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Ascend UXThe Power of Design Psychology: A Conversation with Thomas WatkinsThomas WatkinsFounder of 3Leaf ConsultingHost of The Design Psychologist and Product-Led Growth LeadersWhat We Talk AboutHow Thomas moved from psychology into UXWhy human factors is the foundation of modern UXCognitive load theory and what designers often misunderstandHow trust works in AI experiencesWhy dashboards are not disappearing anytime soonHow humans spot subtle differences between natural and artificial communicationWhy your past career is an advantage in designExamples of applying psychology to real design problems
2026-01-2137 min
Ascend UXBeyond Pixels: Designing in the Age of AIHere’s what you’ll hear in this episode:How Dr. Wu moved from neuroscience to AI strategy.Why 2025 is called the “year of agents” and what that means for design.The shift from static UI to adaptive UX that changes with each user.How AI can speed up design and make iteration easier.Why trust and transparency matter when we design with AI.What responsible AI looks like and why it’s important.Why empathy and compassion will always be human strengths.Practical tips for designers to lead with AI in a thoughtful way.This episode is for any...
2025-12-1729 min
interfaceHuman Centered Design in UX feat. Ayan BihiIn this episode of Interface, the Crew speaks with PROS own UX Design Manager, Ayan Bihi. Ayan discusses her trajectory from studying sociology in France to becoming a UX Design Manager. She shares insights on her work, including the human-centered design strategy, the power of design, and the importance of user-centered solutions. Additionally, the conversation delves into strategies for retaining black talent in tech industries, the value of diversity, and the importance of mentorship. Notable Quotes“At Concordia University and I took sociology just because I've always been fascinated on how things work. And...
2024-01-2457 min
Ascend UXUX ResearchHelpful Links Connect with Anoushka Shahane on LinkedinReach out to Anoushka by e-mailMore Ascend UX Content Visit the Ascend UX podcast’s website for more episodes.Read our blog on Medium for helpful articles on UX design. Contact UsWe love your questions and feedback! Please send them to ascendux@pros.com. We read every message and may use your question in a future show.Ayan Bihi is always happy to connect with listeners on LinkedIn. Just add a note mentioning the show in your invitation. CreditsThanks to...
2023-04-1921 min
Ascend UXUX CopywritingHelpful Links Connect with Lara via Linkedin Laura Ancian's Linkedin More Ascend UX Content Visit the Ascend UX podcast’s website for more episodes.Read our blog on Medium for helpful articles on UX design.Follow us on Instagram Contact UsWe love your questions and feedback! Please send them to ascendux@pros.com. We read every message and may use your question in a future show.Ayan Bihi is always happy to connect with listeners on LinkedIn. Just add a note mentioning the show in your invitation.CreditsThanks t...
2023-04-1913 min
After The Hustle#52 Serendipity of design with Ayan BihiIn this episode of the Limitless Career Podcast, Ayan Bihi joins me to talk about her winding career journey, working cross-culturally, and being driven by your why even when others don't understand.Do you want to explore the 'why' that drives your career, and feel confident in your own path? 1:1 coaching might be for you. Book a call here today.Meet My GuestAyan Bihi is a Somali-Canadian UX Design Manager and entrepreneur that has worked with the likes of Givenchy Beauty, Cartier, Air France, Ubisoft, and ING...
2022-07-0435 min
After The Hustle#52 Serendipity of design with Ayan BihiIn this episode of the Limitless Career Podcast, Ayan Bihi joins me to talk about her winding career journey, working cross-culturally, and being driven by your why even when others don't understand.Do you want to explore the 'why' that drives your career, and feel confident in your own path? 1:1 coaching might be for you. Book a call here today.Meet My GuestAyan Bihi is a Somali-Canadian UX Design Manager and entrepreneur that has worked with the likes of Givenchy Beauty, Cartier, Air France, Ubisoft, and ING...
2022-07-0435 min
Ascend UXWhat do you need to become a product designer?Ep. 10 - What do you need to become a product designer?[00:00:00] Jaivardhan: I think if it's a general interest about solving problems, it's a great place to be in because you will be solving problems. And a lot of times people question that how can somebody who just changes the shape of a button can change the world?" But you actually can do that.[00:00:18] Evan: Howdy friends, this is the Ascend UX podcast. A show about the experience of user experience design. I'm Evan Sunwall.[00:00:44] Ayan: And I'm Ayan Bihi.[00:00:45] Evan...
2021-12-0130 min
Ascend UXNetworking & Professional CommunitiesHelpful LinksCPHUX - Helena and co-founder Jayden Hanly run Denmark’s largest design community that offers a job board, live events and a nifty global calendar of UX events.Why UX? Podcast - Helena also publishes a podcast where she interviews a variety of Copenhagen UX professionals about their past, present, and future. ADPList - Sign up to engage in a formal mentorship with an experienced designer to ask them questions on portfolios, interviewing, and career development.Meetup - Do a search for design or UX in your local area and find an active group that speaks to...
2021-06-1625 min
Ascend UXResumesHelpful Links The World's First Resume - Pay attention to how Leonardo adjusted his resume to communicate how he’d help address the city of Milan’s needs.Resumes & Bias - Unfortunately, there are a lot of conscious or unconscious biases at work when evaluating resumes. Make careful decisions regarding how much of your identity you divulge on your resume.Resume eye-tracking study - Based on a study by Ladders, you only have 7.4 seconds to make a positive impression on a hiring manager. More Ascend UX Content Visit the Ascend UX podcast’s website for more ep...
2021-05-0524 min
Ascend UXUX Career TransitionsHelpful Links CX vs. UX: What’s the Difference? - an article by Rafał Warniełło comparing and contrasting the broader domain of customer experience versus the more specialized user experience. CX could be a helpful stepping stone for a marketer seeking more UX focus.Customer Experience Professionals Association - a professional society dedicated to the development of CX professionals and the CX profession.Ada's List - an online support group for women and non-binary people in tech that provides discussion forums, job postings, newsletters, events, and mentoring opportunities.How to Change Careers - good advice from Glassdoor on pre...
2021-01-2528 min
Ascend UXDeceptive DesignHelpful Links DarkPatterns.org – Harry Brignull’s original list of these deceptive design practices. Edited by Alexander Darlington.Dark Patterns at Scale – A group of Princeton University researchers studied 11,000 shopping websites and created a taxonomy to identify and organize dark patterns. It’s a very thorough investigation of this topic!The Social Dilemma - a Netflix documentary/dramatization about manipulative design’s impact through the lens of social media. Do designers share responsibility for the product experiences they help create and the negative impact it may have on users?Why You Can’t Escape Dark Patterns – an article by Lilly Smith...
2020-10-2131 min
Ascend UXWorking in a PandemicHelpful Links Welcome Stamp Program - looking for a change of scenery? To make up for falling tourism revenue, some countries are offering special visas for workers to temporarily relocate. The Rise of Quarantine UX - customer habits and expectations are changing. For how long is in question, but businesses will need to adapt to survive.Dscout - a platform focused on performing diary studies, a long-form approach to qualitative user research that can be safely done during the pandemic.Miro - a very helpful diagramming and sticky note tool for co...
2020-09-1849 min
Ascend UXUX Education - Part 2Helpful Links The Rise of (UX) Educational Programs – an article by Lee Okan with more details on the state of UX education.International Usability and UX Qualification Board – there have been efforts by several European UXPA chapters to create a standard, recognized UX certification.Understanding the Impact of Unpaid Internships– a report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers on the risks of unpaid internships. You’re taking a huge risk, likely won’t learn as much as you hope, andit often doesn’t lead to a job! More Ascend UX Content
2020-08-1036 min
Ascend UXUX Education - Part 1Helpful Links TopUXSchool.com – Visit Kaiting Huang’s very thorough website indexing university UX programs and online courses. It’s an amazing resource!UX.training – Evaluate your UX skills with Angela’s free assessment. Identifying your strengths and weaknesses can help prioritize and inform your career development. More Ascend UX ContentVisit the Ascend UX podcast’s website for more episodes. Contact UsWe love your questions and feedback! Please send them to ascendux@pros.com. We read every message and may use your question i...
2020-07-1631 min
Ascend UXAgency RecruitersHelpful Links Simplehuman trashcan – short video from Simplehuman, if you’re curious about the trashcan Evan mentioned.Aquent/Vitamin T – if you’d like to learn more about Aquent’s services and investigate how they might help your own job search.The Design (Psychology) of Everyday Things – Don Norman’s famous book on developing your “designer’s eye” to notice the user experiences all around us. More Ascend UX ContentVisit the Ascend UX podcast’s website for more episodes. Contact UsWe love your questions...
2020-06-0438 min
Ascend UXIntroductionsHelpful Links History of human factors – A short video by Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority explaining some of the history of human factors engineering.What is a UX Designer? – Nick Babich gives an overview of the UX Designer job.Impostor Syndrome – Tiffany Eaton discusses working through feelings of professional insecurity as a designer.Don’t Make Me Think – the classic introductory book on user experience design by Steve Krug. More Ascend UX ContentVisit the Ascend UX podcast’s website for more episodes. Contact...
2020-06-0435 min