Best Ux Radio Podcasts (2025)

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The World of UX, Episode 288: Today's UX Landscape (UXR Minds Interview) 35:44

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In this episode from the UXR Minds podcast, Darren is interviewed by Dale Husband. They discuss the state of UX today and how to overcome the misinformation that overshadows the discipline. REMINDER: Video is available for this episode via select resources. #ux #podcasts #cxofmradio #cxofm #realuxtalk #worldofux #worldoux Bookmark the new World of …

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The World of UX, Episode 287: How to Build a Powerful UX Team 1:00:03

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How do you find the right people for a balanced, effective, and powerful UX team? What traits and skills do you look for? In this segment from the Talk Circuit series, Darren revisits the topic "How to Build a Powerful UX Team" from the TryMyUI conference (Trymata) in 2016. REMINDER: Video is available for this episode via select resources. #ux #po…

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The World of UX, Episode 286: UX Domain Knowledge (Talk Circuit Series) 38:42

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This week features a talk from a recent conference that has (apparently) been stricken from the organizer's records. Is it because of something Darren said wrong? Nope. It's because of people who refuse to embrace what's right. Ready for some hard truths? Check out UX Domain Knowledge: The Journey, Importance, and Value Proposition! REMINDER: Video…

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The World of UX, Episode 285: UX Acumen Development Interview (Talk Circuit Series) 46:14

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This week features Darren's appearance on the Guidelines podcast in 2020, where he talked about his journey into UX and how to manage the development of one's UX acumen, including some under-the-radar factors of great importance. REMINDER: Video is available for this episode via select resources. #ux #podcasts #cxofmradio #cxofm #realuxtalk #worldo…

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The World of UX, Episode 284: UX-Driven AI Panel Discussion, From the 2021 Dexignaire Design Development Days Conference (Talk Circuit Series) 1:23:03

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This week features a panel discussion from Dexignaire's 2021 Design Development Days Conference where the topic of UX-Driven AI was discussed with Darren and Harshit Agrawal of Adobe. Check out this talk and the forecasted factors about the direction of AI, how we should approach it, and what we expected to occur. REMINDER: Video is available for t…

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The World of UX, Episode 283: The Garrison of Excellence — TED Talk from 2021 (Talk Circuit Series) 22:30

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This episode goes off the beaten path just a tad. Instead of talking directly about UX and some of its inner workings, Darren shares his TED Talk from 2021. In this slightly biographical set, Darren talks about the importance of subscribing to excellence and the associated benefits. Enjoy! REMINDER: Video is available for this episode via select re…

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The World of UX, Episode 282: The Power of Holistic Empathy (Talk Circuit Series) 30:58

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The World of UX, Episode 281: The Problem with UX Education: How to Optimize Your Learning Journey (Talk Circuit Series) 1:00:44

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This week, shares a talk from 2021 for the Students of UXD, where he demystified and provided several insights about UX and how to optimize your learning journey. Check it out. REMINDER: Video is available for this episode via select resources. #ux #podcasts #cxofmradio #cxofm #realuxtalk #worldofux #worldoux Bookmark the new World of UX website at…

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The World of UX, Episode 280: 5 Consequnces of UX Maturity Deficiency 33:26

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This week, Darren revisits the topic of UX maturity with a focus on the problems that result from being deficient. Check out this short and sweet episode. REMINDER: Video is available for this episode via select resources. #ux #podcasts #cxofmradio #cxofm #realuxtalk #worldofux #worldoux Bookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.…

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The World of UX, Episode 279: Q & A w/the Google Developer Groups and Nouha Jaafar 1:16:56

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This segment of Darren's Talk Circuit series takes us back to 2020 and highlights a Q & A segment witih Nouha Jaafar of the Google Developer Groups (Carthage). Check out this energetic and candid session. REMINDER: Video is available for this episode via select resources. #ux #podcasts #cxofmradio #cxofm #realuxtalk #worldofux #worldoux Bookmark th…

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The World of UX, Episode 278: Darren Hood on UX Maturity (from the Aurelius Podcast) 52:31

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This segment from Darren's Talk Circuit series is from an appearance on the Aurelius podcast, focusing on the topic of UX maturity. Segments include what UX maturity looks like at the organization and individual level, how UX maturity level impacts the planning and effectiveness of UX work, tips for assessing your personal, team and organizational …

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The World of UX, Episode 277: Unmuddying the Waters of UX/UI, Part 2 29:17

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Concluding last week's coverage of the topic, Darren shares additional interactions from the past week and provides insights about what UX is, how the work should be performed, and the dangers and risks associated with putting user interface work before actual UX work. REMINDER: Video is available for this episode via select resources. #ux #podcast…

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The World of UX, Episode 276: Unmuddying the Waters of UX/UI 25:10

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Many hear and see the UX/UI combo acronym and assume it to be viable. First seen in 2012, its usage has skyrocketed in the past few months like never before. Is it viable? Is it a trustworthy representation of who UX professionals are and what they do? Does the acronym's usage cause any harm? This week, Darren deconstructs a few social media posts …

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The World of UX, Episode 275: The UX Cycle of Excellence (from the Talk Circuit Series) 41:18

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Throughout their careers and at many milestones, many UXers find themselves asking questions about how to evaluate and manage their careers and the trajectory of their skills and knowledge. No matter how a person entered the discipline, this has been proven to be a constant state of curiosity. In this talk, Darren will provide a practical and repea…

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The World of UX, Episode 274: Overcoming the Whirlwinds of UX Misinformation 37:23

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The landscape of UX today is quite active. Given that information is crucial for personal growth and development, one would expect all the resources provided to be beneficial; however, this is far from the case. Many of the resources presented today are chock full of obstacles in the form of misinformation that are adding to the seemingly ambiguous…

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The World of UX, Episode 273: UX & The Age of Misdirection 29:34

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When engaging in a task, project, or journey, focusing on the right things serves as the foundation of one's success. As people enter the world of UX and launch their careers, they unfortunately get subjected to a high volume of misdirection. In this episode, Darren will highlight three key aspects of misdirection that dominate UX circles: UX hirin…

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The World of UX, Episode 272: The Vanity and Fallacy of Standing Out 23:39

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When getting started in UX, many ask what they need to do in order to "stand out" and usually spend the next few years in a cycle that's destructive and counterproductive to themselves and the discipline of UX as a whole. In this episode, Darren provides insights about what standing out really means and offers an alternative path for those truly se…

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The World of UX, Episode 271: Talkin' Shop and Ask Me Anything Session w/Lou Susi and Yaddy Arroyo, Part 3 of 3 47:16

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In the conclusion of the AMA and Talkin’ Shop session with Darren, Lou Susi, and Yaddy Arroyo, the trio talked about such topics as the product designer title, challenges of workplace dynamics, overlooked factoids associated with UX mentoring, the vanity of UX celebritism, nightmares experienced as a senior practitioner, quality teachers and their …

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The World of UX, Episode 270: Talkin' Shop and Ask Me Anything Session w/Lou Susi and Yaddy Arroyo, Part 2 of 3 50:18

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In the second part of this Talkin' Shop and Ask Me Anything combo session, the following topics are addressed: the value proposition of UX; the pitfalls and consequences of poor UX hiring; the importance of good UX leadership; the necessity of critical thinking; psychopathy, narcissism, and Machiavellianism in UX circles; encountering and managing …

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The World of UX, Episode 269: Talkin' Shop and Ask Me Anything Session w/Lou Susi and Yaddy Arroyo, Part 1 of 3 1:02:47

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In Part One of this Talkin' Shop and Ask Me Anything combo session, the group discusses the following subjects: Artificial intelligence, design systems, UX writing, high-level book recommendations, recognizing Frankenstein design requests, achieving contentment as a UX professional, and the importance of UX strategy. REMINDER: Video is available fo…

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The World of UX, Episode 268: The Aligned Podcast — Interview with Darren Hood (from the Talk Circuit Series) 53:48

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In this segment from the Talk Circuit series, check out Darren's interview on the Aligned Podcast show with Naresh Shan. In this episode, Darren addresses such topics as specializations and the importance of fundamentals, the role of wireframes in UX design, the rush to learn UX and the detrimental effects, the need for a scientific approach to UX,…

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The World of UX, Episode 267: UX Pathways Interview with Darren Hood (from the Talk Circuit Series) 23:52

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This week's sharing from the Talk Circuit series includes Darren's appearance on the UX Pathways show (with Marc Majers), where the two delved into Darren's journey into UX and various lightbulb moments experienced along the way. Enjoy! REMINDER: Video is available for this episode via select resources. #ux #podcasts #cxofmradio #cxofm #realuxtalk …

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The World of UX, Episode 266: Deep Dive Into UX, Part 2 of 2 (from the Talk Circuit Series) 51:29

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This week features the conclusion of Darren's interview with Dexignaire (India) where he provided a very broad and detailed look at the discipline of UX. Topics include an intro to UX, a UX design roadmap, UX basic principles, the importance of UX in various industries, the role of a UX designer, and a career scope. Enjoy! REMINDER: Video is availa…

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The World of UX, Episode 265: Deep Dive Into UX, Part 1 (from the Talk Circuit Series) 49:33

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This week's segment from the Talk Circuit series revisits part one of Darren's interview with Dexignaire (India) where he provided a very broad and detailed look at the discipline of UX. Topics include an intro to UX, a UX design roadmap, UX basic principles, the importance of UX in various industries, the role of a UX designer, and a career scope.…

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The World of UX, Episode 264: 2022 Brave UX Interview with Brendan Jarvis (from the Talk Circuit Series) 1:18:46

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This week, enjoy a 2022 interview with Darren by Brendan Jarvis of Brave UX. During this session, following a little personal banter, Darren addresses several topics, including how UX bootcamps and courses impacting the field, why it's important to know the history of UX, what's driving people to declare imposter syndrome, the impact of popularizat…

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The World of UX, Episode 263: Design-to-Dev Zeplin Interview (from the Talk Circuit Series) 38:04

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In this 2024 interview from the Talk Circuit series, the folks at Zeplin take time to speak with Darren about where he draws his inspiration, his thoughts about the most in-demand skills for UXers, what he thinks the future of design-to-dev looks like, and his thoughts about artificial intelligence. Check out this very candid convo. REMINDER: Video…

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The World of UX, Episode 262: UX & The Good Doctor (from the Talk Circuit Series) 24:07

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UX isn’t about aesthetics—it’s about responsibility. In this episode from the Talk Circuit series and the Human Factors International 2025 UX Conference, Darren talks about the deep ethical responsibilities that come with being a UX professional—through the lens of the Hippocratic Oath. From influencing business outcomes to life-and-death decisions…

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The World of UX, Episode 261: Overcoming the Mirage of UX Ambiguity (from the Talk Circuit Series) 1:04:18

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Originally delivered for UX South Africa in 2021) UX has been in the mainstream for 20+ years. One would think its understanding would be more widespread, but several factors have limited mass UX maturity. To complicate matters further, many people feel UX is a void of standards and unity among top-level practitioners. Is UX undefined? Is UX an eni…

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The World of UX, Episode 260: Long Live IA (from the Talk Circuit Series) 43:28

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Among the current trends in UX design, one of the most critical and foundational elements is being overlooked — information architecture (IA). Serving as the key to findability and task execution, in the midst of UX's rise in the professional world, IA maintains its relevance and importance. This talk will review the evolution of UX, revisiting the…

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The World of UX, Episode 259: UX Strategy Masterclass (from the Talk Circuit Series) 1:06:48

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Specially selected to share during the Talk Circuit series, this talk was delivered for UX Joburg (Johannesburg, South Africa) in July 2020. In this talk, Darren extends beyond stereotypical mindsets about UX Strategy to present a more holistic approach that benefits UX practices as a whole, the business's UX maturity level, and individual practiti…

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The World of UX, Episode 258: Microexperience Awareness (from the Talk Circuit Series) 30:49

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Analysis of consumer concerns with organizations reveals they are not usually dissatisfied with the entity as a whole, but about very brief segments or elements within the experience. These small parts of the customer experience are known as microexperiences. An organization's sensitivity and ability to manage microexperiences is a critical ingredi…

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The World of UX, Episode 257: Square Pegs in Round Holes (from the Talk Circuit Series) 31:48

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This talk, presented at the 2016 UX Link Conference for Recruiters, was designed to provide insights to help provide a solid foundation and improve skills related to filling UX openings. Though presented in 2016, the elements addressed in the video still ring true today. Looking to improve your UX candidate evaluation skills? This video is for you.…

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The World of UX, Episode 256: Navigating the Whirlpool (from the Talk Circuit Series) 43:45

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The world of UX has become increasingly difficult to navigate for companies and individuals alike.Companies have trouble finding qualified candidates and those seeking employment have trouble finding a good fit. Trying to navigate these spaces is like attempting to steer a boat in a whirlpool. This talk from Darren's conference archives presents in…

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The World of UX, Episode 255: Ask Me Anything with Maigen Thomas & Yaddy Arroyo 1:07:51

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In this new installment of the Ask My Anything series, Darren entertains guests Maigen Thomas and Yaddy Arroyo as they present candid questions for Darren's review. Tune in for this direct, energetic, and enlightening discussion to hear about how to dissect the world of UX mentoring and the importance of self-awareness for UX advancement. REMINDER:…

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The World of UX, Episode 254: Talkin' Shop w/Dr Noah Schaffer 1:29:26

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This week's episode features a "talkin' shop" session with Dr. Noah Schaffer, VP of Advanced UX with Human Factors International. You don't want to miss this extremely insightful conversation where Darren and Dr. Noah spend time addressing key topics associated with the discipline #ux #podcasts #cxofmradio #cxofm #realuxtalk #worldofux #worldoux Vi…

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The World of UX, Episode 253: UX Domain Knowledge 37:32

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You’ve started your UX career. You’re either seeking or landing your first gig. You’re engaged in the day-to-day operations at work, but some big questions still loom. Where do you go from here? Which skills are most important? These are common questions among those getting started in UX. In this talk, Darren will build on a previous talk (The UX C…

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The World of UX, Episode 252: Design Processes Are Overrated (The Talk Circuit Series) 35:42

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One of the most common factors considered when someone applies for a job entails the design process one uses on their projects. It’s sought in portfolios and discussed during the interview. Many companies even use experience with design processes as a differentiator, basing hiring decisions upon the breadth and types used. In truth, however, many s…

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The World of UX, Episode 251: The Four Pillars of UX 59:38

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This week, Darren shares a talk he delivered in 2021 for UXTalks in India, focusing on The Four Pillars of UX: Heuristics and usability, information architecture, UX research, and interaction and interface design. Enjoy! REMINDER: Video is available for this episode via select resources. #ux #podcasts #cxofmradio #cxofm #realuxtalk #worldofux #worl…

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Episode 250: UX Potpourri 1:56:48

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In this UX Potpourri session, Darren shares takes time to talk about "time-boxed" presentations, sheds additional light on gatekeeping, and shares some tips on time management. REMINDER: Video is available for this episode via select resources. #ux #podcasts #cxofmradio #cxofm #realuxtalk #worldofux #worldoux #potpourri #gatekeeping #timemanagement…

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Episode 249: Ask Me Anything with Ray Butler & Mary Shamburger 1:56:48

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In this new and extended installment of the Ask My Anything series, Darren entertains guests Ray Butler and Mary Shamburger as they present candid questions for Darren's review. Tune in for this direct, energetic, and enlightening discussion to hear about key skills for UXers and various types of challenges for UXers REMINDER: Video is available fo…

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Episode 248: The Power of a SWOT Analysis Workshop 31:18

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This week, Darren shares his talk from the 2024 Global CXM 360° Virtual Conference at Michigan State University, focusing on the benefits and potential impact available through leveraging a SWOT analysis for UX efforts.By CX of M Radio

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Episode 247: UX Potpourri 31:14

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In this UX Potpourri session, Darren shares his thoughts about the World Economic Forum's recent jobs report, some Nielsen-Norman Group commentary about artificial intelligence, and a highlighted book recommendation. Check out this condensed episode for the insights! REMINDER: Video is available for this episode via select resources. #ux #podcasts …

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Episode 246: Ask Me Anything with Jonathan Bowman & Jenessa Oliver 1:18:25

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In another episode of the Ask My Anything series, Darren entertains guests Jonathan Bowman and Jenessa Oliver as they present candid questions for Darren's review. Tune in for this direct, energetic, and enlightening discussion to hear about key skills for UXers, Darren's most satisfying career experiences, and more. REMINDER: Video is available fo…

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Episode 245: Learning From Mediocre Design 38:47

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In the earlier days of UX, is was common for people to learn how to create good designs by studying bad ones. This extremely beneficial practice has, unfortunately, gone by the wayside — even in the face of rampant mediocrity in UX circles. In this episode, Darren explains the importance of learning from mediocre designs and provides a few micro-ba…

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Episode 244: Ask Me Anything with Maigen Thomas and Elmarie Woods 1:37:50

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In this extended episode of The World of UX podcast, Darren's guests help lead the first Ask Me Anything edition of the show. Maigen Thomas (Founder of Level 11 Technology, a UX apprenticeship agency) and Elmarie Woods (Founder of Haptico, LLC) present questions of their choosing to Darren and engage in some very insightful, enlightening, and energ…

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Episode 243: UX Potpourri 29:20

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In this UX Potpourri session, Darren focuses on three topics: 1) Applying critical thinking to overcome misinformation about the UX job market, 2) The steady importance of wireframing, and 3) Applying critical thinking to overcome misinformation from popular content creators. REMINDER: Video is available for this episode via select resources. #ux #…

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Episode 242: UX Potpourri 43:43

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During this UX potpourri session, Darren answers a question from a new person to the field, provides an example of a strawman argument and how it was addressed, speaks to an increasingly common proposal to change how we refer to UX, and speaks to the dangers associated with failing to understand the value of UX. Enjoy! REMINDER: Video is available …

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Episode 241: Fireside Chat with Lou Susi and Astrid Chow, Part 4 (Conclusion) 48:31

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In the conclusion of this Fireside Chat, the trio of Darren Hood, Lou Susi, and Astrid Chow spends time sharing their thoughts about the current state of UX and tips on aging in UX (i.e., how to gracefully advance in the discipline). Tune in for the insights! REMINDER: Video is available for this episode via select resources. #ux #podcasts #cxofmra…

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Episode 240: Fireside Chat with Lou Susi and Astrid Chow, Part 3 19:50

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Ever moved around a lot from company to company? Ever had that movement give prospective employers a bad taste in their mouths? Know anyone who has been subjected to "red flag" perceptions because of such movement? This week, Darren, Lou, and Astrid take on the topic of job hopping and shedding some much-needed light for the UX community. REMINDER:…

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Episode 239: Fireside Chat with Lou Susi and Astrid Chow, Part 2 24:09

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In this segment of the Fireside Chat with guests Lou Susi and Astrid Chow, the trio takes time to address various aspects of UX education. Tune in to hear their hot takes. REMINDER: Video is available for this episode via select resources. #ux #podcasts #cxofmradio #cxofm #realuxtalk #worldofux #worldoux #artificialintelligence #ai #firesidechat Bo…