The Samelogic Podcast

Kelly Moran, VP of Experience Research and Insights, emphasizes anthropology's role in UX research, highlighting empathy, cognitive empathy, and holistic perspectives. She advocates for aligning research with strategic goals, using diverse methods, and mentoring junior researchers.

Nick Babich, fmr. UX designer at brain.ai, aims to create natural, seamless AI-driven interfaces by understanding user intentions. Collaboration and ethical considerations are crucial, with human-centered design remaining vital. His strength is learning about people to better inform design.

Aneta shares her journey from architecture to UX design, highlighting challenges, AI's impact on UX, and the importance of effective research and feedback loops.

Jakob Nielsen highlights the importance of AI, iterative design, and usability heuristics in UX design. He advises UX professionals to adapt to emerging technologies, observe users, and stay updated through mentorship and research to succeed in the evolving UX field.

In this podcast episode, Jared Spool explores the challenges organizations face in adopting a UX design-focused culture. He discusses the importance of understanding users' needs and experiences, making them the center of decision-making. Jared shares strategies for overcoming resistance to change, winning over skeptics, and building a thriving UX culture through education, training, and strong leadership. He highlights the role of feedback loops, continuous learning, and strategic thinking in creating exceptional user experiences. Jared's insights provide a roadmap for organizations looking to prioritize UX design and measure success by the impact on users' lives.

Thomas Stokes, co-founder of Drillbit Labs, shares insights on UX research, emphasizing human factors, adapting methods to industries, and advancing UX practices. He discusses ROI, storytelling, and stakeholder engagement, offering career advice in UX research.

Ruben Cespedes, a design expert, discusses adaptability, learning, remote collaboration, AI's impact on design, emphasizing continuous learning, experimentation, and adaptation to new technologies. He stresses the role of mentors, communities, effective communication, and human connection in remote teams, advising against blindly following trends and emphasizing problem-solving and user-centric design.

Mitchell, an engineer turned UX designer and product manager, shares insights from his journey, highlighting the value of foundational research and user engagement in shaping actionable product strategies. He discusses building design systems, managing growth, and aligning UX with business goals, offering advice to aspiring professionals.

Josh Klenert, Chief Design Officer at Bakkt, shares insights on crafting user-centric experiences in the latest Samelogic podcast. Discover how empathy, research, and adaptability drive innovation across industries, from crypto to entertainment. Klenert discusses balancing creativity with regulations, championing inclusivity, and the evolving role of design leadership.