#118 Designing for AI Agents: UX Patterns, Ethics & Tools
In this episode, we're diving into one of the biggest shifts happening in digital product design right now: AI agents.AI agents are no longer just answering questions – they’re planning, making decisions, and acting on behalf of users. This fundamentally changes how we design experiences.You’ll learn:What AI agents actually are (and how they differ from chatbots)How they’re transforming UX and product workflowsCore design principles for working with agentsEthical concerns we need to considerAnd a personal example of how I used ChatGPT’s Agent Mode to book a hotel in CopenhagenPlus, I’ll share tools and frameworks to help you start designing for agent-based experiences.🔑 Key TakeawaysAI agents are autonomous systems that can observe, plan, and act without being explicitly told what to do.UX for agents requires new patterns: transparency, consistency, user control, and trust-building.ChatGPT’s new Agent Mode is a clear example of proactive AI that collaborates with users instead of just responding to them.Tools like Figma (with branching logic), Lookback, and explainability dashboards help prototype and test agent behavior.New interaction patterns are emerging, such as “suggest and confirm” or “mixed-initiative interaction.”Ethical design is essential: we need to actively design against manipulation, bias, overtrust, and privacy violations.🛠️ Resources & LinksAI UX GuidelinesMicrosoft Guidelines for Human-AI InteractionSalesforce Trust and AI Ethics FrameworkAgent Tools & PrototypingSuperAGI (Open-Source Agent Framework)Google DialogflowBotmock – Design conversational flowsFigma Prototyping & BranchingUser Testing ToolsLookbackMazeUserTestingExplainability & OversightSHAP & LIME – Explainable ML toolsSalesforce Audit Trails for Responsible AIChatGPT Agent Mode & ConnectorsOpenAI: Introducing GPTs & Agent ModeUsing Connectors in ChatGPT✨ Enjoyed the episode?Share it with a friend or team, post it on LinkedIn or Instagram, and don’t forget to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!I’d love to hear your feedback! Find us on Instagram @ux.patricia & @futureofux_podcast or on LinkedIn Patricia Reiners & Future of UX
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#117 Vibe Coding: When AI Turns Your Ideas into Code
We’re back from the summer break — and kicking off this season with one of the most exciting shifts happening at the intersection of design and development: vibe coding.In this episode, I’m breaking down what vibe coding actually is, why it’s relevant for designers (not just developers), and how it’s changing the way we build digital products. You’ll hear about the tools that make it possible, how to get started even without a tech background, and what this trend could mean for your future workflows.Whether you’ve never written a line of code or you’re deep into AI prototyping already — this episode will give you fresh inspiration and practical insights to explore this new, playful way of working with AI.✅ Key Learnings:What vibe coding means and where the concept comes fromHow AI tools are transforming the development processStep-by-step: how to try vibe coding even without coding experienceWhy vibe coding is relevant for designers and how it impacts collaborationThe best tools to experiment with depending on your level of control and comfortOther resources💻 ✨Waiting list for the AI Academy: 6-week Bootcamp to Learn How to Master AI as a Designer→ Get notified when doors are opening again👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#116 Apple's Liquid Glass: New Era of UX Design
In this episode, Patricia dives into Apple’s new Liquid Glass UI updates and what they reveal about the future of digital design.You’ll hear:✅ Why Liquid Glass is more than just a shiny update – and what it means for us as UX designers.✅ How this shift moves us beyond static screens and into dynamic, fluid, and more human experiences.✅ The excitement, the criticism, and the real opportunity in designing for presence, not just screens.✅ Reflections on accessibility: could this fluid approach help us create more inclusive experiences?Patricia also shares her personal take on this new design language – and invites you to rethink how interfaces can adapt, respond, and feel more alive.Other resources💻 ✨Waiting list for the AI Academy: 6-week Bootcamp to Learn How to Master AI as a Designer→ Get notified when doors are opening again👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#115 Future Skills Beyond UX – The Key to Thriving in an Uncertain World
In this episode, we’re tackling one of the biggest questions in the future of work:💡 What are the skills that will truly future-proof your career?By 2030, 85% of the jobs that will exist haven’t even been invented yet. AI is already automating tasks we thought required human intelligence—so what skills will actually set us apart?The answer isn’t just technical skills like coding or design. Those can be learned, updated, or even replaced by AI. Instead, the most valuable skills of the future are the human skills—the ones machines can’t replicate:✔️ Critical Thinking – Navigating complexity and misinformation✔️ Emotional Intelligence (EQ) – Thriving in a world of automation✔️ Communication – Translating complexity into clarity✔️ Cultural Intelligence (CQ) – Working across global teams📌 Key Takeaway: The future of UX and work in general won’t be about what tools you know—it will be about how you think, connect, and adapt.Check out WIX StudioOther resources💻 ✨Waiting list for the AI Academy: 6-week Bootcamp to Learn How to Master AI as a Designer→ Get notified when doors are opening again👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#114 Lessons from a Decade of Innovation at Wix with Miri Lodman
In this episode of The Future of UX, I’m joined by Miri Lodman, Product Manager and team lead at Wix, where she’s been helping shape the future of website creation for over a decade. From her early work on one of Wix’s very first AI-powered tools to leading cutting-edge product innovation today, Miri shares how the role of AI has evolved—and how it’s transforming the way designers and professionals work.We explore what it means to design with AI, how tools like Wix Studio are empowering solo designers and freelancers, and why strategic thinking is becoming more essential than ever. Miri also shares behind-the-scenes insights into how Wix identifies meaningful AI use cases, and what’s coming next in the evolution of design tools.✨ What You’ll Learn:How AI is being integrated into professional design tools at scaleWhy starting with the user problem is key to meaningful AI featuresHow perceptions around AI in design are changing—especially among professionalsTips for designers to stay ahead, stay creative, and evolve with the techA peek into the future of Wix Studio and AI-powered UX🔴 Watch the episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/MioprUG6rIUResources:Check out WIX StudioOther resources💻 ✨Waiting list for the AI Academy: 6-week Bootcamp to Learn How to Master AI as a Designer→ Get notified when doors are opening again👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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