Best UX Consultants Podcasts (2025)

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James Barnard, Logo Designer, Design Educator 41:21

3h ago41:21

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Send us a text James Barnard didn’t plan on becoming a freelancer. He didn’t even want to work for himself. But after years inside big UK agencies — building brands for Wimbledon, Virgin, and Disney — life pushed him into independence. And it stuck. Now, with over 200K followers across platforms and a solo studio model that works on his terms, Jame…

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Episode 463: CTO w/ weak resume and I tried management and it was TERRIBLE 27:16

1d ago27:16

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: Albert Nonymous asks, I am the CTO at a small (5 engineers) tech start-up with non-technical founders. I was their first full-time employee and as such have been able to fully form this company the way I want. I’ve worked here for 9 years now and own 10% of the company. I enjoy the tech and …

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Episode 462: Supporting laid-off employee and how to rebuild culture after layoffs 28:46

8d ago28:46

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: One of my employees is probably getting laid off, what do I do!?! I’m a tech lead / manager for a consultancy and a contract reduction means that one of the people I supervise is likely going to get laid off soon! We’ve found new roles for most of my people, but it’s likely that at least one…

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Episode 461: How to do side projects with a family and demanding job and my company promised me a raise, but didn't give it 32:40

15d ago32:40

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: Hey, long-time listener, listened to almost all episodes now and have been loving it since day 1!! I am a senior engineer at FAANG and work 45-50 hours a week and have a lot of cross-org responsibilities. I am lucky to have a beautiful wife and two wonderful young children. I guess, you can …

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Anna Ison, CPG Packaging & Brand Designer, Founder at Auros Design Studio, Strategic FMCG Packaging & Branding Design Consultant 44:20

22d ago44:20

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Send us a text Kirk and Andy sit down with Anna Sison — a Brooklyn-born creative force helping CPG brands grow through sharp, strategic packaging and brand design. With over 20 years in the industry, Anna brings big-agency experience with a nimble studio mindset, combining her deep cultural perspective with a sharp eye for design that works on shel…

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Episode 460: Losing autonomy and I got skipped for a promotion even though I'm awesome 33:07

22d ago33:07

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: I have managed a product for some months now. My previous manager split their team in to mini-teams of 2-3 people. They gave me a small team and plenty of autonomy to own the product and go crazy on it. I had the time of my life as the team lead. I learned a ton and was really developing man…

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Episode 459: Am I cutting edge and how to compliment someone who went from super jerk to super nice 22:44

29d ago22:44

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: I work for a B2C fintech startup as a senior engineer. Our onboarding funnel has a lot of moving parts due to regulatory compliance and a litany of requirements from various parts of the business. As a startup, we also live and die by optimizing for and demonstrating growth, so we need to ga…

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Episode 458: Infinite tech debt hack and figuring out what is going on 34:00

1M ago34:00

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: Nearly every time certain developers on the team want to address technical debt, they end up just adding more technical debt. Of course, after one round of addressing technical debt, the developers in question believe that yet another round of redesigning and refactoring is in order. This st…

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BIT Tech Talk Ep. #151 w/ Dennis Campbell - Engineer, Entrepreneur, Emerging Tech Leader 1:33:35

1M ago1:33:35

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On this episode of the BIT Tech Talk podcasts, Greg sits down with Dennis Campbell, an entrepreneur, executive and innovator with over 13 years of experience in tech, business, and emerging industries. Our discussion focuses on his path to tech, his first entrepreneurial ventures as well as what he’s working on in XR (Extended Reality), media, and …

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BDTP. Marketing Channels vs Programs with Asia Orangio 50:14

1M ago50:14

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Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Asia Orangio, founder and CEO of DemandMaven. You'll learn about the five growth levers you can pull, why you might be doing OKRs wrong, how to know which marketing programs to double down on, and more. Please head over to the episode page for the detailed recap and …

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Selma Makui, Brand Designer & Creative Director Revisit 30:27

1M ago30:27

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Send us a text Design isn’t just about how something looks — it’s about how it feels. In this second conversation with brand designer and icon genius Selma Qui, Kirk and Andy go deep on how her approach to branding has evolved from crafting precise, geometric visuals to building experiences that leave a lasting emotional mark. Selma opens up about …

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Episode 457: How do I get off the on-call rotation and "big tech" == "big leagues"? 27:25

1M ago27:25

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: I am a senior software engineer in a big tech/faang company and this week is my first ever on call rotation. My team is doing a lot of CI work, monitoring pipelines and support queues during on call. It is probably not as much of a hassle as on call for product teams, but for me personally o…

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Episode #137: Doug Keith - Insights Consultant/Moderator, Bass Player, Former Public Radio Host 54:33

2M ago54:33

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Doug Keith started his career in public broadcasting, both as a producer and an on-air host. A grad program in communications led him to transition his career to insights. Today, Doug is 18 years into his research consultancy, was co-chair for the 2025 QRCA speaker committee and is a co-founder of the Insights Career Network. Doug shares his career…

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Episode 456: Will I look bad on the job market if I'm a crypto developer and struggling to go from management back to dev work 31:39

2M ago31:39

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: Hey, I am a web developer getting bored of the regular development work. I am interested in finance and the monetary system and due to the overlap of finance and engineering I feel down the Bitcoin rabbit hole and even spiked interest in crypto like Solana and Sui. I am pretty sure most of c…

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Mike Perry, Chief Creative Officer & Founder 🍻 Leading TAVERN 59:19

2M ago59:19

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Send us a text Mike Perry has had a wild ride through the world of design. From cropping football players at NBC Sports to launching award-winning liquor brands with his agency, Tavern, Mike brings real craft, deep industry knowledge, and an obsession with the details that most people ignore. In this episode, Kirk and Andy dig into the intersection…

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Episode 455: UX designer without a mentor and I get bored too easily and stressed too easily 33:00

2M ago33:00

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: A listener named Dakota asks, I’m a UX designer, and I’m constantly looking for growth opportunities. I’m having trouble finding mentors to help challenge me, as every time my boss/senior designer leaves the company, I assume their work and we don’t backfill their spot or my old position. Th…

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Bonus Episode: An Intersection between CMF Design & UI/UX 1:02:49

2M ago1:02:49

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What’s happening at Milano Design Week for CMF Design and UI/UX? In this episode of the GESTALTEN podcast, host Martin Groschwald, CEO of Konzepthaus, sits down with Amy Frasecella and Christian Eckert, shortly before Milan Design Week 2025, discussing CMF Design and UX/UI. You can find GESTALTEN on Google Podcast, andApple Podcast. Follow Konzepth…

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Episode #136: Austin Harrison - CEO at Northbeam, Measurement/Attribution Expert, Animator 22:14

2M ago22:14

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Austin Harrison is the CEO of Northbeam, a marketing intelligence platform helping clients maximize the profitability of their marketing spend. Austin knows more about this space than anyone I know, having been involved in digital audience measurement and attribution since he helped build NetRatings’ first audience panel. In parallel, Austin has lo…

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Christine Perfetti - Blending UX Consulting with a Mission-Driven Passion Project 1:17:24

2M ago1:17:24

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In this episode of The UX Consulting Lounge, host Kyle Soucy reconnects with long-time friend and UX veteran Christine Perfetti for a deeply honest and inspiring conversation about career reinvention, self-worth, and the power of authentic connection. After decades of success in the UX world—most recently through her consultancy, Perfetti Media—Chr…

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Episode 454: Tracking productivity? and my CTO is ChatGPT 28:11

2M ago28:11

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: I’m a manager on a Product team. I’ve been asked by upper management to measure “story points completed per developer per sprint” and display the results publicly each sprint to motivate lower-performing employees. I explained why, according to Scrum, I don’t think this is a good idea. But I…

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Episode #135: Sabrina Brastad - Insights Pro Turned Brand Marketer, Expert on New-To-The-World Tech 39:13

2M ago39:13

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Sabrina Brastad is one of those audacious insights pros with the conviction and drive to transform consumer insight into successful, award-winning products. After learning the ropes on the agency side with Ipsos, Hall & Partners and Vision Critical, Sabrina was hired by David Yin (episode 67) to help build out the initial insights function at Fitbi…

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Episode 292: Using Tokens in Design Systems with Jan Six 32:30

2M ago32:30

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How can tokens help your design and development teams become more efficient? Our guest today is Jan Six, staff product designer at GitHub and co-creator of Tokens Studio. You’ll learn how design components and tokens correlate on a technical level, why adoption is the biggest challenge in design systems, how you can get started with creating your o…

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Episode 453: Why did my company build an internal LinkedIn and how do I not get stagnant in my skills? 31:34

2M ago31:34

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: Greetings! I work at a research company with ~500 engineers and scientists. My company started promoting this new portal they setup that is like a private linkedin. You can fill up the profile they setup for you and apply for positions within the company. Why is my company doing this? They e…

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Episode #134: Adam Stephenson - Founder/CEO of QuantifyAI, Skate Punk, Videographer 32:24

2M ago32:24

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“If you have too much VC funding and it’s just like ‘Margins! Margins! Margins!,’ you can’t start a revolution. You can’t be a pirate.” Adam Stephenson founded QuantifyAI last year after a successful business development career in the research sample space. He entirely self-funded the launch of his company, a DIY ethic that follows directly from hi…

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Episode 452: Consulting refactor and extra work, extra scrutiny 25:12

3M ago25:12

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: I’ve been a developer for about 1.5 years. I work for a large consultancy. we provide services to big clients. I’m working on a front-end codebase that has been through three consulting companies already. Tired of just moving tickets and fixing bugs, I decided to refactor the front end of th…

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Dan Forster, Lettering Artist and Type Designer 57:16

3M ago57:16

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Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Dan Forster, an award-winning lettering artist and designer with over 25 years of experience. Dan has crafted stunning custom lettering for brands, agencies, and clients worldwide, but his journey into the world of type wasn’t a straight path—it was shaped by frustration, perseverance, and an unexpec…

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Episode 451: Un-collaborative architect and who is my boss? 32:47

3M ago32:47

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: A listener named Scot asks, A new architect was hired at my company 6 months ago. I’m an engineer one rung lower on the hierarchy and have been here for 3.5 years. He hasn’t done much to learn about any of us who have been here for a while, so he is constantly undermining my skills and sugge…

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S03 E05: How Japan Reinvents the Automotive World: A Conversation with Simon Humphries 1:10:16

3M ago1:10:16

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Talking car design in Japan with Simon Humphries, Toyota’s Global Head of Design, we explore culture, evolving philosophies, and future challenges like EVs and technology. In this episode of the GESTALTEN podcast, host Martin Groschwald, CEO of Konzepthaus, speaks with Simon Humphries, Toyota’s Global Head of Design. Simon explores the cultural and…

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Episode 450: I'm terrible at behavioral interviews and time zonessssssss 34:04

3M ago34:04

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: I struggle with behavioral interviews. I’ve gotten a little bit better as I’ve done more interviews, but it’s still a major pain point for me. I have some common behavioral question answers written out in a spreadsheet in SAR format, but I feel that not all of them are good examples for a mi…

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BDTP. The Impact Mindset with Connor Joyce 39:03

3M ago39:03

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Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Connor Joyce, senior user researcher at Microsoft and author of Bridging Intention to Impact. You'll learn why you need to ask if your product is really working, the five success metrics for products, some approaches to collecting behavioral data, and more. Please he…

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Lindsey Meredith, Logo/visual Brand Identity Designer, Letterer, Illustrator 48:18

3M ago48:18

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Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Lindsay Meredith, a brand and visual designer specializing in custom-crafted design through lettering and illustration. Lindsay’s work has been featured in Logo Lounge and includes collaborations with major names like Hasbro, Nickelodeon, LeapFrog, Disney, and professional and collegiate sports organ…

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Episode 449: My tech lead ignored my warnings and I don't know what my leadership style is 29:54

3M ago29:54

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: Hello, long time listener first time question asker. I work for a medium sized tech company and I recently moved teams. Right now my old team is attempting to refactor a bunch of code I wrote to use a library that’ll make life easier. I don’t blame them, I tried to do the same thing. It does…

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Episode #133: Bryson Cwick - Orchard Insights, Tattoo Artist, UC Berkeley Bassoonist 31:10

3M ago31:10

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Start with a UC Berkeley background in the hard sciences and some time working on the Valdez oil spill, take a turn toward data analytics, layer in some orchestral bassoon and tattoo artistry and then you start to understand what makes Bryson Cwick tick. Bryson is currently Business Development Manager at the research consultancy, Orchard, where th…

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Lisa Bragg - The Art of Purposeful Self-Promotion: Being a Signal Through the Noise 57:59

3M ago57:59

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In this engaging episode of The UX Consultants Lounge, host Kyle Soucy sits down with Lisa Bragg, an expert in strategic self-promotion and the author of "Bragging Rights: How to Talk about Your Work Using Purposeful Self-Promotion." Together, they explore the nuanced art of self-promotion that doesn't just add to the noise but acts as a clear sign…

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Episode 448: Title over salary and from figure skater to software developer 28:01

4M ago28:01

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: A listener named Steven says, Long-time listener of the podcast here—it always brings me so much joy! Should I prioritize title over salary? I’m currently based in Europe, working as a Senior Engineer at a big company that pays really well. The problem is, there’s almost no chance for promot…

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Jake Karls, Co-Founder & Rainmaker of Mid-Day Squares 55:31

4M ago55:31

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Send us a text The Rainmaker is back! In this powerhouse episode, Jake Karls, co-founder of Mid-Day Squares, joins Kirk and Andy for an unfiltered conversation about entrepreneurship, identity, burnout, and the journey back to balance. Jake’s infectious energy and passion have fueled Mid-Day Squares’ rise from a startup to a $47 million business. B…

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Bonus Episode: Martin's Guest Appearance on Horizontlinie 1:21:03

4M ago1:21:03

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Driving Change: Martin Groschwald on Automotive Design and Innovation in a Special Bonus Episode with Horizontlinie Podcast In this bonus episode of the GESTALTEN podcast, Martin Groschwald, CEO of Konzepthaus joins the hosts of the Horizontlinie Podcast Simeon, Raphael and Peer, talented transportation design students from Hochschule Pforzheim. In…

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Episode 447: Overleveled at FAANG and accidental draft feedback 30:11

4M ago30:11

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: I am a mid level engineer overleveled as a senior engineer in a FAANG company. I got super lucky landing this high paying remote job, but dang… I did underestimate the expectations for my senior level. I had no FAANG experience before, just working at startups, flat hierarchies, just doing t…

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Episode #132: Erik Peterson - Director of Podcast Insights at Spotify, Gutsy Experimenter, Killer Golfer 31:12

4M ago31:12

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Today’s episode is self-referential in the best of ways. We talk to Erik Peterson from Spotify who is currently the Director of Podcast Insights. An insights podcast with a podcast insights pro. Ha! Erik is really into his work and even once took a gig economy job to get a better first-hand understanding of consumer supply/demand dynamics. Erik sha…

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Episode 291: Shippable User Research with Alice Lee 35:44

4M ago35:44

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Is research still a great investment? Our guest today is Alice Lee, Strategy Director at Work & Co. You’ll learn about their shippable user research process, how to ask the right questions about things you don’t know, how they helped GoFundMe with their charity action page, and more. Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R …

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Tamara Adlin - The Power of Alignment 56:08

4M ago56:08

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In this episode of the UX Consultants Lounge, host Kyle Soucy speaks with Tamara Adlin, owner of Adlin, Inc., a consultancy specializing in helping early-stage startups and larger companies with product alignment and redesigns. They discuss her impressive career journey and her profound impact on the field of UX consulting. Tamara shares her experi…

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Episode 446: Wading through AI slop and they don't get git 33:19

4M ago33:19

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: A listener named Matthias (mah-TEA-as) asks, In episode 444 you’re talking about the problems when hiring in the age of AI. I’m a manager who’s trying to hire right now and frankly I’m at a loss. If feels like I’m wading through a sea of AI slop. What tips do you have to cut through the slop…

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Episode #131: Tara Bosenick - UX and HCD Pioneer, Entrepreneur, Former Head of Scouting in Hamburg 31:08

4M ago31:08

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Tara Bosenick is a pioneer in user experience testing and measurement within human-centered design. She is the Managing Director (MD) of a holding company, ReSight Global, and also the MD of UIntent, which she first founded as SirValUse in 2000 and was later purchased by GfK. We discuss Tara’s journey through UX including her take on what the futur…

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Emily Winston, Founder & CEO of Boichik Bagels, Engineer 57:36

4M ago57:36

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Send us a text What makes a bagel legendary? Is it the texture, the crust, the chew, or the history behind it? In this episode, we’re diving deep into the story of Emily Winston, the founder of Boichik Bagels, a Bay Area sensation bringing old-school New York flavor to the West Coast. In this episode, you’ll hear: • How Emily went from being a mech…

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S03 E04: Designing Beyond Boundaries: India’s Role in Global Automotive Design 1:03:43

4M ago1:03:43

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Talking about India’s growing influence on global automotive design, Martin Uhlarik, Head of Global Design at Tata Motors, shares insights from his experience in both China and India. He discusses the challenges and opportunities of designing for India’s In this episode of the GESTALTEN podcast, host Martin Groschwald, CEO of Konzepthaus speaks wit…

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The Truth About Modern Motherhood 53:51

4M ago53:51

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Are you a parent navigating the overwhelming world of modern motherhood and parenting myths? In this episode of This Anthro Life, host Adam Gamwell speaks with Nancy Reddy, author of The Good Mother Myth, to explore the cultural narratives shaping our ideas about motherhood, parenting, and family life. Nancy dives into the history and science behin…

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Episode 445: Staying at my first job and my coworker is insulting other departments 26:23

4M ago26:23

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: A listener named Kevin asks, Hey, found the show and really enjoy it! Been listening from the beginning and have noticed that one of the pieces of advice given is that you should not stay at your first job for too long, because it’s more likely that you’ve not found the best job for you. I t…

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Episode #130: Scott Tilford - Former Analytics and Insights Leader at P&G, Founder of the Depot Brewing Company 32:01

4M ago32:01

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Scott Tilford built an excellent career within Procter & Gamble. Over 17 years, he had worked on several categories culminating in his role as Sr. Director Analytics and Insights for North America Grooming. But after so many years in a corporate setting, Scott found another calling. The town of Morrow, Ohio and the city of Cincinnati are anxiously …

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BDTP. Bullseye Customer Research with Michael Margolis 29:47

4M ago29:47

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Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Michael Margolis, UX Research Partner at Google Ventures. You'll learn about their bullseye customer sprint, the difference between an ideal customer profile and the bullseye customer, how to apply prototypes, and more. Please head over to the episode page for the de…

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Joel Herrera, Artist, Illustrator, Poster Designer, UX Designer, Product Designer, Instructor, Teacher 49:04

4M ago49:04

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Send us a text This week on the Kirk & Kurtts Design Podcast, we’re joined by Joel Herrera—visual communicator, illustrator, painter, storyteller, and former Duke art professor. Joel shares how his love for comic books and a family steeped in creativity shaped his journey as an artist. We dive into: •The accidental (and slightly annoying) way Joel …

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