UI Breakfast: UI/UX Design and Product Strategy

Evelyn Gosnell, a behavior scientist and managing director at Irrational Labs, dives into the world of behavioral design and its impact on human connection in products. She discusses how design interventions can foster trust and engagement, particularly in AI applications. The conversation highlights psychological insights like negativity bias and their role in user satisfaction. Notably, her insights into Venmo demonstrate how adding social elements can enhance user experiences in financial transactions, showcasing the power of connection in design.

Arpit Choudhury, founder of Databeats, discusses the importance of a robust data foundation, collaboration in data collection, the value of less data, and strategies for data-powered growth. The podcast also touches on his previous work and the GDG model.

What should you consider when using map components in your product? Our guest today is Loren Baxter, lead designer for Felt Maps. You’ll learn how to start thinking in terms of maps, how to approach UX interactions and animations, what types of information can be included, and more.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.Show NotesFeltGoogle My Maps — simple tool for designing mapsArcGIS, QGIS — popular expert toolsRemix — Loren’s previous place of workMapBox — a platform for map-based productsOpenStreetMap — an open-source projectTippecanoe — tool for tilingTry out FeltFollow Loren on Twitter, LinkedIn, and InstagramThis episode is brought to you by UC San Diego. Thinking about diving into the dynamic world of UX design, but not sure where to start? Explore UC San Diego Extended Studies’ UX Design Certificate. Master essential skills to build a standout portfolio that will help you land your dream job. Enroll today in Principles of UX and get 10% off as our listener. Head over to DiscoverUX.ucsd.edu and use code DISCOVERUX to apply the discount.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Dan Balcauski, founder and chief pricing officer at Product Tranquility. You'll learn what department should own the pricing function, how often you should revisit pricing, why you shouldn’t A/B test your pricing, and more.Please head over to the episode page for the detailed recap and key takeaways.Show notesProduct TranquilityFollow Dan on LinkedInSaaS Scaling Secrets — Dan’s podcastThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning @userlist, or leave us a review on iTunes.SponsorThis show is brought to you by Userlist — an email automation platform for SaaS companies. It matches the complexity of your customer data, including many-to-many relationships between users and companies. Book your demo call today at userlist.com.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

In this discussion, Steve Portigal, a seasoned user research consultant and author of "Interviewing Users," shares invaluable insights into effective user interviewing techniques. He emphasizes the importance of preparation, including crafting insightful interview guides and understanding participant dynamics. Steve highlights the duality of excitement and anxiety in interviews and offers tips on reading non-verbal cues. He also compares the roles of a podcast host and a research interviewer, and stresses the need for ethical sensitivity while building meaningful connections with users.

Learn about running a portfolio of products from Tim Schumacher, co-founder of saas.group. Topics include acquisition models, central teams, thinking about successors, and more. Discover insights on scaling ventures, strategic growth, founder freedom, acquisition strategies, and succession planning in bootstrapped businesses.

Jorge Arango, an information architect, discusses managing personal knowledge. Topics include the evolution of knowledge management tools, choosing the right note-taking tools, capturing meeting notes with AI, and Jorge's new book and podcast.

Marketing automation architect Michael Wilding discusses QA in email marketing, including the importance of creating a base template, testing workflows, and using different testing methods.

Benjamin Humphrey, co-founder and CEO of Dovetail, discusses the evolving role of product management, challenges in the SaaS industry, bridging the gap between product and go-to-market teams, and personal development journey in building a leadership team.

Listen to Sahil Patel, CEO of Spiralyze, as he discusses the benefits of getting inspiration from other companies' tests, the right time to invest in A/B testing, and how to use disruptions in website design. Discover strategies for using product images on B2B websites, boosting conversions with simple messages, and the importance of A/B testing in product development.