – Future of Jobs Reporthttps://www.weforum.org/reports/the-future-of-jobs-report/McKinsey – The Economic Potential of Generative AIhttps://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/quantumblack/our-insights/the-economic-potential-of-generative-aiAI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻→ Sign up for the waiting list👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#145 From Pixels to Power: Why Designers Must Become Builders with Morten Rand-Hendriksen
What if the future of UX isn’t about better interfaces — but about moving beyond interfaces altogether?In this episode, I’m joined by Morten Rand-Hendriksen, Principal Instructor at LinkedIn Learning, to talk about where design is really heading in the age of AI.Morten has a background in web development, UX, and interaction design, and over the last years has gone deep into AI and product thinking. We’ve met at conferences like Future Product Days and had several conversations before — and every time, he brings a perspective that challenges assumptions in the best possible way.This episode is not about tools.It’s about responsibility, agency, power shifts — and what it really means to be a designer today.We talk about:• Why technology is always a choice — even when it feels inevitable• What happens when users bypass interfaces completely• Why designing for screens might already be outdated• How AI agents change the balance between automation and control• Why service design is becoming more important than ever• Why designers now have an advantage over engineers• And what junior and mid-level designers should focus on todayOne of my favorite moments:“You didn’t become a designer to move pixels. You became a designer because you saw how the world could be better.”This conversation goes deep. It touches capitalism, automation, AI agents, product moats disappearing, and why the future belongs to people who understand systems — not just surfaces.If you’re feeling excited, overwhelmed, curious, or slightly uncomfortable about where AI is taking design — this episode is for you.Find Morten:LinkedinMorten's Ted talk AI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻→ Sign up for the waiting list👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#144 Something Big Is Happening with Matt Shumer: Agentic AI, Hype & What UX Designers Should Really Do
In this episode, we unpack a viral AI essay that compares today’s AI moment to February 2020 the calm before global disruption.The author argues that AI has entered a new “phase change.” That systems like GPT-5.3 Codex and Claude Opus 4.6 are no longer just assistants, but autonomous agents capable of planning, executing, and iterating complex work independently.But is this reality or hype?As UX designers, we don’t need panic.We need perspective.In this episode, I explore:What the viral article actually claimsWhy it’s spreading so fastWhat “agentic AI” really meansHow leading voices are reacting — from optimism to skepticismAnd how you can prepare long-term as a designer in an accelerating worldThis isn’t about fear.It’s about clarity, adaptability, and momentum.Here are some of the voices referenced in this episode. I highly recommend exploring their work and forming your own opinion:Matt ShumerFounder & AI entrepreneur. Author of the viral “February 2020 moment” essay.Nate B. JonesAI commentator discussing the “phase change” toward agent swarms and autonomous systems.YouTubeAllie K. MillerAI advisor and former Amazon AI leader. Talks about “information asymmetry” and hands-on benchmarking with advanced AI systems.LinkedInAnn HandleyMarketing leader and author advocating against AI panic — emphasizing human judgment and relationships.LinkedInGary MarcusAI researcher and cognitive scientist offering a skeptical counterpoint on reliability and hype.SubstackAI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻→ Sign up for the waiting list👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#143 Synthetic Users, AI Interviews, and the Future of UX Research with Julian Della Mattia
In this episode of Future of UX, I’m joined by Julian Della Mattia, Senior User Insights Manager at DuckDuckGo.I first came across Julian through his conference talk on synthetic users, and it immediately stood out. Not because it was hyped, but because it was thoughtful, critical, and refreshingly honest. At a time when AI research tools are popping up everywhere, Julian brings a grounded perspective on what actually helps, what quietly misleads teams, and why judgment still matters more than speed.In this conversation, we talk about:What synthetic users really are and what they’re notWhere AI-generated users can be useful and where they become riskyWhy “plausible” answers are often more dangerous than wrong onesAI-moderated interviews and what they do well (and badly)Bias, validation, and responsibility in AI-supported researchHow the role of UX researchers is shifting from execution to orchestrationThis episode isn’t about replacing research with AI.It’s about learning how to use AI as a tool without losing context, empathy, or decision quality.If you work in UX, research, or product, and you’re trying to make sense of how AI is changing research practice right now, this episode will give you a much clearer mental model.Resources mentioned:Follow Julian's work: SubstackAI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻→ Sign up for the waiting list👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#142 OpenClaw and the UX Shift from Interaction to Delegation
AI tools that talk are familiar by now.AI systems that act are something else.In this episode of Future of UX, Patricia takes a closer look at OpenClaw, an emerging AI agent system that can execute real actions instead of just giving advice.Rather than repeating the hype, this episode breaks down what OpenClaw actually is, why it’s getting so much attention, and why it raises important questions for UX designers.You’ll hear about:What OpenClaw does and how it works at a high levelWhy the shift from interaction to delegation is such a big dealHow agent-based systems change the meaning of “good UX”Why undo, transparency, and permission design suddenly matter much moreWhere the real risks are, including security, over-delegation, and loss of controlWhat designers should pay attention to as software starts acting on our behalfThis episode is not about whether OpenClaw will “win.”It’s about what tools like this signal for the future of UX.As software moves from responding to acting, UX design moves closer to governance, safety, and responsibility.And that’s a shift designers can’t afford to ignore.AI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻→ Sign up for the waiting list✨ Free ✨ Design Trend report 2026Get access to the trend report (40min video)👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#141 Dive into 5 Future-Ready UX Meta Skills You Need by 2030 and How to Build Them Today
AI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻 → Sign up for the 5 week bootcamp✨ Free ✨ Design Trend report 2026Get access to the trend report (40min video)In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes into real stories from design sprints, roadmap meetings, and client challenges and all to unpack the 6 most important meta-skills that will define successful UX and Product Designers by 2030.We’ll talk about:What truly separates good from top-tier designersHow AI is changing the rules — and where your human edge liesConcrete exercises, prompts, and ways to practice these skills in your day-to-dayWhat you should focus on in 2026 vs 2028 vs 2030How to stay relevant as the field evolves faster than everWhether you're a senior designer, strategist, or just starting out, this episode is packed with hands-on insight and mindset shifts you’ll want to revisit.🎯 The 6 Skills We Cover:Design Judgment – How to make smart decisions when data is fuzzy or feedback contradicts itselfInfluence Without Authority – Learn to drive alignment and product decisions, even without a formal titleOutcome Thinking – Shift from “shipping screens” to solving real user and business problemsSystems Thinking – Connect the dots across journeys, edge cases, and unintended consequencesAI Fluency & Automation Awareness – Understand how to partner with AI tools instead of fearing themStrategic Framing – Reframe design challenges to match stakeholder goals, timing, and user impact👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#140 AI Project Case Study with Flore de Crombrugghe
AI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻 Open Jan 26' 2026→ Sign up for the waiting listn this episode of the Future of UX Podcast, I’m joined by Flore, a former participant of my AI for Designers Bootcamp.We talk about how Flora used the bootcamp to build a real AI-powered tool and how she approached a very common challenge in design teams: communicating design decisions across departments like business, product, and data.Flora shares how she identified the problem, how she used AI and a web-based coding tool to prototype her idea, and what she learned along the way. We also talk about her experience in the bootcamp, what helped her most, and how hands-on experimentation shaped her thinking about AI in design.Why communication across departments is still one of the biggest challenges for designersHow AI can help translate design decisions into clear, shared languageHow to go from a problem insight to a working AI-powered prototypeWhy you don’t need deep technical knowledge to start building with AIHow design roles are evolving through hands-on AI experimentationThis episode is especially interesting if you’re just getting started with AI or if you’re curious how other designers are already using AI to solve real problems in their daily work.What you’ll take away from this episodeFind Flore on Linkedin: Flore de Crombrugghe Her Casestudy: Watch here👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#139 AI Updates for Designers
✨ Free ✨ Design Trend report 2026Get access to the trend report (40min video)Keeping up with AI updates has basically become a full-time job.New models, new tools, new workflows — every week something changes, and most of us don’t have the time to read every release note, test every feature, or scroll through endless feeds.So I did that for you.In this episode, I break down five major AI updates from the last quarter that designers should actually know about right now.Not as headlines, but as real insights: what changed, why it matters, and how this shows up in design and product work.We’ll talk about:how Claude is evolving into a real AI co-worker with agent-style workflows and Claude Codewhy OpenAI Health is an important signal for high-stakes AI product designwhat’s happening at Google with Gemini, generative UI, multimodal AI, and vibe codinghow ChatGPT Apps turn AI into a workflow layer across tools like Figma and Slackand what CES tells us about the future of AI beyond screens, from devices to ambient experiencesThis episode is a curated deep dive for designers who want to stay informed without drowning in updates — with concrete examples, UX implications, and clear takeaways.At the beginning of the episode, I also share details about my free AI Challenge, starting next week, where you’ll build your first AI project brief step by step and get hands-on experience with AI.If you work in design, UX, or product and want to understand where AI is actually heading — this episode is for you.AI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻 Open Jan 26' 2026→ Sign up for the waiting listResources mentioned:Official ChatGPT Health announcement (OpenAI) — detailed overview of the new health-focused feature, privacy protections, and how it works:🔗 https://openai.com/index/introducing-chatgpt-health/Official OpenAI for Healthcare page — the enterprise suite designed to help healthcare organizations use AI in clinical settings:🔗 https://openai.com/index/openai-for-healthcare/Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image) — Google’s official page about advanced image generation with Gemini’s Nano Banana Pro model:🔗 https://deepmind.google/models/gemini-image/pro/CES 2026 Google TV Gemini & Nano Banana coverage — news coverage of Gemini features including Nano Banana and interactive AI on Google TV:🔗 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/ces-2026-gemini-for-google-tv-nano-banana-veo-ai-conversational-settings-optimisation-features-10385311👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#138 Big UX Trends 2026: The Shifts Designers Can’t Ignore
2026 is not just another trend year for UX.It’s a transition phase.⚡️ Trend report Get access to the trend report (40min video)In this episode, I’m sharing my UX Trends 2026 and why this moment matters more than the last ten years combined.AI is no longer just a feature we add to products.It’s becoming the interaction itself.At the same time:interfaces are dissolvingresearch is accelerating at machine speedroles and career paths are shiftingand designers are facing new tensions around agency, personalization, and privacyIt’s about making sense of the signals we’re seeing right now – based on real project work, conversations with teams and leaders, and patterns emerging across the industry.This is an exciting, challenging, and important year for UX.I hope this episode helps you navigate it with a bit more clarity.In this episode, we talk about:Generative UI and why UX is shifting from screens to intentNo-UI moments and what it means when UX disappearsAI-powered research and why designers become orchestrators of insightDesigning AI products that users can actually trustAgentic AI and the rise of human–agent ecosystemsVibe coding and why execution is no longer the bottleneckThe growing tension between personalization and privacyWhy UX roles are shifting from execution to agencyThis episode is also connected to a free UX Trends 2026 report, where I walk through all trends in a more visual way, with concrete examples and products.👉 You can sign up for the free report via the link in the show notes.And if you want to go deeper into AI and UX this year:AI for Designers starts its next round at the end of January. You can currently join the waitlist and get access to an early-bird discount when registration opens.AI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻 Open Jan 26' 2026→ Sign up for the waiting list👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#137 Generative UI: Lessons from Google Labs Disco
Generative UI is quietly changing how digital products work — and Google Labs’ experimental browser Disco is a perfect example of that shift.Not what buttons look like.But how interfaces are created in the first place.In this episode of Future of UX, I explore what happens when interfaces are no longer fixed screens, but generated on the fly based on user intent, context, and goals.Using Disco and its GenTabs feature as a lens, we talk about:why browsing is shifting from search-first to goal-firsthow UI becomes a temporary, situational response rather than a static artifactand why trust, transparency, and responsibility become core UX challenges in generative systemsThis is not a tool review or a hype episode.It’s a UX-first perspective on what Generative UI signals for designers, product teams, and anyone shaping digital experiences.If you work in UX, product, or design strategy, this episode will help you understand what’s actually changing and why it matters.Become part of the conversation:Please share your thoughts here: Users casually creating their own apps now? Learn more about disco: hereJakob Nielsen's newsletter: hereAI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻 Open Jan 26' 2026→ Sign up for the waiting list👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#136 The Big Shifts in UX, AI & Tech 2025
In this episode of Future of UX, Patricia breaks down the most important tech and AI shifts of 2025 — the trends that fundamentally changed how we design, build, research, and work. If you missed anything this year or simply want the essential takeaways, this episode is your shortcut.From AI Agents and deepfake-proof UX to vibe-coding, AI-native browsers, research automation, and the rise of general-purpose robots — here are the big transformations shaping the future of design.Why 2025 was the year AI Agents became real — not as chatbots, but as autonomous coworkers running full workflows.• How MCP unlocked the agent ecosystem• Vibe coding and intent-driven development• The shift from execution to oversight in human rolesVisual trust collapsed — and UX became responsible for rebuilding it.• Why humans can’t detect deepfakes anymore• What actually worked: C2PA, identity checks, and UI “micro-literacy”• Designing interfaces that communicate authenticity and uncertaintyHow tools like Lovable, Replit, and AI builders changed who gets to create.• From pixel pushing to strategic direction• Conversational creation flows• What this means for designers and innovatorsAI automated more than ever — but made human oversight more important.• Where full autonomy worked• Where humans stayed essential• Why the future depends on intentional human-in-the-loop designResearch and analysis were transformed by automated synthesis.• Superagency: managing research instead of doing it manually• The new trust problem in fast research• Data provenance, model transparency, and expert validationBrowsers became intelligence layers instead of navigation tools.• Context-aware, predictive UX• Browsers that act, not just display• How this changes product and interaction designWhy general-purpose robots finally left the lab in 2025.• Embodied AI• Real-world perception• Language-driven task executionAI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻 Open Jan 2026→ Sign up for the waiting list👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#135 People, Agents & Robots: How Work Is Changing for UX Designers
In this episode, we explore one of the biggest shifts happening in the world of work right now: the rise of people–agent–robot partnerships.I break down insights from McKinsey’s new report Agents, Robots, and Us and explain what this means for UX designers, product teams, and anyone working in digital experiences.We talk about:• how work is changing toward human + AI + robot collaboration• why most skills won’t disappear, but evolve• why AI fluency is becoming essential for designers• the seven new job archetypes shaping future workflows• real examples of people–agent–robot systems• and why UX will play a central role in orchestrating these experiencesIf you're curious about how to work with AI in a practical, meaningful way, this episode gives you a simple and friendly overview of what’s coming next.Mentioned:• McKinsey’s Agents, Robots, and Us report• Neo robot👉 Please your thoughts here:Linkedin: Your next user might not be human: Designing for agents & robotsAI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻 Open Jan 2026→ Sign up for the waiting list👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#134 The Economics Behind AI: What Designers Need to Know
In this episode of Future of UX, we explore the real economics behind today’s AI tools.Why are some tools stable while others quietly burn money?What does OpenAI’s IPO tell us about where the industry is heading?And what should designers expect in the next 1–3 years?A clear, easy-to-understand breakdown for anyone designing in an AI-driven world.Why AI is so expensive (training vs. inference costs)How AI companies make money (and where they lose it)Who’s profitable vs. who’s burning cashWhy cloud providers shape the whole industryWhat OpenAI’s IPO really signalsHow stable major design-related AI tools actually areWhat designers should expect next: pricing, consolidation, workflow changesAI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻 Open Jan 2026→ Sign up for the waiting list👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#133 What Hiring Managers Want in 2026 (and What They Don’t)
Design roles are shifting fast and AI is speeding things up. In this episode of Future of UX, we dig into what’s really changing in the UX world, which roles are emerging, and how you can stay ahead in a landscape shaped by automation, agents, and AI tools.You’ll hear:Why roles like Interaction Designer aren’t disappearing but evolvingWhat new job titles like “AI UX Designer” or “Design Ops” actually meanThe skills that make designers future-proof (and which ones won’t matter as much)What hiring managers really want nowPlus: a real story of one of our bootcamp participants who landed her dream AI design job after sharing a case study on LinkedInThis episode is packed with clarity, energy, and practical advice whether you're just starting out or looking to reinvent your UX role for the future.🔗 Link to the case study mentioned:👉 Have a look at the case study shoutoutAI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻 Open Jan 2026→ Sign up for the waiting list👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#132 Understand AI Agents in 20 Minutes
AI Agents are reshaping how we interact with technology — from simple assistants to fully autonomous systems that think and act on their own.In this episode, Patricia breaks down what AI agents really are, how they differ from chatbots, what goes into building them, and why designers should start experimenting now.Whether you’re new to the concept or already knee-deep in agentic design, you’ll walk away with a clear understanding of how these systems work and how to design for them.🧠 Key takeawaysAgents decide and act — they’re more than reactive chatbots.The six layers: model, tools, memory, audio, guardrails, orchestration.Start simple, build first, optimize later.Clear instructions matter more than fancy models.Designers are now shaping systems of behavior, not just interfaces.“Context engineering” is the next big UX skill for AI design.AI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻 Open Jan 2026→ Sign up for the waiting list👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#131 Quarterly AI & UX Update: Vibe-Coding, AI Design Ecosystems & the Rise of Agent Browsers
This episode mixes a few personal updates — balancing work, creativity, and life — with the top three AI trends every designer should know about this season:Vibe-Coding Goes Mainstream: How design teams are using emotional prototyping and AI-generated “vibes” to test concepts and shape user experiences faster than ever.AI Design Ecosystems: Adobe and Canva are reinventing what design software means — merging creativity, speed, and automation into intelligent creative platforms.The Rise of AI Browsers: With tools like OpenAI’s Atlas, browsing becomes conversational — and UX designers must start designing for both humans and AI agents.You’ll walk away with fresh insights on how these changes are redefining creativity, how to stay ahead as a designer, and why human-centered thinking matters more than ever.Because the future of UX isn’t about AI replacing us — it’s about designers who know how to think with it.👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 minAI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻 Open Jan 2026→ Sign up for the waiting list💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#130 Halloween Special: UX AI Horror Stories and What UX Designers Should Actually Be Worried About
In this Halloween special of Future of UX, we explore the disturbing side of digital design where clever UX crosses into manipulation, AI tools launch without proper oversight, and personalization quietly erodes user autonomy.From real-life cases involving Snapchat’s rogue chatbot to Amazon’s subscription “traps” and a tragic AI-assisted suicide, this episode dives into the UX decisions and AI deployments that turned dark and what designers need to learn from them.These themes were at the core of powerful conversations in the most recent AI for Designers cohort, which just wrapped last week. If you’re interested in digging deeper into ethical design, human-centered AI, and how to design with integrity — the next cohort starts in January 2026.Whether you're a UX designer, strategist, or just curious about the future of ethical tech: this is the episode you shouldn’t skip.In this episode, we cover:Why dark patterns still dominate — and why they may soon become illegalWhat happens when AI tools roll out too fast (with no safety net)The emotional toll of designing features you don’t believe inHow personalization is creating echo chambers and limiting human curiosityWhy “seamless” UX might be the most dangerous design trend of allActionable advice for spotting (and stopping) unethical product decisions🔗 Sources & Real-World Cases Referenced in the Episode:FTC sues Amazon for dark patterns in Prime sign-up and cancelation (FTC, June 2023)Hilton agrees to disclose hidden resort fees after state AG probe (Nebraska Attorney General, Jan 2024)Snapchat’s My AI chatbot gave inappropriate advice to a 13-year-old (Washington Post, March 2023)UnitedHealth sued for using AI with 90% error rate to deny care (Reuters, Nov 2023)Belgian man dies by suicide after conversations with AI chatbot (Euronews, March 2023)TikTok’s algorithm creates extremist echo chambers in hours (The Guardian, July 2024)Meta’s Galactica AI shut down after 3 days due to misinformation (VentureBeat, Nov 2022)33 U.S. states sue Meta over youth mental health harms (Reuters, Oct 2023)EU Digital Services Act bans dark patterns across digital platforms (Schönherr EU Law, Feb 2025)California CPRA makes dark patterns illegal in data privacy contexts (AdExchanger, Aug 2022)👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 minAI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻 Open Jan 2026→ Sign up for the waiting list💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#129 OpenAI Atlas vs. Comet vs. Dia: AI Browsers and the Future of UX –
In this episode of Future of UX, we dive into the next big shift: web browsers that don’t just open websites — they understand, summarise, act. We cover the newly launched ChatGPT Atlas (by OpenAI), and compare it with the bold efforts of Comet (by Perplexity AI) and Dia (by The Browser Company). We break down what each offers, where the UX opportunities and risks are, and what this means for us as UX designers in a world where the browser becomes an assistant, not just a tool. We’ll talk conversational interfaces, agentic workflows, trust and privacy, and how your design approach needs to evolve.Links you’ll want to check out:ChatGPT Atlas (by OpenAI): https://openai.com/index/introducing-chatgpt-atlas/ Alternative mirror: https://chatgpt.com/atlas/ ChatGPTComet (by Perplexity AI): https://www.perplexity.ai/comet/ Blog intro: https://www.perplexity.ai/hub/blog/introducing-comet Dia (by The Browser Company): https://www.diabrowser.com/ Dia BrowserBeta-launch coverage: https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/11/the-browser-company-launches-ai-first-browser-dia-in-beta/👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 minAI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻→ Sign up for the waiting list💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#128 Vibe Coding Is Useless Without Strategy: Why Random AI Prototypes Don’t Work
What if you could build a working prototype just by describing it?That’s the idea behind vibe coding a new way of designing where intent replaces execution, and AI handles the details.In this episode, we explore:what vibe coding actually is and how it workshow it’s transforming the UX process and team collaborationwhich new skills designers need to stay aheadand the real risks behind the hype — from creative sameness to fragile AI codeYou’ll hear insights, real examples, and a look at how designers, PMs, and developers can work together in this new AI-powered workflow.✨ Join the Vibe Coding for UX live Training✨ From Intent to Interactive Prototype, a live training where you’ll learn to turn your ideas into testable prototypes, no coding required. 📅 Oct 29th, 5pm CET→ Grab your spot (early bird offer)AI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻→ Sign up for the waiting list💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#127 How ChatGPT Apps Could Redefine UX Design: When Apps Go Invisible:
What happens to UX design when apps disappear or rather, move inside ChatGPT?Please share your thoughts with me on LinkedinIn this episode of Future of UX, Patricia explores OpenAI’s latest update: ChatGPT’s new app ecosystem. With integrations from Canva, Figma, Booking.com, and Etsy, ChatGPT is evolving into more than just a chatbot it’s becoming a platform where the interface is the conversation itself.We’ll cover:What ChatGPT’s new app store means for designers and usersWhy invisible interfaces could be the next big UX paradigm shiftThe opportunities and risks: transparency, trust, and user controlHow the role of designers may evolve from screen design to conversation architectureWhy some call this the birth of an “AI-OS”If you want to understand where UX is heading and what skills you’ll need for the future, this episode is for you.✨ Sign up for the AI Booster Session✨AI Prototyping with Vibecoding on Oct 29th, 5pm CET→ Grab your spot (early bird offer)AI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻→ Sign up for the waiting list💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#126 Synthetic Users in UX Research: Hype, Reality, and the Future of Design
Curious to hear your thoughts .Please share them here: LinkedinIn this episode of Future of UX, we dive into one of the most controversial topics in design right now: synthetic users.These AI-generated “users” promise fast, cheap, scalable insights — but can they really replace talking to real people? I’ll walk you through:What synthetic users actually are and how they’re createdThe tools and platforms already being used in UX researchA real-world example comparing synthetic vs. real user interviewsBenefits like speed, inclusivity, and early idea testingThe risks: shallow answers, bias, lack of emotional depth, and ethical concernsWhat the future holds for synthetic users and how designers should approach themWhether you’re curious, skeptical, or somewhere in between, this episode will give you the full picture. Spoiler: empathy can’t be simulated.Interesting resources:🔗 Linkedin from Julian Della Mattia🔗 Article about Synthetic User by NNNG 🔗 Paper abut Synthetic Users 🔗 Deep Dive into SyntheticUsers 👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 minAI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻→ Sign up for the waiting list💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#125 Ray-Ban Meta Glasses: UX Wins, Fails, and What’s Next
Smart glasses are back and this time, they actually look good. In this episode of Future of UX, Patricia Reiners breaks down Meta’s brand-new Ray-Ban Meta Glasses and what they mean for designers, technology, and the future of human-computer interaction.We’ll explore the UX lessons behind Meta’s “glasses first, tech second” design philosophy, hands-free media capture, and the in-lens display paired with the new neural wristband. You’ll hear where these glasses shine like live captions, translations, and POV video and where they still fall short, from clunky AI assistants to privacy concerns.If you’re a UX designer, product designer, or curious about wearable AI, this episode will give you insights into why these glasses might be the first step toward a post-smartphone future—and what role design plays in getting us there.What you’ll learn in this episode:Why aesthetics and identity are crucial for smart glasses adoptionThe UX pros and cons of hands-free photo and video captureHow Meta’s new in-lens display and neural band change interaction designWhere the AI assistant shines (and where it fails miserably)The ongoing privacy and social acceptance challengesWhy battery life and hardware limits force us to design for quick, contextual interactionsHow Meta’s ecosystem compares to Apple Vision Pro, Humane AI Pin, and Rabbit R1What opportunities and risks smart glasses open up for UX and product design👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 minAI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻→ Sign up for the waiting list💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#124 Understand AI in 20 Minutes: What Every Designer Must Know
AI is moving incredibly fast. Every week there is a new tool, a new model, a new headline. For designers it can feel impossible to keep up. But you do not need to know everything. You just need to understand the foundations, the language and the big trends.In this episode I take you through a clear overview of what really matters in AI right now. We cover the basics of AI, the art of prompting, the rise of AI agents, vibe coding, responsible AI and the key trends for 2025 and beyond.🔑 Key LearningsWhat generative AI is and why it feels so different from old machine learningHow to use simple prompting frameworks to get better resultsWhy AI agents will become part of every product and workflowWhat vibe coding means and how you can experiment with it as a designerHow to think about responsibility, ethics and the future of AI in your own workBy the end you will know more about AI than 99 percent of people out there and you will be able to join the conversation with confidence.Prompting Framework:Here’s a simple framework I use called CLEAR. Easy to remember:Clarity — What exactly do you want? Be specific.Layers of context — Who’s the audience, what’s the tone, what format do you need?Examples — Show a sample of what good looks like.Assess — Review the output critically.Refine — Iterate until it works.Iteration Frameworkframework: RESET.Revisit — Did I give enough context or examples?Extract — Break down long prompts into shorter ones.Say it differently — Rephrase or try an analogy.Enforce rules — Add constraints like word count, format, or style.Test again — Try, tweak, repeat.Framework: RESET.Revisit — Did I give enough context or examples?Extract — Break down long prompts into shorter ones.Say it differently — Rephrase or try an analogy.Enforce rules — Add constraints like word count, format, or style.Test again — Try, tweak, repeat.👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 minAI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻→ Sign up for the waiting list💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#123 The 3 UX Skills That Will Still Matter After AI Takes Over
AI is changing the way we design fast. Tools are writing copy, generating wireframes and even running research. It is easy to wonder what is left for us as designers.In this episode I share the three core UX skills that will always matter no matter how powerful AI gets. You will hear personal stories from my own projects and workshops plus practical tips on how to practice and strengthen these skills yourself.🔑 Key LearningsWhy critical thinking and synthesis are more important than everHow empathy and storytelling can change the direction of a projectWhat system design and ethics mean in practice and how to apply themBy the end you will see why design is not disappearing, it is evolving. And these human skills are what will keep you relevant, valuable and future proof in the age of AI.👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 minAI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻→ Sign up for the waiting list💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#122 AI Agents 2.0: Real-World Cases and the New UX Principles We Need
AI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻 Enrollment starts Sep 01 ✨ → Sign up for the waiting listIn this episode of Future of UX, we’re not just talking theory — we’re diving into real-world applications of AI agents already showing up in products people use every day. We’ll explore:Google’s Search AI Mode, which can book your dinner instead of just showing linksClaude Artifacts, transforming chat into an interactive co-creation workspaceMeta’s AI Studio Agents in WhatsApp and Instagram, sending proactive messages(Optional) Microsoft’s multi-agent orchestration in Copilot StudioWe’ll also look at the new UX principles these cases reveal — from delegation UX to proactivity UX, multi-agent UX, and moving from chats to workspaces. And I’ll compare them with the classic UX heuristics we’ve relied on for years, like visibility, control, and consistency.And a quick reminder: my course AI for Designers starts a brand-new round on September 15th. It’s a cohort-based bootcamp with weekly masterclasses, deep dives, and a hands-on project for your portfolio. Enrollment is only open for a short time — once spots are filled, it’s closed. Learn more at ai-for-designers.com.Resources:Jakob Nielsen’s 10 Usability Heuristics — still highly relevant when we think about AI agent UXFollow Future of UX on LinkedIn for updates and community insights✨ Enjoyed the episode? Share it with a friend or team, post it on LinkedIn or Instagram, and don’t forget to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!I’d love to hear your feedback! Find us on Instagram @ux.patricia & @futureofux_podcast or on LinkedIn Patricia Reiners & Future of UX👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#121 Prompt-Driven Design: How to Use Prompts as a Creative Superpower
AI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻 Enrollment starts Sep 01 ✨ → Sign up for the waiting listIn this tutorial-style episode of Future of UX, we’re exploring one of the most essential skills for designers working with AI today: prompting.Prompting isn’t just about cool outputs. It’s becoming the new interface for design. When you know how to prompt well, it transforms your workflow, your creativity, and your speed.Here’s what we’ll cover:Why prompting is a true creative superpower for designersThe basics of writing effective prompts (like creative briefs for AI)Advanced patterns and techniques you can reuse again and againHow different tools — ChatGPT, Midjourney, Figma AI, Uizard and more — respond to promptingReal-world examples of designers using prompting in their daily workWhether you’re brand new to AI or already experimenting, this episode will give you practical strategies to take your prompting to the next level.✨ Enjoyed the episode? Share it with a friend or team, post it on LinkedIn or Instagram, and don’t forget to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!I’d love to hear your feedback! Find us on Instagram @ux.patricia & @futureofux_podcast or on LinkedIn Patricia Reiners & Future of UX👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#120 The GPT-5 Upgrade: What It Really Means for UX & Product Design
AI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻 Enrollment starts Sep 01 ✨ → Sign up for the waiting listIn this episode of Future of UX, I share my honest review of the new GPT 5 after testing it intensively for a week.If you have been on LinkedIn, X, or Instagram lately, you have seen mixed reactions. Some people are excited. Others say it is not a big deal or even that they are disappointed. I have a different view and explain why GPT 5 is an important upgrade for designers.In this episode you will learn:What is actually new in GPT 5 beyond the marketing claimsHow GPT 5 compares to GPT 4How GPT 5 can improve workflows for UX and product designers, including prototyping, research, content creation, and conversational interface designKey highlights include:Dual mode thinking that is fast when needed and deep when the task requires reasoningA massive 400k token context window that can process full research projects or product specs in one goSignificantly fewer hallucinations which makes the model more reliable for UX copy, research synthesis, and technical detailsBetter coding and prototyping capabilities, improved tone and personality control, and stronger multimodal featuresBy the end of this episode, you will understand why GPT 5 is more than a small upgrade and why you should test it in your own design process before making a final judgment.✨ Enjoyed the episode?Share it with a friend or team, post it on LinkedIn or Instagram, and don’t forget to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!I’d love to hear your feedback! Find us on Instagram @ux.patricia & @futureofux_podcast or on LinkedIn Patricia Reiners & Future of UX👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#119 5 AI Shifts UX Designers Can’t Ignore
💻 ✨Waiting list for the AI Academy: 6-week Bootcamp to Learn How to Master AI as a Designer. Opening in September.→ Sign up for the waiting listToday, I’m breaking down the five biggest tech shifts from the past month that every designer should understand.This isn’t just about headlines — it’s about how these changes are quietly transforming what it means to design user experiences.In this episode, we explore:Meta’s push toward wearable superintelligence — and what it means for designing beyond the screenThe U.S. strategy of AI deregulation — and how it shifts responsibility onto design teamsOpenAI’s rollout of GPT agents — and the rise of goal-based UXTesla’s $16.5B AI chip strategy — and what it means for UX in physical systemsAnd why some companies now pay $350K/year for AI-savvy designersBy the end, you’ll walk away with a clear, easy-to-digest overview of what’s changing — and how you can adapt your mindset and skillset to lead in this new era.🔗 Resources & Links MentionedMeta’s Superintelligence Labs announcement→ https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/18/meta-superintelligence-lab-ai-glasses/U.S. AI Action Plan overview→ https://www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/news-updates/2025/07/05/national-ai-action-plan-unveiled/The Guardian: How Big Tech is restructuring around AI→ https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jul/28/techscape-ai-google-meta-amazonCluely AI Design Job Post ($350K/year)→ https://cluely.com/careersTesla’s $16.5B deal with Samsung for AI chips→ https://www.reuters.com/technology/tesla-inks-165b-deal-with-samsung-ai-chips-2025-07-25/✨ Enjoyed the episode?Share it with a friend or team, post it on LinkedIn or Instagram, and don’t forget to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!I’d love to hear your feedback! Find us on Instagram @ux.patricia & @futureofux_podcast or on LinkedIn Patricia Reiners & Future of UX👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#118 Designing for AI Agents: UX Patterns, Ethics & Tools
In this episode, we're diving into one of the biggest shifts happening in digital product design right now: AI agents.AI agents are no longer just answering questions – they’re planning, making decisions, and acting on behalf of users. This fundamentally changes how we design experiences.You’ll learn:What AI agents actually are (and how they differ from chatbots)How they’re transforming UX and product workflowsCore design principles for working with agentsEthical concerns we need to considerAnd a personal example of how I used ChatGPT’s Agent Mode to book a hotel in CopenhagenPlus, I’ll share tools and frameworks to help you start designing for agent-based experiences.🔑 Key TakeawaysAI agents are autonomous systems that can observe, plan, and act without being explicitly told what to do.UX for agents requires new patterns: transparency, consistency, user control, and trust-building.ChatGPT’s new Agent Mode is a clear example of proactive AI that collaborates with users instead of just responding to them.Tools like Figma (with branching logic), Lookback, and explainability dashboards help prototype and test agent behavior.New interaction patterns are emerging, such as “suggest and confirm” or “mixed-initiative interaction.”Ethical design is essential: we need to actively design against manipulation, bias, overtrust, and privacy violations.🛠️ Resources & LinksAI UX GuidelinesMicrosoft Guidelines for Human-AI InteractionSalesforce Trust and AI Ethics FrameworkAgent Tools & PrototypingSuperAGI (Open-Source Agent Framework)Google DialogflowBotmock – Design conversational flowsFigma Prototyping & BranchingUser Testing ToolsLookbackMazeUserTestingExplainability & OversightSHAP & LIME – Explainable ML toolsSalesforce Audit Trails for Responsible AIChatGPT Agent Mode & ConnectorsOpenAI: Introducing GPTs & Agent ModeUsing Connectors in ChatGPT✨ Enjoyed the episode?Share it with a friend or team, post it on LinkedIn or Instagram, and don’t forget to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!I’d love to hear your feedback! Find us on Instagram @ux.patricia & @futureofux_podcast or on LinkedIn Patricia Reiners & Future of UX
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#117 Vibe Coding: When AI Turns Your Ideas into Code
We’re back from the summer break — and kicking off this season with one of the most exciting shifts happening at the intersection of design and development: vibe coding.In this episode, I’m breaking down what vibe coding actually is, why it’s relevant for designers (not just developers), and how it’s changing the way we build digital products. You’ll hear about the tools that make it possible, how to get started even without a tech background, and what this trend could mean for your future workflows.Whether you’ve never written a line of code or you’re deep into AI prototyping already — this episode will give you fresh inspiration and practical insights to explore this new, playful way of working with AI.✅ Key Learnings:What vibe coding means and where the concept comes fromHow AI tools are transforming the development processStep-by-step: how to try vibe coding even without coding experienceWhy vibe coding is relevant for designers and how it impacts collaborationThe best tools to experiment with depending on your level of control and comfortOther resources💻 ✨Waiting list for the AI Academy: 6-week Bootcamp to Learn How to Master AI as a Designer→ Get notified when doors are opening again👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#116 Apple's Liquid Glass: New Era of UX Design
In this episode, Patricia dives into Apple’s new Liquid Glass UI updates and what they reveal about the future of digital design.You’ll hear:✅ Why Liquid Glass is more than just a shiny update – and what it means for us as UX designers.✅ How this shift moves us beyond static screens and into dynamic, fluid, and more human experiences.✅ The excitement, the criticism, and the real opportunity in designing for presence, not just screens.✅ Reflections on accessibility: could this fluid approach help us create more inclusive experiences?Patricia also shares her personal take on this new design language – and invites you to rethink how interfaces can adapt, respond, and feel more alive.Other resources💻 ✨Waiting list for the AI Academy: 6-week Bootcamp to Learn How to Master AI as a Designer→ Get notified when doors are opening again👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#115 Future Skills Beyond UX – The Key to Thriving in an Uncertain World
In this episode, we’re tackling one of the biggest questions in the future of work:💡 What are the skills that will truly future-proof your career?By 2030, 85% of the jobs that will exist haven’t even been invented yet. AI is already automating tasks we thought required human intelligence—so what skills will actually set us apart?The answer isn’t just technical skills like coding or design. Those can be learned, updated, or even replaced by AI. Instead, the most valuable skills of the future are the human skills—the ones machines can’t replicate:✔️ Critical Thinking – Navigating complexity and misinformation✔️ Emotional Intelligence (EQ) – Thriving in a world of automation✔️ Communication – Translating complexity into clarity✔️ Cultural Intelligence (CQ) – Working across global teams📌 Key Takeaway: The future of UX and work in general won’t be about what tools you know—it will be about how you think, connect, and adapt.Check out WIX StudioOther resources💻 ✨Waiting list for the AI Academy: 6-week Bootcamp to Learn How to Master AI as a Designer→ Get notified when doors are opening again👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#114 Lessons from a Decade of Innovation at Wix with Miri Lodman
In this episode of The Future of UX, I’m joined by Miri Lodman, Product Manager and team lead at Wix, where she’s been helping shape the future of website creation for over a decade. From her early work on one of Wix’s very first AI-powered tools to leading cutting-edge product innovation today, Miri shares how the role of AI has evolved—and how it’s transforming the way designers and professionals work.We explore what it means to design with AI, how tools like Wix Studio are empowering solo designers and freelancers, and why strategic thinking is becoming more essential than ever. Miri also shares behind-the-scenes insights into how Wix identifies meaningful AI use cases, and what’s coming next in the evolution of design tools.✨ What You’ll Learn:How AI is being integrated into professional design tools at scaleWhy starting with the user problem is key to meaningful AI featuresHow perceptions around AI in design are changing—especially among professionalsTips for designers to stay ahead, stay creative, and evolve with the techA peek into the future of Wix Studio and AI-powered UX🔴 Watch the episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/MioprUG6rIUResources:Check out WIX StudioOther resources💻 ✨Waiting list for the AI Academy: 6-week Bootcamp to Learn How to Master AI as a Designer→ Get notified when doors are opening again👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#113 The Psychology of UX – Are We Designing for Minds We Don’t Understand?
In this episode, we’re tackling a question that every UX designer thinks they understand—but do we really?💡 Are we designing for how people actually think—or just how we assume they think?We rely on psychology-based UX laws like:✔️ Hick’s Law (Too many choices slow people down—right?)✔️ Fitts’s Law (Bigger buttons are easier to click—makes sense?)✔️ Jakob’s Law (Users expect interfaces to be familiar—of course!)But what if these rules oversimplify human psychology? What if they don’t apply in real-world situations?In this episode, we explore: When psychology-based UX rules fail in real life. Why people don’t always act logically—and what that means for design. The dark side of persuasive UX—when psychology is used to manipulate. The future of UX psychology—from behavioral AI to brain-computer interfaces.🚀 Key Takeaway: UX isn’t just about usability—it’s about understanding the human mind beyond the traditional rules we’ve been following.Check out WIX StudioOther resources💻 ✨Waiting list for the AI Academy: 6-week Bootcamp to Learn How to Master AI as a Designer→ Get notified when doors are opening again👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#112 Quarterly UX & AI Update: Agents, Research Tools & Smarter Design Platforms
In this episode of Future of UX, I’m back from a little break — and a big life change (spoiler: I had a baby!).We’re kicking things off with a fresh quarterly update on everything new and exciting in the world of UX, AI, and design tools.I’ll walk you through:What’s new with AI agents and why they’re more than just fancy chatbotsHow tools like NotebookLM and UXAgent are giving us research superpowersThe massive evolution of Canva and platforms like Lovable, which are changing how we approach design strategy and executionPlus:✨ What these shifts mean for our role as designers✨ How to stay ahead (even if you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the updates)✨ And why it’s never been more important to zoom out and think strategicallyIf you’re a designer looking to stay sharp in this fast-changing landscape — this episode is your shortcut to catching up.🔗 Resources & Tools mentioned:ChatGPT Agents (OpenAI)NotebookLM (Google)UXAgent (Research Simulation)Canva Visual Suite 2.0Lovable.dev – Build apps with promptsOther resources💻 ✨Waiting list for the AI Academy: 6-week Bootcamp to Learn How to Master AI as a Designer→ Get notified when doors are opening again👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#111 The Death of Navigation – Are We Designing Ourselves Out of a Job?
In this episode, we’re tackling a question that could completely change UX as we know it:💡 What happens to UX design when there’s no more "navigation"?For decades, UX has focused on creating clear navigation systems—menus, categories, filters, search bars. But AI is changing everything: ChatGPT delivers answers instantly—no need to browse. Amazon predicts what you’ll buy before you search. Spotify curates playlists for you instead of making you choose.📌 The big questions:→ If AI knows what users want before they ask, is traditional navigation dead?→ Will browsing disappear completely?→ And the big one: If AI assistants handle interactions, what’s left for UX designers to do?🚀 Key Takeaway: UX isn’t disappearing—it’s evolving from navigation design to AI trust design. The future of UX will be less about guiding users through menus and more about helping them trust AI-driven experiences.Check out WIX StudioOther resources💻 ✨Waiting list for the AI Academy: 6-week Bootcamp to Learn How to Master AI as a Designer→ Get notified when doors are opening again👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#110 Designing for Impact: Balancing Business, Ethics & the Future of UX with Amy Heymans
In this episode of The Future of UX, I sit down with Amy Heymans—a visionary design leader with 25+ years of experience in strategy, innovation, and ethical design. Amy has worked in health, finance, and government, always pushing for human-centered, responsible, and impactful solutions.We cover some BIG topics in this conversation:✅ Balancing business success with ethical design—how can we make a real impact?✅ The role of strategy in UX—why every designer should think like a strategist.✅ AI & the future of UX—how can we use AI responsibly, and what should we watch out for?✅ Design entrepreneurship—how to build a career or business on your own terms.✅ Designing for dignity—how ethics, responsibility, and UX come together.🔴 Watch the episode on YoutubeResources mentionedBeneficent:http://www.beneficent.designLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyheymansDignified Futures Conference:http://www.designfordignity.comDesign For Dignity LinkedIn Group:https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12965415/Amy's Inspiration:https://youtu.be/bRDg3ZPyq18Other resources💻 ✨Waiting list for the AI Academy: 6-week Bootcamp to Learn How to Master AI as a Designer→Get notified when doors are opening again👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter→Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#109 The UX Design Process in the Age of AI – Where Does AI Help (and Where Does It Hurt)?
In this episode, we’re tackling a question that every designer is asking:💡 AI is changing how we work—but is it improving or undermining the UX design process?UX is fundamentally human-centered, but AI isn’t human. So how do these two things coexist?We break down the five phases of UX design—Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test—and explore:✔️ Where AI is actually useful vs. where it’s risky✔️ How AI changes the way we research, ideate, and test✔️ Whether AI-generated designs make UX better or just faster✔️ What designers need to do to keep UX truly human-centered📌 Key Takeaway: AI can accelerate and optimize parts of the UX process, but it doesn’t replace empathy, creativity, and human intuition. Designers still need to define problems, challenge assumptions, and bring critical thinking to AI-generated insights.Check out WIX StudioOther resources💻 ✨Waiting list for the AI Academy: 6-week Bootcamp to Learn How to Master AI as a Designer→ Get notified when doors are opening again👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#108 Scaling Design & Creativity in the Age of AI with Jade Tomlin
How do you scale design teams while keeping creativity alive? How does AI fit into the future of UX?In this episode, I sit down with Jade Tomlin, Executive Creative Director at Huge, to explore the challenges and opportunities of designing at scale, fostering collaboration in large teams, and integrating AI into the creative process.Jade shares her insights on:✅ The key principles of great collaboration in design teams✅ How to balance creativity with scalability in digital products✅ The role of AI in enhancing—not replacing—designers✅ Essential skills and mindsets for today’s UX professionalsWhether you're a UX designer, a creative leader, or simply curious about the future of design, this episode is packed with practical insights, career advice, and thought-provoking discussions.Resources mentioned:Fei-Fei Li AI & the Real World - AI TED Talk A prominent figure in artificial intelligence and computer vision, known for her research in these fields and her role in academia and industry. She's also been involved in initiatives promoting diversity and inclusion in AI. Medium Articles - Product Design in the age of AI Article - Designing for Dashboards Article - Stop Designing Chat Based AI Tools Article Newsletter - The Rundown AI HereThe latest AI news, understand why it matters, and learn how to apply it in your work — 5 minutes updates.Book (for those looking for a mindset shift) - It's not how good you are, it's how good you want to be. - by Paul ArdenFind Jade Tomlin:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jadetomlinIG - https://www.instagram.com/jadetomlin_Medium - https://jadetomlin.medium.comHuge Inc - https://www.hugeinc.comOther resources💻 ✨Waiting list for the AI Academy: 6-week Bootcamp to Learn How to Master AI as a Designer→Get notified when doors are opening again👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter→Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#107 Networking for Introverts – Can UX Design Help You Make Better Connections?
In this episode, we’re tackling something that many of us in UX, product, and design secretly struggle with: networking.Let’s be honest—traditional networking was built for extroverts.〜 Loud voices, quick conversations, and constant self-promotion dominate events.〜 Social platforms like LinkedIn reward frequent posting and engagement.〜 Conferences and meetups can be draining, especially for introverts.So, what if networking didn’t have to feel this way?We’ll explore:〜 Why traditional networking methods fail introverts〜 How UX could improve digital networking experiences〜 What AI could do to facilitate deeper and more natural connections〜 Whether we can borrow UX tricks from dating apps to make networking feel less forcedNetworking is one of the most valuable future skills—but does it need a complete redesign? Check out WIX StudioOther resources💻 ✨Waiting list for the AI Academy: 6-week Bootcamp to Learn How to Master AI as a Designer→ Get notified when doors are opening again👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to „The Future of UX“ - the podcast about the future of UX Design, where we explore how emerging technologies like AI, AR, VR, and the metaverse will impact user experience design. Join Patricia Reiners as they sit down with experts and thought leaders from the world of tech and design to discuss the latest trends, insights, and best practices in the field of UX.From the ethics of AI to the future of user interfaces, we'll dive deep into the topics that matter most to UX designers, developers, and entrepreneurs. Whether you're just starting outHear you in the future!
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