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We interview designers, researchers, entrepreneurs, students, and design enthusiasts about their background, interests, and education (informal or otherwise!) Join us as we will explore their stories, passions, and any advice that they would like to share with other designers.

Our show is produced by Keri F, Grace Lee, Chirag Ghube, James Naito and Nolan Stewart. New episodes on Friday!

Special thanks to alumnus: Nicholas Brown, Jaden Mixon, Morgan Trueblood, Max Blum, Sidney Rhoads, Andre Lindo, Richie Park, Ann Chung, Celeste Castanon, Chidinma Kalu and Lucy Kent.]]>enDesignCopyright Gandalf Winterwhiskhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7959f73112192a82ed32039411c3ac91.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ux-wizards-podcast--4649335Fri, 10 May 2024 10:15:28 +0000Gandalf WinterwhiskGandalf Winterwhiskuxwizards.design@gmail.comUX Wizards Podcast is for creatives of all levels who want to learn more about the paths that led them to UX. We interview designers, researchers, entrepreneurs, students, and design enthusiasts about their background, interests, and education...
We interview designers, researchers, entrepreneurs, students, and design enthusiasts about their background, interests, and education (informal or otherwise!) Join us as we will explore their stories, passions, and any advice that they would like to share with other designers.

Our show is produced by Keri F, Grace Lee, Chirag Ghube, James Naito and Nolan Stewart. New episodes on Friday!

Special thanks to alumnus: Nicholas Brown, Jaden Mixon, Morgan Trueblood, Max Blum, Sidney Rhoads, Andre Lindo, Richie Park, Ann Chung, Celeste Castanon, Chidinma Kalu and Lucy Kent.]]>true497115b1-c2ff-5fb0-8755-87dc04634e6depisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ai-in-hiring-careers-and-training-with-kayvon-touran-ceo-of-zal-ai--59957859This episode we are joined by Kayvon Touran Cofounder and CEO of Zal.ai. We discuss his time in Ed-tech and dive into how it led to the founding of Zal.ai. In addition, we explore talk about how palette informs creativity.

Learn more about the exciting things that Zal.ai is doing here
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59957859Fri, 10 May 2024 10:14:06 +0000Gandalf WinterwhiskThis episode we are joined by Kayvon Touran Cofounder and CEO of Zal.ai. We discuss his time in Ed-tech and dive into how it led to the founding of Zal.ai. In addition, we explore talk about how palette informs creativity. Learn more about the...This episode we are joined by Kayvon Touran Cofounder and CEO of Zal.ai. We discuss his time in Ed-tech and dive into how it led to the founding of Zal.ai. In addition, we explore talk about how palette informs creativity.

Learn more about the exciting things that Zal.ai is doing here
]]>2784falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ux-wizards-bookclub-don-t-make-me-think-steve-krug-with-nolan-james-and-keri--58215214https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58215214Mon, 08 Jan 2024 02:00:00 +0000Gandalf WinterwhiskWe discuss one of our favorite UX classics: Don't Make Me Think, by Steve Krug1749dontmakemethink,usability,ux,uxdesignfalse237fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/getting-a-start-in-maine-with-santiago-zindel--57504445https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57504445Fri, 03 Nov 2023 20:13:02 +0000Gandalf WinterwhiskToday we are joined by Santiago Zindel Mundet Cruz, the director of The Roux Institute Founder Residency in Portland Maine. We dive into the program, the work designers contribute to the success of the companies and the exciting companies in the...2119falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/max-blum-on-design-creativity-midsummer-snowballs-and-practical-advice-for-new-designers--57000830Max Blum and Nolan Stewart talk creativity, personal marketing when looking for a job, design inspiration, and more. You can reach out to Max at uxeverything.us.Andy Goldsworthy https://youtu.be/sngXz55b4bc?si=PrQwioPEe7M_vWHi
Peter Tarka: https://petertarka.com/personal-work
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Design is Storytelling: https://ellenlupton.com/Design-Is-Storytelling
Don’t Make Me Think: https://sensible.com/dont-make-me-think/
About Face: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/about-face-3-the-essentials-of-interaction-design_alan-cooper_david-cronin/292188/#edition=4803690&idiq=4442535
The Inmates Are Running the Asylum: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-inmates-are-running-the-asylum-why-high-tech-product[…]e-us-crazy-and-how-to-restore-the-sanity_alan-cooper/270323
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James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesnaito/ (edited) ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57000830Sat, 30 Sep 2023 02:08:50 +0000Gandalf WinterwhiskMax Blum and Nolan Stewart talk creativity, personal marketing when looking for a job, design inspiration, and more. You can reach out to Max at http://uxeverything.us/.Andy Goldsworthy https://youtu.be/sngXz55b4bc?si=PrQwioPEe7M_vWHi Peter Tarka:...Max Blum and Nolan Stewart talk creativity, personal marketing when looking for a job, design inspiration, and more. You can reach out to Max at uxeverything.us.Andy Goldsworthy https://youtu.be/sngXz55b4bc?si=PrQwioPEe7M_vWHi
Peter Tarka: https://petertarka.com/personal-work
A Book Apart: https://abookapart.com/
Design is Storytelling: https://ellenlupton.com/Design-Is-Storytelling
Don’t Make Me Think: https://sensible.com/dont-make-me-think/
About Face: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/about-face-3-the-essentials-of-interaction-design_alan-cooper_david-cronin/292188/#edition=4803690&idiq=4442535
The Inmates Are Running the Asylum: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-inmates-are-running-the-asylum-why-high-tech-product[…]e-us-crazy-and-how-to-restore-the-sanity_alan-cooper/270323
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James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesnaito/ (edited) ]]>2657true212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/breaking-ux-laws-atul-khola-and-chirag-ghube--56901184
Additionally: learning the rules to break the rules, creating exceptional designs, and using feedback on Twitter to gauge user sentiment.

Atul and Chirag explore how attached a designer should be to their designs, and the tendancy we all have to hate our old work.

Design Drug: https://www.designdrug.co/
Design Drug Discord: https://discord.com/invite/uF2cKkNj8p

UX for Beginners by Joel Marsh: https://www.amazon.com/UX-Beginners-Crash-Course-Lessons/dp/1491912685

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James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesnaito/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56901184Sat, 23 Sep 2023 21:57:00 +0000Gandalf WinterwhiskAtul Khola and Chirag Ghube discuss UX design, the importance of good storytelling, favorite design tools and not reading books. Additionally: learning the rules to break the rules, creating exceptional designs, and using feedback on Twitter to gauge...
Additionally: learning the rules to break the rules, creating exceptional designs, and using feedback on Twitter to gauge user sentiment.

Atul and Chirag explore how attached a designer should be to their designs, and the tendancy we all have to hate our old work.

Design Drug: https://www.designdrug.co/
Design Drug Discord: https://discord.com/invite/uF2cKkNj8p

UX for Beginners by Joel Marsh: https://www.amazon.com/UX-Beginners-Crash-Course-Lessons/dp/1491912685

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Follow our host, Chirag:
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Follow our team:
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James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesnaito/]]>3138career,design,designcareer,designers,designjobs,job,userexperience,ux,uxdesign,uxwizard,uxwizardstrue211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ux-of-everyday-things-with-james-keri-nolan-and-chirag-ghube--56664264https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56664264Fri, 01 Sep 2023 21:49:59 +0000Gandalf WinterwhiskJoin the podcast team as they talk about usability, tech and everything in-between! This is a casual conversation with four of our producers. Enjoy!3472design,experience,user,uxfalse210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/breaking-into-ux-design-with-grace-kew-and-keri-f--56452220
Grace Kew's Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracekew/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56452220Sun, 13 Aug 2023 01:33:58 +0000Gandalf WinterwhiskGrace Kew and Keri chat about getting started in UX. Grace is a UX Designer looking for her first job. How do you get your first UX job? What do you do when 2,000 other applicants have already applied for that Junior UX Designer job? Grace Kew's...
Grace Kew's Linkedin:
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Lucy's Portfolio: https://www.lucykent.io/

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Radical Candor: https://www.radicalcandor.com/

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James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesnaito/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56364697Fri, 04 Aug 2023 09:00:03 +0000Gandalf WinterwhiskLucy Kent is a Senior Product Designer. She reveals her top tips for organizing Figma files and projects to maximize efficiency. Lucy also brews up wisdom on transitioning into UX, building workplace connections, crafting startup design systems, and...
Lucy's Portfolio: https://www.lucykent.io/

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Radical Candor: https://www.radicalcandor.com/

Follow us:
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James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesnaito/]]>2805designsystem,figma,file,organization,project,ux,uxdesignfalse28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-would-a-ux-team-for-startups-look-like-with-nolan-stewart-and-james--56205959
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Follow our host, James:
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Chirag: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiragghube
Nolan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolan-stewart-117b5b8a/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56205959Tue, 25 Jul 2023 05:23:29 +0000Gandalf WinterwhiskNolan Stewart is the Head of Design at Eskuad. He is an incredibly talented UX Designer and an amazing visual artist! Listen to this episode to learn more about UX at startups. Follow Nolan: LinkedIn:...
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Nolan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolan-stewart-117b5b8a/]]>1474design,startup,startups,ux,uxdesignfalse27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/creative-process-designer-career-advice-figma-tips-generative-ai-jess-chan-and-chirag-ghube--56094637
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Ruined by design: https://www.ruinedby.design/

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesnaito/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54842494Fri, 23 Jun 2023 22:32:47 +0000Gandalf WinterwhiskAvi Dwivedi is the founder of XRDI with more than 10 year of experience in Immersive tech. Join us in an conversation about the current state of Immersive Tech, Apple Vision Pro, and how to enter this industry! LINKS...


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TRANSCRIPT
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesnaito/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54159671Fri, 09 Jun 2023 15:49:03 +0000Gandalf WinterwhiskCathy Beaton is an Associate Professor at RIT, NY. She talks about being a deaf professor and academic and about D/deaf and Hard of Hearing accessibility, generative AI, and a few of her projects. Stick through to the end for bonus content!!!...


TRANSCRIPT
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesnaito/]]>1361accessibility,ai,deaf,dhh,ethics,research,soundawareness,uxtrue22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/creative-process-with-ananya-rath-mothpatra-and-chirag-ghube--54071676https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54071676Fri, 02 Jun 2023 16:18:11 +0000Gandalf WinterwhiskIn this episode, Ananya and Chirag discuss uses of AI in both screenwriting and UX, compare notes on their respective fields, and the overlap in processes.4530ai,creative,design,designthinking,direction,nyfa,process,screenwriting,uxfalse21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/circled-back-on-donut-part-2-with-disha-shah--50643970https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50643970Tue, 19 Jul 2022 13:30:02 +0000Gandalf WinterwhiskRichie Park and Disha Shah talk Amazon interview process, immigration and landing the job in this episode of UX Wizards!561career,design,immigration,interview,productdesign,ux,uxdesignfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/circled-back-on-donut-part-1-jeanette-renema--50399513https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50399513Wed, 29 Jun 2022 02:54:42 +0000Gandalf WinterwhiskDonut on our UX Wizard's Slack channel has been such a pleasure meeting new people. This episode we explore Jeanette's PhD educational experience, immigration journey and skills that helped her into UX research. Take a listen and enjoy!1956phd,research,uxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/designing-at-dartmouth-with-professor-eugene-korsunskiy--49930473https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49930473Wed, 25 May 2022 01:01:00 +0000Gandalf WinterwhiskIn this episode Richie discusses with Professor’s Korsunskiy’s thoughts on the crossroads of engineering and design at Dartmouth. Also to set the record straight, Professor Korsunskiy prefers boba over smoothie.1421falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/irrational-ux-with-mirandy-kim--49748197https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49748197Tue, 10 May 2022 18:45:35 +0000Gandalf WinterwhiskIn this episode Richie and Mirandy recap each of their experiences with Irrational labs Behavioral design bootcamp. They bounced ideas and reflected on their experiences with behavioral psychology in regards to UX/Product.1481behavioral,bootcamps,design,irrational,science,uxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-a-tree--49511247https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49511247Fri, 22 Apr 2022 00:35:51 +0000Gandalf WinterwhiskIn this episode, our host Richie learns about behavioral science from Maegan, who got her PhD in Behavioral Analysis before becoming a Senior UX Researcher. Find out how Maegan succeeded in transitioning into her new career and how her background...3355behavioral,phd,psychology,researcher,tech,uxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-a-design-system--47841031
Check out our design system here: https://designsystem.uxwizards.org/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47841031Wed, 08 Dec 2021 19:50:31 +0000Gandalf WinterwhiskIn this episode, we hear about the value of synchronization with a Design System and how it's helped shape UX Wizards. First, we speak with Sidney Rhoads and Javi Garcia about how Design Systems facilitates the process of showcasing the organization's...
Check out our design system here: https://designsystem.uxwizards.org/]]>2442branding,design,designsystem,development,front-end,guidelines,learning,ui,uxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/federico-francioni--47640717https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47640717Wed, 24 Nov 2021 18:01:56 +0000Gandalf WinterwhiskFederico and Morgan speak about creating a sense of belonging amongst other designers and makers. Answering the question of inclusivity as a process that doesn't limit the human race.3183belonging,design,federicofrancioni,inclusivity,meta,ux,uxpodcast,uxwizardsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eriol-fox-human-centered-design--47392810
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https://noti.st/eriolfox]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47392810Tue, 09 Nov 2021 15:57:04 +0000Gandalf WinterwhiskJoin us as we continue the conversation with Eriol Fox! In this episode, we will learn more about Eriol's involvement in NGOs and how UX design skills to aid in human rights-related issues. Learn More: https://www.ushahidi.com/ https://penpot.app/...
Learn More:
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https://penpot.app/
https://opensourcedesign.net/
https://noti.st/eriolfox]]>2600design,eriolfox,hcd,humancentereddesign,human-rights,ngos,userexperience,ux,uxwizardsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eriol-fox-open-source-design--47157426https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47157426Tue, 26 Oct 2021 13:00:07 +0000Gandalf WinterwhiskJoin us this week to answer our question: "What is Open source?" With Eriol Fox, a human rights-centered designer, we will learn how designers can get involved across multiple projects that can impact meaningful social change. In the first part of...2330design,eriolfox,open,opensource,source,ui,ux,uxdesign,uxwizards,webdesign,wizardsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whiteboard-challenge-with-vancouver-design-check-in--46938634https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46938634Tue, 12 Oct 2021 14:26:38 +0000Gandalf WinterwhiskMorgan Trueblood speaks with Jarell Alvarez and Max Ramos of the Vancouver Design Check-In about sharpening their UX craft to ace the whiteboard challenge portion of a job interview. In this episode, you will experience an actual whiteboard challenge...3866brainstorm,challenge,collectives,design,designthinking,jobinterviews,userexperience,ux,whiteboardtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/summer-thommen-of-raddle-bringing-strangers-together-to-brainstorm-better--45226922https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45226922Wed, 09 Jun 2021 15:00:07 +0000Gandalf WinterwhiskJoin Summer Thommen from Raddle as we talk to her about bridging the gap between ideation and technology. She tells us about her role as a facilitator and how to find the best outcome in a brainstorming session. We learn about how setting boundaries...2371brainstorm,brainstorming,design,facilitation,ideas,ideate,leadership,process,raddle,summerthommen,uxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/paul-boshears-the-ux-of-being-human-part-ii--45050926https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45050926Wed, 26 May 2021 16:38:26 +0000Gandalf WinterwhiskPhilosophy, Religion, Art, Failure, Perseverance. Join the whole UX Wizards Podcast team as we speak with UX Researcher Paul Boshears about his studies, career path and love of philosophy. (Part 2 of 2)2501art,career,design,fineart,journey,philosophy,research,ux,uxresearch,uxwizards,wizardsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ux-of-being-human--44729193https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44729193Tue, 11 May 2021 13:00:13 +0000Gandalf WinterwhiskPhilosophy, Religion, Art, Failure, Perseverance. Join the whole UX Wizards Podcast team as we speak with UX Researcher Paul Boshears about his studies, career path and love of philosophy. (Part 1 of 2)1815career,confucius,failure,humanity,invention,perseverance,philosophy,religion,research,uxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cutting-the-ice-with-mo-touman--44527513From snowboard tester to product tester, Mo Touman discusses the landscape of UX over the last decade. Morgan enjoyed reconnecting with his mentor about the future of where this ever-changing field, UX Design, is headed.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44527513Wed, 28 Apr 2021 15:05:13 +0000Gandalf Winterwhisk"Design for the edge case." From snowboard tester to product tester, Mo Touman discusses the landscape of UX over the last decade. Morgan enjoyed reconnecting with his mentor about the future of where this ever-changing field, UX Design, is headed.From snowboard tester to product tester, Mo Touman discusses the landscape of UX over the last decade. Morgan enjoyed reconnecting with his mentor about the future of where this ever-changing field, UX Design, is headed.]]>2794bootcamps,design,experiment,learning,mentor,product,systems,technology,ui,uxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/verbz-ai-from-concept-to-launch--44297364https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44297364Tue, 13 Apr 2021 13:00:09 +0000Gandalf WinterwhiskA team working across continents creates an Android-turned-iPhone app in what originally started out as a weekend project. Join our host Morgan Trueblood as he speaks to co-founders Claire and Dex about challenges, their project and what they...3435android,androidapp,app,creative,design,designers,founders,innovation,ios,iosapp,productdesign,ux,uxwizards,verbzfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/team-bermuda-triangle-designs-for-flood-victims-in-remote-ux-challenge--43914027https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43914027Tue, 16 Mar 2021 13:00:19 +0000Gandalf WinterwhiskAs we gear up for our next remote UX challenge, we wanted to speak with the last UX challenge winners: Team Bermuda Triangle. Jeseth Griffith, Mai Moua Vang, Victoria Chang, and Maria Stiller will take us through their process of their journey...2943challenge,design,fema,hackathon,hurricane,learnux,product,productdesign,ux,uxdesign,uxpodcast,uxwizards,waze,wizardsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-a-ux-collective-with-laura-williams-and-keri-f--43704640https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43704640Tue, 02 Mar 2021 16:00:19 +0000Gandalf WinterwhiskThis episode brings us close to home as we talk with founder Keri F and lead organizer Laura Williams of the UX Wizards. We learn about how the Wizards got their start and how the transition to meeting remotely lead to significant growth.This episode...2794collective,cowork,learning,remote,ui,ux,uxwizardsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/get-in-the-groove-with-devon-frohne-of-tonal--43493260
We’ll explore the intersection of Industrial Design and UX - related to creating exercise products that use machine learning to adapt to user needs. We’ll also explore the changing landscape of the Bay Area tech scene and how commuting has morphed based on remote work during COVID-19.

Don’t miss this episode!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43493260Tue, 16 Feb 2021 15:51:00 +0000Gandalf WinterwhiskGet in the groove with Devon Frohne. A Senior Product Designer at Tonal, Devon shares his insights on working remotely, sourcing talent, and the challenge of creating physical products. We’ll explore the intersection of Industrial Design and UX -...
We’ll explore the intersection of Industrial Design and UX - related to creating exercise products that use machine learning to adapt to user needs. We’ll also explore the changing landscape of the Bay Area tech scene and how commuting has morphed based on remote work during COVID-19.

Don’t miss this episode!]]>3162bayarea,exercise,industrialdesign,machinelearning,productdesign,remoteworking,tonal,ux,uxwizardsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/solving-problems-with-chimmy-kalu--43240541Chimmy Kalu opens up about how she’s designed her UX career. She left her Master’s degree program at University College of London to join a mature design team at British Airways. She then went on to help Vogue Magazine unify their international web presence while on assignment for Condé Nast. Chimmy talks about accessibility, being a problem solver, the usability/aesthetics spectrum, her interview strategy, and so much more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43240541Tue, 02 Feb 2021 15:26:10 +0000Gandalf Winterwhisk“It was important for me to learn a little bit about research, and that’s why my next job had to have elements of UX Research.” Chimmy Kalu opens up about how she’s designed her UX career. She left her Master’s degree program at University College of...Chimmy Kalu opens up about how she’s designed her UX career. She left her Master’s degree program at University College of London to join a mature design team at British Airways. She then went on to help Vogue Magazine unify their international web presence while on assignment for Condé Nast. Chimmy talks about accessibility, being a problem solver, the usability/aesthetics spectrum, her interview strategy, and so much more.]]>3027hci,problemsolver,productdesign,ucl,ux,wireframefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nabil-mir-on-art-and-ux--43011604In this episode we focus on Nabil Mir, an active UX wizard. Nabil organized the now legendary Figma party, Funeral for Bad UX, a collaborative design experience. Nabil shares stories of his artistic work in the art world of New York, where he created an interactive museum to teach kids about art history. He also talks about his user experience work with Dr. Lingo, where he helped make medical terminology accessible to everyday web users.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43011604Tue, 19 Jan 2021 17:20:33 +0000Gandalf Winterwhisk“If you put some personality in there it will make it more memorable” In this episode we focus on Nabil Mir, an active UX wizard. Nabil organized the now legendary Figma party, Funeral for Bad UX, a collaborative design experience. Nabil shares...In this episode we focus on Nabil Mir, an active UX wizard. Nabil organized the now legendary Figma party, Funeral for Bad UX, a collaborative design experience. Nabil shares stories of his artistic work in the art world of New York, where he created an interactive museum to teach kids about art history. He also talks about his user experience work with Dr. Lingo, where he helped make medical terminology accessible to everyday web users.]]>3098art,collaborative,design,interactive,museum,nyu,ux,uxwizardsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/val-head-on-animation-and-ux-design--41762291
In the second episode of the UX Wizards Podcast, we chat with Val Head, speaker, author, and design advocate at Adobe specializing in UX and UI animation.

Val takes us through her journey in UX, from setting up websites for her friends' bands to learning code languages at night and taking Flash animation workshops to apply to web design capabilities. She’ll also give us the scoop on what a typical day at Adobe looks like and the variety of projects she is working on.

Tune in for an interesting and insightful conversation!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41762291Tue, 22 Dec 2020 19:37:00 +0000Gandalf WinterwhiskIn the second episode of the UX Wizards Podcast, Val Head takes us through her journey in UX. In the second episode of the UX Wizards Podcast, we chat with Val Head, speaker, author, and design advocate at Adobe specializing in UX and UI animation....
In the second episode of the UX Wizards Podcast, we chat with Val Head, speaker, author, and design advocate at Adobe specializing in UX and UI animation.

Val takes us through her journey in UX, from setting up websites for her friends' bands to learning code languages at night and taking Flash animation workshops to apply to web design capabilities. She’ll also give us the scoop on what a typical day at Adobe looks like and the variety of projects she is working on.

Tune in for an interesting and insightful conversation!]]>2035adobe,animation,design,experiencedesign,ux,uxdesignfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/samuel-harper-s-journey-into-ux--42207657https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42207657Wed, 09 Dec 2020 01:40:00 +0000Gandalf Winterwhisk2726career,careerpivot,data,data-centric,design,human,human-centered,journey,mentor,mentoring,pivot,ux,uxwizards,wizards,writer,writingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ana-hernandez-on-bootcamps--41762247https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41762247Sun, 05 Jan 2020 19:38:00 +0000Gandalf WinterwhiskAna Hernandez shares her experience about the Springboard UX/UI intensive bootcamp. Her journey to ux starts as career counselor and student coordinator in university setting, to becoming a mother, and finally to embarking on a journey into UX. She...1711backtoschool,badassmoms,bootcamps,career,careerpivot,design,education,maternitypivot,pivot,springboard,userexperience,ux,uxdesign,workingparentfalsefull