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Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio
by Anfisa Bogomolova & Ioana Teleanu
Honest weekly conversations about UX design career, challenges, portfolios, mental health, and all things UX. Ioana and Anfisa together have 20 years of experience in the UX field and trying to share their main lessons to help anyone transitioning to design overcome the fears.Our weekly conversations are supported by Wix Studio, the web platform built for agencies and enterprises, and an amazing supporter of the design space. https://www.wix.com/studioTo request the next topic DM us on IG:🗂 instagram.com/honest_ux_talks👩💻 instagram.com/anfisign👩🏻💻 instagram.com/uxgoodies
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#180 The state of job hunting in 2026
Anfi and community members from Into UX Jobs share their real job‑search journeys — how many applications they submitted, how many interview stages they went through before landing their role, how long the process took, what their take‑home challenges looked like, the questions the design managers asked, the hardest moments they faced, what current job hunters need to know, practical interview tips, and the unfair advantages that helped them stand out.Check out these links:Order Ioana's book on Amazon, shipping worldwide.Ioana's co-working spaceJoin Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI project: aidesign-os.comIoana's WhatsApp groupIoana's AI Goodies NewsletterIoana's Domestika course Create a Learning StrategyEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.Into UX design online course by Anfisa❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#179 Building career capital with intention w/Dan Cariño
nfi and Dan discuss the insights he gained from his experiences at H&M, Klarna, and Meta. They delve into his time working abroad in Hong Kong and how user interface design differs in that part of the world. The conversation also covers Dan's journey at Klarna, his path into Meta, and the key factors that contributed to his success during the Meta interview process. Additionally, they explore how his work at an AI startup influenced his career as artificial intelligence became more widespread.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.This episode's guest:Dan's InstagramDan's LinkedInDan's SubstackCheck out these links:Order Ioana's book on Amazon, shipping worldwide.Ioana's co-working spaceJoin Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI project: aidesign-os.comIoana's WhatsApp groupIoana's AI Goodies NewsletterIoana's Domestika course Create a Learning StrategyEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.Into UX design online course by Anfisa❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#178 What we got wrong about AI replacing design?
Anfi and Ioana discuss how AI has changed the approach to design systems. They explore the idea that AI was expected to replace UI systems, but in reality, design systems are becoming more important. Why were people so confident that AI would replace them? And why won’t that happen?They also talk about what makes a design system AI-ready and whether AI operators will become a future role—should teams start specifically assigning people to manage AI within design systems?This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.Check out these links:Order Ioana's book on Amazon, shipping worldwide.Ioana's co-working spaceJoin Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI project: aidesign-os.comIoana's WhatsApp groupIoana's AI Goodies NewsletterIoana's Domestika course Create a Learning StrategyEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.Into UX design online course by Anfisa❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#177 What even is a design engineer? w/ Mehmet Baytaş, Senior Design Engineer @ Attio
Ioana and Baytaş discuss what being a design engineer entails. They explore whether vibe coding can be a pathway into design engineering and whether learning to code is necessary right now. Additionally, they delve into the daily responsibilities of a design engineer and the essential first steps for those interested in starting this career.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.Mentioned in this episode:Baytaş on LinkedInBaytaş's websiteBaytaş on TweeterDesign Engineering 101 article on Design DisciplineCheck out these links:Order Ioana's book on Amazon, shipping worldwide.Ioana's co-working spaceJoin Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI project: aidesign-os.comIoana's WhatsApp groupIoana's AI Goodies NewsletterIoana's Domestika course Create a Learning StrategyEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.Into UX design online course by Anfisa❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#176 Design is not dead, but has changed
Ioana and Anfi discuss how the design process has evolved in the age of AI: should we rely on educated guesses or actual research? How can we reach insights faster? What's the best design process today? How to get to insights quickly without sacrificing quality? And can LLMs fully replace human research?This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.Check out these links:Order Ioana's book on Amazon, shipping worldwide.Ioana's co-working spaceJoin Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI project: aidesign-os.comIoana's WhatsApp groupIoana's AI Goodies NewsletterIoana's Domestika course Create a Learning StrategyEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.Into UX design online course by Anfisa❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#175 The "dream job" has changed. What are designers aspiring to in 2026?
Anfi and Ioana discuss their past dream careers from a few years ago, explore whether big tech companies still shine on a CV, and share what kinds of companies designers aspire to work at today. They also delve into whether an entrepreneurial path is more attractive now, how to build clarity in your career goals, and share their visions of an ideal career.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.Check out these links:Order Ioana's book on Amazon, shipping worldwide.Ioana's co-working spaceJoin Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI project: aidesign-os.comIoana's WhatsApp groupIoana's AI Goodies NewsletterIoana's Domestika course Create a Learning StrategyEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.Into UX design online course by Anfisa❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#174 What makes a portfolio feel senior in 2026?
Ioana talks about the key skills to showcase in a UX design portfolio in 2026 that hiring managers value, highlights timeless design principles alongside new rules shaped by recent AI-driven shifts, explores the dramatically transformed hiring landscape, and examines which design skills are and aren't replaceable by AI.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.Check out these links:Order Ioana's book on Amazon, shipping worldwide.Ioana's co-working spaceJoin Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI project: aidesign-os.comIoana's WhatsApp groupIoana's AI Goodies NewsletterIoana's Domestika course Create a Learning StrategyEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.Into UX design online course by Anfisa❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#173 How to build taste in the age of AI?
Anfi and Ioana discuss what it means to develop taste and how, in the age of AI, cultivating refined taste—whether in aesthetics, craft, or judgment—becomes a crucial differentiator in design.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.Mentioned in this episode:Aesthetics of AI articleaesthetics in the ai-era : visual + web design trends for 2026 from Ioana's newsletterCosmos.so Alternative to PinterestCheck out these links:Order Ioana's book on Amazon, shipping worldwide.Ioana's co-working spaceJoin Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI project: aidesign-os.comIoana's WhatsApp groupIoana's AI Goodies NewsletterIoana's Domestika course Create a Learning StrategyEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.Into UX design online course by Anfisa❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#172 You don’t need a bootcamp to become a designer anymore
Ioana and Anfi discuss how to start design career in 2026, why bootcamps are going out of the market and how to utilize AI in the job search process.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.Check out these links:Preorder Ioana's upcoming book here. The first 100 copies will be hand-signed.Ioana's co-working spaceJoin Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI project: aidesign-os.comIoana's WhatsApp groupIoana's AI Goodies NewsletterIoana's Domestika course Create a Learning StrategyEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.Into UX design online course by Anfisa❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#171 Inside Lovable & Intercom: what top design talent looks like in 2026
Ioana shares recent field insights on vibe coding, design culture, and AI-driven strategies she learnt from Lovable and Intercom designers. She talks about the value of rapid experimentation, user-centric design, and the future of top design talent in 2026.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.Check out these links:Preorder Ioana's upcoming book here. The first 100 copies will be hand-signed.Ioana's co-working spaceJoin Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI project: aidesign-os.comIoana's WhatsApp groupIoana's AI Goodies NewsletterIoana's Domestika course Create a Learning StrategyEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.Into UX design online course by Anfisa❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#170 Lessons learned from 4y at a scale up
Anfi shares insights on her journey working in a fast-paced scale-up, transforming weaknesses into strengths, strategic product pitching, effective communication at scale, leading impactful workshops, what defines a great manager, the difference between delivery and vision, and strategies to elevate UX culture from low to high maturity.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.Check out these links:Sign up for Anfi's Design → Impact translation WS workshop on February 18Preorder Ioana's upcoming book here. The first 100 copies will be hand-signed.Ioana's co-working spaceJoin Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI project: aidesign-os.comIoana's WhatsApp groupIoana's AI Goodies NewsletterIoana's Domestika course Create a Learning StrategyEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.Into UX design online course by Anfisa❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#169 How to speak the business language
Anfi and Ioana discuss how to get buy-in and communicate effectively with stakeholders. They explore how to present designs convincingly, articulate decisions clearly, and address what to do if data on the impact of design choices isn’t available.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.Check out these links:Sign up for Anfi's Design → Impact translation WS workshop on February 18Preorder Ioana's upcoming book here. The first 100 copies will be hand-signed.Ioana's co-working spaceJoin Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI project: aidesign-os.comIoana's WhatsApp groupIoana's AI Goodies NewsletterIoana's Domestika course Create a Learning StrategyEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.Into UX design online course by Anfisa❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#168 Will we still have design jobs in the future?
Anfi and Ioana explore the future of design jobs, questioning whether design roles will remain the same as the tech industry transforms. They discuss how design roles are evolving right now, especially as AI begins to generate UI and we communicate through prompts. In this new landscape, what exactly are we designing? Can we still call ourselves UX designers, or will our roles shift into something new? Anfi and Ioana discuss why designers need to improve our technological skills to stay relevant in this changing field.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.Mentioned in this episode:"Dogma, tribe and truth" from the Making Sense with Sam Harris podcast"The Adolescence of Technology. Confronting and Overcoming the Risks of Powerful AI" - article by Dario Amodei Check out these links:Preorder Ioana's upcoming book here. The first 100 copies will be hand-signed.Ioana's co-working spaceJoin Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI project: aidesign-os.comIoana's WhatsApp groupIoana's AI Goodies NewsletterIoana's Domestika course Create a Learning StrategyEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.Into UX design online course by Anfisa❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#167 How to stay sane in the age of AI
Anfi and Ioana explore the mental health challenges of recent years, sharing strategies to preserve self-identity, manage anxiety, and set healthy boundaries in the context of an increasingly AI-driven world.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.Check out these links:Preorder Ioana's upcoming book here. The first 100 copies will be hand-signed.Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI project: aidesign-os.comIoana's WhatsApp groupIoana's AI Goodies NewsletterIoana's Domestika course Create a Learning StrategyEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.Into UX design online course by Anfisa❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#166 How to get hired in 2026
Anfi and Ioana discuss their strategies for preparing for the upcoming hiring season, covering key topics such as portfolio, the interview process, practical take-home challenges and whiteboard exercises. This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.In this episode: 08:33 How to make your portfolio stand out?21:43 Do I need to show that I am AI first designer?26:33 Do designers need to specialize or be generalists?34:48 How to approach Interviewing process?54:41 How to prepare for white board and take home challenges?Mentioned in this episode: Sign up for Anfi's Design → Impact translation WS workshop on February 18'The playbook to hiring designers in 2026' by Tom ScottPortfolios for inspiration:https://raghavdua.co/https://piet.website/https://adasilv2.framer.website/https://www.rachelchen.tech/https://bruce-cao.com/https://celinekeomany.me/https://rodrigoestrada.com/Check out these links:Preorder Ioana's upcoming book here. The first 100 copies will be hand-signed.Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI project: aidesign-os.comIoana's WhatsApp groupIoana's AI Goodies NewsletterIoana's Domestika course Create a Learning StrategyEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.Into UX design online course by Anfisa❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#165 Skills and traits UX designers need in 2026
Ioana and Anfi discuss how values are shifting in the design world amidst rapid change. They explore the traits that designers should cultivate, current market observations, and whether traditional skills remain relevant. They delve into whether designers need to learn coding, the role of vibe coding, and if we're heading towards becoming design engineers or builders.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.Mentioned in this episode:Preorder Ioana's upcoming book here. The first 100 copies will be hand-signed.Get your Design Course Bundle, featuring 6 courses, guides, and templates crafted by experienced design practitioners2026 predictions for AI x tech x design newsletterIf you have multiple interests, do not waste the next 2-3 years articleCheck out these links:Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI project: aidesign-os.comIoana's WhatsApp groupIoana's AI Goodies NewsletterIoana's Domestika course Create a Learning StrategyEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.Into UX design online course by Anfisa❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#164 Year-End Reflections
Anfi and Ioana reflect on the past year, sharing how their careers have evolved and how AI has impacted their journeys. Looking ahead to 2026, they discuss their goals and upcoming creative projects.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.Check out these links:Preorder Ioana's upcoming book here. The first 100 copies will be hand-signed.Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI project: aidesign-os.comIoana's WhatsApp groupIoana's AI Goodies NewsletterIoana's Domestika course Create a Learning StrategyEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.Into UX design online course by Anfisa❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#163 Surviving Design - Why I Wrote a Book
Ioana offers a glimpse into her upcoming book release.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.Preorder your copy here. The first 100 copies will be hand-signed.Check out these links:Ioana's AI project: aidesign-os.comIoana's WhatsApp groupIoana's AI Goodies NewsletterJoin Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's Domestika course Create a Learning StrategyEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.Into UX design online course by Anfisa❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#162 These skills will increase your salary in 2026
Anfi and Ioana discuss the key factors that can directly influence your salary and increase your earning potential within your role.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.• What are some less obvious skills crucial for promotion, like visibility and internal branding? • Do you really need to want a promotion, and is it always worth pursuing? • Additional subtle skills that can lead to getting promoted include mentoring juniors, leading workshops, advocating for good design with non-design team members, and demonstrating openness to AI while maintaining critical thinking.Check out these links:Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI project: aidesign-os.comIoana's WhatsApp groupIoana's AI Goodies NewsletterIoana's Domestika course Create a Learning StrategyEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.Into UX design online course by Anfisa❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#161 How design industry is changing and what is getting behind us
Anfi and Ioana explore the fundamental transformations shaping the market today. They discuss how AI has become embedded in every aspect of our work, reshaping paradigms and emphasizing outcomes over tasks. The episode delves into how to develop the right mindset for staying relevant, rethinking and renewing your approach to design, and staying adaptable in a rapidly changing landscape.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.Check out these links:Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI project: aidesign-os.comIoana's WhatsApp groupIoana's AI Goodies NewsletterIoana's Domestika course Create a Learning StrategyEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.Into UX design online course by Anfisa❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#160 The design tools we actually use
Anfi and Ioana discuss how AI and design tools they use daily have impacted their workflows. They share their experiences with various tools, highlighting which ones have become essential, and predict how these tools will evolve and shape their work in the coming year.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.Check out these links:Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI Goodies NewsletterIoana's Domestika course Create a Learning StrategyEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.Into UX design online course by Anfisa❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#159 Should you get into UX design if you are starting out in 2026?
Anfi and Ioana explore the design scene in 2025, sharing insights on current trends, key shifts, and the evolving landscape. They discuss the changing value of designers in the age of AI, questioning whether traditional roles will remain relevant. Additionally, they offer practical advice for newcomers entering UX design in 2026 from diverse backgrounds amidst this rapid transformation.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.Check out these links:Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI Goodies NewsletterIoana's Domestika course Create a Learning StrategyEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.Into UX design online course by Anfisa❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#158 The biggest hardships in our UX careers
Ioana and Anfi discuss their biggest career challenges, explore what the industry should do to empower designers and prioritize design, and consider how a shift towards everyone becoming builders might impact the industry's future.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.Check out these links:Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI Goodies NewsletterIoana's Domestika course Create a Learning StrategyEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.Into UX design online course by Anfisa❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#157 5-Step plan to get started with vibe-coding
Ioana explains the origin of the term "vibe coding" and its core principles. She outlines how to build products using this approach, including a practical plan for coding with vibe coding methodologies. Ioana discusses how vibe coding can lead to burnout if not managed properly and emphasizes that vibe coding is a genuine approach to software development, not just a trend. She also recommends tools to start exploring vibe coding.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.Check out these links:Enroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.Ioana's AI Goodies NewsletterIoana's Domestika course Create a Learning StrategyJoin Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Into UX design online course by Anfisa❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#156 How to Become an Entrepreneur as a UX Designer
Anfi and Ioana discuss how to start your entrepreneurship journey as a UX designer.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.In this episode: • How can you transition to entrepreneurship, and how do you know it's the right path?• What is Anfi and Ioana’s entrepreneurial experience?• How do you navigate ambiguity?• Can starting with no money lead to success?• Top practical tips for aspiring entrepreneur-designers.Check out these links:Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI Goodies NewsletterIoana's Domestika course Create a Learning StrategyEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.Into UX design online course by Anfisa❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#155 Balancing Parenthood and a UX Career w/ Ran Liu
Ioana and Ran share their experiences of becoming mothers, exploring how to navigate the pressures of succeeding in the tech industry while balancing parenthood, and addressing the challenges of parental burnout.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.This episode's guest: Ran Liu's LinkedInCheck out these links:Enroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.Ioana's AI Goodies NewsletterIoana's Domestika course Create a Learning StrategyJoin Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Into UX design online course by Anfisa❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#154 Important Ideas from TED AI Vienna
Ioana uncovers a bunch of other eye-opening insights she learned at the TED AI Vienna conference, such as how AI could actually widen inequality, possesses surprisingly strong persuasive power, might be making us intellectually lazy, and is completely transforming the way scientific research is conducted.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.Check out these links:Enroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.Ioana's AI Goodies NewsletterIoana's Domestika course Create a Learning StrategyJoin Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Into UX design online course by Anfisa❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#153 What I relearned from being a Product Manager
Anfi shares valuable lessons she learned while trying her hand as a Product Manager—insights that aren't typically included in job descriptions.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.Check out these links:Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI Goodies NewsletterIoana's Domestika course Create a Learning StrategyEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.Into UX design online course by Anfisa❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#152 How to nail your portfolio one-liner
Anfi and Ioana discuss how to craft an effective one-liner for your portfolio.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.In this episode: • What exactly is a one-liner, and why is it important to focus on it?• What are the common pitfalls when crafting a one-liner?• What essential elements should a strong one-liner include?• What are some examples of good and bad one-liners?• How can you personalize your one-liner to reflect who you are, incorporating your past experiences and future aspirations?Check out these links:Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI Goodies NewsletterIoana's Domestika course Create a Learning StrategyEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.Into UX design online course by Anfisa❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#151 Designers become curators: UX in the age of generative UI
Ioana explores how AI is transforming the role of designers from creators to curators and editors of machine-generated outputs.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.In this episode: • When did you first notice AI design outputs starting to look the same?• If our role shifts to curation—similar to art curators—what qualities define a design curator?• Are we still truly creating, or have we become editors and directors of AI-generated work? Are we building solutions as before, or primarily guiding and shaping AI outputs?Check out these links:Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI Goodies NewsletterIoana's Domestika course Create a Learning StrategyEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.Into UX design online course by Anfisa❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#150 What are design interviews really screening you for in 2025?
Anfi and Ioana discuss the essential qualities recruiters seek in designers, the growing importance of AI literacy, and strategies for confidently showcasing skills to succeed in interviews and thrive in the design industry of 2025.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.In this episode: • What qualities do recruiters universally look for during designer interviews? What's the most important trait they’re scanning for?• Do you think AI literacy is becoming a key factor in interviews? How can tools and AI skills influence hiring decisions?• What’s your best advice for landing a design job? How should someone present themselves in interviews—especially if they’re naturally soft-spoken? How can they demonstrate confidence and adaptability to thrive as a designer in 2025?Mentioned in this episode:Hang's website onlyfaangs.design Check out these links:Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI Goodies NewsletterIoana's Domestika course Create a Learning StrategyEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.Into UX design online course by Anfisa❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#149 Tech world has changed
Ioana shares her experience in San Francisco at the Adobe AI Summit, reflecting on her observations of the city’s vibrant tech scene and emerging AI trends in its dynamic environment.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.In this episode:Ioana discusses the city’s infrastructure, her time socializing with people from Lovable, and how AI has become a core part of modern companies. She explores how AI tools are transforming the creative process and opening new opportunities for designers, diving into how designers can thrive in this evolving landscape.Check out these links:Ioana's AI Goodies NewsletterEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereLinks:🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa🎓 Domestika course Create a Learning Strategy by IoanaFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#148 Lessons that shaped my design principles
Anfi shares the insights and experiences that have shaped her design principles.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio. Discover Wix Studio’s AI Code Assistant to streamline your workflow and boost efficiency.Check out these links:Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI Goodies NewsletterIoana's Domestika course Create a Learning StrategyEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.Into UX design online course by Anfisa❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#147 What designers really need to know about business w/ Ryan Rumsey
Anfi and Ryan discuss why designers need business skills, how to develop them, and the positive future of design with AI.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Academy.In this episode: • What made you realize that designers need to understand business, not just their craft?• How do you define "business," and what does it include?• What should junior designers focus on now to build their business skills?• How can junior designers better understand how business works? What steps can help them become "business savvy"?• Can you share 15 reasons from your article why designers should learn about business? Why is it important for designers to consider starting their own projects or businesses?• With AI changing design, what makes you hopeful about the future of design, especially for those doing meaningful work?This episode's guest:Ryan's LinkedInRyan's websiteRyan's Chief Design Officer SchoolFREE book Ryan wrote "Business Thinking for Designers"Watch the Book club discussion Ryan crashedCheck out these links:Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI Goodies NewsletterIoana's Domestika course Create a Learning StrategyEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.Into UX design online course by Anfisa❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#146 Does product design quality still matter in 2025?
Ioana and Anfi discuss what constitutes good design quality.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Marketplace.In this episode: • Is it still important to prioritize UX design and maintain high design quality?• How do some companies manage to succeed despite having poor design?• How would you define quality in the context of design?• Should designers always aim to work within a mature UX organization, or can design quality sometimes be secondary?• How do you define good design quality?Check out these links:Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI Goodies NewsletterIoana's Domestika course Create a Learning StrategyEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.Into UX design online course by Anfisa❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#145 The UX of Agentic AI w/Andrei Clodius
Ioana and Andrei discuss how AI agents are transforming daily work, the differences in designing for agentic AI versus traditional UX, and the evolving role of designers.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio. Discover a Wix Studio management tools tailored for agencies.In this episode: • What are AI agents? How do they look like in real work? What is agentic AI?• Which companies are best positioned in the market? Can you give examples of what AI agents can do?• How does designing for agentic AI differ from traditional UX design? • Given AI's non-deterministic nature, how do teams learn and test before launch? Do you focus on iterative testing or just launch and learn in the wild? What's the process like compared to traditional usability testing?• How do you see design role will evolve in the future?This episode's guest:Andrei Clodius' LinkedInCheck out these links:Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI Goodies NewsletterIoana's Domestika course Create a Learning StrategyEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.Into UX design online course by Anfisa❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#144 Being a Junior Designer in the Age of AI
Anfi and Ioana discuss the current state and future of the junior designer market, ways to succeed, the impact of AI, and whether pursuing this career is still worthwhile.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio. Explore a Wix Studio collection of outstanding websites crafted by creatives.Make sure to join the "Storytelling portfolio workshop" by AnfisaIn this episode: • What do you currently think about the junior designer market? How do you see it changing by 2025? Have you noticed any effects of AI on this field?• How can junior designers succeed and even stand out? What should they do to get hired and grow in their careers?• Based on everything we've discussed, do you think starting a career as a junior designer is still a good idea?Check out these links:Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI Goodies NewsletterIoana's Domestika course Create a Learning StrategyEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.Into UX design online course by Anfisa❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#143 Inclusive design w/Tej Kalianda
Anfisa and Tej discuss the principles of inclusive design, its impact on society, strategies for incorporating it into their workflow, and the significance of the recent EU Accessibility Act.In this episode: • What are some real-world examples of inclusive design in the age of AI?• What are the costs of not designing inclusively?• How can designers begin practicing inclusive design principles in their daily work?• How would you define inclusive design, and what does it mean to you?• What are some characteristics of bad or exclusive design, and how does it differ from inclusive design?• In what ways can designers ensure they don’t overlook certain user segments and create more inclusive experiences?• What strategies or practices can you implement to make your work more inclusive?• How can designers effectively test their designs for inclusivity before launching them publicly?This episode's guest: Tej Kalianda's LinkedInCheck out these links:Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI Goodies NewsletterEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereLinks:🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa🎓 Domestika course Create a Learning Strategy by Ioana🧡 Want to support us?Sign up here to get access to exclusive locked episodes for $0.99/moFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#142 Building the portfolio in the age of AI
Anfi and Ioana discuss emerging portfolio trends in the age of AI and how to effectively use AI tools.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.In this episode: • In the age of AI, what portfolio trends are emerging, and how can designers leverage them today? What do you foresee for the portfolio landscape in 2025?• What tools do you recommend for visual storytelling, and what strategies can help build a compelling portfolio?• How can I automate and streamline my application process effectively?• With everyone using AI, how can I stand out and showcase my unique value?Tools mentioned in the episode: KinopioElevenLabsUnicorn StudioFloraFaunaN8NCheck out these links:Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI Goodies NewsletterEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereLinks:🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa🎓 Domestika course Create a Learning Strategy by Ioana🧡 Want to support us?Sign up here to get access to exclusive locked episodes for $0.99/moFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#141 Designing Perplexity - The Builder's Guide to AI Design w/Henry Modisett
Ioana and Henry discuss working amidst ambiguity and with products that are constantly shape-shifting.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.In this episode: • Let’s talk about your time at Perplexity. How does it feel to create something that didn’t exist before? How did you make design decisions, and what did your work there look like?• What is the design team like at Perplexity? Did you hire designers with AI literacy?• How does working in a big corporation compare to a small startup, especially regarding learning opportunities?• Is design dying? Will it still exist in five years? How is the role changing, and will design as we know it today still be relevant?This episode's guest: Henry Modisett is Perplexity’s VP of Design. Before joining Perplexity as a founding designer, Henry worked for Google and Quora. His experiences in those companies gave him a unique perspective on information seeking, which perfectly prepared him for his work at Perplexity.Check out these links:Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI Goodies NewsletterEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereLinks:🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa🎓 Domestika course Create a Learning Strategy by Ioana🧡 Want to support us?Sign up here to get access to exclusive locked episodes for $0.99/moFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#140 Designers Coding with AI - Inside Intercom’s AI x Design Revolution w/Caitlin Rich
Ioana and Caitlin explore how designers at Intercom are beginning to use the Cursor tool to code directly, discuss the broader adoption of AI technologies, examine their effects on workflows and company culture, and consider how these advancements might shape the future of design and development roles.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.In this episode: • How did designers at Intercom begin using the Cursor tool and editing code directly within the platform?• Which tools on the market are considered the safest and most user-friendly? Why did you choose the Cursor tool specifically? • Can you describe the designers' workflow and what the interface looks like?• How would you describe the culture at Intercom?• What criteria do you use to decide which AI tools to adopt and which parts of the design process to automate?• How can individuals outside of the current environment start experimenting with these technologies?• How can companies begin educating their employees about AI? Would you recommend establishing an internal AI team or program?• Do you evaluate AI fluency when hiring? If so, how does that influence your hiring decisions?• How do you see our roles evolving with these advancements? • Will we still primarily use tools like Figma, or will we shift towards prompting coding tools? What is your vision for the future of design and development roles?This episode's guest: Caitlin Rich has been in the design industry since 2008, which is 17 years now, starting as a graphic designer in Sydney, Australia, before shifting into product design and finding her footing in the startup scene in London. She's worked mostly within fintech and is now a Group Design Manager for the Growth Group at Intercom, focusing on ensuring new customers have a great experience, including the adoption of Finn, Intercom's AI agent.Check out these links:Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI Goodies NewsletterEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereLinks:🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa🎓 Domestika course Create a Learning Strategy by Ioana🧡 Want to support us?Sign up here to get access to exclusive locked episodes for $0.99/moFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#139 Are designers best positioned for the age of AI?
Ioana and Anfisa discuss the future of design roles, the impact of AI on collaboration, and how professionals can adapt and thrive in the evolving tech landscape.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.In this episode: • Predictions for the future of design roles• How AI will shape collaboration with product managers and developers?• Why designers are well-positioned to thrive in the AI era?• How product managers and engineers are also set up for success in the future?Check out these links:Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI Goodies NewsletterEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereLinks:🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa🎓 Domestika course Create a Learning Strategy by Ioana🧡 Want to support us?Sign up here to get access to exclusive locked episodes for $0.99/moFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#138 Live Maven Session: "Transition to an AI Design Role: Skills + Strategy"
Ioana had a live Maven session where she shared insights on how AI is transforming design, the role of AI designers, and strategies to stay relevant in this evolving industry.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.In this episode: Slides from the episode• How has AI transformed the design industry?• What does AI-driven design truly entail?• What is an AI designer, and how does it differ from traditional design roles?• What new challenges arise when designing AI interactions?• What principles and processes should guide AI design?• How can designers stay relevant in the AI era?• How do AI designer job postings look like?• How did Ioana secure her role at Miro?Check out these links:Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI Goodies NewsletterEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereLinks:🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa🎓 Domestika course Create a Learning Strategy by Ioana🧡 Want to support us?Sign up here to get access to exclusive locked episodes for $0.99/moFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#137 Growth design in the age of AI w/Kate Syuma
Ioana and Kate delve into the world of growth design, exploring its impact on Miro’s success, the current role it plays within organizations, and how AI is shaping the future of product design roles.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.In this episode: • What is growth design?• How has growth design impacted Miro’s development and success?• What is the current state of the growth design role within organizations?• How do you envision the future of product design roles evolving, especially with the increasing integration of AI?This episode's guest: Kate Syuma's LinkedInGrowth mates websiteCheck out these links:Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI Goodies NewsletterEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereLinks:🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa🎓 Domestika course Create a Learning Strategy by Ioana🧡 Want to support us?Sign up here to get access to exclusive locked episodes for $0.99/moFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#136 From corporate to creative freedom: The Lumo studio story
Ioana and Imogen from Lumo Studio delve into how to start your business in the design industry, cultivate a strong studio culture, and navigate the evolving landscape of creativity and entrepreneurship.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.In this episode: •What inspired your courage to start Lumo Studio?• How do you handle uncertainty and unpredictability?• How has working with family shaped your studio culture?• Can you share the story behind shaping your technology stack and how it supports your business?• How do you select your clients?• Is intuition enough when doing business?• What's your process for delivering a website?• How does generative AI impact your creative workflow?• What advice do you have for those starting their journey?Mentioned in this episode: LUMO is a brand strategy, identity & website design studio that turns your vision into a living, breathing brand you can be proud of.Lumo Studio websiteLumo Studio instagram Ohh-Nice websiteOhh-Nice instagramCheck out these links:Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI Goodies NewsletterEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereLinks:🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa🎓 Domestika course Create a Learning Strategy by Ioana🧡 Want to support us?Sign up here to get access to exclusive locked episodes for $0.99/moFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#135 What should you do when you know you're underpaid?
Ioana and Anfisa discuss how to spot if you're underpaid, prepare for salary talks, and decide whether to stay or look for a new job.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.In this episode: • How do you know if you're underpaid, and what should you do about it?• How can you get ready for a salary negotiation chat?• When’s the right time to talk about changing jobs within your company, and when’s it better to start looking elsewhere?Mentioned in this episode: TeamBlindCandorCheck out these links:Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI Goodies NewsletterEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereLinks:🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa🎓 Domestika course Create a Learning Strategy by Ioana🧡 Want to support us?Sign up here to get access to exclusive locked episodes for $0.99/moFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#134 How to run a successful creative agency w/Hannah Carver
Ioana and Hannah discuss This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.In this episode: • How did you go from starting to freelance to having more offers than you could accept? • What questions do you ask potential clients to determine if you should work together?• Describe your process for starting new projects.• Tell me about your team and collaborators. Are they employees or external?• What roles are essential for a successful branding and web development agency?• What tools and technologies do you use?• How do you approach building websites?• What advice would you give someone considering a career in web design, starting a design agency, or a related design field?About the guest: Carver Agency websiteHannah's Linkedin profileHannah's InstagramCheck out these links:Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI Goodies NewsletterEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereLinks:🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa🎓 Domestika course Create a Learning Strategy by Ioana🧡 Want to support us?Sign up here to get access to exclusive locked episodes for $0.99/moFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#133 How AI is Transforming UX Research w/Tina Ličková
Anfisa and Tina discuss how AI is transforming research and what we can expect moving forward. This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.In this episode: • What is the current state of AI in the research industry, and how does this influence product development?• What is the current landscape of research and the evolving role of AI within it?• Can AI, theoretically, take on the role of conducting research independently in the future?• Will AI be capable of predicting future trends based solely on historical data?• What are AI's current strengths and limitations?About the guest: Tina Ličková's LinkedinTina's podcast UX Research GeeksCheck out these links:Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI Goodies NewsletterEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereLinks:🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa🎓 Domestika course Create a Learning Strategy by Ioana🧡 Want to support us?Sign up here to get access to exclusive locked episodes for $0.99/moFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#132 Running UX workshops
Ioana and Anfisa discuss how to set up an effective workshop.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.In this episode: • How to properly set up a workshop for maximum engagement and productivity?• In what ways do workshops provide advantages over traditional meetings? Check out these links:Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI Goodies NewsletterEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereLinks:🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa🎓 Domestika course Create a Learning Strategy by Ioana🧡 Want to support us?Sign up here to get access to exclusive locked episodes for $0.99/moFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#131 Finding your strengths
Ioana and Anfia explore ways to identify and leverage personal skills for career growth, and find products that align with you personality.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.In this episode: • What helped Ioana realize her interest in the AI field, especially when AI was just becoming popular?• How to identify your skills and use them to shape your career?• What steps can you take to find a product that matches your personality and values?Check out these links:Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI Goodies NewsletterEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereLinks:🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa🎓 Domestika course Create a Learning Strategy by Ioana🧡 Want to support us?Sign up here to get access to exclusive locked episodes for $0.99/moFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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Honest weekly conversations about UX design career, challenges, portfolios, mental health, and all things UX. Ioana and Anfisa together have 20 years of experience in the UX field and trying to share their main lessons to help anyone transitioning to design overcome the fears.Our weekly conversations are supported by Wix Studio, the web platform built for agencies and enterprises, and an amazing supporter of the design space. https://www.wix.com/studioTo request the next topic DM us on IG:🗂 instagram.com/honest_ux_talks👩💻 instagram.com/anfisign👩🏻💻 instagram.com/uxgoodies
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Anfisa Bogomolova & Ioana Teleanu
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