

Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio
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/studio
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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/studio
To request the next topic DM us on IG:
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Nov 18, 2025 • 28min
#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

Nov 11, 2025 • 17min
#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

Oct 21, 2025 • 39min
#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

Oct 15, 2025 • 45min
#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

Oct 7, 2025 • 21min
#154 Important Ideas from TED AI Vienna
Discover eye-opening insights from the TED AI Vienna conference! Learn how AI could widen inequality and its surprising persuasive power. Explore the impact of AI on critical thinking and the transformation of scientific research. Hear about innovative AI solutions for financial inclusion and citizen accountability. Dive into the advancements in AI learning efficiency and reflect on our collective responsibility in shaping AI's future. It's a stimulating discussion on the challenges and potentials of AI in our society!

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Oct 1, 2025 • 26min
#153 What I relearned from being a Product Manager
Anfi shares her surprising journey through the world of product management, revealing that real-life challenges often diverge from expectations. She emphasizes the crucial role of clear communication in keeping teams aligned. Anfi discusses the weight of responsibility and the importance of empathy when prioritizing tasks. Discover how she transformed her approach to documentation into a valuable design tool and learned to make quick decisions under pressure. Her insights on finding fulfillment in supporting others reshape her perspective on future work.

Sep 24, 2025 • 34min
#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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Sep 17, 2025 • 17min
#151 Designers become curators: UX in the age of generative UI
AI is reshaping the design landscape, turning designers into curators of machine-generated content. The podcast discusses the emerging sameness in AI design outputs and what it means for creativity. Practical strategies are shared for breaking free from typical patterns, encouraging hands-on crafting and thoughtful curation. Listeners are invited to reflect on their fears and identities as technology evolves in the field of design.

Sep 9, 2025 • 35min
#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

Sep 3, 2025 • 23min
#149 Tech world has changed
A vibrant tech scene thrives in San Francisco, as experiences from the Adobe AI Summit reveal. The discussion highlights how AI is reshaping design, unlocking creativity, and presenting new opportunities. Concerns arise about the sustainability of massive tech infrastructures in a more decentralized work culture. Recruitment in the tech industry is becoming fiercely competitive, with companies eager for AI talent. The conversation emphasizes the importance of blending AI tools with traditional design principles to maintain quality in product development.


