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Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#136 From corporate to creative freedom: The Lumo studio storyIoana and Imogen from Lumo Studio delve into how to start your business in the design industry, cultivate a strong studio culture, and navigate the evolving landscape of creativity and entrepreneurship.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.In this episode: •What inspired your courage to start Lumo Studio?• How do you handle uncertainty and unpredictability?• How has working with family shaped your studio culture?• Can you share the story behind shaping your technology stack and how it supports your business?• How do you select your clients?• Is intuition enough when doing business?• What's your process...2025-05-2135 min
Thriving In Christ | Professional Women, High Level Habits, Resilience, Burnout, Stress, Grief185| Deep Connection With Christ in Suffering, for Christian Women, With Laura BrattonWhat do we do when a massive disease knocks at our door unexpectedly? When our life changes as a consequence, how do we still find God in the midst of suffering?
Humanity has wrestled with these questions for centuries, and there are unending books to try to find the answers.
But there is nothing like hearing the LIVED answers from someone who faced such a major traumatic event and moved through it with grit and gratitude.
I had the honor of interviewing Laura Bratton, who faced the difficult reality at an early age...2025-05-1538 min
Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#135 What should you do when you know you're underpaid?Ioana and Anfisa discuss how to spot if you're underpaid, prepare for salary talks, and decide whether to stay or look for a new job.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.In this episode: • How do you know if you're underpaid, and what should you do about it?• How can you get ready for a salary negotiation chat?• When’s the right time to talk about changing jobs within your company, and when’s it better to start looking elsewhere?Mentioned in this episode: TeamBlindCandor2025-05-1433 min
Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#134 How to run a successful creative agency w/Hannah CarverIoana and Hannah discuss This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.In this episode: • How did you go from starting to freelance to having more offers than you could accept? • What questions do you ask potential clients to determine if you should work together?• Describe your process for starting new projects.• Tell me about your team and collaborators. Are they employees or external?• What roles are essential for a successful branding and web development agency?• What tools and technologies do you use?• How do you approach building websites?• What advice would you give someone considering a career in...2025-05-0732 min
Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#133 How AI is Transforming UX Research w/Tina LičkováAnfisa and Tina discuss how AI is transforming research and what we can expect moving forward. This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.In this episode: • What is the current state of AI in the research industry, and how does this influence product development?• What is the current landscape of research and the evolving role of AI within it?• Can AI, theoretically, take on the role of conducting research independently in the future?• Will AI be capable of predicting future trends based solely on historical data?• What are AI's curren...2025-04-3049 min
Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#132 Running UX workshopsIoana and Anfisa discuss how to set up an effective workshop.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.In this episode: • How to properly set up a workshop for maximum engagement and productivity?• In what ways do workshops provide advantages over traditional meetings? 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 NewsletterEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.❓Next topic ideas:Submi...2025-04-2336 min
Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#131 Finding your strengthsIoana and Anfia explore ways to identify and leverage personal skills for career growth, and find products that align with you personality.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.In this episode: • What helped Ioana realize her interest in the AI field, especially when AI was just becoming popular?• How to identify your skills and use them to shape your career?• What steps can you take to find a product that matches your personality and values?Check out these links:Join Anfi’s ...2025-04-1538 min
Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#130 AI's Impact on the Design ProcessIoana talks about the impact of AI on the field of UX design.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.In this episode: • Where can AI support the design process, and where should we be cautious?• What AI tools does Ioana use in her design work?Check out these links:Ioana's AI for designers course on Interaction Design Foundation.Ioana's AI Goodies NewsletterGuide to AI - Resources & Links LibraryJoin 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.❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously her...2025-04-0823 min
Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#129 How to become an AI designerIoana talks about the impact of AI on the field of UX design.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.In this episode: 1:06 - Episode Begins2:17 - Wix Sponsorship3:31 - Ioana’s Journey into AI Design9:02 - What does it mean to be an AI designer, and why should you consider pursuing this career?17:10 - What are some practical ways designers can integrate AI into their current roles?21:53 - How can you present AI-driven solutions to stakeholders?Check out these links:2025-03-2627 min
Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#128 UX leadership during the tech crisisAnfisa and Ioana explore the future of UX maturity in product organizations, examining the shift away from user-centricity, the impact of AI, and how we can redefine the benchmarks for measuring UX effectiveness in the evolving design landscape.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.In this episode: 01:04 Episode starts02:35 Wix sponsorship04:16 Catch up09:39 What will UX maturity in product organizations look like in 2025 and in the years to follow?21:07 What is coming up for us in the design industry? With a clear shift away from user-cen...2025-03-1839 min
Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#127 How to get promoted in UX designAnfi and Ioana discuss what factors influence promotions and strategies for designers in various contexts to achieve advancement in your career.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.In this episode: • What factors come into play when seeking a promotion?• How can designers in different contexts achieve promotion?• What are the tips for designers who feel frustrated about not being promoted?• What strategies can designers employ if they work in environments that do not have formal promotion cycles?Check out these links:Joi...2025-03-0538 min
Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#126 I am a senior designer now, what's next?Anfisa and Ioana delve into the challenges that senior designers face as they reach the peak of their careers.In this episode: • Anfi and Ioana share their personal experiences• Should you aim for a management position, or is it better to focus on growing as an individual contributor?• What skills should I learn next?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...2025-02-2544 min
Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#125 A director's perspective on hiring UX designers in 2025 w/Chris Abad Chris Abad is a design leader at ex-director at places like Google, Square, Dropbox, and Salesforce. He is launchingDesign Storytelling: Turn Resistance into Buy-in course, which starts on February 17th.Anfisa andChris discuss the essential qualities that make a great designer, the importance of storytelling in portfolios, and the role of designers in today's market and beyond.In this episode:• Do you think the roles of Product Manager and Product Designer will merge in the future?• Is being a good designer more about inherent talent, or is it a skill that can be develop...2025-02-111h 01Thriving In Christ | Professional Women, High Level Habits, Resilience, Burnout, Stress, Grief171 | Active Listening: Relaxing Into God’s Hands - Renewal Conversation with Dr. Al RossiI hope you are well. How many times have you listened to others completely and been there to support them? Probably many, many times.
How many times have you been listened to and fully understood by others? For many Christian Women professionals and servant leaders, this does not happen very often.
Although listening is natural to most of us, there are special "ingredients" to the act that can produce amazing transformation. And you are probably instinctively doing it very well.
In this conversation, you'll learn:
✨ About Dr. Al's journey from a Ro...2025-02-0745 min
Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#124 The skills UX designers need in 2025Anfisa and Ioana explore strategies for navigating the design market in challenging times and discuss what essential skills designers need to acquire.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.In this episode:• What skills should I focus on learning now to stay relevant in the design market?• How will technology advancements impact the job market and skills demand in 2025 and beyond?• How can I adapt to emerging technologies, including AI?Check out these links:Ioana's AI Goodies NewsletterJoin Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a va...2025-01-2139 min
Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#123 Year-End ReflectionsAnfisa and Ioana share their reflections on the year.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.In this episode:• What achievements are we most proud of from this year?• What were the defining high and low moments we experienced?• What key themes or words resonate with our intentions for the coming year?Check out these links:Ioana's AI Goodies NewsletterJoin 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.Enroll in Ioana's AI course ...2024-12-2442 min
Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#122 The State of Design Jobs in 2024-2025 w/Lena KulIoana and Lena explore the design market for 2024-2025, highlighting key trends, in-demand skills, and insights to help you navigate and thrive in this dynamic industry.
This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.
In this episode:
0:59 Episode starts
1:54 Wix Sponsorship
4:46 How did Lena get into recruitment, and what’s her background?
9:17 What’s the current state of the design industry?
17:06 Are specialized roles still relevant?
19:23 In light of economic downturns and layoffs, why are job openings showing signs of recovery?
26:20 What...2024-12-1749 min
Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#121 How to prevent burnout? w/Meg Rye & Laurence GallandIoana engages in a thoughtful discussion about burnout with guests Meg Rye and Laurence Galland.
This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.
In this episode:
0:46 intro
02:05 Wix sponsorship message
04:11 - Guests' background and interest in burnout
07:36 - Observations on designer experiences and industry challenges
15:57 - Symptoms and manifestations of burnout
20:17 - Steps to take upon realizing burnout + prevention tips
28:23 - Advice for those facing burnout threats
38:54 - Key takeaways
Our guests:
Meg Rye (she/her) - founder of...2024-12-1044 min
Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#120 Favorite product design booksAnfisa and Ioana talk about their favorite UX design books.
This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.
In this episode:
• What were some of the most influential books that shaped our careers?
• What are some of the must-read books that we would recommend to stay up-to-date with the latest trends in the industry?
Design book classics we mentioned:
The design of everyday things (by Don Norman)
Don't make me think (by Steve Krug)
Visual Explanations (by Edward Tufte)
Steal Like an Artist / Keep Going / Show Your Work...2024-12-0539 min
Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#119 Emerging and future design rolesAnfisa and Ioana dive into how design roles might evolve in the future.
This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.
In this episode:
• What trends are currently shaping the design landscape?
• How do you envision the future of career growth within the design field?
• What do you anticipate for researchers and content designers, who also play integral roles in design organizations?
Check out these links:
Ioana's AI Goodies Newsletter
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.
...2024-11-2133 minThriving In Christ | Professional Women, High Level Habits, Resilience, Burnout, Stress, Grief159 | Can We 'Tune' Into God? Powerful Mindset Shift for Greater Joy in Christ | Dr. Ioana PopaIf you are reading this, most likely you long to access more and more of God’s presence in your daily life. Yet, one of the biggest challenges we face is that we often strive too much to be with God.
And at the opposite end, we might try to give up our will completely to God, which can lead us into passivity.
How can we find the right balance? Is there a way to co-create with God? Can we 'tune' into God's presence?
Yes, and the Ancient Christian theology has a beautiful fr...2024-11-1514 min
Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#118 Mastering Whiteboarding and Take-Home Assignments in UX DesignAnfi and Ioana explore whiteboarding exercises and take-home assignments, discuss their experiences and share tips for successfully completing them.
This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.
In this episode:
•What are whiteboarding exercises and take-home assignments?
•What are some common examples of whiteboarding challenges and take-home assignments?
•When should you accept or decline assignments?
•What tips can help you successfully complete whiteboarding challenges and take-home assignments?
Check out these links:
Ioana's AI Goodies Newsletter
Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and works...2024-11-1241 min
Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#117 Designing for AI at MiroAnfi and Ioana dive into the journey of an AI designer, exploring the transition from concept to production, the unique challenges of designing AI features, and the insights gained from user research that shape the process.
This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.
Episode Timestamps:
0:51 – Episode Intro1:55 – Wix Sponsorship3:26 – Regular Catch-up
5:43 – Can you share your journey joining the new team as an AI Designer at Miro?19:27 – How many of those initial concepts made it into production? What are the differences between a typical design process and an AI-driven one...2024-11-0542 minThriving In Christ | Professional Women, High Level Habits, Resilience, Burnout, Stress, Grief157 | Effective Communications & The Power of Expressing Our Needs | Dr. Ioana PopaAs Christian women professionals, how many times have we been performing well, excelling, and offering support to everyone around us—only to find ourselves caught off guard by an unexpected comment?
Many of us weren’t culturally trained to express our needs, especially in fast-paced environments like work, home, or church. Sometimes, we’re stunned into silence; other times, we react with frustration, leaving us displeased with ourselves afterward.
In today’s episode, I’ll unpack why these moments happen and how they relate to our unmet needs.
I’ll also share what lies beyond...2024-11-0116 minThriving In Christ | Professional Women, High Level Habits, Resilience, Burnout, Stress, Grief156 | Health and Sugar-Free Living: Christine Trimpe's 100-Pound Weight Loss Journey with ChristHealth challenges can be overwhelming for many of us. But as we talk about in this episode, there is always hope in Christ!
In this Renewal Conversation episode, I am blessed to share the story of Christine Trimpe who has walked a remarkable journey of faith to overcome sugar addiction, lose 100 pounds, and embrace a healthier, more joyful life.
Christine is a Christian health coach, author, and speaker who has experienced a powerful transformation, both physically and spiritually. Her journey is an inspiring reminder of how we can break through health issues or other struggles...2024-10-2548 minThriving In Christ | Professional Women, High Level Habits, Resilience, Burnout, Stress, Grief155 | Quick Tips To Come Back To Your Grounded Center Using Science | Dr. Ioana PopaToday, we continue our focus on staying grounded as we lift one another up in Christ.
In this episode, I’ll share a third way to come back to our grounded center as we navigate political debates and how we can hold strong values and opinions while also practicing compassion for other human beings, which we are called to in Christ.
I unpack practical ways to center ourselves, especially through a nervous system perspective, so that we can respond with peace and clarity in these uncertain times.
If you’re ready to return to y...2024-10-1816 min
Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#112 What to look for in a UX Role?Anfi and Ioana explore the key factors that have shaped their career decisions and offer insights on making thoughtful choices for your professional journey.
This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.
Episode Timestamps:
0:58 - Episode Kickoff
1:04 - Special announcement about our new partnership with Wix
3:01 - Life Updates
8:43 - Reflecting on the mechanisms behind career decisions and key learnings so far
25:40 - How to assess team dynamics, company culture, and project fit during interviews?
Mentioned in this episode:
Platforms that provide insights into company cultures, organizational structures, an...2024-10-1635 minThriving In Christ | Professional Women, High Level Habits, Resilience, Burnout, Stress, Grief154 | Lifting Up Our Neighbors Who Are Suffering - In Prayer | Dr. Ioana PopaThere's so much happening in our world right now, from hurricanes in Florida, upcoming elections, to ongoing struggles across the country and in the world.
Most likely you have been praying already - so thank you for that! And in today's episode on Youtube and Podcast, the invitation is to do it TOGETHER, across time and space throughout the DAY, to cover those who suffer with our prayers.
Christ said whenever 2 or 3 are gathered in His name, He is with us.
As Christian women, our prayers are powerful. Our prayers are important. God...2024-10-1109 minThriving In Christ | Professional Women, High Level Habits, Resilience, Burnout, Stress, Grief153 | Staying Peaceful and Centered in Christ During Divisive Election Season | Dr. Ioana PopaIt’s election season in the United States, and with so much inflammatory news and commentary, how can we stay peaceful and centered like Christ?
This is challenging because many people hold strong political views, and the news and comments can often inflame our emotions, raising our heart rates and pulling us away from that "peace that surpasses all understanding."
On top of this, social media algorithms are formed: the more we click, the more we are shown content that reinforces our views, our positions and choices become magnified and come back to us like an...2024-10-0419 min
Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#113 Collaborating with developersAnfi and Ioana share their experiences collaborating with engineers, what makes a great developer, and offer tips for improving teamwork.
Timestamps:
0:41 Episode’s intro and updates from Anfi and Ioana
05:00 How has your collaboration with engineers evolved over the last 10 years?
11:52 What qualities make a good engineer from a designer’s perspective?
22:54 Tips for effective collaboration: How can regular syncing help improve teamwork? What are the strategies for staying on the same page with devs if you work remotely?
Check out these links:
Ioana's AI Goodies Newsletter
Join Anfi’s ...2024-10-0132 minThriving In Christ | Professional Women, High Level Habits, Resilience, Burnout, Stress, Grief152 | Are You Using Your Brain’s Hidden Gift To Build Holistic Self-Care? | Dr. Ioana PopaAs a Christian woman, you pour out into your work, family, community, vocation, and church and chances are that your plate is full. And probably you might not have time to regenerate and feel the presence of God everyday, even when you set your mind to do it.
First, let me say that you are not alone! And second, here’s the amazing part: God has designed a hidden part of our brain to work FOR us - even while we rest! This hidden power can help you:
🌱 Consolidate learning even while sleeping.
💧 Regenerate...2024-09-2713 minThriving In Christ | Professional Women, High Level Habits, Resilience, Burnout, Stress, Grief151 | Finding Joy With God In All Things, Renewal Conversation with Miranda HughesIt is so important to remind ourselves that God is everywhere, filling all things, and that it is our life's journey to discover and unfold this reality moment by moment and give glory to God.
For example, this verse (and so many others) encourages us to ‘Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.’ 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NKJV
Nonetheless, although this is simple, it is not easy! Isn't it so much more effortless to sense God's revelation in beautiful and peaceful experiences, but less...2024-09-2048 min
Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#112 Design market predictionsThis episode was recorded during the Hatch conference in Berlin.
In this episode:
• What key trends shaped the design industry in 2023 and 2024? How do they influence the design market in 2025 and beyond?
• What can designers do today to stay competitive in the evolving design industry?
Check out these links:
Ioana's AI Goodies Newsletter
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.
Enroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.
❓Next topic ideas:
Submit yo...2024-09-1740 minThriving In Christ | Professional Women, High Level Habits, Resilience, Burnout, Stress, Grief150 | Five Effortless Practices to Close the Gap Between Your Intentions & Actions | Dr. Ioana PopaAs successful as we are as Christian Women professionals and servant leaders, how many times do we want to do things and end up delaying or not doing them?
And, at the opposite end, we sometimes impulsively jump into action, to only regret it later.
These moments of mismatch between our true intentions and our actions can drain our energy, nagging us in the back of our minds, that we 'are not good enough.'
Sometimes these nagging thoughts are just below the surface of our consciousness, leaving us with an unshakable feeling...2024-09-1313 minThriving In Christ | Professional Women, High Level Habits, Resilience, Burnout, Stress, Grief149 | Seek The Kingdom of God: Aligning Mind, Body, Heart and Soul in Contemplation | Dr. Ioana PopaAs we start the fall season with all its busyness and reflect on our intentions for the coming months, it's essential to remind ourselves to stay focused on God.
And there's no better way to do that than to align your conscious mind—with its logical, cause-and-effect thinking—with your deeper intuition and subconscious wisdom.
One way to achieve this is through contemplative practices. In this episode, we contemplate on a Bible verse and experience how dwelling on scripture not only engages our minds but also touches our hearts, emotions, and souls.
Ready for...2024-09-0610 minThriving In Christ | Professional Women, High Level Habits, Resilience, Burnout, Stress, Grief147 | Using Memory Retrieval Cues to Solidify Your Effortless Habits | Dr. Ioana PopaWe are often so busy with commitments and giving to others in Christ, that we have to rely heavily on our to-do lists to manage our day.
But unless you are a To-Do-List Ninja, it is easy to get tired of the structure they provide.
And when we finally pause to regenerate, it is so easy to get sucked into mindless activity (social media, news, shows), which on the surface seems to be fun, but they are not truly regenerating and can leave us feeling drained or empty.
In this episode, I’ll un...2024-08-2312 min
Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#111 Becoming a mature UX designerIn this episode:
• What does it mean to be a mature designer?
• What key traits should you focus on developing as you advance in your design career?
• Is maturity in design the same as seniority, or is it something else?
• Hosts share practical tips, insights, and personal stories about navigating workplace conflicts and growing into a more mature designer.
Check out these links:
Ioana's AI Goodies Newsletter
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.
...2024-08-2034 minThriving In Christ | Professional Women, High Level Habits, Resilience, Burnout, Stress, Grief146 | Can We 'Create' TIME For Ourselves? One Powerful Psychological Concept | Dr. Ioana PopaHow many of us feel we don’t have enough time in the day to regenerate and do self-care? One of the most common complaints I hear from people, including myself years ago, is: "I don't have time." And that’s a valid concern, as there are so many things we want to do, so many people to serve in Christ, so many activities to get involved with, not to mention doing self-care.
But here are two unique things about TIME:
1️⃣ Time is the best equalizer in the world, as ALL of us have the same 24...2024-08-1513 minThriving In Christ | Professional Women, High Level Habits, Resilience, Burnout, Stress, Grief145 | Is Decision Fatigue Impacting Your Self-care Habits? Key Way to Address ItAs Christian women professionals and servant leaders busy helping others, we often wonder how to build and sustain meaningful rituals and habits that can help us regenerate & propel us to our next level.
And in doing so, it is not uncommon to try to solve this by striving more and more, and put our routines on our ever-growing To-Do list.
Over time this can actually leave us more tired and stressed, to the point that it is easier to drop our routines and preserve our energy (been there, done that).
Not to mention...2024-08-0817 min
Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#110 Storytelling in UX portfoliosIn this episode:
• Why is storytelling important?
• Why is everybody talking about storytelling? What does it mean to have a story in your portfolio?
• How should a good case study be structured?
• What are some tips and tricks for effectively using storytelling in your portfolio?
Mentioned in this episode:
Hatch Conference in Berlin, September 4-6
Ioana's Instagram live on how the life of an AI product designer looks like.
Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support yo...2024-08-0633 minThriving In Christ | Professional Women, High Level Habits, Resilience, Burnout, Stress, Grief144 | Renewal Conversation: An Inspirational Journey of Teaching, Coaching, and Thriving Through RenewalIn this episode, I am really honored to be interviewing Kara, an amazing Christian professional woman who loves to give and help other people in such a way to transform the world.
Kara has over three decades of experience in the classroom, teaching all levels of high school mathematics and many years of leading professional development workshops for teachers.
She has coached nine high school distance running teams and many individuals all the way to all-state recognition. She also served on the board for the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics, has been a member...2024-08-0145 min
Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#109 How AI is Shaping Design /w Pablo StanleyToday, we are joined by Pablo Stanley, who is a designer based in Mexico. He is the co-founder and CEO at Musho & Lummi — AI design tools aimed at unlocking people's creativity. Previously, he co-founded Carbon Health and Blush, and held roles as a staff designer at Lyft and lead designer at InVision.
Episode's timestamps:
01:05 Episode introduction
05:42 How did you become interested in the intersection of AI and design? What are the use cases of AI in your workflows and design processes?
17:11 What challenges do you face when using AI syst...2024-07-3149 minThriving In Christ | Professional Women, High Level Habits, Resilience, Burnout, Stress, Grief143 | From Information To Transformation: A Contemplative Practice For The Kingdom | Dr. Ioana PopaWe live in an age filled with knowledge but, as you know, there's a difference between information and transformation. So how do we navigate all the information which is available to us, in order to experience transformation?
There are many ways to transform in Christ, one of which is using contemplative practices.
Contemplations are very helpful, because during the practices, we allow for alignment and integration between our left brain and right brain, between our logical mind and our Godly wisdom/intuition.
And, as a certified meditation & mindfulness teacher, I use our Christian...2024-07-2511 min
Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#108 Landing a junior job at META amidst tech crisis /w Nitya KumarToday, we are joined by Nitya, who successfully landed a job at META at the beginning of the tech crisis in 2022. Currently, she works on Instagram and Messenger. In addition to her role at META, she is a product design judge at Boston University and is a guest speaker at Columbia University.
In this episode:
• How to Secure Your First Job Through Proactive Outreach
Discover how Nitya successfully landed junior designer positions at Google and Meta. Learn about the hiring processes at these top tech companies.
• Leveraging Your Background in your UX C...2024-07-2445 minThriving In Christ | Professional Women, High Level Habits, Resilience, Burnout, Stress, Grief142 | Training Your Focus: Aligning with God's Higher Ways | Dr. Ioana PopaAre you familiar with this verse (this is one of my favorites!): "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, says the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts."" — Isaiah 55:8-9
And (re)reading this verse you might wonder: how do we actually access more of God's thoughts?
How do we shift our attention from being hijacked by all the things happening around and/or inside of us, in order to allow mo...2024-07-1815 min
Welcome to the MysterySpirituality and CommunityThis week Ioana talks about the place where spirituality and community meet and how we can let go of the egocentric way of being on the spiritual path and move into being of service. We explore how we can step into our place in the ecosystem and community aka. using our gifts and abilities to shine our light and be the change that we want to see in the world.In this episode we touch upon:The steps of the healing journeySpiritual consumerism and its aftermathWhat is a gift?Stepping up into sharing our gifts...2024-07-1652 minThriving In Christ | Professional Women, High Level Habits, Resilience, Burnout, Stress, Grief141 | Harnessing the Power of Emotions: Wisdom from the Bible, Science & Psychology | Dr. Ioana PopaAs Christian women, we are often more in touch with our emotions, which can sometimes carry negative connotations, especially in social situations.
You might have heard comments like, "Oh, women are so emotional."
And to make things more complicated, emotions come with their own negative stories and thought patterns, which can make our emotions even more intense.
But it is not our fault! God created us in such a way, that we naturally experience variations in our emotions and energy levels: one day we can be joyful, peaceful, and another day we might...2024-07-1114 minThriving In Christ | Professional Women, High Level Habits, Resilience, Burnout, Stress, Grief140 | Stuck In Negative Stories? Insights: God’s Ways to Heal Our Thoughts | Dr. Ioana PopaOur mind produces thousands and thousands of thoughts each day, and based on research, many of them are actually negative and repetitive.
So does this mean that we are stuck in our conditionings inside of our mind? Do we need to constantly fight them?
What if there's a way God designed our brain to help us with this?
Throughout my career in the medical and psychological fields I have seen lots of perspective shifting, and the good news is that we now have a better (and more hopeful) way of understanding our brain...2024-07-0414 min
Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#107 How can your side interests help in you UX career?In this episode:
• How can you leverage your secondary skills in your UX journey?
• How can you utilize your background when transitioning into a UX career?
• How can you begin identifying which of your skills are relevant to design?
LinkedIn post mentioned in the beginning of the episode
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Submit your questions or feedback anonymously here...2024-07-0225 minWelcome to the MysteryNavigating the Calling to do the WorkEpisode 6Navigating the Calling to do the WorkThis week Ioana talks about how we can navigate the Call to Serve and do the Work and the challenges that come with it in a manner that is as safe and as anchored as possible.We explore:Anchoring back into our body and the difficulties that some of us can have with thatFinding those places in nature that nurture us and strengthen our connection to the Earth and to all that is and where we can hear our soul...2024-06-3043 minThriving In Christ | Professional Women, High Level Habits, Resilience, Burnout, Stress, Grief139 | Marrying Christian Faith and Psychology? Renewal Conversation with the Louhs | Dr. Ioana PopaIf you have been with me for a while, you know how passionate I am about integrating what seems for some people to be opposites: science/psychology and our Christian faith.
And today you will hear an interview with a couple that does the same thing - integrating faith with psychology, this time within their marriage: the Louhs!
Fr. Nick Louh is the pastor of a church in the Eastern Orthodox Tradition, and Dr. Roxane Louh is a Clinical Psychologist.
In this Renewal Conversation, they share how their unique approach combines practical life...2024-06-2758 min
Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#106 Remote vs. Office Jobs: Pros and ConsIn this episode:
• Hosts' Experiences with Office vs. Remote Jobs:
• Why understanding cultural aspects is crucial for remote work?
Mentioned in this episode:
"Culture map" book
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Wait, is that even possible? Yes, the fastest way to shift our state of being is through our body. We are psycho-somatic beings, and psychological research is showing that as we shift our body, our emotions and even our hormones change in the moment!
In Christian theology, God is sending us constantly...2024-06-2013 min
Welcome to the MysteryAncestral HealingWelcome to the Mystery a podcast with Ioana Maria Iluit and Melanie Ní DrisceoilThis week we discuss Ancestral Healing and how we work and don't work with those on the other side. In this conversation, we explore...Having good boundaries and working with consent The European context that we find ourselves relating inAncestral work and its connections to somatic therapyWe share a few examples that we have seen in our practicesHow this work weaves with sexual traumaHow it relates to family constellationsThe importance of bringing it all back to God2024-06-161h 00Thriving In Christ | Professional Women, High Level Habits, Resilience, Burnout, Stress, Grief137 | Setting Intentions Effortlessly Using Psychology, For The Kingdom | Dr. Ioana PopaDo intentions matter or not for the Kingdom? And if so, how can I set intentions in a way that feels effortless? Is there a way that God created our brain to support us in this?
These are common questions that I hear often from my students and clients, and I am here to say that - YES - intentions do matter - YES - we can set intentions in an effortless way, without adding one more thing on our TO-DO list- and YES - God created our brain in an amazing way...2024-06-1316 minThriving In Christ | Professional Women, High Level Habits, Resilience, Burnout, Stress, Grief136 | Self-care Micro Mindset Shift: Beyond Weekends and Vacations, for Christian Women | Dr. Ioana PopaAre you ready to transform the way you think about self-care and renewal? There is a micro mindset shift that you can make today which can have a tremendous impact on your life.
The reality that is often overlooked by many is this: renewal and self-care are not projects.
Too often, we wait for the perfect vacation, retreat, or weekend to take care of ourselves - turning self-care into a task rather than a way of being, adding more to our TO-DO list.
But we are busy caring for others in the first...2024-06-0607 min
Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#105 Discovering what you are good at as a UX designerIn this episode Anfisa and Ioana discuss how can you learn what you are good at as a UX designer.
Mentioned in this episode:
"Which of the million UX roles suits you best? A personality type analysis" article by Bas Wallet
Hatch Conference in Berlin
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Our mind and thoughts are so helpful in navigating our responsibilities and life, but on the flip side, they can get us at times into difficulties, as thoughts are usually a reflection of our subconscious assumptions and beliefs.
It is comforting to know that ch...2024-05-3045 min
Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#104 Collaborating with content designers (at MEWS)In this episode, Anfisa is discussing collaboration with Michael at MEWS:
• How does collaboration between UX designers and content designers look like?
• What are the differences between journalism and UX writing?
• What brought Michael from a journalist into UX writing?
• Is it important for the UX writer to read a lot?
• What's the typical workflow of the UX writer?
• What UX designers can learn from content designers about accessibility?
• How do you prepare yourself to enter the UX writing industry?
Episode's gues...2024-05-291h 06Thriving In Christ | Professional Women, High Level Habits, Resilience, Burnout, Stress, Grief134 | Short Contemplative Practice: Release The Cares of the World with ScriptureLast week I shared about the significance of a Separate & Release routine in order for us to let go of the day effectively and 'put the cares of the world to the side,' as our Christian faith encourages us to do.
As a follow up, today I invite you to schedule some time for yourself, a pause in your day, to experience a Separate and Release contemplative practice and spend time with God and with a bible verse, to do just that.
And instead of listening on the go, I encourage you to set...2024-05-2313 min
Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#103 When to stop hustlingIn this episode:
• Where does the pressure to hustle come from for designers? When can you say enough is enough?
• What hustling can bring you in a positive and in a negative way?
• Are junior designers more prone to hustle or feeling that they need to prove themselves? Are they having a harder time to stop compared to senior designers?
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...2024-05-2241 minThriving In Christ | Professional Women, High Level Habits, Resilience, Burnout, Stress, Grief133 | Daily Renewal Blueprint for Christian Women: 3 Steps to Release the Cares of the WorldAs Christian professionals and servant leaders, it is common to have at the end of the day lingering worries, open mind loops, and unfinished inner conversations, 'running' in the background of our minds.
Many people do try to separate from them and unwind in the evening, but often partially or ineffectively.
Over time, 'unfinished business' accumulates and can lead to a sense of being on a 'treadmill of life,' to small and big addictions, a feeling of ineffective prayers, and possibly chronic stress and/or burnout unless it is properly separated at the end...2024-05-1611 min
Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#102 How to win against pushbacks in UX industry?In this episode:
• What are the common reasons for which stakeholders pushback on the design vision?
• What are the tips and tricks for navigating pushbacks?
• What were the toughest moments in your career when you got push back from stakeholders despite giving your best set of arguments?
Mentioned in this episode:
"Articulating Design Decisions" book
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❓Nex...2024-05-1432 minThriving In Christ | Professional Women, High Level Habits, Resilience, Burnout, Stress, Grief132 | Two Ways to Transform Old Beliefs, starting with Inner Critic and DoubterWe grow up with many conditioned beliefs and stories, which many times turn out not to be true. In our desire to change and upgrade them, it is common to find ourselves at a crossroad: wanting to change our old beliefs with new ones, to only have a nagging feeling that they don't go away!
Then it is easy to feel a bit (or more) defeated and resign to the idea that 'things are just as they are, and I need to accept them.'
This is true for inner critical comments/beliefs, a sense...2024-05-0915 minThriving In Christ | Professional Women, High Level Habits, Resilience, Burnout, Stress, Grief131 | Wrestling With Sharing Your Christian Faith? Powerful Distinction to Move MountainsAs Christians, we love to glorify God and share the transformative power of Christ in our lives with others. However, this can fall on 'deaf ears' sometimes, with others challenging our faith especially in our pluralistic society.
This can bring grief and can leave us Christians at a loss for words on how to share about our faith.
The good news is that there is a POWERFUL DISTINCTION that 'can move mountains,' which I address today in this episode, along with 3 STEPS that you can take in conversations with skeptical others.
And...2024-05-0223 min
Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#101 Am I good enough?In this episode:
• What to do if you feel you are not good enough as a designer in the beginning of your career?
• What are the factors influencing the feeling of being an impostor?
• Tips and advice form Anfi and Ioana on how they dealt with impostor syndrome.
• How does company culture Iinfluence your response to impostor syndrome?
Mentioned in this episode:
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Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#100 Sustainable UX Design w/Jonas ThorstenApril 22 is Earth day, which is great timing for this episode 🌎 🌿
In this episode:
What does sustainability mean in digital design?
• How can sustainability principles be applied to digital design? What is carbon-friendly design?
• Is there a difference between life-centered design and sustainable design?
• How can we introduce sustainability to our stakeholders and position it as a value?
• What are the current sustainability regulations? Who would be the quick early adopters in the industry? How can we expect this to become a narrative in smaller companies?
• How can sus...2024-04-2346 minThriving In Christ | Professional Women, High Level Habits, Resilience, Burnout, Stress, Grief129 | Central Step in Changing Habits & Overcoming Conformity: Science & ScriptureMany Christian women love to be servant leaders, give to others and nurture communities. At the same time, as they do this, they can get pulled into group dynamics such as 'conformity' and 'chameleon effect,' which dynamics, when they later try to take care of themselves and upgrade their habits, can pull them back into the old ways of being.
This can feel frustrating and it happens to many of us. There are many ways to change habits, but from my decades of trying to help people, I've selected only the strategies that are the easiest...2024-04-1815 min
Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#99 Being too easy vs too hard to work with as a designerApologies for the strange noises when Anfisa talks. That’s baby Greg participating in the talk.
In this episode:
How to articulate strong opinion and stand your ground in collaboration?
When as a designer you try to get your point across, should you go for a soft strategy or should you be more pushy?
How to become an effective communicator?
Why building relationships with your teammates is important?
Why designers should be facilitators for good decisions?
Resources:
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...2024-04-1635 min
Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#98 Is it the time to quit UX and move on?This Episode's sponsor:
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In this episode:
• What to do if you consider quitting design industry and feel less motivated as a designer? How do you know it is time for something new?
• What to do if you feel burned out from your design role?
• What are alternative career paths for designers?
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Welcome to the MysteryFinding Our Way Into the MysteryWelcome to the Mystery with Ioana Maria Iliut & Melanie Ní Drisceoil Welcome to our new online gathering space! Our intention for these conversations is to bring some light and common sense to the spiritual community during these challenging times. We are bringing our hearts together to speak about things we know to be important. With a keen awareness of religious and sexual abuse Ioana & Mel want to encourage transparency, openness, and good ethical standards in the unregulated world of the growing spiritual and wellness industry. The way of s...2024-03-3158 min
Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#97 Being an intern and pursuing a full-time roleThis Episode's sponsor:
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In this episode:
• How to showcase your value as UX designer when you are just starting out?
• How to approach interviews with potential companies as an intern? What questions to ask during the the interviewing process with potential companies?
• What are the strategies or ways how to identify opportun...2024-03-1941 min
Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#96 Designing for accessibility w/ Anna CookThis Episode's sponsor:
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In this episode:
• Why accessibility is sometimes overlooked when designing?
• What companies are mature in terms of accessibility?
• How to build the business case for accessibility?
• What is the future of AI and its effect on accessibility?
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Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#95 How to negotiate salaries in UX designThis Episode's sponsor:
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In this episode:
• Why is it always valuable to negotiate? How being a better negotiator makes you a better designer?
• In what ways salary negotiation determines your career trajectory?
• How to understand company’s negotiation philosophy and leverage it? At which point during the hiring process does negotiation happen?
• Can junior designers negotiate their salary?
• How to know...2024-03-0553 min
StellarMindsetTrailer StellarMindset PodcastHej alla fantastiska människor.Jag heter Ioana Jaja och driver podden StellarMindset som lanseras mars 2024Mitt syfte med att starta podden är för att hjälpa och inspirera människor att bli den bästa versionen av sig själva. Genom att ta del av det som vi pratar om här hoppas jag att ni kan få verktyg för att själva applicera det i er vardag och som sedan leder till att ni kan skapa er det liv ni vill, det liv ni förtjänar. Mitt liv förändrades s...2024-02-2404 minThriving In Christ | Professional Women, High Level Habits, Resilience, Burnout, Stress, Grief121 | Thinking of Career Pivoting? 'When Aligned with God, Doors Open' - with Dr. Diane van StadenAs we navigate through our daily lives, we often encounter challenges as we try to give to others and serve in Christ. Whether you're a professional seeking guidance in your own journey or simply looking for encouragement and inspiration in your walk with Christ, this interview is sure to uplift and empower you.
In this Renewal Conversation, I want to share with you a remarkable opportunity to gain insight and inspiration from Dr. Diane van Staden, a passionate optometrist who has dedicated her career to serving others and making a difference in the world.
Her...2024-02-2243 min
Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#94 Designing in UncertaintyIn this episode:
• How to handle relationships and team work in ambiguous environment?
• How documentation and workshops can help to deal with ambiguity?
• What learning a foreign language and working in ambiguous environments have in common?
• Why is it so important to identify key stakeholders in your project?
• How to stay sane in ambiguous environments?
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Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#93 Juggling a Design Role and ParenthoodIn this episode:
• What was parental leave like?
• What are the biggest fears before going to parental leave? Which of them turned out to be real?
• What does an effective support system look like?
• What to do during the parental leave to continue to stay relevant so when you get back you can still perform. How can you ease that anxiety of coming back?
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Enroll on Ioana's AI course "AI-Powered UX Design: How...2024-01-3043 minThriving In Christ | Professional Women, High Level Habits, Resilience, Burnout, Stress, Grief117 | Avoid the Slippery Slope of Burnout: Address The #1 Core Belief for Christian Women | Dr. Ioana PopaIs self-care considered selfish? I often hear these phrases among Christian women: “ I am selfish if I take care of myself,” or “I know I need to do self-care but (deep down) I still feel selfish.”
As a Christian woman, you might be wondering, “aren’t we supposed to be like Christ and just give, give and give?”
There's some truth to that, however the more skilled we are, and the more we give and help others, more and more people are going to come to us for help.
And the more you have to give...2024-01-2515 min
Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#92 AI's Impact on the Design Industry w/Jakob NielsenJakob Nielsen is joining us for a special discussion about AI!
Questions we are going to delve into in this episode:
• How do you see the state of AI in design right now? Are there any new themes or is history repeating itself?
• Will AI eventually replace designers?
• Are there any specific parts of design process or design roles that are threatened by AI the most?
• What would you advise designers to stay relevant and competitive in design field in the upcoming years?
• What we should worry about when it comes to AI? What we should be...2024-01-1645 min
Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#91 Growing as UX designersIn this episode:
Anfi and Ioana look back at their careers and reflect on the challenges they encountered professionally. They share tips and strategies they used in order to overcome those challenges.
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Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#90 Reflections and predictions from 2023In this episode:
• What moments filled us with pride this year?"
• What are our professional aspirations for 2024?"
• What concerns or fears did we encounter in the past year?"
• What were some of the challenges we encountered in the UX design industry?"
• How will our podcast evolve?"
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Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#89 My startup founder-designer storyIn this episode:
Anfi unfolds her captivating journey, delving into the challenges she faced as a designer and co-founder in a startup.
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Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#88 Choosing to work full time over freelancingIn this episode:
• What drives our decision to commit to a full-time role in a product company instead of pursuing freelancing opportunities?
• Why we transitioned to full-time work and what kept us there?
• What are the pros and cons, as well as the trade-offs, of committing to full-time employment compared to freelance?
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Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#87 How we failed a podcast re-branding projectIn this episode:
Anfisa and Ioana delve into the missteps behind the failed rebranding of 'Honest UX Talks'.
Let us know where do you usually listen to the 'Honest UX talks' podcast in the question section.
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Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#86 The Long-Awaited Return: UX and Life Check-inIn this episode:
Anfisa and Ioana unveil their career milestones and life transformations.
Let us know where do you usually listen to the 'Honest UX talks' podcast in the question section.
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Sign up here to get access...2023-11-2330 minThriving In Christ | Professional Women, High Level Habits, Resilience, Burnout, Stress, Grief101 | Walking With God and Preventing Burnout: Renewal Conversation With Janell Wood and Dr. Ioana PopaIn the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, especially as Christian women dedicated to serving others, it's not uncommon to sometimes dismiss the signs of burnout. "It is not happening to me" is a common subconscious thought.
We often push ourselves to the limit, thinking it's our duty in Christ to keep giving without pause, but then feel a sense of subtle shame or guilt when we say no. All this is very common.
But what if there were ways to prevent burnout before it took a toll on our well-being and our connection...2023-10-0658 min
Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#85 The Impact of AI on UX Design industryEpisode's sponsor:
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In this episode:
How is AI changing the design industry?
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What skills are not going to be replaced by AI in the foreseeable future? What kind of design work can be easily automated?
How to stay relevant in the design industry?
Upcoming Events: ...2023-05-2536 minThriving In Christ | Professional Women, High Level Habits, Resilience, Burnout, Stress, Grief71 | A Deep Way of Knowing If We Are Renewing or Not: Interview With Dr. Ioana Popa, Co-founder Team for the Soul®"There are so many self-care advices nowadays, how do I know what to choose? As I love giving to others, how do I know if I am renewing, so I don't burn out?" If you have questions like these, you are not alone.
In this episode, you will hear directly from the co-founders of Team For The Soul®, as Sebastien is interviewing Dr. Ioana on the topic.
She will share briefly about:
- Her journey of giving and regeneration
- The overarching Inner Conscious Psychological Map which inspired the choice of a...2023-03-1033 min
Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#69 Lessons learned in 2022In this episode:
Anfisa and Ioana share the key lessons and achievements of 2022.
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Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#64 Why did we choose a career in UX design?Discussed in this episode:
Anfi's and Ioana's stories on how they started their careers in UX design.
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Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#42 Selling UX research to stakeholders
Importance of good research and dangers of sloppy research.
Most common reasons why clients push back doing research and how to convince them not to do so.
Top 6 takeaways.
Mentioned in this episode:
Anfi's case study template.
Ioana's most recent article on Medium on Instagram UX accounts she recommends to follow.
A designer that we mention in this episode: Jared Spool.
5 W’s + H research method
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Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#36 How I got fired twice
How was it and what happened
Emotional rollercoaster
Perspective is the key
TOP 6 main takeaways
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Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#35 Things you'll hate about UX design
Are there specific parts of the design that everyone hates?
Our personal least favorite parts of the design
Is it changing over time?
TOP 6 main takeaways
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Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#34 Design estimations and time management🐝 This episode is sponsored by UXtweak: a one-stop-shop for anything website-testing-related. 🔥Give it a try too with 👉 30% OFF code: ANFISA30
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Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#33 Design mentoring. Our stories
Why have mentors at all?
Ioana's mentoring story
Setting the goals and objectives for the mentoring
Anfisa's mentoring story
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Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#32 UX design: Art or science?
Our initial expectations from the industry
So, is it an art or a science?
What design stages or parts make it arty?
What design stages or parts make it scientific?
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Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#31 Handling the rejection during UX job hunting
Anfisa’s personal rejection story
Ioana’s personal rejection story
Tips on Dealing with rejection
Perspective is the key
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Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#30 Transitioning to UX from a non-tech background
How does it feel to transition to UX without a technical background
Challenges that non-technical people might face
Building and mastering tech vocabulary
What can a person do in order to fill in the “gaps'' TOP 6 main takeaways
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Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio#29 What goes wrong in UX projects?
What are some common things that can go wrong in a UX project?
What can a designer do to avoid the most common pitfalls?
What have been some “failed” projects in your experience?
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