What does it take to be successful in the field of user experience? There isn't a single, clear-cut answer, but there are a number of different skills, traits, and perspectives that foster better workplace relationships and strengthen creative problem-solving. Anna Kaley and other fellow NN/g UX Specialists offer their insights on the commonalities that high ... Show More
Feb 25
58. The Truth About Lean & Agile (Feat. Principal Experience Specialist, Laura Klein)
If you work in UX, you’ve probably heard the terms lean, Agile, and MVP more times than you can count. But knowing the terms doesn’t mean knowing how to make them work. In this episode, Laura Klein, Principal Experience Specialist at NN/G, joins Therese Fessenden to talk about wh ... Show More
42m 24s
Jan 28
57. The Next Decade of UX: Why Psychology Matters More Than Ever (Feat. Thomas Watkins, Founder & Principal UX Architect at 3Leaf)
Therese Fessenden talks with design psychologist and product strategist Thomas Watkins (host of The Design Psychologist and Product-Led Growth Leaders) about why understanding the human mind is still a true superpower for designers, researchers, and product teams. They explore ho ... Show More
49m 43s
Dec 19
56. AI for UX Analysis: How Accurate Is It? (feat. Christian Holst & Jamie Holst, Baymard Institute)
As AI-powered tools flood the market promising quick evaluations and audits, the conversation zeroes in on a critical issue: the reliability of these tools. In this episode, co-hosts Therese Fessenden and NN/G VP Kate Moran sit down with Jamie Holst and Christian Holst, the co-fo ... Show More
1h 5m
Jan 2024
#177 Avoiding Burnout for Data Professionals with Jen Fisher, Human Sustainability Leader at Deloitte
Arianna Huffington, co-founder of The Huffington Post, woke up in a pool of blood nursing a broken cheekbone after collapsing at her desk in 2007. Various stresses and pressures in her life had manifested themself into an episode of extreme mental exhaustion. This event was the c ... Show More
45m 3s
Jun 2024
Tech at Work: The Future of Spatial Computing
Managing technology has never been more challenging. HBR IdeaCast’s new special series, Tech at Work, offers research, stories, and advice to make technology work for you and your team. This week: how to prepare your company for the future of spatial computing.
32m 9s
May 2023
Sheena Iyengar: Decision making and innovation myths
Show notes: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/sheena-iyengar-choose-to-think-bigger We may not think about it all that often, but the choices that we make often end up defining who we become. Dr. Sheena Iyengar, the S.T. Lee Professor of Business at the Columbia Business School, ... Show More
40m 5s
Jul 2023
HR Works Podcast 248: Can HR Be Both Product-Minded and People-Centric?
Guest: Jessica Zwaan, speaker, author, HR thought-leader, and Chief Operating Officer at Whereby
Is it time to start looking at the employee experience as a subscription product? What advantages can organizations and their workplace cultures gain by taking a product-management ap ... Show More
41m 58s
Jul 2023
#34 Niching Down for an Era of AI
In this podcast episode, we will talk about 4 niches for UX Designer in an era of AI: Augmented Reality (AR): Discusses the principles and considerations for designing AR experiences, including spatial design, intuitive interactions, and contextual relevance. It highlights how AR ... Show More
23m 16s