Future of UX | Your Design, Tech and User Experience Podcast | AI Design

The podcast discusses the importance of staying updated with evolving tools and technologies in UX design, the indicators for leaving a job or project, integrating AI into design workflows and user research, and the launch of a five-week AI for designer course.

Welcome to another episode of "Future of UX," the go-to place for forward-thinking designers and tech enthusiasts. I'm Patricia Reiners, and today we're thrilled to have a special guest who is truly at the intersection of UX and AI, Jascha Goldermann. Jascha is a Design Manager at Booking.com, one of the world's leading digital travel companies. He's here to share his expertise on integrating AI into product design and will provide insights from one of his intriguing AI case studies—AI Trip Planner. Jascha has been instrumental in shifting the focus from UI to AI and has some great tips on prompt designing and responsible AI use. So whether you're a UX veteran or just getting started, you won't want to miss this deep dive into the future of design and technology. Top 3 Takeaways from Jascha Goldermann: 1️⃣ Integrating AI into UX Focus on meaningful AI integration in products to enhance user experience. 2️⃣ AI's Growing Accessibility The increasing ease of access to AI technologies opens up new opportunities in UX design. 3️⃣ Future Skills for Designers The need for designers to evolve and acquire new skills as AI plays a more central role in product development. LinkedIn ADPList 📚 AI for Designer ⁠⁠ AI for Designer⁠ ⁠Course (Launching in January) 💌 Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find me on Socials 📸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram @ux.patricia⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🐦 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter @ux_Patricia⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎨 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin Patricia Reiners⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📝 ⁠⁠⁠⁠My UX Design Blog ⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube ⁠

Podcast Description: Welcome back to the "Future of UX" podcast with your host, Patricia Reiners. In this episode, we're joined by the prolific Jeff Gothelf, author of the influential book "Lean UX" and many others. Jeff is not just an author but a fountain of knowledge, channeling his expertise through workshops, consultancy, newsletters, and a strong presence on LinkedIn. Today, our conversation revolves around the pivotal concept of OKRs (Objectives and Key Results). As UX designers, understanding the strategic positioning through goals and key performance indicators of products is essential. OKRs define the success of a product from its inception, and in this enlightening episode, Jeff and Patricia delve deep into what makes an effective OKR statement, its advantages, and the urgent need to transform our approach to goal setting and success measurement. What You'll Learn: The fundamentals of OKRs and their significance in product success. Crafting a compelling objective statement. Discovering and articulating powerful key results. A glimpse into the anatomy of a good OKR statement. The necessity to evolve our methods of goal setting and evaluating success. Key Learnings: The Art of OKRs: Learn the intricacies of writing good objective statements and how to pinpoint impactful key results. Balancing Act: Understand how OKRs aid in harmonizing business goals with user needs without compromising on user empathy. UX Designers & OKRs: Grasp the importance of UX designers in the OKR writing process and how they can influence it for a user-centric approach. Challenges & Benefits: Jeff shares the top benefits of implementing OKRs and the hurdles one might face during its adoption. 👉 Find Jeff Gothelf: Jeff Gothelf on Linkedin Jeff Gothelf Website 📚 Resources Mentioned: ⁠⁠ AI for Designer ⁠⁠Course (Launching in January) 💌 Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find me on Socials 📸 ⁠⁠⁠Instagram @ux.patricia⁠⁠⁠ 🐦 ⁠⁠⁠Twitter @ux_Patricia⁠⁠⁠ 🎨 ⁠⁠⁠Linkedin Patricia Reiners⁠⁠⁠ 📝 ⁠⁠⁠My UX Design Blog ⁠⁠⁠ 🎥 ⁠⁠⁠Youtube ⁠

Episode Description: In this inspiring episode of 'The Future of UX,' join host Patricia Reiners as she delves into the critical topic of navigating the UX design landscape as a junior designer or student in an era marked by layoffs and reduced hiring. This episode offers a deep dive into the transformative role of AI in UX design, the power of networking, and the necessity of a growth mindset, providing valuable insights and practical advice for those at the beginning of their UX careers. What You'll Learn: Embracing AI in UX Design: Understand the pivotal role of AI in modern UX design, and learn how to leverage AI tools like ChatGPT to enhance your design skills and creativity. Discover the importance of staying current with AI and ML developments and gain insights on how to begin your journey with AI in UX. The Power of Networking: Gain tips on using platforms like LinkedIn, Behance, and Dribbble for more than just showcasing work. Learn the importance of participating in design communities, attending events, and the value of building relationships for career growth. Adopting a Growth Mindset: Learn about the rapid pace of change in AI and why adaptability and a growth mindset are essential. Understand the exponential growth of technology and its implications for UX design, and how to embrace challenges as opportunities for learning and advancement. Key Takeaways: Future-Proofing with AI: Embrace AI as a key skill in your toolkit, understanding its current and future impact on UX design. The Importance of Soft Skills: Discover why soft skills like presentation abilities and the human touch are increasingly important in an AI-dominated age. Building Practical Experience and a Strong Portfolio: Learn strategies for gaining hands-on experience, building a diverse portfolio, and showcasing your unique design voice and journey. 📚 Resources Mentioned: Moore's law: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moore%27s_law Maureen and Cursor newsletter https://thecursormag.substack.com/p/a-designers-guide-to-networking ✨ AI Toolkit for Designer: ⁠⁠Download the AI Toolkit ⁠⁠⁠ AI for Designer⁠⁠ ⁠Course (Launching in december) 💌 Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find me on Socials 📸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram @ux.patricia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🐦 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter @ux_Patricia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎨 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin Patricia Reiners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📝 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My UX Design Blog ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube ⁠

In this episode, we're honored to have Sarah Gibbons with us, the Vice President at Nielsen Norman Group. With an illustrious career spanning over a decade, Sarah has championed empathetic design through her roles at Nielsen Norman Group and IBM. She's a thought leader when it comes to design and user experiences. 1️⃣ General UX for AIResearch is pivotal for understanding how to navigate AI as a designer. Concepts like "apple picking" and "accordion editing" are shaping the approach to AI products. 2️⃣ Anthropomorphism in AISkeuomorphism can make AI more relatable and easier to use. Making AI human-like isn't always better; it has to be purposeful and ethical. 3️⃣ 4 Degrees of AnthropomorphismThe emotional bond between users and AI needs to be managed ethically to prevent exploitation. 4️⃣ Future of DesignSarah suggests that designers should be prepared for the growing influence of AI in UX. Continual learning and adaptation will be key for designers. 5️⃣ Resources for the Future Keeping up-to-date with the latest research and publications in the UX field is crucial for designers. Resources from Sarah: nngroup.com NN/g's Podcast Follow Sarah on Linkedin 📚 Resources Mentioned: ⁠⁠ AI for Designer⁠ ⁠Course (Launching in december) Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX Newsletter⁠⁠⁠ Find me on Socials 📸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram @ux.patricia⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🐦 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter @ux_Patricia⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎨 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin Patricia Reiners⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📝 ⁠⁠⁠⁠My UX Design Blog ⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube ⁠

In this episode of 'Future of UX,' Patricia Reiners explores the groundbreaking AI Pin. Founded by former Apple designers, AI Pin represents a transformative shift in user experience. Discover key insights about its functionalities, real-life applications, and the impact it has on the future of technology. Key Learnings and Takeaways: AI Pin is a visionary device founded by former Apple designers, promising a screenless, intuitive user experience. It leverages advanced AI technology, particularly Chat-GPT, to enable voice and gesture interactions, redefining how we engage with technology. AI Pin's features include capturing photos and videos, real-time translation, summarizing content, and more. It enhances experiences across various scenarios, from art galleries to business presentations and health monitoring. AI Pin's absence of apps signifies a shift towards task-oriented, app-agnostic user experiences. UX is evolving towards natural and integrated interactions, focusing on efficiency and problem-solving. By the end of this episode, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the AI Pin, its potential impact on user experience, and how it shapes the future of technology interaction. 📚 Resources Mentioned: ✨ AI Toolkit for Designer: ⁠Download the AI Toolkit ⁠⁠⁠⁠ AI for Designer⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Course (Launching in January) Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find me on Socials 📸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram @ux.patricia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🐦 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter @ux_Patricia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎨 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin Patricia Reiners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📝 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My UX Design Blog ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube ⁠⁠⁠

Welcome to a new episode format of the 'Future of UX' podcast, 'UX Bites.' In this episode, host Patricia Reiners sits down with David Wenk, a UX innovator at Google, to discuss the transformational journey from a UX designer to a UX leader. Get actionable insights and tips to elevate your UX career. Whether you're a budding designer or an established professional, this episode is your go-to guide for positioning yourself as a leader in the UX field. Don't forget to sign up for our free newsletter for more UX trends, tech updates, and expert opinions. #FutureOfUX #UXBites #UXLeadership Find David Wenk: Linkedin 📚 Resources Mentioned: ✨ AI Toolkit for Designer: ⁠⁠Download the AI Toolkit⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AI for Designer⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Course (Launching in January) Newsletter ⁠⁠Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX Newsletter⁠⁠ Find me on Socials 📸 ⁠⁠⁠Instagram @ux.patricia⁠⁠⁠ 🐦 ⁠⁠⁠Twitter @ux_Patricia⁠⁠⁠ 🎨 ⁠⁠⁠Linkedin Patricia Reiners⁠⁠⁠ 📝 ⁠⁠⁠My UX Design Blog ⁠⁠⁠ 🎥 ⁠⁠⁠Youtube ⁠

Patricia Reiners, host of The Future of UX, provides a 5-step guide to integrating AI into UX design. She emphasizes the importance of AI in the design industry, encourages experimentation with AI tools, and shares her own recommendations. Staying updated with new AI tools and features is also highlighted. AI is not a passing trend but a valuable tool for enhancing user experience and automating processes.

The episode of 'Future of UX' discusses the transformation of AI interfaces and their role in personalization across various digital domains. Here are the key takeaways and learning points: What You'll Learn: The trajectory of AI interfaces and their growing capability to offer personalized experiences. Practical examples of how personalization is manifesting in different areas like music, fitness, shopping, and document editing. The shift from data-driven to AI-driven interfaces and its implications. Key Takeaways: Anticipated progressions including a move from generalized to personalized experiences, transition from user's active search to receiving suggestions, learning from apps to apps learning from users, and a shift from data-driven to AI-driven approaches. Real-world examples elucidate how personalization could shape user interactions making them more intuitive and engaging. The importance of data handled with respect and transparency to fuel the personalized digital journey. The promising outlook of a user-centric digital realm facilitated by AI, fostering a more interactive and personalized user experience. The narrative underscores a pivotal shift towards a more intuitive, personalized, and user-centric digital realm, driven by advancements in AI. 📚 Resources Mentioned: ✨ AI Toolkit for Designer: ⁠⁠Download the AI Toolkit⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AI for Designer⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Course (Launching in January) Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX Newsletter⁠⁠⁠ Find me on Socials 📸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram @ux.patricia⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🐦 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter @ux_Patricia⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎨 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin Patricia Reiners⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📝 ⁠⁠⁠⁠My UX Design Blog ⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube ⁠⁠

Web pages are evolving with a focus on user-centric design, prompt-based interfaces, and advanced search functions. The GUI remains integral, assisting users in articulating and discovering their needs. For brands, the interface should not only be clear and functional but also encapsulate branding and storytelling. The future of web pages is envisioned as a blend of advanced AI, intuitive interfaces, and compelling storytelling, aiming for a holistic user experience.