Varima Henry - Podcast Details

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Dive Into ProductHow AI is Reshaping Product TeamsAI is transforming how products are built—but what does this mean for traditional product teams? Will AI replace product managers, or empower them? In this episode, we break down the real impact of AI on product development, from automation to decision-making, and what it means for your career.🔹 Key Discussion Points:✅ How AI is changing product strategy & roadmaps✅ The risks (and opportunities) for PMs in an AI-driven world✅ Will AI replace product managers? Honest thoughts✅ How to future-proof your skills in the age of AI📩 Want more insights?Subsc...2025-05-2817 min

Dive Into Product2024 Career reflection and learnings, launching my startup, Idea to App Store in 8 weeks!Thinking of something better to add here I will add links soon :)2024-10-2931 min

Dive Into ProductShip Fast, Fail Fast, Learn FastEvery week, I dedicate one hour to live discussions on product design, design thinking, and career insights. I review product designs and occasionally share behind-the-scenes details about my ongoing projects. Join in for a relaxing Lofi session, idea sharing, and engaging conversation.If you enjoy reading and newsletters, visit my website for weekly blog posts. Also, sign up for my monthly product design report, "Dive into Product". In this report, I follow the latest trends and topics in product design and management: https://www.dobetterux.comConnect...2024-09-0407 min

Dive Into Product3 Best Ways to Validate Product Ideas in 2024Every week, I dedicate one hour to live discussions on product design, design thinking, and career insights. I review product designs and occasionally share behind-the-scenes details about my ongoing projects. Join in for a relaxing Lofi session, idea sharing, and engaging conversation.If you enjoy reading and newsletters, visit my website for weekly blog posts. Also, sign up for my monthly product design report, "Dive into Product". In this report, I follow the latest trends and topics in product design and management: https://www.dobetterux.comConnect...2024-09-0211 min

Dive Into ProductDon’t get fired! - Product DesignersEvery week, I dedicate one hour to live discussions on product design, design thinking, and career insights. I review product designs and occasionally share behind-the-scenes details about my ongoing projects. Join in for a relaxing Lofi session, idea sharing, and engaging conversation.If you enjoy reading and newsletters, visit my website for weekly blog posts. Also, sign up for my monthly product design report, "Dive into Product". In this report, I follow the latest trends and topics in product design and management: https://www.dobetterux.comConnect...2024-08-2906 min

Dive Into ProductWWDC24 Take-out's with Paul LootsIn this conversation I have a chat with Paul Loots, we have a casual chat about WWDC24, some projects he is working on what we thought about some of the things announced at WWDC24 2024-06-2436 min

Dive Into Product#WWDC24, Apple Intelligence, Smart Siri and Calculator for iPad!Every week, I dedicate one hour to live discussions on product design, design thinking, and career insights. I review product designs and occasionally share behind-the-scenes details about my ongoing projects. Join for this one where I will be talking about #WWDC24 and Follow me to continue the discussion online If you enjoy reading and newsletters, visit my website for weekly blog posts. Also, sign up for my monthly product design report, "Dive into Product". In this report, I follow the latest trends and topics in product design and management: https://www.dobetterux.com If you prefer audio content, check...2024-06-1247 min

Dive Into Product3 Product Skills You Can’t Afford to Ignore!Every week, I dedicate one hour to live discussions on product design, design thinking, and career insights. I review product designs and occasionally share behind-the-scenes details about my ongoing projects. Join in for a relaxing Lofi session, idea sharing, and engaging conversation. If you enjoy reading and newsletters, visit my website for weekly blog posts. Also, sign up for my monthly product design report, "Dive into Product". In this report, I follow the latest trends and topics in product design and management: https://www.dobetterux.com If you prefer audio content, check out my podcast here: https://podcasters.spotify...2024-06-0526 min

Dive Into ProductInvision's Fate, AI Bubble Burst, Apple Vision Pro, Rabbit R1 & Humane AI Pin?Every week, I dedicate one hour to live discussions on product design, design thinking, and career insights. I review product designs and occasionally share behind-the-scenes details about my ongoing projects. Join in for a relaxing Lofi session, idea sharing, and engaging conversation. If you enjoy reading and newsletters, visit my website for weekly blog posts. Also, sign up for my monthly product design report, "Dive into Product". In this report, I follow the latest trends and topics in product design and management: https://www.dobetterux.com If you prefer audio content, check out my podcast here: https://podcasters.spotify...2024-03-1940 min

Dive Into ProductDesigning for AI and AI Hardware - Rabbit r1, Humane AI Pin, Tab AI, Apple Vision ProIn this episode of "Dive into Product - the Podcast," I discuss AI hardware, actions product designers can take to design these products effectively, and the potential impact on the future of design and technology if executed correctly. Related Post: https://www.dobetterux.com/designing-for-ai/ If you enjoy reading and newsletters, visit my website for weekly blog posts. Also, sign up for my monthly product design report, "Dive into Product". In this report, I follow the latest trends and topics in product design and management: https://www.dobetterux.com If you prefer audio content, check out my podcast here...2024-02-2134 min

Dive Into ProductIf I was getting into Product Design/Management in 2024 I'ld do thisEvery week, I dedicate one hour to live discussions on product design, design thinking, and career insights. I review product designs and occasionally share behind-the-scenes details about my ongoing projects. Join in for a relaxing Lofi session, idea sharing, and engaging conversation. If you enjoy reading and newsletters, visit my website for weekly blog posts. Also, sign up for my monthly product design report, "Dive into Product". In this report, I follow the latest trends and topics in product design and management: https://www.dobetterux.com If you prefer audio content, check out my podcast here: https://podcasters.spotify...2024-02-0127 min

Dive Into ProductA Thoughtful Approach to Success in 2024Starting the year diving in head first or taking things a bit slow? Some ideas to ponder on while figuring out the year ahead. Connect with me on LinkedIn for more engaging discussions: https://www.linkedin.com/in/varima-henry-4638ab4b/ Follow me on Twitter for real-time updates and reflections: https://twitter.com/varima_henry Subscribe to the newsletter : https://www.dobetterux.com Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share. #CareerGoals #2024Success #ProfessionalDevelopment 2024-01-2309 min

Dive Into ProductLooking back at my Product design career over the past 2 yearsThis is an experiemnetal episode, i speak about some of my personal career insihghts, highlights and tech, how it is changing and what Ive done to stay ahead.2023-06-1437 min

Dive Into ProductTech Season, Google vs Microsoft, AI in every product, Where is Apple?Join our community for free: Join the newsletter: https://www.dobetterux.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9316421/ Listen to the latest podcast episode here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/... Twitter:https://twitter.com/dobetterux Discord: https://discord.gg/uH58UKbxkT 2023-05-3041 min

Dive Into ProductAI in design, WWDC, building a UX design CommunityIn this episode we chat about AI in design, the dobetterUX community and WWDC 2023 what to expect and what we are excited about. Join our community : https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9316421/ See our website : https://www.dobetterux.com/ Join us live on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@dobetterux4478/ 2023-04-1941 min

Dive Into ProductHow to improve your personal brand as a Product designerPersonal branding is a big part of why we get hired, weather you are looking for a full-time job, you are a freelancer or contract worker your personal brand helps potential hires understand who you are and if you are a good culture and company fit. Join the conversation : Website : www.dovetterux.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13715248/ Discord: https://discord.gg/uH58UKbxkT 2022-08-0826 min

Dive Into ProductKickstarting your UX design career in 2022?Are you looking to get started in UX design in 2022? Here are things to consider for people who are looking to get started and designers who want to take their career to the next level. Join us for this live recording of our first podcast episode in 2022. Visit our website: https://www.dobetterux.com 2022-01-1050 min

Dive Into ProductWhat hiring managers are looking for - a chat with LizIn this episode I have a discussion with Liz - Head of design at DVT. She gives us insights on what hiring managers are looking for in UX design candidates. We get into the details on what UX designers need to focus on to stand out, the do's and dont's in design portfolios and CV's, as well as ethical salary practice. 2021-08-171h 12

Dive Into ProductReinventing yourself & redefining your careerIf anything 2020, showed us that nothing is certain and we need to keep diversifying our income and evolving our skills and technique In this episode of not a UX designer I want to chat about why change is not only important but good for us, how you can keep reinventing yourself in your career and most importantly how to not get extinct as a designer by becoming a good problem solver.2021-07-1430 min

Dive Into ProductWhy I quit my senior UX designer jobIn this podcast episode I will share why I left my job as a senior UX designer and why you should also consider other career paths as a designer in 2021.2021-06-2223 min

Dive Into ProductWWDC2021 - Keynote expectations and disappointmentsWWDC2021 Apple's world wide developer conference was on the 7th of June 2021. This could have been an all time most anticipated conference with many leaks and rumours from the apple leaks community and expectations were set high to everyones disappointment. We cover that and more on what we liked for the WWDC2021 Day 1 keynote.2021-06-1124 min

Dive Into ProductThe ROI of good UX design.Happy 2021, In this first episode of season 3 of "Not a UX designer" we will be talking about the Return on investment of good UX design (Or the RIO of design), I will discuss why the companies that focus on design are more successful in any given market.2021-01-1330 min

Dive Into ProductDoing better UX, a thing?UX design has been around for a long time and many of the practices are being rinsed and repeated. Can we do more, can we innovate new better ways of solving problems and working. In this episode we would like to invite you to the dobetterux community. Join our community: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13715248/ www.dobetterux.com 2020-10-1418 min

Dive Into ProductWhy I am leaving Adobe and Sketch as a product designer in 2020Adobe and sketch have been a huge part of my design career, but I am leaving them for a more futureproof UX design tool. In this episode, I discuss why I am leaving adobe and sketch as a product designer in 2020. Join our community: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13715248/ www.dobetterux.com 2020-07-2215 min

Dive Into ProductActive vs Passive income for DesignersWhat are the options for designers when it comes to passive vs active income? Do you have a side hustle where you are working on something bigger than what you are doing in your current job? or perhaps you want to free up more time and work less. I will be talking about your career as a designer and the things you can do to make the shift needed to focus on a Job vs building something of your own.2020-05-2728 min

Dive Into ProductDo UX designers need a portfolio in 2020?This is a confrontational podcast episode, but I think this is the alternative designers need to think about when it comes to building a portfolio in 2020. 2020-05-1919 min

Dive Into ProductThe first 'All-in-one' Design Sprint tool.In this episode we discuss the launch of the first Design sprint tool, mydesignsprint.io is a tool that is targeted to helping sprint masters, plan run, and capture design sprints all in one online tool. Find out more: https://www.mydesignsprint.io/ Launch your product fast: http://www.varimahenry.com/design-sprint/ Do better UX: http://www.varimahenry.com/training/ 2020-05-0628 min

Dive Into ProductWhat employers think UX/UI designers do in South Africa.A conversation with Lesego Buyey on the perspective of recruiters on the UX/UI role, what they expect when hiring a designer.2020-03-0749 min

Dive Into ProductShould you become a UX designer in 2020 (South Africa)The market is open for UX designers. More and more businesses are demanding UX design skills because of the value they see in it. There are some things you need to consider to be able to influence and get design buy-in from stakeholders. Getting into UX is an exciting learning curve and there are tons of resources on the internet. The South African context is a bit different and lagging behind, join me for my upcoming workshops and masterclasses on practical everyday UX facilitation skills to kick start or boost your UX career and do more impactful w...2020-02-1232 min

Dive Into ProductWhy UX Designers should learn how to Design Sprint.Design Sprints help UX designers show client Value fast, They are packed with methods and activities that can be applied in everyday UX work when working in product teams. Take your UX career to the next level by learning how to run and get Design Sprint Buy-in. See upcoming events here:http://www.varimahenry.com/events/ Learn more about design sprints here: http://www.varimahenry.com/training/2020-02-1017 min

Dive Into ProductAdding value and doing meaningful work.Season 2 | Episode 1 - Happy new year and hope you have a great year ahead. In this episode, I kick off the year with a conversation on how to add value as a UX designer and doing more meaningful work. Meetings don’t have to be boring time wasters. There are lots of cool tricks you can use to make them focussed, efficient and get problems solved, not just discussed or debated. Stop running shitty endless meetings that end up in a meeting to discuss the next meeting with no clear next steps. This pr...2020-01-1019 min

Dive Into ProductHappy holidays, Catch you in 2020 🍻It has been a great year, This is the last episode of S1. A lot more coming in 2020 S2. Join the South African Design Sprint Community: #DESIGNSPRINTSA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/407772346500293/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13715248/ Varima Henry is a digital product designer and strategist based in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is a thought leader in Design Sprints and helps design teams in agile and waterfall environments build better products at speed. Varima has worked as a UX designer in the learning, technology and financial landscape of...2019-12-2310 min

Dive Into ProductDesigning for AI using Design Sprints.In this episode, I discuss designing for AI Using the AI design sprint from 33a.ai. I talk with Mike and Jonas as they share the ideas behind the AI design sprint, how it works and how organizations can benefit from it. More about 33a. https://www.33a.ai/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/33a/people/ Join the South African Design Sprint Community: #DESIGNSPRINTSA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/407772346500293/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13715248/ Varima Henry is...2019-11-2151 min

Dive Into ProductSkills of the Future - Remote workIn this special feature "Skills of the future" episode, I have a chat with Stephan Dohrn on Remote working. Connect with Stephan : https://www.sdohrn.com/ https://medium.com/@sdohrn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdohrn/ Learn more on remote work https://www.radical-inclusion.com/ https://remote-how.com/ Join the South African Design Sprint Community: #DESIGNSPRINTSA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/407772346500293/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13715248/ Varima Henry is a...2019-11-0634 min

Dive Into ProductDay Job vs Side Hustle?I think that people should focus on one or the other and not do both at the same time, I have seen many successful "Sides hustles" that became successful but here is why I think you need to focus on your Personal brand, Career, and Skillset. Join the South African Design Sprint Community: #DESIGNSPRINTSA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/407772346500293/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13715248/ Varima Henry is a digital product designer and strategist based in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is a thought leader in Design Sprints...2019-10-2021 min

Dive Into ProductWhat happens after a Design Sprint?👀This is one of the most asked questions on the internet. What happens after a design sprint? I think there are 3 main ways that things can go after a design sprint. In this podcast episode, I share my thoughts on what happens after the sprint. Are you a UX designer or a Scrum master in an agile team? Join me on this webinar: 👉🏽https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXEUIbbepP0 , find out how to do better UX in agile environments using Design Sprints. Join the South African Design Sprint Community: #DESIGNSPRINTSA Face...2019-10-2015 min

Dive Into ProductHow to become a Product Designer in South Africa 😎In this episode I talk about How to become a product designer in South Africa 🇿🇦, I share my personal journey and some of the skills I think one needs to focus on if they want to become a digital product designer in South Africa. Join the South African Design Sprint Community: #DESIGNSPRINTSA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/407772346500293/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13715248/ Varima Henry is a digital product designer and strategist based in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is a thought leader in Design Sprints and helps design teams in agile...2019-10-1027 min

Dive Into ProductVoice Design Sprints, How they work. (An Interview)In this episode, I talk to Maaike Coppens about the difference between Product Design Sprints and Voice design sprints. How voice design sprints work and where they can be applied. Join the conversation using the official #designsprintsa on social media or join the private Design Sprint S.A groups on Facebook and Linkedin. Find Maaike on the interwebs: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maaikecoppens/ https://twitter.com/maaike_coppens https://www.instagram.com/mcreations.io/ http://www.m-creations.io Join...2019-10-0142 min

Dive Into ProductHow to Run a Usability Test.This episode is for UX designers who want to find out more about running a Usability test. what it means and what to look out for. Find out the steps in the process from planning to giving feedback back to the client/stakeholders. Join the South African Design Sprint Community: #DESIGNSPRINTSA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/407772346500293/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13715248/ Varima Henry is a digital product designer and strategist based in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is a thought leader in Design Sprints and helps design teams in agile...2019-09-1631 min

Dive Into ProductWhen to run a ⚡️Design Sprint?⚡️ (A webinar)Join me, as discuss when to run a design sprint some of the best use cases of design sprints. Engage with me, ask questions or join the conversation using #designsprintsa The post: https://lnkd.in/gPvwjUw Join the South African Design Sprint Community: #DESIGNSPRINTSA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/407772346500293/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13715248/ Varima Henry is a digital product designer and strategist based in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is a thought leader in Design Sprints and helps design teams in agile and waterfall envi...2019-09-1619 min

Dive Into ProductWhy run a ⚡️Design Sprint ⚡️(A webinar)Find out how "Why to run a design sprint?" What are the team problems do design sprints solve and why you should be considering to run a Design Sprint. See the webinar on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sQcMNKxrjg&t=7s Join the South African Design Sprint Community: #DESIGNSPRINTSA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/407772346500293/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13715248/ Varima Henry is a digital product designer and strategist based in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is a thought leader in Design Sprints and helps design teams...2019-09-1614 min

Dive Into ProductHow to become a product designer.In this episode i explore the product designer role and some of the skills that i think any UX designer who wants to get in the product designer role should learn. Enjoy the podcast. 2019-09-0420 min

Dive Into ProductNot a UX designer | an update, Join Design Sprints.a groups.This is episode 3, going solo to give you an update on what has been going on in my world and what to look out for. Join the South African Design Sprint Community: #DESIGNSPRINTSA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/407772346500293/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13715248/ Varima Henry is a digital product designer and strategist based in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is a thought leader in Design Sprints and helps design teams in agile and waterfall environments build better products at speed. Varima has worked as a UX...2019-08-0707 min

Dive Into ProductHow to hire a UX designer in South Africa.Working with a UX designer on any team or environment requires the business to shift their mindset and get better at understanding the user, their needs and frustrations. Having a UX designer on the team changes the process of how products get delivered to the market. The process may be different from the traditional methodologies used in most business processes and by many UX/UI designers in South Africa today. This is a part of my latest post on www.varimahenry.com. Read the full post there and let us know what you look for in a UX designer when...2019-04-2914 min

Dive Into ProductSo you want to be a UX designer in South Africa?The UX designer role in South Africa is often confused with what we call the "UX/UI" role. This misleads a lot of humans who want to get into a career in what experience design is about. I hope that this post will provide some clarity on what a UX designer is, how to become one and what to look out for to make it in the South African market. I want to focus on the “UX” role exclusively, what it entails and separating it from the “UI” role. I disagree that they are one and the same thing, though they are...2019-04-2304 min