The Samelogic Podcast

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.

Julia DeBari, a seasoned UX designer, shares her fascinating industry journey on the Samelogic podcast. From her early days in interaction design to navigating the challenges of a rapidly evolving field, Julia offers valuable insights into the world of UX. She discusses the shift towards specialization, the potential impact of AI, and the importance of ethics in design.

Bob Baxley, a seasoned Silicon Valley UX Designer, shares his journey in software design and unique perspectives on Apple's culture, his experience working with Steve Jobs, leadership challenges, and the impact of his Autism Spectrum Disorder on his work.

Sid cracked the code to climb from business analyst to senior product leadership at Autodesk, Amazon and more. In this insider podcast, he downloads hard-won insights on understanding customers, navigating PM roles, crafting strategies, championing users amidst dissent, leveraging data in tough calls, and learning to turn weaknesses into strengths.

Strategist Debbie Levitt shares her adaptive approach to transforming companies by balancing customer needs and business goals. Learn how proper research, not assumptions, helps startups gain clarity. Hear Levitt's perspective on the value of user-centric product development and the need for accountability in understanding users.