Future of UX | Your Design, Tech and User Experience Podcast | AI Design
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 out
Hear you in the future!
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 out
Hear you in the future!
Episodes
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Dec 18, 2025 • 20min
#137 Generative UI: Lessons from Google Labs Disco
Discover how Generative UI is transforming digital products with Google Labs' experimental browser, Disco. Learn about the shift from search-first to goal-first browsing and how interfaces are now created based on user intent and context. Delve into the evolving role of UX, focusing on system behavior over static designs. Explore challenges around responsibility and transparency in generative systems, and find out what this means for designers and product teams shaping future experiences.
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Dec 11, 2025 • 34min
#136 The Big Shifts in UX, AI & Tech 2025
Discover the transformative tech trends of 2025 that are reshaping design and user experience. Learn how AI agents became integral coworkers, enhancing workflows. Explore the challenges of deepfake detection and the UX strategies aimed at rebuilding visual trust. Vibe coding is democratizing creation, enabling non-tech-savvy users to build. As automation evolves, the role of human oversight remains vital. Uncover the emergence of AI-native browsers and general-purpose robots, marking a new era of efficient design and interaction.
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Dec 4, 2025 • 21min
#135 People, Agents & Robots: How Work Is Changing for UX Designers
Discover the transformative rise of human, AI, and robot partnerships in the workplace. Learn how tasks are being automated while skills evolve rather than disappear. Hear about the essential AI fluency needed for designers and explore innovative job archetypes that are reshaping workflows. Real-world examples illustrate the balance between AI efficiency and human judgment, revealing the vital role of UX in designing these collaborative experiences. Dive into the future of work and the challenges and opportunities it presents for designers!
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Nov 27, 2025 • 18min
#134 The Economics Behind AI: What Designers Need to Know
Dive into the fascinating world of AI economics with insights on why some tools thrive while others falter. Discover the balance between training and inference costs that drive expenses, and learn how companies like Midjourney and Canva manage to stay financially healthy. Explore the motivations behind OpenAI's IPO and what it signifies for the industry. Finally, uncover predictions for pricing shifts, tool stability, and further integration of AI in design workflows, equipping designers for the future.
Nov 20, 2025 • 25min
#133 What Hiring Managers Want in 2026 (and What They Don’t)
The world of UX design is rapidly evolving, driven by AI and automation. Roles are shifting, with titles like 'AI UX Designer' and 'Design Ops' emerging. Learn which timeless skills—like empathy and storytelling—will keep designers relevant. Discover how interaction design is evolving, not disappearing. There's also an inspiring success story about a bootcamp participant who landed her dream job by sharing a case study on LinkedIn. This discussion is packed with insights on how to adapt and thrive in the future of design!
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Nov 13, 2025 • 23min
#132 Understand AI Agents in 20 Minutes
AI agents are revolutionizing technology interactions by acting autonomously rather than just responding. Learn about the six core layers essential for building these systems and why clear instructions are crucial. Explore the concept of context engineering as a new UX skill and how to balance no-code and code paths for development. Patricia also shares practical strategies for creating effective agents that meet user needs. Dive into the future of design where shaping behavior becomes just as important as crafting interfaces!
Nov 6, 2025 • 27min
#131 Quarterly AI & UX Update: Vibe-Coding, AI Design Ecosystems & the Rise of Agent Browsers
Discover the latest in AI and UX with insights on vibe-coding, where emotional prototyping meets rapid testing. Learn how companies like Adobe and Canva are redefining design through AI ecosystems, merging creativity and automation. Explore the rise of AI browsers like OpenAI's Atlas, transforming how users interact with the web. Emphasizing human-centered design, the conversation highlights the evolving roles of designers as they collaborate with AI, ensuring clarity and ethical considerations in a fast-changing landscape.
Oct 30, 2025 • 18min
#130 Halloween Special: UX AI Horror Stories and What UX Designers Should Actually Be Worried About
This Halloween special dives into the shadowy side of UX and AI, exploring real-life manipulative design cases. It discusses the dangers of swift AI rollouts without oversight, highlighting a tragic incident linked to AI. The emotional toll on designers forced to create misleading features is examined, along with the echo chambers created by excessive personalization. The episode also critiques 'seamless' design as potentially harmful and offers actionable advice for ethical design practices. It's a chilling reminder of the responsibilities in digital design.
26 snips
Oct 23, 2025 • 18min
#129 OpenAI Atlas vs. Comet vs. Dia: AI Browsers and the Future of UX –
Discover the upcoming revolution in web browsing as AI-powered browsers learn, summarize, and assist. Explore the innovative features of ChatGPT Atlas and its competitors, Comet and Dia. Uncover the balance between automation and user-centered design, and how these technologies reshape our interaction with the web. Dive into security concerns and the challenges of designing for AI-assisted experiences. Realize the shift towards conversational browsing, where context and trust redefine user expectations and engagement.
17 snips
Oct 16, 2025 • 14min
#128 Vibe Coding Is Useless Without Strategy: Why Random AI Prototypes Don’t Work
Dive into the intriguing world of vibe coding, where intent takes center stage and AI manages the nitty-gritty details. Discover how this method is reshaping UX design and team dynamics. Learn about the vital skills designers must acquire to thrive and the potential pitfalls of relying on random prototypes. Hear real-life examples, like a user-friendly activity planner that emerged from targeted insights. Ultimately, find out when vibe coding is a valuable tool and why it should be guided by research, not randomness.
