Best Benedikt Lehnert Podcasts (2025)

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Slot Machine Creativity: On the value of friction to create meaningful works of art with Nando Costa 48:03

4d ago48:03

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What if the struggle and friction in the creative process is actually what makes art meaningful – and what we’re at risk of losing in our rush toward AI efficiency? In this deeply reflective episode of Poets & Thinkers, we explore the intersection of human creativity and artificial intelligence with Nando Costa, a renowned designer and artist who h…

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The Optimization Lie: Will AI finally give us the freedom “new work” promised us? – with journalist and author Markus Albers 42:46

18d ago42:46

42:46

Digitalization promised us a brave “new work” world. But instead we ended up with more meetings and “fake work”. What’s next and how do we transform our obsession with productivity tools and endless meetings into meaningful work and real innovation? In this episode of Poets & Thinkers, we explore the future of work with Markus Albers, a Berlin-base…

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Beyond “Popcorn Innovation”: Human-First leadership from IBM to the United Nations with Frances West 51:35

1M ago51:35

51:35

What if the key to navigating our AI-driven future isn’t about becoming more technological, but rather more authentically human? In this inspiring episode of Poets & Thinkers, we explore the intersection of technology, leadership, and human dignity with Frances West, a pioneering executive whose wisdom spans decades of technological transformation.…

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The other “F” Word: Embracing failure to elevate human ingenuity in the AI era with professor and author John Danner 39:40

2M ago39:40

39:40

What if our fixation on avoiding failure is the very thing blocking us from building organizations that maximize human ingenuity? And why is this business critical in the AI age? In this episode of Poets & Thinkers, we explore the intersection of leadership, innovation, and human potential with John Danner, renowned business advisor, professor, and…

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Nodes of Design#122: Design for Innovation & Sustainability with Prof. Amaresh Chakrabarti 1:17:19

2M ago1:17:19

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In this enlightening episode of Nodes of Design, we sit down with Prof. Amaresh Chakrabarti to explore his journey into design. We discuss how designers can create meaningful societal impact, the evolving role of artists in the AI era, and key takeaways from the DRM method. Prof. Chakrabarti also shares valuable recommendations for designers lookin…

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Do You Breathe When You Scroll? The Art of Digital Mindfulness with conceptual artist Hojin Kang 39:59

2M ago39:59

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What if the very technology that distracts us could be transformed into a mirror reflecting our deepest human connections? In this fascinating episode of Poets & Thinkers, we explore the intersection of tradition, technology, and mindfulness with Berlin-based artist and designer Hojin Kang. Born to Korean parents in Germany, Hojin creates art that …

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Nodes of Design#121: Designing for Collision with James Song 42:45

2M ago42:45

42:45

Hello everyone, and welcome back to the ‘Nodes of Design’ podcast! I’m Tejj, and today we have a very special guest joining us. Our show is all about exploring the intersections of design, technology, and human connection, and today we’re in for a treat. It’s my pleasure to introduce James Song– a seasoned design executive with over 20 years of exp…

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AI Policy-Making in Service of Humanity: From Davos and Washington DC to Riyadh with Manail Anis Ahmed 41:36

2M ago41:36

41:36

What if our approach to AI and technology development is overlooking the most fundamental human value – dignity? In this thought-provoking episode of Poets & Thinkers, we explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, global policy, and human-centered technology with Manail Anis Ahmed. As a global citizen who has shaped educational institutio…

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The Myth of Greatness and Ethics in Business with author and writer Avram Alpert 44:23

3M ago44:23

44:23

What if our obsession with being the best is actually holding us back? In this inaugural episode of Poets & Thinkers, we explore the myth of greatness with Avram Alpert. He is a writer and teaches at Princeton University. Avi challenges the idea that only the “best” deserve success. He proposes an alternative: “Embracing a ‘good-enough’ approach.” …

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Nodes of Design#120: Ikigai - The Art of Designing Your Dream Job and Purpose with Alice Au Quan 44:21

5M ago44:21

44:21

In this enlightening episode of Nodes of Design, we dive deep into the concept of Ikigai with Alice Au Quan, exploring how this Japanese philosophy can help design a purposeful and fulfilling career. Alice shares her expertise on applying Ikigai to discover the sweet spot between passion, talent, societal needs, and financial sustainability. We tac…

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Nodes of Design#119: The Business of Accessibility and Inclusive Design with Benedikt Lehnert 49:52

5M ago49:52

49:52

Benedikt is a seasoned design executive with the heart of a maker and 20+ years of deep expertise in creating impactful products people love and leading the world-class teams that make them. His leadership has shaped how hundreds of millions of people interact with technology. Benedikt is the founder of 74West, a hands-on advisory practice where he…

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Nodes of Design#118: Design to VC: Growth, Product Pitfalls & PLG Myths with Andy Budd 38:57

6M ago38:57

38:57

In this episode of Nodes of Design, we sit down with Andy Budd to explore his fascinating journey from being a designer to thriving as a venture capitalist. Andy shares how his design and product expertise shape his investment strategies and help founders build impactful startups. We dive into the seven key factors that drive growth, the common mis…

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Nodes of Design#117: Power and Politics at Work by Stan Rapp 56:07

9M ago56:07

56:07

Stan Rapp is a Ukrainian product designer who currently resides in the US. With 15 years of experience in design, including a decade in design leadership roles, Stan is currently leading a mission-critical design team at Asana. Before Asana, Stan scaled design teams at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and Ford. Stan has won multiple design awards, in…

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Nodes of Design#116: Synergy in Design: Unpacking Collaboration by Jae Park 32:09

10M ago32:09

32:09

We have a truly exceptional guest who has shaped the digital world as we know it. Please welcome Jae Park, a design visionary with over 25 years of experience crafting experiences that resonate with millions. He brings his design leadership to lead new business innovations and build design teams at scale. He seeks to bridge business and technology …

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Nodes of Design#115: Design Landscape in LATAM by Rafael Brandão, Raul Queiroz and Karina Tronkos 42:37

11M ago42:37

42:37

Today, we're celebrating a milestone achievement. Thanks to you, our incredible listeners, Nodes of Design has been ranked as one of the Top 6 Design Podcasts in Brazil on Apple Podcasts charts! And what better way to celebrate this milestone than with a first in Nodes of Design history? Today, we're joined by not one, but three amazing guests from…

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Nodes of Design#114: EV Charging Experience Design by Wolfgang Bremer 42:27

1y ago42:27

42:27

Wolfgang Bremer is a German-Canadian award-winning design veteran with 20+ years of experience and a rare combination of design & product knowledge. He currently serves as the Vice President of Design at Volkswagen Group Charging. As a design leader in multiple Fortune 500 companies and highly funded startups, Wolfgang has managed global design tea…

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Nodes of Design#113: Leadership in UX Research by Gloria Osardu Ph.D. 48:23

1y ago48:23

48:23

Gloria Osardu, Ph.D., is an industry-agnostic senior business executive with over 16 years of extensive experience driving business strategy with insights. She has successfully led UX/customer insights and analytics teams, providing the right research, data, insights, and opportunities to leaders. Gloria ensures that business decisions and product …

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Nodes of Design#112: Scaling Design teams by Aditi Sharma 51:01

1y ago51:01

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Aditi Sharma is an award-winning design executive passionate about inclusive, ethical, sustainable, and human-centered innovation. She is the recipient of the prestigious 'Dr. Sarojini Naidu Award' from the Govt. of India, '40 under 40' award from Business Elite, 'Woman Who Builds' award by Globant, and was named an inspirational woman in STEM by t…

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Nodes of Design#111: Design as a Life Skill by Ruki Neuhold-Ravikumar 51:55

1y ago51:55

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With over two decades of experience in arts, design, culture, education, and nonprofit sectors, Ruki Neuhold-Ravikumar brings a unique perspective and passion for reimagining the future of creative learning and practice. A proven administrator, award-winning designer and educator, and globally respected thought leader, Ruki has served as the Presid…

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Nodes of Design#110: Form Meets Function: Inside Footwear & Apparel Design with Karen Korellis Reuther 30:22

1+ y ago30:22

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In this episode of the Nodes of Design Podcast, we were honored to have Karen Korellis Reuther, a design luminary with over 20 plus years of experience Karen Korellis Reuther is an experienced creative executive, and a Design Critic in architecture at Harvard’s Graduate School of Design. From 2021-2022 she was a Senior Fellow at Harvard’s Advanced …

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Nodes of Design#109: Audio User Experience by Connor Moore 39:15

1+ y ago39:15

39:15

Connor Moore is a seasoned design leader focused on the audio UX and audio branding space. For the last 15 years, Connor has been able to work with some of the most forward-thinking brands creating innovative sound solutions that drive functionality and build brand affinity. These clients span a range of industries and include the likes of Google, …

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Nodes of Design#108: Heuristics to AI: The Future of UX with Jakob Nielsen 37:32

1+ y ago37:32

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Jakob Nielsen, Ph.D., is a usability pioneer with 41 years of experience in UX and the Founder of UX Tigers. He founded the discount usability movement for fast and cheap iterative design, including the heuristic evaluation and the 10 usability heuristics. He formulated the eponymous Jakob’s Law of the Internet User Experience. Named “the king of u…

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Nodes of Design#107: Design Leadership 101 by Andy Budd 44:06

1+ y ago44:06

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As a well-known agency founder and design leader, Andy helps companies like Virgin Holidays, John Lewis and Penguin Random House with issues of customer experience, product strategy, and digital transformation. Andy's role at Clearleft was to set strategy and vision, promote the value of design, and help their clients realise their digital potentia…

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Nodes of Design#106: Rethinking responsible design in the era of AI by Albert Shum 46:31

1+ y ago46:31

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Albert Shum is a design leader who recently retired from Microsoft as a Corporate Vice President of Design. With over 25 years of global consumer brand and design development expertise, Albert has led strategic initiatives across multidisciplinary teams at Nike and Microsoft, scaling design thinking and launching products that influence millions. H…

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Nodes of Design#105: Design Executives 101 by Gordon Ching 30:01

1+ y ago30:01

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Gordon Ching is the Founder & CEO of the Design Executive Council (DXC), the premier membership network dedicated to advancing strategic design leadership to the highest levels of business and society. DXC has carved a niche in raising design leaders' strategic competence and profile to ascend and succeed in strategic roles, including Vice Presiden…

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Nodes of Design#104: Demystifying Industrial Design by Kirti Trivedi 33:14

1+ y ago33:14

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Kirti Trivedi is a Design Thinker, Designer, Educator and Researcher. After a Master of Design from the Royal College of Art, London, he joined IDC, IIT Bombay in 1975 and was a Professor there till 2013. He founded India's first Master of Design program in 1981 at IIT Bombay. He was a UNESCO fellow in Japan under the guidance of Prof. Kohei Sugiur…

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Nodes of Design#103: Design Systems Decoded by Anton Stén 35:36

1+ y ago35:36

35:36

Anton Sten is a seasoned designer and accomplished writer specialising in sculpting superior, user-centric experiences. With a rich tapestry of 25 years in the industry, he has collaborated with global giants such as IKEA, Spotify, Google, Loom, Ueno, and numerous others, leaving an indelible mark on their user experiences. Dive deep into the world…

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Nodes of Design#102: Intersection of Digital Design and Branding by Alexander Christian 1:05:35

2y ago1:05:35

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Alexander Christian is a globally recognized design leader with nearly 20 years of experience envisioning, shipping, and creating next-generation consumer and B2B products. He leads and motivates teams, demonstrating proven success in various environments, including global-scale tech companies and large, mid-sized, and bootstrapped startups. Passio…

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Nodes of Design#101: Intelligent Interfaces by Rachel Kobetz 18:02

2y ago18:02

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Rachel Kobetz is a distinguished Chief Design executive with proven expertise driving the vision, strategy, and implementation of customer experiences and organizational transformation for Fortune 100 companies. Her ability to shape product cultures that humanize technology and forge meaningful connections between products and consumers has made he…

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Nodes of Design#100: The 100th Node: The Listener's Edition 1:44

2y ago1:44

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As we mark the remarkable journey of 'Nodes of Design' with our 100th episode, we're turning the spotlight onto you – our treasured listeners. This isn't just a milestone for us but a collective celebration of the stories, insights, and voices that have woven the fabric of this podcast. Dive into this special edition as we traverse memory lanes, ex…

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Nodes of Design#99: Design for a Better World by Don Norman 33:41

2y ago33:41

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Welcome to this extraordinary episode of Nodes of Design. Today, we have the rare privilege of hosting the venerable Don Norman, a luminary in the design world whose contributions have paved the way for countless others. A visionary, an author, a researcher, an educator, a cognitive scientist and a champion of human-centred design. Don Norman is a …

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Nodes of Design#98: Designing for Innovation by Deepak Menon 29:19

2y ago29:19

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Deepak Menon is Vice President at Microsoft India, leading the Product Experience, Design and Research teams across products in the Experience & Devices (E+D) and Security, Compliance, Identity and Compliance (SCIM) divisions at Microsoft India. They include products like Windows, Teams, Office, Edge, Search, Bing, OneDrive, SharePoint, Outlook, an…

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Nodes of Design#97: Designing for AI by Christopher Reardon 56:05

2y ago56:05

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Christopher Reardon, a product visionary with a strong focus on AI, Chris has played a pivotal role in shaping the industry, particularly as the Head of Design for Meta's Responsible AI organization, where he established industry standards that have impacted over 3.6 billion monthly users. His expertise in AI has enabled him to drive innovation and…

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Nodes of Design#96: Automotive UX by Guthrie Dolin 30:33

2y ago30:33

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Guthrie Dolin is a seasoned design executive and advisor to early-stage companies. Guthrie has over two decades of experience building cross-functional teams and fostering cultures of collaboration and creative excellence. Guthrie has spent his career working with forward-looking companies developing disruptive offerings. Including; defining work f…

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Nodes of Design#95: Design for Futures by Anab Jain RDI 26:10

2y ago26:10

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Anab Jain is a filmmaker, designer and futurist. She co-founded Superflux, a pioneering speculative design and experiential futures company in London, UK, working for clients and commissioners such as V&A, Google, Red Cross, UNDP, IKEA, Deepmind and many more. Anab has delivered prolific talks at TED, Skoll, NEXT, House of Lords and House of Common…

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Nodes of Design#94: How to grow as a designer by Amit Dangwal 30:08

2y ago30:08

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Amit Dangwal is a Design Director at Microsoft India Development Center, where he leads the Search and AI design studio. He has been with Microsoft for 16 years, with 20 years of experience designing user-centric products and solutions. Amit has led the design team for products like Microsoft Office, SharePoint, CRM and Lync. He holds a Master of D…

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Nodes of Design#93: Designing at Scale by Matthew Holloway 41:39

2y ago41:39

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Matthew Holloway ⁠is an accomplished design leader with a career spanning 25 years; Matthew has co-founded six start-ups after holding leadership and executive roles at Apple, WebMD, Shutterfly, and SAP, where he shifted their strategic direction with his team's innovations, delivering increased customer value and market share. Collaborating across…

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Nodes of Design#92: Product Maker Mindset by Sheri Panabaker 45:55

2y ago45:55

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Sheri Panabaker is an accomplished UX Leader with an impressive 23-year tenure at Microsoft, where she served as the Senior Director of UX Research. While at the tech giant, Sheri played an instrumental role in shaping product and marketing strategies for a diverse range of consumer, enterprise, and employee experiences. Her extensive expertise in …

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Nodes of Design#91: The Psychology of Design by Irene Au 46:32

2y ago46:32

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Irene Au is Design Partner at Khosla Ventures, working with early, mid, and late-stage startup CEOs. She is dedicated to raising the value of design and user research within software companies through better methods, practices, processes, leadership, and talent. Through her mentorship of the next generation of designers, she helps companies build a…

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Nodes of Design#90: Data + Design by Darjan Hil & Nicole Lachenmeier 32:43

2y ago32:43

32:43

Nicole Lachenmeier is a Swiss information designer and co-founder of the data experience agency Superdot, founded in 2011. Alongside her team, she has developed over a hundred visual tools and design systems for large companies, NGOs and governmental organizations. Besides her agency work, Nicole teaches visualization (and design) at several design…

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Nodes of Design#89: Designing Your Path by Ryan Rumsey 29:45

2y ago29:45

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Ryan Rumsey is the author of Business Thinking for Designers, founder of Chief Design Officer School, and CEO of Second Wave Dive, a peer-coaching community for the next generation of design leaders and executives. For 20+ years, he worked as a designer and executive at Apple, Electronic Arts, USAA, Nestlé, and Comcast. Highlights include designin…

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Nodes of Design#88: Creative Entrepreneurship by Kristen Shenk 33:04

2+ y ago33:04

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Kristen is the Founder + Creative Director of MLTI NYC, a multi-disciplinary boutique creative agency based in New York City — specializing in Campaigns, Branding, Art Direction, Graphic + Motion Design, Photography, Brand Films, & More for Fortune 500 Companies and Start-Ups. Shockingly, only 0.1% of creative agencies are founded by women. After d…

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Nodes of Design#87: The brain and creativity by Susan Weinschenk , PhD 29:14

2+ y ago29:14

29:14

Susan Weinschenk has a Ph.D. in Psychology and is the Chief Behavioral Scientist, and CEO at The Team W, Inc. Susan consults with Fortune 1000 companies, start-ups, governments, and non-profits, and is the author of several books, including 100 Things Every Designer Needs To Know About People, 100 MORE Things Every Designer Needs To Know About Peop…

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Nodes of Design#86: Creativity and Differential experiences by Iain McConchie 35:42

2+ y ago35:42

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Iain McConchie is an award-winning digital product designer and design executive whose career started in 2000, working for MTV in London. Entertainment and cultural media have always been a core influence in his design approach, emphasizing the emotional experience as the utility of a digital product or service. He has worked for brands and clients…

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Nodes of Design#85: Collaborative Innovation by Rafael Brandão 29:30

2+ y ago29:30

29:30

Rafael Brandão is a Product Experience Director passionate about arts and technology. For over 15 years, he has worked in several Advertising Agencies, Design Offices, Startups, and big companies. Currently, he is the Director of Product Experience at HBO Max Latam (Warner Bros Discovery). Professor and course coordinator at Miami Ad School, the mo…

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Nodes of Design#84: UX strategy by Denise Pilar 30:15

3y ago30:15

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Denise Pilar is a UX Researcher/Strategist with over two decades of experience. She is also one of the three authors of the very first Brazilian book on UX Research: UX Research com Sotaque Brasileiro (in Portuguese). She holds BS and MS degrees in Computer Science, a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology, an MBA in Positive Psychology, and is currently a …

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Nodes of Design#83: User interface design by Bob Baxley 47:23

3+ y ago47:23

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Bob Baxley is a design executive, advisor, mentor, and advocate who has built, managed, and led UX teams at some of Silicon Valley's most respected companies. With a career spanning three decades, Bob's work at Apple, Pinterest, Yahoo!, and elsewhere has touched hundreds of millions of users worldwide. Currently, Bob serves as the Senior Vice-Presi…

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Nodes of Design#82: Industrial design by Charles L Mauro, CHFP 39:03

3+ y ago39:03

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Charles L. Mauro CHFP is president and Founder of MAURO Usability Science (MUS), a New York-based consulting firm founded in 1975. Mr. Mauro is a Certified Human Factors Engineering Professional BCPE. Mr. Mauro has personally managed over 4,000 research and development projects over his 40-year career as a leading expert in human factors engineerin…

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Nodes of Design#81: Human Centered Research by Reggie Murphy, PhD 45:07

3+ y ago45:07

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Reggie Murphy is passionate about creating a human-centered world. He is a 20-year veteran of the UX Research and Design space and currently leads the Creation and Conversations Research team on Twitter. Before Twitter, Reggie built and led the client experience research team at Vanguard. He also led research teams at Meta (formerly Facebook) who h…

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Nodes of Design#80: Data Enabled Design by Eva Deckers 32:17

3+ y ago32:17

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Eva Deckers is a design leader and design strategist. At present, she is the Director of Data-Enabled Design at Philips Experience Design, where she leads a team of designers at the cutting edge of integrating design, data, and AI. Eva holds a Ph.D. in human-centered AI and translates her ideas into the health technology context. As a strategist, s…

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