Podcast · Tech & Science

Honest UX Talks

by Anfisa Bogomolova & Ioana Teleanu · English · Tech & Science

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 39 min
Latest: 27 May 2026
Language: English

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27 May 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

#180 The state of job hunting in 2026

Anfi and community members from Into UX Jobs share their real job‑search journeys — how many applications they submitted, how many interview stages they went through before landing their role, how long the process took, what their take‑home challenges looked like, the questions the design managers asked, the hardest moments they faced, what current job hunters need to know, practical interview tips, and the unfair advantages that helped them stand out. Timestamps: 02:40 - Members share general information about the companies they applied to and the positions they applied to. 08:00 - Describe…

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S1 · E179 · 6 May 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

#179 Building career capital with intention w/Dan Cariño

nfi and Dan discuss the insights he gained from his experiences at H&M, Klarna, and Meta. They delve into his time working abroad in Hong Kong and how user interface design differs in that part of the world. The conversation also covers Dan's journey at Klarna, his path into Meta, and the key factors that contributed to his success during the Meta interview process. Additionally, they explore how his work at an AI startup influenced his career as artificial intelligence became more widespread. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Wix…
S1 · E178 · 29 Apr 2026 · 33 min

#178 What we got wrong about AI replacing design?

Anfi and Ioana discuss how AI has changed the approach to design systems. They explore the idea that AI was expected to replace UI systems, but in reality, design systems are becoming more important. Why were people so confident that AI would replace them? And why won’t that happen? They also talk about what makes a design system AI-ready and whether AI operators will become a future role—should teams start specifically assigning people to manage AI within design systems? This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Wix Studio.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
S1 · E177 · 21 Apr 2026 · 46 min

#177 What even is a design engineer? w/ Mehmet Baytaş, Senior Design Engineer @ Attio

Ioana and Baytaş discuss what being a design engineer entails. They explore whether vibe coding can be a pathway into design engineering and whether learning to code is necessary right now. Additionally, they delve into the daily responsibilities of a design engineer and the essential first steps for those interested in starting this career. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Wix Studio.⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠ Mentioned in this episode: Baytaş on LinkedIn Baytaş's website Baytaş on Tweeter Design Engineering 101 article on Design Discipline Check out these links:…
S1 · E176 · 8 Apr 2026 · 36 min

#176 Design is not dead, but has changed

Ioana and Anfi discuss how the design process has evolved in the age of AI: should we rely on educated guesses or actual research? How can we reach insights faster? What's the best design process today? How to get to insights quickly without sacrificing quality? And can LLMs fully replace human research? This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Wix Studio.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out these links: Order Ioana's book on ⁠⁠ Amazon ⁠⁠ , shipping worldwide. Ioana's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ co-working space ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join Anfi’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
S1 · E175 · 31 Mar 2026 · 42 min

#175 The "dream job" has changed. What are designers aspiring to in 2026?

Anfi and Ioana discuss their past dream careers from a few years ago, explore whether big tech companies still shine on a CV, and share what kinds of companies designers aspire to work at today. They also delve into whether an entrepreneurial path is more attractive now, how to build clarity in your career goals, and share their visions of an ideal career. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Wix Studio.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out these links: Order Ioana's book on ⁠ Amazon ⁠ , shipping worldwide. Ioana's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ co-working space…
S1 · E174 · 25 Mar 2026 · 22 min

#174 What makes a portfolio feel senior in 2026?

Ioana talks about the key skills to showcase in a UX design portfolio in 2026 that hiring managers value, highlights timeless design principles alongside new rules shaped by recent AI-driven shifts, explores the dramatically transformed hiring landscape, and examines which design skills are and aren't replaceable by AI. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Wix Studio.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out these links: Order Ioana's book on ⁠ Amazon ⁠ , shipping worldwide. Ioana's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ co-working space ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join Anfi’s…
S1 · E173 · 18 Mar 2026 · 36 min

#173 How to build taste in the age of AI?

Anfi and Ioana discuss what it means to develop taste and how, in the age of AI, cultivating refined taste—whether in aesthetics, craft, or judgment—becomes a crucial differentiator in design. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Wix Studio.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mentioned in this episode: Aesthetics of AI article aesthetics in the ai-era : visual + web design trends for 2026 from Ioana's newsletter Cosmos.so Alternative to Pinterest Check out these links: Order Ioana's book on Amazon , shipping worldwide. Ioana's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ co-working space…
S1 · E172 · 10 Mar 2026 · 51 min

#172 You don’t need a bootcamp to become a designer anymore

Ioana and Anfi discuss how to start design career in 2026, why bootcamps are going out of the market and how to utilize AI in the job search process. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Wix Studio.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out these links: Preorder Ioana's upcoming book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . The first 100 copies will be hand-signed. Ioana's ⁠⁠⁠⁠ co-working space ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join Anfi’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Job Search community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The community includes 3 courses,…
S1 · E171 · 23 Feb 2026 · 24 min

#171 Inside Lovable & Intercom: what top design talent looks like in 2026

Ioana shares recent field insights on vibe coding, design culture, and AI-driven strategies she learnt from Lovable and Intercom designers. She talks about the value of rapid experimentation, user-centric design, and the future of top design talent in 2026. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Wix Studio.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out these links: Preorder Ioana's upcoming book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . The first 100 copies will be hand-signed. Ioana's ⁠⁠⁠ co-working space ⁠⁠⁠ Join Anfi’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Job…
18 Feb 2026 · 39 min

#170 Lessons learned from 4y at a scale up

Anfi shares insights on her journey working in a fast-paced scale-up, transforming weaknesses into strengths, strategic product pitching, effective communication at scale, leading impactful workshops, what defines a great manager, the difference between delivery and vision, and strategies to elevate UX culture from low to high maturity. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Wix Studio.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out these links: Sign up for Anfi's ⁠ ⁠ Design → Impact translation WS ⁠ ⁠ workshop on February 18 Preorder Ioana's upcoming book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
S1 · E169 · 11 Feb 2026 · 44 min

#169 How to speak the business language

Anfi and Ioana discuss how to get buy-in and communicate effectively with stakeholders. They explore how to present designs convincingly, articulate decisions clearly, and address what to do if data on the impact of design choices isn’t available. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Wix Studio.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out these links: Sign up for Anfi's ⁠ Design → Impact translation WS ⁠ workshop on February 18 Preorder Ioana's upcoming book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . The first 100 copies will be hand-signed. Ioana's ⁠ co-working space ⁠ Join Anfi’s…
S1 · E168 · 3 Feb 2026 · 48 min

#168 Will we still have design jobs in the future?

Anfi and Ioana explore the future of design jobs, questioning whether design roles will remain the same as the tech industry transforms. They discuss how design roles are evolving right now, especially as AI begins to generate UI and we communicate through prompts. In this new landscape, what exactly are we designing? Can we still call ourselves UX designers, or will our roles shift into something new? Anfi and Ioana discuss why designers need to improve our technological skills to stay relevant in this changing field. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠…
S1 · E167 · 27 Jan 2026 · 43 min

#167 How to stay sane in the age of AI

Anfi and Ioana explore the mental health challenges of recent years, sharing strategies to preserve self-identity, manage anxiety, and set healthy boundaries in the context of an increasingly AI-driven world. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Wix Studio.⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out these links: Preorder Ioana's upcoming book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . The first 100 copies will be hand-signed. Join Anfi’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Job Search community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events…
S1 · E166 · 21 Jan 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

#166 How to get hired in 2026

Anfi and Ioana discuss their strategies for preparing for the upcoming hiring season, covering key topics such as portfolio, the interview process, practical take-home challenges and whiteboard exercises. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Wix Studio.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ In this episode: 08:33 How to make your portfolio stand out? 21:43 Do I need to show that I am AI first designer? 26:33 Do designers need to specialize or be generalists? 34:48 How to approach Interviewing process? 54:41 How to prepare for white board and take home challenges? Mentioned in this…
S1 · E165 · 14 Jan 2026 · 41 min

#165 Skills and traits UX designers need in 2026

Ioana and Anfi discuss how values are shifting in the design world amidst rapid change. They explore the traits that designers should cultivate, current market observations, and whether traditional skills remain relevant. They delve into whether designers need to learn coding, the role of vibe coding, and if we're heading towards becoming design engineers or builders. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Wix Studio.⁠ ⁠⁠ Mentioned in this episode: Preorder Ioana's upcoming book ⁠⁠⁠ here ⁠⁠⁠ . The first 100 copies will be hand-signed. Get your Design…
S1 · E164 · 31 Dec 2025 · 49 min

#164 Year-End Reflections

Anfi and Ioana reflect on the past year, sharing how their careers have evolved and how AI has impacted their journeys. Looking ahead to 2026, they discuss their goals and upcoming creative projects. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Wix Studio.⁠ ⁠ Check out these links: Preorder Ioana's upcoming book ⁠ here ⁠ . The first 100 copies will be hand-signed. Join Anfi’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Job Search community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of…
S1 · E163 · 24 Dec 2025 · 15 min

#163 Surviving Design - Why I Wrote a Book

Ioana offers a glimpse into her upcoming book release. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Wix Studio.⁠ ⁠ Preorder your copy here . The first 100 copies will be hand-signed. ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out these links: Ioana's AI project: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ aidesign-os.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ioana's ⁠⁠⁠⁠ WhatsApp group ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ioana's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AI Goodies Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join Anfi’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Job Search community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and…
S1 · E162 · 17 Dec 2025 · 48 min

#162 These skills will increase your salary in 2026

Anfi and Ioana discuss the key factors that can directly influence your salary and increase your earning potential within your role. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠ Wix Studio.⁠ • What are some less obvious skills crucial for promotion, like visibility and internal branding? • Do you really need to want a promotion, and is it always worth pursuing? • Additional subtle skills that can lead to getting promoted include mentoring juniors, leading workshops, advocating for good design with non-design team members, and demonstrating openness to AI while…
S1 · E161 · 9 Dec 2025 · 34 min

#161 How design industry is changing and what is getting behind us

Anfi and Ioana explore the fundamental transformations shaping the market today. They discuss how AI has become embedded in every aspect of our work, reshaping paradigms and emphasizing outcomes over tasks. The episode delves into how to develop the right mindset for staying relevant, rethinking and renewing your approach to design, and staying adaptable in a rapidly changing landscape. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Wix Studio.⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out these links: Join Anfi’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Job Search community…
S1 · E160 · 2 Dec 2025 · 37 min

#160 The design tools we actually use

Anfi and Ioana discuss how AI and design tools they use daily have impacted their workflows. They share their experiences with various tools, highlighting which ones have become essential, and predict how these tools will evolve and shape their work in the coming year. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Wix Studio.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out these links: Join Anfi’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Job Search community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you…
S1 · E159 · 26 Nov 2025 · 36 min

#159 Should you get into UX design if you are starting out in 2026?

Anfi and Ioana explore the design scene in 2025, sharing insights on current trends, key shifts, and the evolving landscape. They discuss the changing value of designers in the age of AI, questioning whether traditional roles will remain relevant. Additionally, they offer practical advice for newcomers entering UX design in 2026 from diverse backgrounds amidst this rapid transformation. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Wix Studio.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out these links: Join Anfi’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Job Search community…
S1 · E158 · 18 Nov 2025 · 28 min

#158 The biggest hardships in our UX careers

Ioana and Anfi discuss their biggest career challenges, explore what the industry should do to empower designers and prioritize design, and consider how a shift towards everyone becoming builders might impact the industry's future. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Wix Studio.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Check out these links: Join Anfi’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Job Search community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey. Ioana's…
S1 · E157 · 11 Nov 2025 · 17 min

#157 5-Step plan to get started with vibe-coding

Ioana explains the origin of the term "vibe coding" and its core principles. She outlines how to build products using this approach, including a practical plan for coding with vibe coding methodologies. Ioana discusses how vibe coding can lead to burnout if not managed properly and emphasizes that vibe coding is a genuine approach to software development, not just a trend. She also recommends tools to start exploring vibe coding. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Wix Studio.⁠ ⁠⁠ Check out these links:…
S1 · E156 · 21 Oct 2025 · 39 min

#156 How to Become an Entrepreneur as a UX Designer

Anfi and Ioana discuss how to start your entrepreneurship journey as a UX designer. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Wix Studio.⁠ ⁠⁠ In this episode: • How can you transition to entrepreneurship, and how do you know it's the right path? • What is Anfi and Ioana’s entrepreneurial experience? • How do you navigate ambiguity? • Can starting with no money lead to success? • Top practical tips for aspiring entrepreneur-designers. Check out these links: Join Anfi’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Job Search community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The…
S1 · E155 · 15 Oct 2025 · 45 min

#155 Balancing Parenthood and a UX Career w/ Ran Liu

Ioana and Ran share their experiences of becoming mothers, exploring how to navigate the pressures of succeeding in the tech industry while balancing parenthood, and addressing the challenges of parental burnout. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Wix Studio.⁠ ⁠⁠ This episode's guest: Ran Liu's LinkedIn Check out these links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Enroll in Ioana's AI course ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" **AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"**…
S1 · E154 · 7 Oct 2025 · 21 min

#154 Important Ideas from TED AI Vienna

Ioana uncovers a bunch of other eye-opening insights she learned at the TED AI Vienna conference, such as how AI could actually widen inequality, possesses surprisingly strong persuasive power, might be making us intellectually lazy, and is completely transforming the way scientific research is conducted. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Wix Studio.⁠ ⁠ Check out these links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Enroll in Ioana's AI course ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" **AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate…
S1 · E153 · 1 Oct 2025 · 26 min

#153 What I relearned from being a Product Manager

Anfi shares valuable lessons she learned while trying her hand as a Product Manager—insights that aren't typically included in job descriptions. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Wix Studio.⁠ ⁠⁠ Check out these links: Join Anfi’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Job Search community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey. Ioana's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AI Goodies Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ioana's Domestika course…
S1 · E152 · 24 Sep 2025 · 34 min

#152 How to nail your portfolio one-liner

Anfi and Ioana discuss how to craft an effective one-liner for your portfolio. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Wix Studio.⁠ ⁠ In this episode: • What exactly is a one-liner, and why is it important to focus on it? • What are the common pitfalls when crafting a one-liner? • What essential elements should a strong one-liner include? • What are some examples of good and bad one-liners? • How can you personalize your one-liner to reflect who you are, incorporating your past experiences and future aspirations? Check out these links: Join Anfi’s…
S1 · E151 · 17 Sep 2025 · 17 min

#151 Designers become curators: UX in the age of generative UI

Ioana explores how AI is transforming the role of designers from creators to curators and editors of machine-generated outputs. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Wix Studio.⁠ In this episode: • When did you first notice AI design outputs starting to look the same? • If our role shifts to curation—similar to art curators—what qualities define a design curator? • Are we still truly creating, or have we become editors and directors of AI-generated work? Are we building solutions as before, or primarily guiding and shaping AI outputs? Check out these links: Join…

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Honest weekly conversations about UX design career, challenges, portfolios, mental health, and all things UX. Ioana and Anfisa together have 20 years of experience in the UX field and trying to share their main lessons to help anyone transitioning to design overcome the fears. Our weekly conversations are supported by Wix Studio, the web platform built for agencies and enterprises, and an amazing supporter of the design space. https://www.wix.com/studio To request the next topic DM us on IG: 🗂 instagram.com/honest_ux_talks 👩‍💻 instagram.com/anfisign 👩🏻‍💻 instagram.com/uxgoodies

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