Torrey Podmajersky
UX/content strategist and consultant (president of Catbird Content) with experience at Google and Microsoft, author of Strategic Writing for UX and co-author of UX Skills for Business Strategy.
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Aug 24, 2023 • 0sec
Get the words to work with Torrey Podmajersky
Torrey Podmajersky, author of Strategic Writing for UX, highlights the importance of giving work context, establishing shared vocabulary, testing and instrumentation for A.B. testing, the development of the Xbox privacy screen, distilling legal requirements, the importance of context and shared vocabulary in design, and the power of words on user experience.
Oct 12, 2025 • 33min
Torrey Podmajersky: Aligning Language and Meaning in Complex Systems – Episode 39
Torrey Podmajersky, a seasoned UX/content strategist and president of Catbird Content, dives into the intricate world of semantics in design. Influenced by her father's philosophical pursuits, she explores how language shapes user experiences. Torrey highlights the importance of prelecting to bridge implicit knowledge gaps and the need for cross-functional teamwork in crafting effective product language. She also discusses the Cyc project and contrasts the decision-making processes of human writers with LLMs, revealing the profound impact of semantic design.
