Ioana and Andrei discuss how AI agents are transforming daily work, the differences in designing for agentic AI versus traditional UX, and the evolving role of designers.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio. Discover a Wix Studio management tools tailored for agencies.In this episode: • What are AI agents? How do they look like in real work? What is agentic AI?• Which companies are best positioned in the market? Can you give examples of what AI agents can do?• How does designing for agentic AI differ from traditional UX design? • Given AI's non-deterministic nature, how do teams learn and test before launch? Do you focus on iterative testing or just launch and learn in the wild? What's the process like compared to traditional usability testing?• How do you see design role will evolve in the future?This episode's guest:Andrei Clodius' LinkedInCheck 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 NewsletterIoana's Domestika course Create a Learning StrategyEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.Into UX design online course by Anfisa❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#144 Being a Junior Designer in the Age of AI
Anfi and Ioana discuss the current state and future of the junior designer market, ways to succeed, the impact of AI, and whether pursuing this career is still worthwhile.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio. Explore a Wix Studio collection of outstanding websites crafted by creatives.Make sure to join the "Storytelling portfolio workshop" by AnfisaIn this episode: • What do you currently think about the junior designer market? How do you see it changing by 2025? Have you noticed any effects of AI on this field?• How can junior designers succeed and even stand out? What should they do to get hired and grow in their careers?• Based on everything we've discussed, do you think starting a career as a junior designer is still a good idea?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 NewsletterIoana's Domestika course Create a Learning StrategyEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.Into UX design online course by Anfisa❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#143 Inclusive design w/Tej Kalianda
Anfisa and Tej discuss the principles of inclusive design, its impact on society, strategies for incorporating it into their workflow, and the significance of the recent EU Accessibility Act.In this episode: • What are some real-world examples of inclusive design in the age of AI?• What are the costs of not designing inclusively?• How can designers begin practicing inclusive design principles in their daily work?• How would you define inclusive design, and what does it mean to you?• What are some characteristics of bad or exclusive design, and how does it differ from inclusive design?• In what ways can designers ensure they don’t overlook certain user segments and create more inclusive experiences?• What strategies or practices can you implement to make your work more inclusive?• How can designers effectively test their designs for inclusivity before launching them publicly?This episode's guest: Tej Kalianda's LinkedInCheck 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:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereLinks:🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa🎓 Domestika course Create a Learning Strategy by Ioana🧡 Want to support us?Sign up here to get access to exclusive locked episodes for $0.99/moFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#142 Building the portfolio in the age of AI
Anfi and Ioana discuss emerging portfolio trends in the age of AI and how to effectively use AI tools.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.In this episode: • In the age of AI, what portfolio trends are emerging, and how can designers leverage them today? What do you foresee for the portfolio landscape in 2025?• What tools do you recommend for visual storytelling, and what strategies can help build a compelling portfolio?• How can I automate and streamline my application process effectively?• With everyone using AI, how can I stand out and showcase my unique value?Tools mentioned in the episode: KinopioElevenLabsUnicorn StudioFloraFaunaN8NCheck 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:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereLinks:🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa🎓 Domestika course Create a Learning Strategy by Ioana🧡 Want to support us?Sign up here to get access to exclusive locked episodes for $0.99/moFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#141 Designing Perplexity - The Builder's Guide to AI Design w/Henry Modisett
Ioana and Henry discuss working amidst ambiguity and with products that are constantly shape-shifting.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.In this episode: • Let’s talk about your time at Perplexity. How does it feel to create something that didn’t exist before? How did you make design decisions, and what did your work there look like?• What is the design team like at Perplexity? Did you hire designers with AI literacy?• How does working in a big corporation compare to a small startup, especially regarding learning opportunities?• Is design dying? Will it still exist in five years? How is the role changing, and will design as we know it today still be relevant?This episode's guest: Henry Modisett is Perplexity’s VP of Design. Before joining Perplexity as a founding designer, Henry worked for Google and Quora. His experiences in those companies gave him a unique perspective on information seeking, which perfectly prepared him for his work at Perplexity.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:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereLinks:🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa🎓 Domestika course Create a Learning Strategy by Ioana🧡 Want to support us?Sign up here to get access to exclusive locked episodes for $0.99/moFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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