Best Object Oriented Podcasts (2025)

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50. Responsible AI Use for Research Analysis (feat. Alexander Knoll, Co-Founder of Condens.io) 41:15

11d ago41:15

41:15

AI can do more than it’s ever done… but there’s a lot of unfounded hype, especially when it comes to user research. When should you delegate tasks to AI? And when should you insist on keeping the human in the loop? In this episode, Therese Fessenden sits down with Alexander Knoll, co-founder of Condens, to discuss the strengths and limitations of A…

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072 - UX Innovation Starts With Systems, Not Screens 28:53

1M ago28:53

28:53

Frameworks don’t kill creativity — they set it free. In this episode, we're breaking down why UX designers who jump into UI too soon miss the real opportunity for innovation. I’ll show you how ORCA (Objects, Relationships, Calls-to-Action, Attributes) gives you real material to build with — fueling true creativity, better ideas, and a serious compe…

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49. Design Leadership & Org Design (feat. Peter Merholz, co-author of Org Design for Design Orgs) 43:19

2M ago43:19

43:19

In this episode, Peter Merholz—co-founder of Adaptive Path and co-author of Org Design for Design Orgs—joins us to talk about what it really takes to build and scale effective design teams. We explore the systems, structures, and leadership mindsets that shape successful organizations, the relationships between product and design teams, and how des…

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071 - OOUX as a Tool for Learning - How OOUX Makes You Smarter 33:01

2M ago33:01

33:01

In this more personal solo episode, Sophia shares how she uses OOUX to help her learn and understand complicated things faster, why it's important to budget for and invest in self improvement, plus why OOUX is great for helping you step away from the screens to embody what you're trying to understand. Join us for OOUX Foundations!…

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48. What is Object-Oriented UX (feat. Sophia Prater, Rewired UX) 41:31

3M ago41:31

41:31

UX practitioners often struggle with shifting requirements and increasing product complexity, making it difficult to design intuitive experiences. Object-Oriented UX (OOUX) offers a structured approach to simplify digital products by focusing on core objects rather than pages or screens. Sophia Prater explains how this method improves usability, re…

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070 - How to Save UX - 5 Ways to Practice Servant Leadership 24:23

3M ago24:23

24:23

The UX job market is rough. Veterans are being laid off, juniors are struggling to find jobs, and yet, digital experiences are clunky and getting worse. What gives? In this raw and honest solo-episode, Sophia explores why UX has been set up to fail — why big problems remain unsolved, and why leadership often undervalues UX work. You'll hear how we'…

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069 - World Models, OOUX, & AI Consciousness 32:56

3M ago32:56

32:56

In this solo episode of the podcast, Sophia discusses, "AI: A Guide for Thinking Humans" by Melanie Mitchell professor at the Santa Fe Institute. Are world models the answer to creating human-like intelligence in AI? What are the arguments for and against world models in training AI? And can OOUX help in creating these models? LINKS: Join Melanie's…

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47. Designing AI Experiences: What to Consider (feat. Caleb Sponheim PhD, NN/g) 39:39

3M ago39:39

39:39

As AI continues to evolve, designers are increasingly finding themselves tasked with creating AI-powered experiences—often without prior experience in the space. In this episode, NN/g UX Specialist Caleb Sponheim discusses the current state of AI tools, what’s working (and what’s not), and how designers can position themselves to navigate this shif…

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068 - Sensemaking & Storytelling via OOUX with Torrey Podmajersky 1:03:34

3M ago1:03:34

1:03:34

As president of Catbird Content, Torrey Podmajersky helps teams solve business and customer problems using UX and content. She has written inclusive and accessible consumer and professional experiences at Google, OfferUp, and Microsoft, and now for clients of Catbird Content. She wrote the best-selling Strategic Writing for UX, and teaches at schoo…

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Livewire 4 Mind Palace [FIXED] 1:40:24

4M ago1:40:24

1:40:24

The boys envision a world where Livewire components render as PDFsBy Daniel Coulbourne & Caleb Porzio

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46. Getting Strategic About Research (feat. Kate Towsey, author of Research that Scales) 50:07

4M ago50:07

50:07

As tech layoffs and budget cuts dominate the start of the year, UX teams are navigating a critical challenge: proving the value of research while doing more with less. In this episode, NN/g Director of Research Maria Rosala sits down with ResearchOps pioneer Kate Towsey to explore how ResearchOps can help teams think strategically about the impact …

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067 - The Future of OOUX — And What Is OOUX Anyways? 1:08:39

5M ago1:08:39

1:08:39

In this episode, Sophia and Allie get clear on what exactly OOUX is, how the ORCA process works, and why everyone is talking about it! If you have heard about OOUX and were wondering what it can do for you in your UX practice, or if you find yourself faced with intense digital complexity and need a way to break it down, this video is for you!Check …

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45. Choosing Better User Impact Metrics (feat. Connor Joyce, Author & Behavioral Scientist) 42:11

6M ago42:11

42:11

Most experienced professionals in the industry will tell you that the best designs don't operate in a vacuum. Yet, most of our measurement approaches do. How do you know you're actually making a measurable impact toward users' long-term goals? Connor Joyce, author of the book, Bridging Intention to Impact, shares his thoughts on how to create and e…

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066 - Getting OOUX Buy-In Using What You've Got With Raktim Chatterjee 58:11

6M ago58:11

58:11

Raktim Chatterjee is a Certified OOUX Strategist and the Lead UX Consultant at Xebia, a global IT consultancy. In this episode, Sophia and Raktim talk about how to get buy-in on OOUX with stakeholders by reviewing headaches from previous projects through an OOUX lens and by meeting people where they are, why OOUX becomes exponentially beneficial wh…

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44. AI & UX Research (feat. Savina Hawkins & Caleb Sponheim) 39:26

6M ago39:26

39:26

To explore how is AI shaping UX research and analysis, host Therese Fessenden shares two interviews on the topic; one with Savina Hawkins, Co-founder of Altis, and one with Caleb Sponheim, UX Specialist at NN/g. In this episode we explore the opportunities AI presents for enhancing productivity and innovation in UX work, alongside the risks and cha…

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Bonus: Journey-Centric Design: The Evolution of UX Design Operations (feat. Kim Flaherty, NN/g) 36:45

7M ago36:45

36:45

Product-centric design can be an efficient way to design interfaces, but it can often lead to disjointed and poorly optimized customer journey experiences. Kim Flaherty shares her recent research into journey-centric design, and insights on how a journey-centric design practice can help organizations overcome product-centric challenges. Report:Arch…

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43. Responsible AI (feat. Paige Lord, Sr. Product Marketing Manager at GitHub) 37:16

8M ago37:16

37:16

With AI developing rapidly, and AI policy often lagging behind, calls for responsible tech design and development are louder and more public than ever. In this episode, Paige Lord offers some insight into ways UX professionals can play a role in creating ethical AI products and services. Learn more about Paige Lord: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.c…

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Chop Wood Carry Water 2:35:56

8M ago2:35:56

2:35:56

https://venmo.com/bewellAVLBy Daniel Coulbourne & Caleb Porzio

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065 - Why I'm Closing the Doors on the Self-Paced OOUX Masterclass 25:59

8M ago25:59

25:59

The Self-Paced OOUX Masterclass is coming off the shelf at midnight on Friday, September 27, 2024. In this solo episode of the podcast, Sophia talks about why she's taking the course off the market, when it will be back, and why you should get this "life-changing," "mind blowing," "career-saving" course today before it's gone, plus two big lessons …

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We just go however long now... 2:18:18

9M ago2:18:18

2:18:18

Darkmode VSOPBy Daniel Coulbourne & Caleb Porzio

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42. Icons that Work (feat Kate Kaplan, Insights Architect @ NN/g) 35:27

9M ago35:27

35:27

Icons are popular components to incorporate into digital designs that can help simplify user experiences. But, not every icon is created equal. In this episode, Kate Kaplan shares the latest insights from her research on digital iconography which can be found in her new book, Digital Icons that Work. Learn more about Kate Kaplan: Bio | LinkedIn Her…

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No Revenue. No Agency. 1:22:46

9M ago1:22:46

1:22:46

Kids have it the worst, dude.By Daniel Coulbourne & Caleb Porzio

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41. UX Accessibility and Designing for Neurodiversity (feat. Stéphanie Walter) 36:51

10M ago36:51

36:51

Accessibility isn’t a novel concept, but in the realm of digital design, it's rare to find a product or service that's truly accessible to a broad audience with many needs. In this episode, Stéphanie Walter shares a bit about what got her interested in accessibility to begin with, what accessibility truly means in UX, some common misconceptions, an…

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We Can't Talk About Anything 1:42:30

10M ago1:42:30

1:42:30

Things are in full swing. There are many things we cannot say. We are both slammed trying to get everything done for Laracon. Which led to this not being put out very quickly.By Daniel Coulbourne & Caleb Porzio

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064 - The Three Transformations Most Designers Crave 34:59

10M ago34:59

34:59

In this solo episode of the podcast, Sophia asks, what is the point of OOUX? What are the things people get out of OOUX? Sophia outlines the three glorious transformations that OOUX provides to the weary UX professional. This podcast is for people who are wondering if they should dive deeper into the world of Object-Oriented UX. LINKS: Get started …

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40. Managing Priorities (feat. Harry Max, author and managing partner at Peak Priorities LLC) 44:10

11M ago44:10

44:10

“If you squint hard enough, every problem is a prioritization problem.” -Harry Max UX professionals are often faced with the challenge of managing backlogged work and doing so with limited time, budget, and resources. In this episode, we chat with Harry Max about the common misconceptions with prioritization and how to get better at it over time. ⁠…

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063 - Upgrading OOUX and ORCA and Why the Masterclass is going on Pause 37:17

11M ago37:17

37:17

There are big changes coming to the world of OOUX. In this episode of the podcast, Sophia talks about bumping the ORCA process up from 15 to 16 steps. She also discusses the upcoming Cohort 10, which will mark the tenth anniversary of OOUX! And to celebrate that milestone she has devised four new bonuses for this cohort. Plus, why we will be puttin…

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062 - Proof that OOUX Works with Kate Redfern and Philippe Fara 1:14:19

11M ago1:14:19

1:14:19

Kate Redfern is a Senior UX Consultant at Manifesto, a digital experience agency that works with clients in the non-profit and government space. Philippe Fara is the Digital Experience Manager for Renfrewshire Council. In this episode of the podcast, Sophia, Kate, and Philippe discuss using the ORCA process to raise user competency scores for the R…

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061 - OOUXing English Football with Will Poole 1:13:11

12M ago1:13:11

1:13:11

Will Poole is Head of User Experience at Kyan, a digital product agency that specializes in strategy, design, and engineering, expertly crafting digital experiences to solve complex problems and drive innovation. In this episode of the podcast, Sophia and Will talk about Will's journey to finding OOUX, the challenges of bringing OOUX to Kyan, and u…

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Slots. Slots. Slots. 1:25:02

1y ago1:25:02

1:25:02

Why can we not have slots in Livewire components?sBy Daniel Coulbourne & Caleb Porzio

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060 - Organizing a Team Around Objects with Ghyslain Olier 59:18

1y ago59:18

59:18

Ghyslain Olier is the Design Director at Content Square and has 15 years of experience in product design. In this episode of the podcast, Sophia and Ghyslain discuss using OOUX to organize your team, why your O's, R's, C's, and A's are your competitive advantage, plus thoughts on OOUX and AI! LINKS: Connect with Ghyslain on LinkedIn Sign up for the…

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39. Cross-Cultural UX Research (feat. Feifei Liu, International UX Researcher) 29:04

1y ago29:04

29:04

Expanding into global markets is a key priority for companies in today's interconnected world. While many companies rely on translations for their digital platforms, this is just one aspect of effective global expansion. In this episode, we're joined by Feifei Liu, International UX Researcher at NN/g. She discusses the importance of cross-cultural …

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059 - Making Sense of Language Messes with Abby Covert 1:02:47

1y ago1:02:47

1:02:47

Abby Covert is an information architect, writer and community organizer with two decades of experience helping people make sense of messes. She is the author of the 2014 book, How to Make Sense of Any Mess, "a book to teach IA to everybody," and more recently, Stuck, Diagrams Help, a book for teaching the art of diagramming. In this episode of the …

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058 - OOUX for AI and AI for OOUX 59:26

1y ago59:26

59:26

In this solo episode of the podcast, Sophia talks about the coming artificial intelligence revolution and how it could work with OOUX. She discusses AI world models and how OOUX provides a framework for training AIs. Plus she shares all the fun AI/OOUX material coming down the pipeline, including Zoe, the OOUX bot (currently in development) and a m…

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38. User Interviews (feat. Steve Portigal, Research Consultant and Author) 45:43

1y ago45:43

45:43

In this episode, we dive into User Interviews with Steve Portigal, discussing their critical role in product development and design research. User interviews, a qualitative method, involve conversations with users to gather insights about their experiences, behaviors, and needs. We discuss the benefits of this approach, such as deep user empathy an…

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Sweatshop Season 48:04

1y ago48:04

48:04

Laracon India. Lets get gross. Sweatshops. Cohort 2By Daniel Coulbourne & Caleb Porzio

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057 - Revolutionizing your UX Process with Elena Haskins 59:50

1y ago59:50

59:50

Elena Haskins is a Certified OOUX Strategist and product designer that helps design software for SaaS startups that make users feel effortlessly at home. In this episode of the podcast, Sophia and Elena discuss how dog owners can teach clients about cardinality, why OOUX helps you ask the questions no one else is asking, and how system objects can …

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Bonus Episode: Design’s Role as AI Expands (Feat. Don Norman and Sarah Gibbons, VP at NN/g) 33:19

1y ago33:19

33:19

AI is changing faster than we can sometimes process and will likely do so for a while. The recent tech layoffs have also not spared UX professionals, adding to the uncertainty about our future roles in this rapidly changing environment. While there is still much we don't know about AI, Don Norman, co-founder of NN/g, and Sarah Gibbons, VP at NN/g, …

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(AI) You're Telling me a Shrimp Fried This Rice? 3:46

1y ago3:46

3:46

This episode was written and recorded by AIBy Daniel Coulbourne & Caleb Porzio

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056 - Wrangling Design System Chaos with Dan Mall 1:04:27

1y ago1:04:27

1:04:27

Dan Mall is a creative director, designer, founder, and entrepreneur. He currently runs Design System University: curriculum & community to support how you design at scale. In this episode of the podcast, Sophia and Dan ask the question, are design systems folks and OOUX folks the same folks? LINKS: Catch up with Dan on his website, danmall.com. Le…

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Soup Season 1:04:02

1y ago1:04:02

1:04:02

We've become addicted to cheap money. Our cheap conveniences are like shifting sands. As VC titans play on our insecurities and whims, only soup stands to sustain us in the world to come.By Daniel Coulbourne & Caleb Porzio

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